If you’re craving Western comfort food this summer, these three newly launched menus offer a reason to head out: a Swiss-Italian brunch, a new Italian trattoria in Central, and a classic British afternoon tea.
Friday, July 24
Magistracy Dining Room’s new afternoon tea set. Photo: Handout
Magistracy Dining Room at Tai Kwun has launched a brand new afternoon tea. Expect classic British savouries like smoked salmon finger sandwiches, roasted chicken on toasted crumpets, miniature sausage rolls and cheddar shortbread with truffle chantilly. These are followed by scones and a tea-infused finale of jasmine madeleines, matcha and apple choux, raspberry rose macarons and lapsang souchong bonbons.
Guests can also pair the tea set with a pot of Darjeeling second flush, osmanthus oolong, masala chai or an array of English sparkling wines for an added treat.
Where: Tai Kwun, 1 Arbuthnot Road, Central
When: Fridays and Saturdays from 1pm
Price: HK$468 for one, HK$788 for two
Dining and Cooking