by Aude Camus
Chef Agustin Balbi, of one-Michelin-starred Andō, invites chef Gaggan Anand, of Restaurant Gaggan Anand, for a one-day only collaboration menu
Chef Agustin Balbi, of one-Michelin-starred Andō, invites chef Gaggan Anand, of Restaurant Gaggan Anand, for a one-day only collaboration menu
When: Tuesday 8 November 2022
Where: Andō, 1/F, Somptueux Central, 52 Wellington Street, Central
How much: seven-course menu: HKD 2,588 per person / wine pairing: HKD 788 for four glasses and HKD 1,088 for six glasses
As international travellers slowly return to the city, we can also expect international guest chef collaborations to return as well. And the next overseas chef to plan a visit to Hong Kong is no one else than legendary chef Gaggan Anand, the rebel chef and mastermind behind the now closed restaurant Gaggan in Bangkok which took the no.1 spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list from 2015 to 2018 and the no.4 spot on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2019. Joining hands with chef Agustin Balbi - of one-Michelin-starred Andō, the rebel chef is bringing some of his signature dishes, such as the yogurt explosion and “Lick Me Up” to the city.
Where: Andō, 1/F, Somptueux Central, 52 Wellington Street, Central
How much: seven-course menu: HKD 2,588 per person / wine pairing: HKD 788 for four glasses and HKD 1,088 for six glasses
As international travellers slowly return to the city, we can also expect international guest chef collaborations to return as well. And the next overseas chef to plan a visit to Hong Kong is no one else than legendary chef Gaggan Anand, the rebel chef and mastermind behind the now closed restaurant Gaggan in Bangkok which took the no.1 spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list from 2015 to 2018 and the no.4 spot on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2019. Joining hands with chef Agustin Balbi - of one-Michelin-starred Andō, the rebel chef is bringing some of his signature dishes, such as the yogurt explosion and “Lick Me Up” to the city.
Andō x Gaggan
Yogurt explosion
Charcoal
Shiro ebi / Kristal caviar
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Hokkaido scallop / Indian spices
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“Lick Me Up” Andō edition
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Line-caught Kinki
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Beef / Lal Maas
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Arroz caldoso / King Crab / curry
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Rose / Pistachio
Dulces
Yogurt explosion
Charcoal
Shiro ebi / Kristal caviar
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Hokkaido scallop / Indian spices
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“Lick Me Up” Andō edition
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Line-caught Kinki
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Beef / Lal Maas
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Arroz caldoso / King Crab / curry
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Rose / Pistachio
Dulces
Bookings: https://www.andohk.com/reservation
Rediscover our interview of chef Agustin Balbi
“+UP! Better Living Living Pop-ups” x kapok pop-up store takes Taikoo Place
When: until 25 November 2022
Where: ArtisTree, 1/F, Cambridge House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay
As part of the “+UP! Better Living Living Pop-ups” series of happenings curated to help us destress, rejuvenate and get energised, you have until 25 November to discover the self-care focused pop-up hosted by Taikoo Place in collaboration with lifestyle boutique kapok.
Explore a range of thoughtfully handpicked products, which aim to improve your quality of life and support sustainability. Be transported to a Nordic Forest with Swedish brand Björk and Berries’ range of rain- and botanical-inspired candles and beauty products. Undergo a mind cleansing ritual with Anima Mundis’ product debut in Hong Kong, including their signature Herbals collection and nurturing herbal remedies and tea leaves. Find exclusive Lashile vegan health products and kapoks own brand kapok comforts with their organic sleepwear, towels, incense and more.
https://www.taikooplace.com/en/whatson/content/whatson/better-living-popups-2022
Rediscover our interview of kapok’s founder, Arnault Castel
Hong Kong French Film Festival is returning for its 51st edition
Where: ArtisTree, 1/F, Cambridge House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay
As part of the “+UP! Better Living Living Pop-ups” series of happenings curated to help us destress, rejuvenate and get energised, you have until 25 November to discover the self-care focused pop-up hosted by Taikoo Place in collaboration with lifestyle boutique kapok.
Explore a range of thoughtfully handpicked products, which aim to improve your quality of life and support sustainability. Be transported to a Nordic Forest with Swedish brand Björk and Berries’ range of rain- and botanical-inspired candles and beauty products. Undergo a mind cleansing ritual with Anima Mundis’ product debut in Hong Kong, including their signature Herbals collection and nurturing herbal remedies and tea leaves. Find exclusive Lashile vegan health products and kapoks own brand kapok comforts with their organic sleepwear, towels, incense and more.
https://www.taikooplace.com/en/whatson/content/whatson/better-living-popups-2022
Rediscover our interview of kapok’s founder, Arnault Castel
Hong Kong French Film Festival is returning for its 51st edition
When: from 23 November until 13 December 2022
As a pioneer in film festivals, Alliance Française de Hong Kong has screened over 1,600 acclaimed French films since 1953. The 51st edition will continue to bring the latest and the best of French Cinema to Hong Kong film lovers. You can expect to discover a selection of 56 films, including new released from the year, festival’s exclusives as well as movies paying tribute to Jean-Luc Godard, Jean-Louis Trintignant and Gaspard Ulliel who recently passed away.
Hong Kong Madame selection of viewings to book: Waiting for Bojangles (2021) starring Romain Duris ad Virginie Efira, Simone: The Journey of the century (2022)featuring Elsa Zylberstein, Notre-Dame on Fire (2021), Mascarade (2022) starring Isabelle Adjani and Pierre Niney and Paris Memories (2022) starring Virginie Efira and Benoit Magimel.
Tickets (available from 24 October 2022): https://www.hkfrenchfilmfestival.com/schedule
« En Voyage with Claude Monet » breathes life into Claude Monet’s artworks
As a pioneer in film festivals, Alliance Française de Hong Kong has screened over 1,600 acclaimed French films since 1953. The 51st edition will continue to bring the latest and the best of French Cinema to Hong Kong film lovers. You can expect to discover a selection of 56 films, including new released from the year, festival’s exclusives as well as movies paying tribute to Jean-Luc Godard, Jean-Louis Trintignant and Gaspard Ulliel who recently passed away.
Hong Kong Madame selection of viewings to book: Waiting for Bojangles (2021) starring Romain Duris ad Virginie Efira, Simone: The Journey of the century (2022)featuring Elsa Zylberstein, Notre-Dame on Fire (2021), Mascarade (2022) starring Isabelle Adjani and Pierre Niney and Paris Memories (2022) starring Virginie Efira and Benoit Magimel.
Tickets (available from 24 October 2022): https://www.hkfrenchfilmfestival.com/schedule
« En Voyage with Claude Monet » breathes life into Claude Monet’s artworks
When: from 27 October 2022 until 15 January 2023, 9:30 am until 10:30 pm
Where: Cultural Plaza, West Kowloon Cultural District
How much: from HKD 208 per person (early bird promotion)
A 360 degrees immersive experience, “En Voyage with Claude Monet » is a digital art exhibition breathing life into the master of Impressionism’s artwork. Immerse yourself in Monet’s masterpieces and become part of his travels, his quest for colours, light and water reflections.
Tickets: https://www.kkday.com/en-hk/product/133078
Where: Cultural Plaza, West Kowloon Cultural District
How much: from HKD 208 per person (early bird promotion)
A 360 degrees immersive experience, “En Voyage with Claude Monet » is a digital art exhibition breathing life into the master of Impressionism’s artwork. Immerse yourself in Monet’s masterpieces and become part of his travels, his quest for colours, light and water reflections.
Tickets: https://www.kkday.com/en-hk/product/133078