White Truffles at Harlan's

Harlan’s has introduced a White Truffle menu that is available until 16 November. The menu features raw, shaved white truffle with a traditional choice of starters and main courses, plus dessert.

Dishes include White Asparagus Soup, Pumpkin Gnocchi and Chives; Hand-crafted Tagliatelle, with Italian Butter and Nutmeg; Scrambled Italian Eggs, prepared at the table; Pan-roasted Quail Breasts, with Celeriac and Artichoke; Hand-crafted Leek Scallop Ravioli and Parmesan; and Pan-fried Dover Sole with Giant Mushrooms and Parsley Sauce.

Tiffin's Classic Dishes Menu

Tiffin (Grand Hyatt) has introduced a new dining concept featuring the tastes of classic gourmet dishes from the past.

The a la carte menu includes such classics as Classic Prawn Cocktail, premium caviar; Pan-fried Foie Gras with choice of Port and Grapes, Apple and Calvados, or Balsamic and Figs; seafood on ice, seasonal oysters prepared in different ways: Florentine, Forestiere, Kilpatrick, Curry Cream or Garlic Butter; Baked lobster dishes, deluxe open-faced Baguette with Paris Ham, Brie, Brittany Butter and more; gourmet puff tarts such as Lobster and Truffle, Camembert and Apple, Porcini and Chive Cream; and Baked Alaska Flambe for two. 

A live jazz quartet will complement the elegant lounging atmosphere. Tiffin Dinner is available every evening from 7pm.

Jiangsu Hairy Crabs

The recently refurbished Summer Palace (Island Shangri-La) is celebrating the arrival of autumn by presenting an hairy crab promotion, available at lunch and dinner, until the end of the month. The crabs are imported from the famous Taihu Lake in Jiangsu province.

BBQ with a View

Now that the evenings are cooler it is a perfect time to try the annual Peninsula Barbecue on the Sun Terrace, available every Friday and Saturday (weather permitting) 7-10pm, until 6 December.

Enjoy an array of barbecued meats and seafood, vegetables, soup, tempting desserts and an extensive salad bar, all with spectacular views over Victoria Harbour.  The BBQ is priced at $558 for adults and $298 for children (from 3 to 12).

Caprice's Michelin Guest Chef

Chef Philippe Jourdin from Michelin-star Faventia at Four Seasons Resort Provence will at Caprice from 21-26 October. Jourdin has also worked at a number of other Michelin stared restaurants before joining the Four Seasons.

At Caprice he will be presenting a menu of signature dishes including Petite Nage of Brittany Lobster with Young Vegetables and Fresh Ginger, and Pan-Fried Foie Gras with Star Anise Orange Zest and Lemon Macaroon.

At lunch a 3-course set menu will be available (with choices of appetiser, main and dessert) priced at $450, while a 7-course dinner tasting menu will be available for $1,380 (or $2,180 with wine pairing). There will also be an a la carte selection created by Chef Jourdin available at dinner.

Va Bene's Pizza Menu

Va Bene has introduced a pizza menu created by native Italian executive chef Paolo Federici. The restaurant claims they are the most authentic Italian pizzas available in Lan Kwai Fong. Va Bene’s new pizza menu will also give diners the chance to taste Calzone: a stuffed, folded and sealed ‘pizza pocket’.

Pizza choices include Crudo e Rucola (Parma ham, fresh rocket leaves, mozzarella and tomato sauce); Salame Piccante, Pepperoni e Olive Nere (spicy salami, bell peppers, black olives and tomato sauce) Bufalina (Buffalo mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil); Zucchine e Scamorza (grilled zucchini, smoked mozzarella and diced fresh tomato); and Calzone Ripieno ai Carciofi e Funghi (baked pizza stuffed with artichokes, mushrooms and mozzarella).

Dungeness @ Lux

While most restaurants are currently focusing on the Hairy Crab, Lux is promoting the Canadian Dungeness Crab until the end of the month.

Dishes include Steamed with Garlic and Parsley Molten Butter, Sauteed with Black Pepper, and Roasted with Ginger and Scallion.

Thai Lemongrass' Seafood BBQ

Until the end of the month Thai Lemongrass is presenting a selection of BBQ seafood dishes. Holders of a LKFE Card can enjoy one of the dishes for free.

Choose from Grilled Crab with Thai Herbs, Grilled Prawn Skewers with Thai Herbs, Grilled Scallop Skewers with Thai Herbs, Grilled Sole Fillet in Banana Leaf, Grilled King Prawn with Lime Sauce, Grilled Marinated Cuttlefish, and Jumbo Seafood Platter.

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