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Shirley Lau

Armani/Bar

2/F, 11 Chater Rd, Central, tel: 2805 0028

Open Mon-Sat, noon-late; Sun, noon-7.30pm

Opened April  this year

Special feature The bar flies in an international DJ once or twice a month.  The next big show will feature  British  DJ Norman Jay, who was awarded an MBE in 2002  for his services to music.

Special dish Linguine  de mare allo Zafferano - linguine with Italian Sardinian clams, scallops and prawns (HK$188).

Average price Expect to pay HK$350-HK$400 for a three-course meal.

Cafe Costa

Podium 3, IFC Mall,

8 Finance St, Central,

tel: 2118 7600

Open 11am-9pm

Opened November 2004

Special feature Alcoholic  and non-alcoholic cocktails are served on the terrace throughout the day. Happy hours ('buy one, get one  free' for alcoholic drinks)  are between 5pm and 8pm.

Special dish Australian barramundi fillet stewed with tomatoes, olives and steamed broccoli (HK$208).

Average price About HK$450 for a three-course meal,  all-day breakfast from HK$128-HK$148.

The Fourth Floor Restaurant

The Landmark, 15 Queen's Rd Central, tel: 3695 3389

Open Noon-midnight

Opened September  last year

Special feature The wine bar has about 200 kinds of wine. The most expensive bottle  is Chateau Petrus 1970 (HK$19,800 per bottle).

Special dish Pig's head:  pot-roasted pig's head with honey and cloves served with warm apple mousse and asparagus (HK$230).

Average price A three-course meal is about HK$500.

Le Pain Grille

G/F, 111 Leighton Rd, Causeway Bay, tel: 2577 2718

Open Mon-Thu, noon-11.30pm; Fri-Sat, noon-12.30am

Opened October  this year

Special feature A patisserie offers about 10 types of French cakes. Absinthe is available at HK$58 per glass.

Special dish Magret de canard: grilled duck magret in four spices sauce with potato gratin (HK$165).

Average price A three-course lunch is about HK$170; tea set HK$78; three-course dinner is about HK$300.



A taste of class