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   <title>Gourmet deliveries and takeaways: some of the best restaurants in town are now offering delivery services</title>
   <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>by Aude Camus </strong> <br />  &nbsp; <br />  Some of the best restaurants in town are now offering delivery services so you can enjoy restaurant-grade gourmet meals wherever you are. <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <em>by alphabetical order </em> <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />   <br />  <strong>&nbsp;Belon</strong></div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">Soho 1-Michelin-starred French bistro is now offering delivery. But hurry up guys, it’s for a limited time only! Available on weekends only for lunch and from Wednesday to Sunday for dinner, the menu is very short and only features two starters, one main and two desserts but those are the restaurant’s most coveted dishes. So, who’s in for Belon’s famous <strong>Whole Roasted "Three Yellow" Chicken</strong> (<em>HKD 888</em>) followed by Chef Calvert’s delectable <strong>Millefeuille</strong> (<em>HKD 178</em>)? <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <a class="link" href="https://delivery.blacksheeprestaurants.com/belon" target="_blank"><strong>Check out menu and order online on Black Sheep Restaurants GO</strong></a>  <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <em>Delivery fee: HKD 40</em> <br />  <em>Lunch delivery is only available on Saturdays and Sundays, 12.30-2.30pm</em> <br />  <em>Dinner delivery is available from Wednesday to Sunday, 6.30-10.30pm</em> <br />  <em>Orders must be placed the day before for lunch and before 2 pm the same day for dinner</em> <br />  <em>Pre-order available</em> <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <a class="link" href="https://delivery.blacksheeprestaurants.com/home" target="_blank"><strong>Check out the other Black Sheep’s restaurants offering delivery</strong></a>  <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <a class="link" href="https://www.hongkongmadame.com/en/Bringing-new-stories-to-life-the-motto-behind-Black-Sheep-Restaurants-shaking-up-of-the-Hong-Kong-dining-scene_a1872.html" target="_blank"><strong>REDISCOVER OUR INTERVIEW OF CHRISTOPHER AND SYED, FOUNDERS OF BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANTS GROUP</strong></a>  <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>Duddell’s </strong></div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">Feeling like ordering local food but in the mood for something fancy? Duddell’s’ Michelin-starred bites are now available for delivery through Jia Everywhere, Jia Group’s new delivery platform offering mouthwatering dishes delivered straight from the kitchens of some of the group’s trendiest restaurants. Opt for a sharing menu (<em>starting from HKD 880 for 4 people</em>) and delight your tastebuds with chef Li Man-Lung’s signature such as the <strong>Honey-Glazed Barbecued Por</strong>k or the <strong>Dim Sums</strong>. You can also host a Peking Duck feast at home with the <strong>Peking Duck set menu</strong> (<em>HKD 1,280 / serves 4 to 6 people</em>) or indulge with <strong>Duddell’s premium set</strong> (<em>HKD 3,980 for 4</em>). <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <a class="link" href="https://www.jiacatering.com/duddells-delivery" target="_blank"><strong>Check out menu and order takeaway/delivery online</strong></a>  <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <em>Pick-up and delivery available daily from 12pm to 9pm but orders must be placed before 6pm </em> <br />  <em>No minimum spending for pick-up </em> <br />  <em>Free delivery to Hong Kong Island with minimum spend of HKD 800. HKD 200 delivery fee for Kowloon with minimum spending of HKD 800. HKD 300 delivery fee for the New Territories with a minimum spend of HKD 800. </em> <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <em>Other Jia Group’s restaurants taking online orders on Jia Everywhere include Chachawan, Meen and Rice, Potatoe Head, Mak Mak, 208 Duecento Otto and Louise. </em> <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>Écriture </strong></div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">2-Michelin-starred Central restaurant introduces a new delivery/takeaway experience “Écriture à la Maison” (which translates to “Écriture at home”) for you to enjoy premium French ingredients, selected by Chef Maxime Gilbert, in the comfort of your home. <br />  &nbsp; <br />  The à-la-carte-style takeaway menu features some of Chef Maxime’s finest signature ranging from the&nbsp;<strong>Caviar and Uni Tart</strong> (<em>HKD 998 for two / HKD 1,998 for 4</em>) to the <strong>Pertuis Asparagus</strong> (<em>HKD 298</em>) braised with seawater and served with cured John Dory in beef Cecina, the <strong>Pâté en Croute</strong> (<em>HKD 298</em>), the <strong>Brittany Blue Lobster</strong> (<em>HKD 750</em>) served as a fricassee or the <strong>Bresse Chicken</strong> (<em>HKD 998</em>) served with truffled mashed potatoes. Fancying something sweet to end your meal? We can never get enough of Chef Maxime’s <strong>Kouign-Amann</strong> (<em>HKD 70</em>), a sweet and flaky layered pastry native to Brittany but you might also wanna