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CHARMAINE BAYLON
Le Salon’s Marseille
Bouillabaisse with Sauce
Rouille
Inside Le Salon
Tagliolini with Tomato
Sauce from AMMO
LUNCH AND
AFTERNOON BITES
Le Salon Restaurant et
Croissanterie Shop
No. 1302, 13/F, Hysan Place, 500
Hennessy Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong;
tel: +852 2115 3328. Restaurant open
noon–2.30pm (lunch), 3–6pm (afternoon
tea), 6–10.30pm (dinner). Croissanterie
open 11am–8pm
THEY SERVE:
Classic French cuisine.
Selections like Marseille Bouillabaisse,
Burgundy Coq au Vin with Seasonal
Vegetables, Beef Bourguignon, Duck Leg
Confit and Pot-Au-Feu may sound — and
taste — heartwarmingly familiar.
THERE’S MORE:
For your dessert or snack,
try the croissants at the Croissanterie next
door. They come in chestnut, chocolate,
caramel and tiramisu flavors.
DINNER
AMMO Café
Asia Society Hong Kong Centre, 9 Justice Dr, Admiralty, Hong Kong; tel: +852 2537 9888.
Open 11.30am–midnight (Sun–Thu), 11.30am–1am (Fri–Sat, days before public holiday)
THEY SERVE:
“
Simple yet elegant” Asian and Mediterranean dishes. Delight in Slow-Cooked
Egg with Toro, Sea Urchin and Roman Zucchini Sauce — or Quail Salad with Grapes and
Pancetta — and pasta. Pick from Fettuccine with Iberian Pork Ragoût, Gnocchi with Braised
Angus Oxtail, and Homemade Tagliolini with Tomato Sauce.
THERE’S MORE:
Opt for the tapas at cocktail hour. Nibble on some Cuttlefish Cappuccino, Pata
Negra Ham Croquette, and Langoustines Wrapped in Vietnamese Rice Paper and Basil with a
glass of wine or signature cocktails like Devil’s Hug and Kiwi Basil Martini.
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SUNDAY BRUNCH
The Principal
9
Star St, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; tel: +852
2563 3444,
Sunday
brunch from noon–2.30pm
THEY SERVE:
Spanish-inspired courses that
encourage you to slow down and savor each
bite. Think cold cuts and cheeses, Paprika-
Escabeche Mussels and Anchovies in Vinegar,
Garlic and Olive Oil, followed by Chicken Croquetas
and Green Asparagus Tempura.
THERE’S MORE:
Choose your main from a list that includes
the signature 63° Free-Range Egg with Parmentier and Chorizo or Iberico Ham, and the
Pain
Perdu
(
French toast) with bacon, caramelized banana, maple syrup and bacon ice cream.
Sunday best
In Hong Kong for the weekend? Maximize those final hours with
exceptional food stops along the way
The Principal
