LA TERRACE BY LOUISE TO HOST A SPECIAL COLLABORATION EVENT WITH TRATTORIA FELINO ON 11TH SEPTEMBER, FEATURING LIVE MUSIC & SPECIAL COCKTAILS BY RATAFIA ROSSI’S SIMONE ROSSI

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[15^th August 2024 – Hong Kong] La Terrace by Louise, the latest affiliate concept to JIA Group and Chef Julien Royer’s renowned one MICHELIN-starred Louise, announces a special event collaboration with Trattoria Felino on 11^th September (Wednesday) for one night only. This unique dining experience blends rustic Neapolitan flavors with French flair, offering guests the best of both worlds. Adding to the evening’s charm, drinks will be masterfully curated by cocktail maestro Simone Rossi of Ratafia Rossi to complement the French x Italian menu, while guests will be serenaded by soulful live acoustic music.

Trattoria Felino, a culinary tribute to co-founder and Chef Marcello Scognamiglio’s diverse global experiences, offers a cozy setting celebrating Neapolitan and Mediterranean flavors. Inspired by Naples, the trattoria presents an innovative menu highlighting the richness of southern Italian ingredients, featuring contemporary interpretations of classics like ‘focaccina nel ruotino’, classic pasta dishes such as “tubetti with cuttlefish and squid ragu” and meatballs inspired by Chef Marcello’s grandmother’s recipe. With shared plates spanning from seafood to the chef’s signature yellow chicken, the trattoria also boasts a curated selection of cocktails and wines, favoring southern Italian varietals.

La Terrace by Louise x Trattoria Felino Collaboration Menu on 11^th September

Experience a blend of French and Italian mastery by Chef Loic Portalier of Louise and Chef Marcello Scognamiglio of Trattoria Felino at this special collaboration with a total of 12 new dishes created for this event only for the night.

The special menu showcases a mouthwatering array of dishes, including the Snacks Platter (HK$140 for two persons), featuring dishes such as Bruschetta with raspberry, Datterino tomato, and Lardo di Collonata; “Cannoli” with tuna, confit lemon, and capers; “Arancini” Mimolette with spices; and Egg Carbonara with crispy guanciale and pecorino, all meticulously prepared to captivate taste buds.

Other larger format plate offerings include Cappelletti (HK$248), highlighting red Sicilian prawns, burrata and caviar; Beef Tartare (HK$148) with bottarga and grilled toast; Grilled Hamachi Crudo (HK$128) paired with yellow peach and verbena, a classic Italian favorite Sweetbread Milanese (HK$288) served with rocket, confit tomato, and pine nuts; Grilled Monkfish (HK$258) accompanied by Amatriciana ravioli, lobster bisque, and cherry tomato; and a hearty Minestrone (HK$228) featuring vegetable consommé, mint, and truffle.

Indulge in the decadent dessert options of Brioche Col Tuppo (HK$68) with hazelnut zabaglione and praline ice cream, and Amaretto Panna Cotta (HK$68), elegantly paired with Roussillon apricots, yogurt, and basil.

Behind the Bar: Introducing Ratafia Rossi, founded by Simone Rossi

On the night, Simone Rossi of Ratafia Rossi will be serving six types of classic Italian cocktails, all priced at HK$128 + 10% each. Highlights include “Rossino” with Ratafia Rossi La Rossa and Three Cents Cherry Soda, “Mamma Mia It’s Sangria” with Ratafia Rossi La Rossa, fresh fruits, fernet hunter, and prosecco, and a classic “Negroni Leggero” with Ratafia Rossi La Rossa, gin, Campari, Select, Nardini Rabarbaro, and more.

Ratafia Rossi, founded by celebrated mixologist Simone Rossi (formerly of Darkside, Rosewood Hong Kong), seamlessly blends Italian tradition with Hong Kong’s vibrancy through its line of Aperitif Cherry Wine. Inspired by Italian futurism, Rossi’s journey from Grosseto to Hong Kong fueled by his impressive background as Director of Bars at Rosewood Hong Kong reflects in the brand’s fusion of tradition and modernity. Established in 2023, Ratafia Rossi seeks to revitalize forgotten Italian beverages, with Rossi extending his creativity through the 2024 launch of RossiBar Ltd, a consultancy championing hospitality and innovation across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

Note to Editors:

Part two of the collaboration series by La Terrace by Louise x Trattoria Felino is slated for February 2025, with more details to be announced at a later date.

For bookings to this special event, please book via SevenRooms at HERE.

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ABOUT LA TERRACE BY LOUISE

Introducing La Terrace by Louise – a renewed concept for the ground floor of Louise. Combining the best seasonal produce with the timeless allure of French cuisine, this casual and unpretentious setting offers an elevated bistro experience without compromising taste. Whether seeking an after-work libation or a gathering with friends, La Terrace by Louise provides a social space to enjoy enticing French flavors curated by Executive Chef Loïc Portalier.

ABOUT LOUISE

Set in a two-story heritage building, JIA Group’s one MICHELIN-starred Louise by Yenn Wong and Chef Julien Royer, helmed by Chef Loic Portalier serves heart-warming French cuisine paired with genuine hospitality. Traditional French food, reimagined.

ABOUT CHEF LOÏC PORTALIER

Visionary chef Loïc Portalier is driven by the belief that a warm welcome sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. His culinary journey is characterized by a relentless pursuit of innovation, blending technical expertise with a contemporary twist to create dishes that resonate with guests on a deeper level. Rising through the ranks from Sous Chef at Louise in 2019 under Chef Julien Royer to Head Chef at Claudine from 2021 to 2024, Loic, at a youthful 28, has honed his culinary craft at acclaimed MICHELIN-starred establishments like Epicure at Le Bristol Paris, Restaurant Paul Bocuse, and Restaurant Le Clos des Cîmes, as well as Belon in Hong Kong. Now leading the kitchen at La Terrace by Louise, the casual sister restaurant of Louise, Loic infuses each creation with contemporary twists and genuine hospitality, ensuring guests are not only welcomed but truly valued.

Restaurant Information

Address: PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong (Enter gate closest to Hollywood Road intersection)

Opening hours: Lunch Mon, Fri – Sun 12pm-6:30pm

Dinner Daily 6:30pm-11pm

Whatsapp – +852 5722 3269

Email –info@louise.hk

Instagram & Facebook – @louisehkg