give a go to the seasonal <strong>French Gariguette</strong> (<em>HKD 90</em>) strawberry tart. <br />   <br />   <br />  <a class="link" href="https://ecriture.squarespace.com/home-delivery" target="_blank"><strong>Check out menu and order takeaway/delivery online</strong></a>  <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <em>Pick-up and delivery available from Tuesday to Sunday </em> <br />  <em>No minimum spending for pick-up, payment by cash or credit card at pick-up </em> <br />  <em>Free delivery to most Hong Kong Island locations with minimum spend of HKD 2,000. HKD 200 delivery fee for Stanley, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and Kowloon with minimum spending of HKD 2,000. HKD 300 delivery fee for the New Territories with a minimum spend of HKD 2,000. </em> <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <a class="link" href="https://www.hongkongmadame.com/en/ECRITURE_a1824.html" target="_blank"><strong>REDISCOVER OUR REVIEW OF ÉCRITURE</strong></a>  <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>LPM Restaurant &amp; Bar </strong></div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">The exquisite French Riviera fares from LPM restaurant &amp; bar (previously known as La Petite Maison) are now available for you to enjoy in the comfort of your home. Enjoy a taste of Cote d’Azur with the restaurant’s signature dishes such as the <strong>Salt Cod Croquettes with Oven Roasted Pepper Relish</strong> (<em>HKD 158</em>), the fresh <strong>Gnocchis with Cherry Tomato</strong> (<em>HKD 178</em>), the <strong>Grilled Lamb Cutlets with Smoked Aubergine</strong> <em>(HKD 458</em>), the addictive <strong>Potatoes Gratin</strong> (<em>HKD 78</em>) or the sweet and comforting <strong>Cheesecake </strong>(<em>HKD 118</em>). <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <a class="link" href="https://lpmrestaurants.com/hongkong/menus/take-away-delivery/" target="_blank"><strong>Check out menu</strong></a>  <br />  <strong>Order by phone +852 2887 1113 or </strong><a class="link" href="https://deliveroo.hk/en/menu/hong-kong/central/le-petite-maison-central" target="_blank"><strong>on Deliveroo</strong></a>  <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <em>All orders above HKD 800 include freshly baked baguette, olive oil, a ripe red tomato and a fresh Italian lemon. </em> <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <a class="link" href="https://www.hongkongmadame.com/en/La-Petite-Maison-a-culinary-escape-to-Southern-France_a2062.html" target="_blank"><strong>REDISCOVER OUR REVIEW OF LPM RESTAURANT &amp; BAR (PREVIOUSLY LA PETITE MAISON)</strong></a>  <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />   <br />  <strong>Uma Nota </strong></div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">The one and only Brazilian/Japanese restaurant in town is bringing the carnival vibes to your couch with its super yummy bites inspired by Rio de Janeiro’s street food. At lunch time, play it cool with a <strong>Bento Style Set</strong> (<em>HKD 115</em>) inclusive of a main (think Grilled Salmon, Eggplant Katsu or Grilled Beef Sirloin), rice, pickles, salad, a drink and a dessert. For dinner, you can enjoy the restaurant’s signature dishes such as the addictive <strong>Coxinhas de Frango</strong> (<em>HKD 80</em>) or opt for a <strong>combo</strong> featuring a selection of small bites and a main (<em>HKD 200 for 1 person / HKD 380 for 2</em>). <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <a class="link" href="https://30a78cee-1be6-428a-b688-c81b42551c90.filesusr.com/ugd/91a828_2153e1b2e91746aa9afa09ecbc6d64f2.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Check out menu</strong></a>  <br />  <strong>Order by WhatsApp +852 6379 9748</strong> <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <em>Accepting orders Monday to Friday from 10am-5pm (lunch menu) and daily from 5-9.45pm (dinner menu)</em> <br />  <em>Minimum order is HKD 100 for direct orders. No delivery fees</em> <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <a class="link" href="https://www.hongkongmadame.com/en/Entrepreneurs-of-Hong-Kong-Laura-and-Alexis-Founders-of-Meraki-Hospitality-Group_a2068.html" target="_blank"><strong>REDISCOVER OUR INTERVIEW OF ALEX AND LAURA, FOUNDERS OF MERAKI HOSPITALITY GROUP</strong></a>  <br />  &nbsp; <br />   <br />   <br />  &nbsp;</div>   <br />   <br />   <br />  &nbsp;
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   <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>by Aude Camus </strong> <br />  &nbsp; <br />  Don't want to be&nbsp;out and about shopping for groceries at this time? Working from home and looking to spice-up your routine with some gourmet meal deliveries or takeaways? Missing eating out in restaurants and enjoying chef cooked meals? We have rounded up our favourite chef cooked French meal delivery and takeaway services for you to enjoy a French feast in the comfort and safety of your home. <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>Bain Marie </strong></div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">Bain Marie, which literally translates into water bath or double boiler, is on a mission to deliver fresh and seasonal lunch boxes to you. Chef Antoine perfectly fuses traditional French recipes with healthy food and its meals are slowly cooked with love, delivered in jars and heated using the Bain Marie technique. Trust the Frenchie that I am: it just tastes like it has been cooked at home.&nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  The menu for the next 7 days is available online, featuring 1 starter together with 3 choices of main (always including one low carb option) and 2 choices of dessert per day and orders can be placed up to 5 pm the day before. Examples of yummy delights prepared by chef Antoine include: Cassoulet, Garlic Squid with Zucchini and lemon sauce, Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna, Cod Fish with dill sauce and mashed green peas … <br />  &nbsp; <br />  Cherry on the cake, Bain Marie offers a nice take on sustainability with its zero plastic (your meals are delivered in glass jars which they then collect back), zero food waste approach and its commitment to sourcing the best ingredients possible. <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <a class="link" href="https://bainmariehk.com/" target="_blank"><em>Bain Marie</em></a>  <br />  <em>HKD 120 for 3 courses set / HKD 105 for 2 courses set </em> <br />  <em>Delivery on weekdays between 11.30 and 1.30 pm- order must be placed by 5pm the day before latest </em> <br />  <em>Delivery on Hong Kong Island and some areas of Kowloon (ICC, TST. Kwun Tong) </em> <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>La Cabane</strong></div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">Did you know that wine wasn’t the only thing you could takeaway from La Cabane? If you fancy some bistro bites to pair with your bottle of wine, they also have you covered with their takeaway and delivery menu featuring gourmet sandwiches, croque-combo, yummy desserts and meal combo for two or four people with a choice of starters, cold dishes and hot dishes. <br />  &nbsp; <br />  Our top picks: <br />  The Pain baguette Sandwich with Morbier (semi-soft cow’s milk cheese) and Jésus de Lyon (French dry sausage) <br />  The House Special Croque Monsieur served on country bread with Serrano Ham and Brie <br />  The White Asparagus with Goat Nest, Walnut Crumbs and Wild Mushrooms <br />  The Foie Gras and Duck Breast Pâté en croûte with mushroom pickles <br />  French Toast <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <a class="link" href="https://lacabane.hk/" target="_blank"><em>La Cabane</em></a>  <br />  <a class="link" href="https://lacabane.hk/pages/menu" target="_blank"><em>Takeaway and delivery menu</em></a>  <em> – available Monday to Saturday from 11 am until 9.30 pm </em> <br />  <em>HKD 100 for Sandwiches and Croque Combo (come with a soft drink) / HKD 80 for Dessert</em> <br />  <em>HKD 450 meal combo for 2 (1 starter / 2 mains / 1 bottle of wine) </em> <br />  <em>HKD 800 meal combo for 4 (2 starters / 3 mains / 2 bottles of wine) </em> <br />  <em>Orders have to be placed phone +852 2776 6070 or WhatsApp +852 9788 4459 </em> <br />  <em>Delivery available in Central, Sheung Wan and lower Mid-Levels </em> <br />  <em>La Cabane is also available on </em><a class="link" href="https://deliveroo.hk/en/menu/hong-kong/soho/la-cabane-wine-bistro" target="_blank"><em>Deliveroo</em></a>  <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <a class="link" href="https://www.hongkongmadame.com/en/Entrepreneurs-of-Hong-Kong-Karim-Cristobal-Founders-of-La-Cabane_a1893.html" target="_blank"><strong>REDISCOVER OUR INTERVIEW OF KARIM &amp; CRISTOBAL, FOUNDERS OF LA CABANE</strong></a>  <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>Le Bistro Winebeast </strong></div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">Our fav bistro in town now offers its signature 3-course (starter/main/dessert) meal in a box for you to takeaway and enjoy in the comfort of your home. Nothing like a lunch cooked by chef Johann to brighten-up a gloomy day! <br />  &nbsp; <br />  Pâté en croûte / Grilled Salmon / Fennel and Orange salad <br />  Quinoa salad / Pork Tenderloin / Brownie <br />  Red Cabbage / Confit Beef Cheek / Comté Cheese <br />  Butternut Purée / Lamb Shank / Vanilla Puff Pastries <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <em>HKD 138 for a 3-course meal box </em> <br />  <a class="link" href="https://www.wine-beast.com/store/c9/Takeaway.html?fbclid=IwAR2UbBRwasa3kGKs9emG0kU5-KDXkn1Mt_T4fqRMt_SwDCchi-JDcqAQU64" target="_blank"><em>Order online</em></a>  <em> and pick up at the restaurant in Wan Chai </em></div>   <br />   <br />   <br />   <br />   <br />   <br />   <br />   <br />   <br />   <br />   <br />   <br />  &nbsp;
