A very yummy season

By Aude

Autumn is definitely here: cooler days, early sunsets … Be prepared, winter is coming. And guess what? I am pretty excited about it! Yes because when I hear Autumn-Winter I am thinking: truffles, scallops, hot chocolate, oysters, comforting dishes … In a nutshell, I am thinking FOOD!
Hey, what’s wrong with treating yourself to comfort food? Nothing right? Here are my fav spots for autumn dishes this year.

 

• Le Bistro Winebeast

This Frenchy spot in Wan Chai is probably one of my fav spot in town. No matter the season, I just love the so tasty and colorful cuisine of Chef Johan Ducroquet. Been there for their newly released Autumn-Winter menu last week and once again, I had a blast.
 
The confit onion tart is just … super yummy! Crispy base, melting onions confit and perfectly poached egg … the ultimate autumn dish. For the main, I can only tell one thing: choice is hard! Confit beef paleron and pan-fried foie gras, veal tenderloin, confit farmhouse pork belly (perfectly caramelized and so tender and juicy), roasted half-pigeon (is there anything that says autumn better than a roasted pigeon?), Pithiviers of quail and foie gras – I must confess a real crush on this signature dish …
To pair with a glass of wine (or several)!
 
The Hong Kong Madame special crush: the so fresh and yet so Christmassy Poached Mandarine with star anise, chesnut mousse, meringue, ginger bread and pistachio ice-cream. Make sure to save some room for this dessert! And the super reasonable prices …
 
https://www.wine-beast.com/le-bistro
G/F & 1/F, Tai Yip Building
141 Thomson Road, Wan Chai

 

• La Table de Patrick

Did you know that behind famous Chez Patrick Delis in town was Chef Patrick Goubier? And did you know that Chef Patrick also have a fine dining restaurant La Table de Patrick, in Central?
I love the casual bistro environment of the delis but sometimes I am not against going fancy! And what is fancier – and yummier – than a full truffle diner? La Table de Patrick’s autumn tasting diner is upgradable to a full Alba truffle feast, a reasonable feast I must say since Chef Patrick Goubier offers shavings of the coveted nugget at cost price (based on market rate). Are you in for a truffle feast?
 
The Hong Kong Madame special crush: the Morel and black truffle egg foam with bread soldiers. Such a regressive dish!
 
http://www.chezpatrick.hk
6/F, Cheung Hing Commercial Building
37-43 Cochrane Street, Central

 

• On Dining

I kinda wait eagerly for every new dish and new menu from Michelin-starred Chef Philippe Orrico. Egg has been one of his signature – if you haven’t try his 63 degrees slow cooked egg yet, you are definitely missing something -  and I cannot wait to try his new dish: the Scramble Eggs combine with risotto or Tagliolini.
 
But you know, I am feeling very trufflely lately and cannot recommend enough the Sea Urchin Tagliolini with lobster emulsion and a generous dose of white Alba truffle.
 
The Hong Kong Madame special crush: Jazz and Cocktails nights on Thursdays!
 
http://www.ontop.hk/
29/F
18 On Lan Street, Central