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GOOD TASTE
Pierre Gagnaire at Hotel Balzac Amber
Hotel Balzac has long been home to the world renowned chef, Pierre Sunlight illuminates the eponymous hues at lunchtime while evenings
Gagnaire. His flagship restaurant, specializing in modern French feel as Parisian as the restaurant’s two Michelin stars in the elegant
cuisine, is recognized as a standard-bearer for iconic fusion cooking dining room by visionary Adam Tihany.
the world over. Hong Kong’s most conveniently located power tables sit at generous
Chef Gagnaire remains on the cutting edge of contemporary cuisine. intervals for privacy while allowing diners to cast their eyes upon
His dedication to the craft and the quality of delivery ensure that the contemporary French dishes coming from the talent-filled kitchen of
tables in his three-Michelin star restaurant are never empty. Chef Richard Ekkebus who cooks in the French tradition while taking
full advantage of Hong Kong’s unique crossroads between East and
6 Rue Balzac, Paris West.
France 7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen’s Road, Central, Hong
pierre-gagnaire.com Kong. amberhongkong.com
Les Moustaches Mirazur
Les Moustaches, founded 41 years ago, is one of the most prestigious Located at the foot of the mountains overlooking the sea on the French
fine-dining restaurants in Mexico. The Five Star Diamond Award- side of the Riviera near the Italian border. This is where Chef Mauro
winner excels in exquisite French and international fare, supreme Colagreco creates colorful, pictorial dishes that play with textures
service and savvy hospitality. and bold contrasts. The chef ’s own backyard farm and the market of
They have conquered the palates of the most demanding entrepreneurs, Ventimiglia are an abundant source of just-picked heirloom vegetables
professionals, ambassadors and politicians who are drawn to their and fresh seafood. His signature dish, oyster with tapioca, shallot cream
traditional Onion Soup, Fish Veronique, Chicken Kiev, Beef Wellington and pear, is a modern classic in the making.
and Duck, as well as innovative recipes that delight the palate with new
traditions for new generations. 30 Avenue Aristide Briand, Menton, France.
Río Sena 88, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City. lesmoustaches.com.mx mirazur.fr
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