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Rustico Celebrates Its Second Anniversary with<br />
Delightful Spanish Specials<br />
Can you believe Rustico is turning 2 already?<br />
This 1930s-inspired Spanish taverna is a<br />
hidden gem in the up-and-coming Lai Chi<br />
Kok district, boasting a rustic vibe, an open<br />
kitchen and a semi-outdoor alfresco area<br />
perfect for chillaxing with a glass of<br />
cava or two.<br />
To celebrate its second birthday,<br />
executive chef Carlos Salvador is presenting<br />
an array of creative new dishes, as well<br />
as classic popular items from the menu.<br />
Start your meal with chef Carlos’ roasted<br />
whole onion stuffed with diced beef cheek<br />
and chorizo ($128) for a mouthwatering<br />
beginning, or some of the diners’ favorites<br />
including the enticing Spanish anchovies<br />
with mango vinaigrette ($78), Andalusian<br />
style deep fried baby squid ($68), and<br />
“Tortilla” Spanish pan-fried potato, onion<br />
and ham omelet ($50).<br />
For the main course, don’t miss the<br />
charcoal Iberian pork pluma with grilled<br />
vegetables and romesco sauce ($238), which<br />
is unbelievably tender and jam-packed with<br />
flavor. Want more meat? Go for the succulent<br />
and juicy grilled presa Iberico with smoked<br />
eggplant hummus ($188) for an additional<br />
dose of meatiness for all carnivores.<br />
Seafood lovers, dive into the<br />
Mediterranean Sea with chef Carlos’ baked<br />
whole sea bream in sea salt with green salad<br />
($350 for two). The sea bream is baked in sea<br />
salt to maintain the juiciness and the original<br />
umami taste of the fish itself.<br />
End the celebration on a sweet note with<br />
a traditional “Torrija” caramelized brioche<br />
infused with orange vanilla and lavender<br />
sauce ($55). A traditional Spanish delight,<br />
this dessert is freshly cooked to order, and<br />
is the perfect way to wrap up an amazing<br />
Spanish feast.<br />
rustico.com.hk<br />
Take a Very British Tea at Aberdeen Street Social<br />
Feeling knackered and want something posh for<br />
your afternoon cuppa? Drawing on its British roots,<br />
Aberdeen Street Social is collaborating with luxe<br />
British spa brand Cowshed for a uniquely “Made in<br />
England” afternoon tea this month.<br />
Available from 2:30-5:30pm on weekdays,<br />
Aberdeen Street Social’s talented executive chef<br />
Chris Whitmore has creatively reinterpreted<br />
Cowshed’s natural botanicals and mood-boosting<br />
essential oils, applying them to the exquisitely<br />
prepared scones, sweets and savories on the menu.<br />
Taking inspiration from the spa brand’s soothing<br />
and fruity ingredients ranging from mint to mandarin<br />
and rose to lavender, the delectable tea set offers<br />
items including the “Knackered Cow’s” favorite<br />
cucumber finger sandwich with mint butter, “Horny<br />
Cow’s” Queen Victoria sponge cake with candy rose<br />
and strawberry, and “Wild Cow’s” Eton mess with<br />
lemon and lavender cream—to name just a few.<br />
Priced at $288 for two, you get to wash down all<br />
those decadent bites with a selection of premium<br />
teas or coffee. Add $100 or $115 for a glass of Ruinart<br />
Champagne for those who fancy a bit of bubbly<br />
on the side.<br />
You’ll bring home something<br />
British, as well: Each guest will receive a<br />
complimentary Cowshed Knackered Cow<br />
Lotion (30ml) and Wild Cow Bath and<br />
Shower Gel (30ml) to top off the British<br />
experience. We know they smell great,<br />
but remember—they’re not edible!<br />
aberdeenstreetsocial.hk<br />
A Sweet Taste of Ivory at Sabatini<br />
It’s the perfect season for white asparagus again: The<br />
tender and sweet culinary delicacy is available every year<br />
when spring arrives, and the Italians know how to cook<br />
them best.<br />
To highlight the unique texture and sweetness of<br />
“the vampire of the vegetable world,” Sabatini Ristorante<br />
Italiano at The Royal Garden is presenting a special menu<br />
that features this seasonal produce brimming with flavor.<br />
Using fresh white asparagus from the Black Forest in<br />
Germany, the chef at Sabatini brings out the unique mild<br />
flavor of the legume with the simplest cooking methods,<br />
including poached white asparagus with ratte potatoes<br />
and sauteed onion, served with creamy Hollandaise<br />
sauce—a simple yet rich and flavorful dish.<br />
Also not to be missed is the risotto with white<br />
asparagus and Alaskan king crab, which combines<br />
succulent crab meat with raw white asparagus for a creamy<br />
concoction, as well as a juicy grilled US Wagyu rib eye<br />
served with white asparagus and port wine jus for those<br />
craving some meat to pair with the delicate veggie.<br />
If you prefer a more traditional Italian experience,<br />
order the three-course early bird dinner menu ($680 for<br />
payment settled before 7:30pm) to welcome the arrival<br />
of summer. Sample Italy’s renowned gastronomic legacy<br />
from a selection of seasonal delights, including Sabatini’s<br />
signature linguine with mixed seafood and light<br />
tomato sauce for a taste of the Mediterranean, and the<br />
ultra-tender charcoal-grilled lamb chops with thyme<br />
and oven-baked polenta.<br />
rghk.com.hk<br />
HK MAGAZINE FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016 35
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