Celebrity Chef @ Cafe Causette

Renowned American celebrity chef, Daniel Green, will be at Cafe Causette from 16-21 October, and will present healthy, lean and delicious creations as part of the menu.

Dishes from the menu include East Meets West Crab Cakes - A fusion of Asia and America with fresh white crab meat mixed with Asian flavours and lightly fried;    Scallops in Black Bean Sauce; Edamame Bean Risotto; and  Miso Black Cod.

Green will also be hosting a cooking class on October 18. The class starts at 11am and is followed by a three-course lunch in Cafe Causette. The class is priced at $998 and  includes lunch and a signed copy of Daniel Green’s cookbook. Places can be booked by contacting Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong on 2825 4005.

The Peninsula's Fly and Relax

The Peninsula has introduced a fly and relax programme that is a must-try.

It begins with a 15-minute flightseeing helicopter tour around Hong Kong Island. To experience Hong Kong from this bird's eye view is truly spectacular, and if you are the adventurous type the pilot will show you his flying skills that will take your breath away.

After the energising flightseeing it is time for the relax part of the programme, which involves an indulgent few hours spent in The Spa. Enjoy The Spa's  Relaxation Area and Thermal Suite for up to 60 minutes, including the harbour-view Sauna, Crystal Steam Room, Experience Shower and Infrared Ice Fountain. This is followed by a 60-minute De-stressor Aromatherapy Massage, a therapeutic and holistic massage using especially blended oils for a relaxing and calming effect. This is followed by a 50-minute, skin-specific Intensive Facial. My therapist truly worked some magic, I felt fantastic, and I left looking several years younger and much more relaxed.

After the treatments, guests are invited to enjoy a light and healthy lunch or afternoon tea by the swimming pool. From the hotel's healthy menu Naturally Peninsula afternoon tea consists of Strawberry Dipped in Organic Chocolate, Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts Tartlet, Tropical Fruit Chips, Filo Apple Turnover with Raisins, Fresh Fruit Skewer and Watermelon Granite, Cucumber-Mint Sandwich, Diced Egg White and Cress Sandwich,
Lean York Ham and Eggplant Caviar Open Sandwich, and Plain Light Buttermilk Scones with Sugar-free Orange Jam. Plus a choice of teas, including organic. While the food may be light on fat it is large on flavour and a perfect way to end this decadent afternoon.

“Fly and Relax” is $7,500 for two or $9,300 for three people. For reservations, call The Peninsula Spa by ESPA on 2315 3322 or e-mail: spaphk@peninsula.com.

Ming Court's Hairy Crabs

Direct from Yangcheng Lake, Langham Place’s Ming Court is offering food lovers the prized new season Hairy Crab served in 10 different ways. Whether you are a fan of Hairy Crab steamed whole, with Shanghainese pudding or with shark fin; there is something for all preferences.

For those wanting to indulge in the ultimate Hairy Crab experience try the seven-course tasting set-menu which is available at $838 per person. The Hairy Crab dishes are available at lunch and dinner until the end of the month.

Pink Ladies' Afternoon Tea - The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is launching the  “Pink Ladies’ Afternoon Tea” at MO Bar. Enjoy Afternoon Tea on a Saturday with  treats such as homemade cakes, scones and finger sandwiches. In addition, glamorous speakers will be invited to share insider tips with guests. On 18 October feng shui expert to the Hollywood stars, Jayme Barrett, will be in attendance, and on 15 November, Mezghan, “one of Hollywood’s hottest make-up artists” will share professional tips.

Afternoon tea is priced at $428 (18th) and $538 (15th) and includes pink champagne.

Mediterranean Seafood Buffet

The Lobby Lounge (Prince) has introduced a Mediterranean seafood buffet that is available at lunch and dinner.

Dishes include Oven-seared Fillet of Red Snapper with Honey Mustard, Roast Vegetables and Potato Wedges; Braised Seafood on Couscous with Tomatoes and Herbs; Roast Salmon Pinwheel Rolled with Bread Crumbs and Onion, Sauteed Pumpkin and Baked Potato Wedges in Truffle Onion Sauce; Tuna Steak in Spanish Style on Crabmeat and Fennel with Olive Tomato Salsa; and Baked Sea Bass Fillet in Greek Style with Lemon, Fennel, Olives, Garlic and Herb Baby Potatoes.

‘Mediterranean Fiesta Light Lunch Buffet’ is available Monday to Friday from 12.00-2.30pm, the ‘Mediterranean Fiesta Light Dinner Buffet’ is available daily from 6.30- 9.30pm.

Sake Dinner

Christopher Smith, chef de cuisine of JW’s California has introduced a creative, sake and western cuisine pairing menu, in conjunction with city'super. The menu will be available until 7 November.

Premium sakes from Kariho tokubetsu honyozo, Dewatsuru hisho-no-mai, Dewatsuru tamaki, Dewatsuru akita and Dewatsuru yumekomachi will be introduced during the promotion period.  These featured sakes will be  paired with a 5-course menu priced at $855 (with sake) or $655 (without sake).

Dishes include Canadian Scallop Ceviche with Chilli Lime and Coriander; Australian Oysters with Cucumber and Apple Jelly; Black Angus Beef Carpaccio with Truffle Emulsion, Parmesan and Ciabatta; and Pan Seared Sea Bass with Confit Tomatoes, Green Olive Pesto and Saffron Broth. For dessert Lychee Consomme, Tropical Fruits and White Peach Sorbet.

H One's Impressive Guest Chef

One of Italy’s most celebrated chefs, Theo Penati, presents a gastronomic a la carte menu at H One until 19 October. His CV includes time spent in  London with Michael Roux at The Waterside Inn and Marco Pierre White at The Oak Rooms, before opening his renowned two-Michelin star family-style gourmet restaurant, Pierino Penati, in Vigano Brianza, Lombardy.

Chef Theo’s guest menu includes appetisers such as Culatello Di Zibello, Half Maine Lobster, Organic Baby Greens and Toasted Almond; Seared Sea Scallop, Sicilian Red Prawns, Pumpkin and Jerusalem Artichoke Puree and Thyme Vinaigrette; and  Slow Cooked Veal Tongue, Glazed Baby Onion and Cloves.

Pasta specialties are “Francescana” Style Spaghetti, Sea Urchin and Spicy Italian Sausage; Bitter and Sweet Carnaroli Risotto and Soft Italian Taleggio Cheese; Home Made Tagliatelle, Cipollotto and Half Maine Lobster; and Hand Crafted Potato Gnocchi, Roman Artichoke Puree and Aged Balsamic.

Mains include Charcoal Grilled Tuna Steak Tagliata, Italian Porcini Mushrooms and Light Mascarpone Sauce; Oven Baked Italian Baby Pig, Garden Peas and Edo Style Sauce; and Wood Stone Roasted Italian Monk Fish, Potatoes, Zucchini and Light Shellfish Reduction.

Tribute Cooking Class

In response to requests from customers for basic cooking classes Tribute will be holding a class on 15 October entitled "Desperate Housewives & Hapless Husbands".

Leonie van Hasselt, an experienced food stylist will be teaching the class, which has been designed for those who would like to have a more "hands-on" beginner's class and it would be ideal for couples that would like to cook together at home.

A dinner will be served at the end of the class, which costs $698 per person. Bookings can be made on 2135 6645.