Classic Italian dishes and the chefs who make them - what’s special about this regional fare
- Popular tourist destination Italy has been hard hit by the coronavirus, and visits are out of the question at the moment
- Instead we visit four Italian restaurants in Hong Kong, try their regional dishes and find out why they are so special
From the snowy peaks of the Dolomites to the dusty olive groves of Sicily, and the picture-postcard rolling hills of Tuscany to the jaw-dropping ancient cities of Rome, Naples and Venice, it’s hard to think of a more compelling destination than Italy.
The country is also famous for its cuisine, which is loved by diners everywhere. Indeed, if you were to poll diners around the world as to their favourite international cuisine, there’s a strong chance that Italian would come out on top.
It’s easy to see why, as every region – in fact, often every village – has its own special ingredient or cooking technique. In Hong Kong, we’re lucky to boast one of the finest ranges of Italian restaurants anywhere outside Italy.
They source their ingredients directly from producers in Italy, and have been able to maintain supplies since opening in early March, at the height of the coronavirus crisis. Despite the timing, they say they’re lucky to have been fully booked every night since opening.