In 2021, the House of Krug continues its exploration of unexpected food pairings and brings together 11 Krug Ambassades Chefs from 9 different countries who have taken inspiration from the House’s unique approach to Champagne creation, unleashing their imagination on the familiar ONION.
Of the eleven internationally acclaimed chefs for I gotta peelin’, Uwe Opocensky of Restaurant Petrus at Island Shangri-La Hong Kong solely represented Hong Kong. Other Krug Ambassade Chefs participating in this year’s program from Hong Kong include Robin Zavou (The Krug Room, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong), Guillaume Galliot (Caprice, Four Seasons Hong Kong), Vicky Cheng (VEA) and Krug Lover Chefs including Agustin Balbi (Ando), Ricardo Chaneton (MONO) and Franckelie Laloum (Louise).
The Krug Room – Chef Robin Zavou
Onion – Roscoff onion
Dish – Roscoff onion puree, black onion powder, black truffle, chicken stock
Availability – Throughout the month of September
Price – HK$3,988 + 10% as part of The Krug Room Tasting Menu
Caprice – Chef Guillaume Galliot
Onion – Onion from Cevennes
Dish – Onion Royale with Saffron Grapes, Foie Gras and Crunchy Brioche
Availability – Now Available
Price – HK$2,280 + 10% per guest as part of Caprice’s Tasting Menu
Petrus – Chef Uwe Opocensky
Onion – Roscoff Onion & Banana Shallots
Dish – Onion Tarte Tatin
Availability – from 17th September – end of October
Price – HK$698 + 10% for dish + 1 glass of Krug Grande Cuvee
VEA – Chef Vicky Cheng
Onion – White Onion, Red Onion, Shallots, Cipollini Onion, Chives
Dish – French Onion Soup with Grilled Cheese
Availability – from 17th September – end of October
Price – Additional HK$680 for dish + a glass of Krug Rose as part of VEA’s Tasting Menu
Ando – Chef Agustin Balbi
Onion – Red Onion
Dish – “Tardes en San Telmo” – red onion consommé, almond cream, carabinero prawns
Availability – Now Available
Price – HK1,888 + 10% as part of Ando’s Tasting Menu
MONO – Chef Ricardo Chaneton
Onion – Roscoff onion
Dish – Roscoff onion, Paris Button Mushroom, black sesame condiment
Availability – From end of August 2021 onwards
Price – HK$1,480 (short menu) and HK$1,880 (long menu)
Louise – Chef Franckelie Laloum
Onion – Cevennes onion
Dish – Smoked and stuffed Cevennes onion with black truffle, 24 months comte cheese emulsion
Availability – From 2nd September 2021 onwards
Price – HK$328 a la carte, or part of the 6-course signature menu at HK$1,588