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   <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>by Aude Camus&nbsp;</strong> <br />  &nbsp; <br />  That coronavirus is definitely hitting us hard. And not only when it comes to our health. The global mood is down, the atmosphere is gloomy and I’m not even mentioning the economic situation. How do you cope with&nbsp;&nbsp;the current situation when you are an entrepreneur with businesses in both Hong Kong and Singapore, two cities pretty harshly affected? That’s what I’ve decided to ask Laura Dagoneau Landry, a friend (sharing my love for food) and founder of French breakfast delivery company&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.lepetitcroissant.hk/" target="_blank"><strong>Le Petit Croissant</strong></a>. In between two croissants, we’ve discussed breakfast, entrepreneurship and coronavirus consequences. I dare you not to crave for a croissant when you finish reading this interview. Well if you do, remember you can easily order Laura’s homemade buttery treats&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.lepetitcroissant.hk/" target="_blank"><strong>right here</strong></a>. <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>Hey Laura. Shall we start with a bit of background about yourself? I know you story already but pretty sure some people would be happy to hear about it. How did you first come to Asia and how did you start your breakfast (and now also lunch and tea-time) delivery company?</strong></div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">I’m 27 and have been living in Asia for 5 years now. My heart fall for Asia back in 2014 when I was studying in Shanghai and I decided to move to Hong Kong right after finishing my master. I spent 5 years in Hong Kong then moved to Singapore last year, in 2019.&nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  My first job in Hong Kong was in the food delivery industry which was booming at the time. I loved it: the customer relationship, the partner relationship, the business development part … I also quickly noticed that there was a gap in the market and no-company to fill that gap: nobody was delivering breakfast back at that time. I had always wanted to launch my own company one day and decided to take this opportunity and launch Le Petit Croissant.&nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  Basically, we are a French breakfast delivery company. Buttery pastries, fresh bread, fresh fruits, fresh pressed juices, coffee, muffins … name it, we have it.&nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>Is the French identity of your brand something important for you?</strong></div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">Yes, it is. Most of the ingredients we use are from France. I am French myself and it is important for me to infuse my brand with my own identity and also be an ambassador of French gastronomy. I also feel that most people think of French gastronomy as one of the best in the world in terms of products and service and it fits what I’m trying to achieve with Le Petit Croissant: always delivering the best.&nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>Is there an item that is not yet on your menu but you’d like to offer at some point?</strong> <br />  A Cruffin! It’s basically a mix between a croissant and a muffin. It’s absolutely not recommended if you are on a diet but god it’s so good. <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>Who are your clients?</strong> <br />  We have both private and corporate clients. Corporate clients represent the most significant percentage of the clients base and are ordering Le Petit Croissant for their meetings, birthday gatherings … We serve most of the big financial corporations but also more and more companies from the tech industry and coworking spaces. Our private clients mainly order on weekends when they want to enjoy a nice brunch at home with their family.&nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>What would you say has been your biggest challenge being an entrepreneur so far?</strong></div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">Being the one, and the only one, to take all the major decisions in terms of recruitments, investments strategy … It’s actually still a challenge but I receive great support from my family and I have also gained a lot of business experience over the past 5 years. Today, I’m not as stressed as I used to be and I’m definitely better at putting things into perspective and also delegate to my team.&nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>And the greatest reward?</strong> <br />  I absolutely love it when I find out someone have heard about Le Petit Croissant in another country. Getting the name of my brand out there is so rewarding.&nbsp;</div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">Something I’m also very proud of is to have built a team of 9 people and have passed my desire to do our best onto them. <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>You first launched Le Petit Croissant in Hong Kong then moved to Singapore last year. Are there any major differences between the two markets?</strong> <br />  Not really. I would say the main difference is that Singapore’s market today is way more competitive than the Hong Kong’s one was three years ago but it’s because the food delivery industry has changed a lot over the past few years. Back in 2017, Le Petit Croissant was the only company offering breakfast delivery that early in the morning in Hong Kong. One big difference though, when working in the FnB industry, is that many people require halal food in Singapore when practically nobody does in Hong Kong. <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>Are you thinking of expanding to more countries?</strong> <br />  I’ve been thinking about opening in Kuala Lumpur for a few months now. It’s just an hour flight from Singapore so that would be quite easy for me to run the business from here. I also have other cities in mind but not Asian ones.&nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <strong>One last question, how is the coronavirus outbreak impacting your business?</strong> <br />  It’s impacting it quite badly. The situation now is way worse than it was during the protests in Hong Kong. The thing is most people now work from home, so companies do not organize meetings and gatherings anymore and therefore do not order Le Petit Croissant anymore. But was I found the scariest is having no visibility at all on if and when the crisis will end.&nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />   <br />   <br />  &nbsp;</div>   <br />   <br />   <br />  &nbsp;
