Singapore’s Savour gourmet food event makes it local debut at this year’s WTA Hong Kong Tennis Open at Victoria Park. Savour is a little different in that it offers award-winning or Michelin starred food at prices between $50-100/dish. Yes, it’s not a full sized dish, but the portions of the dishes available at the preview were pretty generous – and the food quality was excellent.
HK’s first Savour festival features 12 booths offering slightly bigger than bite-sized dishes from a range of local and international restaurants – and several of the short three or four dish menus will change later in the week so there’s a good reason to go more than once.
Is it any good, yes – although there’s probably not enough chairs and you’ll end up spending more than you expect because you’ll want to try the wide range of dishes on offer.
What’s there to eat?
Bistro du Vin, Hong Kong Cod brandade, soft egg Lamb ribs, petit pois, garlic Banana crumble
Blue Butcher, Hong Kong Wagyu and bone marrow sliders, smoked Vermont cheddar, NYC pickle, tomato jam, garlic mayo.
Dutch veal sweetbread nuggets, truffle aioli.
Truffle fries, parmesan, sea salt
Bo Innovation, Hong Kong, 3 Michelin Stars Molecular xiao long bao – one of Bo Innovation’s most renowned dishes
Brickhouse, Hong Kong BBQ brisket taco, habanero corn puree, sour cream, green onion Charred sweet corn, salsa verde, manchego cheese Tuna ceviche, radish, salted shallots, spiced jalapeno vinaigrette
Chicha, Hong Kong Mixto ceviche Pollo a la brassa & aromatic rice Pork pan con chickarron Suspiro de limena
Paul Bocuse’s L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges, France, 3 Michelin Stars
Granny Smith Apple Tiramisu
Saint Jacques – scallop, butter of citrus fruits in vanilla, small crystalised apple.
Nage de crevettes: glazed shrimp cooked in Pouilly-Fuisse wine, cauliflower and ginger cream.
Granny Smith apple tiramisu – crumbled almond, apples cooked in honey and lemon
Le Port Parfume, Hong Kong Clams, madeleines, fish
MIC Kitchen, Hong Kong, 1 Michelin Star Scallop ceviche Iberico ham with tomato infused vermicelli
Nicholini’s, Hong Kong Cantaloupe melon and Parma ham with black truffle bruschetta and pennyroyal perfume Saffron tagliatelle with fresh lobster, cherry tomato, procini sauce and cucumber Rhum baba’ filled with lemon cream, peach compote, almond milk and white chocolate
St George at Hullett House, Hong Kong Chicken and egg truffle One 8 tomato Lobster, conpoy sphere, rosemary Knickerbocker banoffee
Souvla, Hong Kong Mezedes plate: taramasalata & tzatziki dips, pita bread, house marinated olives, spanakopita, & dolmades Souvas – chicken with salad grilled mini pita wrap Lamp ribs with Cypriot grain and pulse salad, oven roasted potatoes, lemon yoghurt Chocolate baklava cigar and mini avgolemono pie
Saint Pierre, Singapore
Chef Emmanuel Stroobant’s dishes for Savour Hong Kong are: Low temperature prime U.S. beef rib eye, shavings of baby vegetables, black winter truffle vinaigrette Organic hen egg confit, champagne hollandaise, oscietra caviar
Ola Cocina Del Mar, Singapore
SAVOUR Tournament Village 2014 When: 9-14 September, 2014 Where: Victoria Park Tennis Stadium Causeway Road, Causeway Bay; Hong Kong Opening Hours: 9 Sept: 12–4pm,5–10pm
10-11 Sept: 5–10pm 12 Sep: 2–4pm,5–10pm
13 Sep: 11:30am – 4pm, 5–10pm
14 Sep: 11:30am – 4pm, 5–9pm How Much:$150 (Including $100 worth of food and drinks vouchers). Free entry to all those holding a Hong Kong Tennis Open ticket. More info: Buy food and drink vouchers onsite. www.savourhk.com
