Madame Digests – January 2021

by Aude Camus 
 

#1 
The “Galette des Rois” season is on 

With Christmas now behind us and Chinese New Year not yet around the corner, you thought now was the time for a little detox? No, it is not! Now is the time for Galette des Rois (also known at King’s Cake) and you do not want to miss the limited-time-only opportunity to give a go to this festive French dessert, celebrating the tradition of Epiphany, featuring creamy frangipane filling in buttery layers of puff pastry.
 
3 places where to order your Galette des Rois:

Bakehouse : HKD 388 (serves 4 to 6), available for pick-up until January 31 at Bakehouse Wan Chai and SoHo with a minimum notice of 72H for orders

Ecriture : HKD 288 (serves 3) or HKD 488 (serves 4 to 6), available for pick-up until January 31 at the restaurant with orders minimum 24h in advance

La Rotisserie : HKD 36 (individual slice) or HKD 248 (serves 6-8 people) available in-store until January 31

 
 
 
#2
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama designs the bottle for Veuve Clicquot’s “La Grande Dame 2012” latest vintage

A vibrant tribute to the bold characters and visionary spirits of artist Yayoi Kusama and Veuve Cliquot’s founder, Madame Clicquot, this creation named “My Heart that Blooms in the Darkness of the Night” spreads a cheerful message of hope and optimism, much needed to kick start this new year, using the artist’s iconic symbols, flowers and polka dots.
 
 
 
#3
Ciacoe brings aperitivo vibes to Pottinger Street (Central) 

With international travel still a remote prospect, I’m not sure yet when will be the next time I’ll get to enjoy la dolce vita and while waiting for it, hoping it will be sooner than I expect, I am making the most of Hong Kong’s incredibly diverse food scene and sipping on a Spritz whenever and wherever I can. My latest go to place for a proper Italian aperitivo is Ciacoe, an Italian bar on Pottinger Street where I get to enjoy my Spritz, or glass of wine recommended by the in-house Italian wine expert Eugenio, alfresco with a side of cold cuts and homemade pizza and in a friendly atmosphere. 
 
Ciacoe Pottinger Street
33 Pottinger Street – Central
 
Ciacoe Moon Street
Shop 1A, Moon Street – Wan Chai 
 
https://ciacoe.com
 
 
 
#4
Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2021 will unveil online on January 27

First established in 2009, the local edition of the famed restaurants guide will announce the 2021 awardees via a digital streamed ceremony celebrating the incredible resilience and ability to adapt of those who makes Hong Kong dining scene such a vibrant one. This new edition will also debut a new distinction, the Michelin Green Star, puting the spotlight on restaurants operating with sustainability in mind and promoting actions such as food waste reduction or promotion of local ingredients. 
 
When: January 27, 2021 – 3 pm (HKTime)
You can catch the ceremony on Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau’s Facebook page  or on Michelin Guide Asia Youtube Channel. 
 
 
 
#5
Dang Wen Li by Dominique Ansel opens first pop-up in Central 

Named World’s Best Pastry Chef 2017, Dominique Ansel has taken Hong Kong by storm when opening his first ever shop in Hong Kong, at Harbour City, a year ago, offering local tea treats reinterpreted as pastries and desserts. This year, the Cronut King is coming to the island with a pop-up in ifc featuring classic French danishes including the chef’s signature buttery DKA (Dominique Kouign Aman), exclusive-to-Hong Kong pastries and holiday and seasonal specialities. 
 
Shop 1025B, Podium Level 1, ifc mall
https://dangwenli.com