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Sure, we’re halfway through the month of May, but Le French May—which really continues through June—is just getting started. Leanne Mirandilla and Celine Mahtani get the low-down on this very Gallic food and culture festival.

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The French Quarter
Calling all Francophiles: Le French May is upon us again, adding a hefty dose of joie de vivre to Hong Kong cultural life. Throughout the festival, catch events that celebrate the French tradition in various disciplines—from visual arts, classical and contemporary music to dance, dramatic performance and cinema. Beyond these disciplines, though, Le French May has expanded its scope to include fashion and even food. Now in its landmark 20th year, Le French May remains a testament to the French community here, some 13,000 strong and growing steadily. So see some art, raise a glass of good wine and appreciate all the country has to offer… all while remaining 6,000 miles away. For a full festival program, be sure to check out www.frenchmay.com.

Bon Appetit!

Le French GourMay is a relative newcomer to the Gallic arts and culture fest, added only four years ago. For the month of May only, some local restaurants and bars have cooked up special menus to encourage the city’s foodies to taste the crème de la crème of French dining—it’s more than Julia Child’s concoctions and Nutella crepes, n’est-ce pas? We’ve rounded up some of the culinary treats on offer.

Café de Paris

This SoHo joint with an Art Deco vibe aims to bring a bit of Paris to Hong Kong this month. A four-course set menu at $480 per head includes traditional delicacies such as seared foie gras with shallot marmalade and a duck leg confit with Lyonnaise potatoes and sautéed green beans.
23 Elgin St., Central, 2810-0771.

Whisk

Imbuing French cuisine with a contemporary flair, sous chef Alexandre Buytaert uses hints of more unexpected ingredients such as lentils and quail eggs to accent traditional dishes, including escargots and lamb rump. A set menu, available throughout May, comes to $1,088 per head (more if you opt for a wine pairing).
5/F, The Mira Hotel, 118 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2315-5999.

Caprice

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