ESTRO X BAAN TEPA: A TWO-NIGHT “ITHAILIAN” AFFAIR COLLABORATION BY CHEF ANTIMO MARIA MERONE AND CHEF CHUDAREE ‘TAM’ DEBHAKAM IN HONG KONG FROM 22-23 JANUARY 2025  

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<<3^rd January, 2025 – Hong Kong>> One MICHELIN-starred ESTRO and renowned Baan Tepa from Bangkok are set to collaborate for a special two-night event on 22^nd and 23^rd January 2025. The collaboration brings together the culinary prowess of Italian Chef Antimo Maria Merone of Estro and Chef Chudaree ‘Tam’ Debhakam of Baan Tepa, a two MICHELIN-starred and MICHELIN Green Star restaurant from Bangkok.

Estro X Baan Tepa – An ITHAILIAN affair

For this unique culinary collaboration between Estro X Baan Tepa, where both chefs will unite to create an exclusive menu that blends Italian and Thai influences. Each dish has been thoughtfully crafted exclusively for this event, offering exciting flavor combinations and unexpected twists on beloved favourites from both restaurants. The full menu will be revealed only on the night of the event, ensuring a delightful surprise for every guest with innovative and unconventional creations.

Chef Tam is the visionary force behind Baan Tepa, the world’s first Thai female chef to hold two MICHELIN stars. With an unwavering commitment to sustainability and a deep-rooted passion for authentic Thai flavours, Chef Tam’s inventive approach to farm-to-table dining has garnered international acclaim. At Baan Tepa, guests can enjoy a contemporary Thai menu using seasonal and sustainable ingredients, with some sourced from the restaurant’s own backyard. The historic house itself is part of the Baan Tepa experience, that was built in the 1980s owned by Chef Tam’s grandmother, Lady Suwaree Debhakam, a home that has been in the family for 3 generations. The compound has now been converted into an urban food space with three key sections; Tepa Kitchen, Tepa Garden and house itself.

On the other hand, Estro, the brainchild of Naples native Chef Antimo Maria Merone together with new General Manager, Graziano De Gregorio offers refined tasting menus and a dinner la carte menu that pay homage to Antimo’s heritage while showcasing his innovative culinary techniques, celebrated for its modern take on Italian cuisine. His dedication to enriching Italian cuisine through modern interpretations is at the heart of Estro’s culinary identity.

About Chef Tam Chudaree Debhakam of Baan Tepa

Tam Chudaree Debhakam, Owner and Head Chef at Baan Tepa Culinary Space, a fine-dining restaurant that boasts local ingredients, sustainability and culinary creativity.  Chef Tam is the first ‘Top Chef Thailand’ having been the youngest in the competition. After the show, she has travelled and cooked in 6 different countries showcasing modern Thai cuisine around the world. She is also an advocate of food waste reduction being the Chef Ambassador for Thai Harvest/ SOS and UNEP campaigns 2015 – 2017.

Tam Chudaree graduated from The International Culinary Center in New York City. She worked for Chef Dan Barber at Blue Hill at Stone Barns, New York for two years (2015-2017). The restaurant is renowned for its sustainable food concept. Being located on farm land, the menu showcases organic fresh produce. With her background in farm driven cuisine combined with her knowledge in nutrition, Chef Tam’s cooking focuses on responsibly grown and sourced local produce, with some traditional Thai flavours and a modern flare.

Baan Tepa has been awarded with Two Michelin Stars in 2024, MICHELIN Green Star, the first Thai female with 2 Michelin Stars in the world, Michelin Young Chef Award 2024 and was ranked #42  on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024.

The two-night collaboration at Estro promises diners an exclusive 8-course collaboration menu priced at HK$2,680+10% per guest. This unique dining experience will blend the distinctive styles of both chefs, offering a gastronomic journey through Italian and Thai flavours. For reservations and more information, please contact Estro directly at +852 9380 0161 (WhatsApp only) or by email at reservations@estro.hk.

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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.

ESTRO – 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

SCMP 2022-2024 100 Top Tables – Best Ambiance in 2022

#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

Tatler Asia Best of Asia 2024 – Top 100 Restaurants of Asia

RESTAURANT CONTACT

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

Tuesday – Saturday

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