• ONE MICHELIN-STARRED ESTRO BY CHEF ANTIMO MARIA MERONE TO JOIN FORCES WITH CHEF SON JONG-WON FROM ONE MICHELIN-STARRED EATANIC GARDEN SEOUL FOR A SPECIAL COLLABORATION EVENT IN HONG KONG ON 30-31 JULY

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    <<10th July, 2024 – Hong Kong>> On 30th – 31st July, one MICHELIN-starred ESTRO will present a special collaboration event by Chef Antimo Maria Merone and Chef Son Jong-Won from acclaimed one MICHELIN-starred Eatanic Garden in Seoul. This exclusive event, themed ESTRO-INSPIRATION, will see both chefs creatively reimagining four signature dishes from each other’s restaurants, showcasing a one-of-a-kind partnership that blends two distinct cuisines in a refined yet playful exploration of flavors with entirely new dishes for the guests at the event.

    History meets innovation as Chefs Antimo and Son, who have nurtured a close friendship since their first collaboration event in Seoul in late March between Estro x L’Amant Secret x Crony, reunite for their first event in Hong Kong. Chef Son will be cooking in Hong Kong on 30-31 July, while Chef Antimo is set to reciprocate in Seoul on 23-24 October for the second leg of this highly anticipated collaboration.

    “ESTRO-INSPIRATION”: Estro x Eatanic Garden on 30-31 July

    The concept behind ESTRO-INSPIRATION is to have each chef select four dishes from each other’s repertoire, using them as a springboard for crafting their unique and innovative interpretations. Guests will be presented with a visual reference, either through a picture or a card of the original dish, before savoring the reimagined creation by the respective chef. Official menu will be disclosed at a later date so please stay tuned via Estro’s social media platforms.

    The exclusive ESTRO-INSPIRATION menu, priced at HK$2,480 + 10% per guest, will feature standout signature dishes from Estro reinterpreted by Chef Son and signature dishes from Eatanic Garden reinterpreted by Chef Antimo. This collaborative event promises to be a unique gastronomic experience that embodies creativity, friendship, and culinary excellence. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness Chefs Antimo Maria Merone and Son Jong-Won in action as they push the boundaries of traditional fine dining to create an extraordinary dining experience.

    The sample ESTRO-INSPIRATION menu is as below:

    Snacks

    By Both

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    Sweet corn panna cotta with chamwe melon and caviar

    Original Dish by Estro, reinterpreted by Eatanic Garden

    —

    Pine nut Naengchae

    Original Dish by Estro, reinterpreted by Eatanic Garden

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    Lobster- zucchini, almond sauce

    Original Dish by Eatanic Garden, reinterpreted by Estro

    Fiddlehead Galbi jjim’

    Original Dish by Estro, reinterpreted by Eatanic Garden

    Chicken and risotto

    Original Dish by Eatanic Garden, reinterpreted by Estro

    Pigeon-abalone, melanosporum black truffle

    Original Dish by Eatanic Garden, reinterpreted by Estro

    Italian melon dduk

    Original Dish by Estro, reinterpreted by Eatanic Garden

    Peach, meringue, olive oil

    Original Dish by Eatanic Garden, reinterpreted by Estro

    Sweet Ending

    By Both

    Introducing One MICHELIN-starred Eatanic Garden from Seoul, Korea

    Eatanic Garden (One MICHELIN Star, #68 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023), a Seoul restaurant cleverly named to play on the homophony between “botanic garden” and “eatanic garden” in Korean pronunciation, presents a sky-high oasis with a focus on awakening the senses through its beautiful urban garden setting. Chef Son Jong-Won takes diners on a culinary journey that reinvents Korean cuisine through a creative lens, emphasizing fermentation and ageing techniques. Straying from traditional menus, the restaurant offers guests illustrated guides highlighting key ingredients in their dishes. The dining experience, especially designed for couples, offers stunning cityscape views while serving inventive dishes like Hanwoo beef variations paired with fermented cauliflower and artfully crafted winter vegetables.

    For reservations and more information, please contact Estro at +852 9380 0161 (WhatsApp only) or via email at reservations@estro.hk. To book via SevenRooms, please click here for more details.

    <<ENDS>>

    ABOUT ESTRO

    A proud Naples native, Chef Antimo Maria Merone is among the vanguard of chefs rewriting the rules of Italian cuisine. Dedicated to elevating Neapolitan cuisine through modern cooking techniques, one MICHELIN-starred Estro’s refined tasting menus draw inspiration from Antimo’s homeland, with each dish evoking rich memories of his ancestors, history and childhood. Bringing a global perspective to regional cuisine, Estro acknowledges Antimo’s Neapolitan roots while showcasing his innate creativity and progressive style.

    RESTAURANT ACCOLADES

    MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2023 + 2024 – One MICHELIN Star

    Gambero Rosso – Two Forks Award

    #62 on 51-100 Extended List – Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023

    #71 on 51-100 Extended List – Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024

    50 Best Discovery List

    #143 – OAD 2023 Top Asia Restaurants

    Top 20 Restaurants of Hong Kong 2022 and 2023 – Hong Kong Tatler Dining

    Best Interior Design 2022 – Hong Kong Tatler Dining

    Harpers Bazaar Hong Kong – BAZAAR Taste Elite 2024

    Travel & Leisure Asia 2023 – Top Restaurants of Hong Kong

    RESTAURANT CONTACT

    Address: Level 2, 1 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong

    Lunch: 12:00pm-13:30 (last order)

    Dinner: 18:30-20:30 (last order)
    Email: reservations@estro.hk
    Website: www.estro.hk

    Social Media (Facebook + Instagram): @estro.hk @antimo_maria_merone