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      <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Partner news</strong> <br />  &nbsp; <br />  Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock … The countdown to Christmas is on and I couldn’t be happier! Can you believe that in a month from now we will be on the home stretch to Christmas Eve?&nbsp;&nbsp;As usual, I’ll probably bought most of my Christmas gifts at the very last minute. But if you ask me, one thing that should never be done at the very last minute is the festive treats planning! It’s not even December yet but I’ve already started to over-indulge on great food and also have a pretty clear idea of what my festive dinners are going to look like … Yummy and decadent!&nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  One thing though, I’m definitely not willing to spend hours running around the 852 to find the best and freshest ingredients. I need great quality yes, but I also need convenience and lucky me,&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.plantinkaviari.hk/en/" target="_blank">Plantin Kaviari</a>  &nbsp;is giving me both.&nbsp;</div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">Plantin Kaviari? If you are a foodie, you’ve probably heard about them before. They have been around since 2009, serving the best tables out there with the finest of French products including black truffles from Plantin and caviar from Kaviari.</div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">Their selection is the yummiest and I could seriously spend hours browsing at their website trying to decide what to add to my next order: premium French meat from famed butcher Alexandre Polmard (if you’ve never tried a Polmard tartare believe me you need to give it a go!), delicate Foie Gras from the renown Castaing house, fresh veal cutlets from Boucheries Nivernaises, aged-cheese from Best Craftsman in France François Bourgon, my fav fresh fruits juices in the world from Alain Millat … God, I’m starving now! Oh, and to all the meat lovers out there, their fresh meat is the best. Just make sure to pre-order a week before, the meat is delivered to Hong Kong twice a week (Monday and Friday) and then straight to your door on the same day.&nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  But ok, let’s try and focus on Christmas treats this time. <a class="link" href="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/9355cdf722ad804bbdb0cb86e/files/13a0571c-3a8b-4869-bd62-6bd51c864af1/Plantin_Kaviari_Christmas_Selection_2019.pdf?utm_source=test&amp;utm_campaign=2b91f37c07-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_11_20_02_59&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_3a61f2cc92-2b91f37c07-61397965" target="_blank">Their festive catalog is just full of yummy treats</a>! I don’t know about you, but I can’t imagine a Christmas dinner without Foie Gras (you can take the girl out of France but you can’t take France out of the girl) so Foie Gras it is. But for the main, should I go for fresh game meat or for fresh poultry?</div>  
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">Hum, tough decision … You know what, I think I’m gonna play it quite traditional this year, Capon it will be. I’ll of course add a bit of white and black truffles and caviar to my order, I mean if you don’t treat yourself for Christmas then when? Well, seems like I have most of my Christmas menu sorted. I can’t wait to feast!&nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <a class="link" href="https://www.plantinkaviari.hk/en/" target="_blank"><em>https://www.plantinkaviari.hk/en/</em></a>  <br />  <em>Fresh food (meat, game meat, poultry and seafood) is to be ordered a week before delivery. Delivery twice a week.&nbsp;</em> <br />  <em>Other products are delivered every day from Monday to Friday and can be ordered the day before.&nbsp;</em> <br />  &nbsp; <br />  <em>You’ll find Plantin Kaviari at various Christmas Fairs in the next few weeks:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></div>    <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 40px;"><em>- Repulse Bay Christmas Fair: Sunday Nov 24</em></div>    <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 40px;"><em>- Conrad Prestige Fair: Tuesday Nov 26 and Monday Dec 16&nbsp;</em></div>    <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 40px;"><em>- Pacific Club Christmas Fair: Friday Dec 6 &amp; Sunday Dec 8</em></div>    <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br />   <br />   <br />   <br />   <br />   <br />   <br />  &nbsp;</div>  
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