Celebrity Chef Mario Batali Returns to Hong Kong
American Chef, Mario Batali is coming back to Hong Kong this weekend. He will be hosting two special wine paired dinners at his Hong Kong restaurants, Lupa and Carnevino.
Chef Batali’s special wine paired menu at Lupa will consist of a sensuous Antipasti course followed by a variety of dishes such as ‘Smoke Potato Ravioli with Chantrelles’ and a ‘Lamb Shank with Olives and Cannellini Beans.' For the dessert course enjoy the ‘Espresso Bonet’ or ‘Ricotta Semifreddo,’ which will surely entice your taste buds.
At Carnevino, an exceptional dining experience is a promise for boozy meat lovers. The menu boasts a variety of meats using the finest beef, poultry and fish with unique variations of preparation.
The special wine paired menu will have your stomach grumbling with the thought of ‘Porcini Fonduta’, a ‘Prime New York Strip,’ ‘Roast Chicken with Truffles and Semolina alla Romana’ and a mouthwatering dessert course with a ‘Chocolate Torta’ or ‘Bombolini’; a lemon curd filling, blackberry compote.
Chef Mario Batali is a well renowned celebrity chef, restaurateur, award-winning author and television personality appearing on TV shows such as Iron Chef America and The Chew. Widely known for his famous look–red hair and beard, shorts and orange crocks–Mario co-owns successful restaurants in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The Chef was last in Hong Kong to open Lupa. His newest venture, Carnevino, opened earlier this year. Lupa focuses on a Roman-style menu while Carnevino representing a take on a classic steakhouse with an Italian touch.
Both restaurants are co-owned by Chef Mario Batali and his partners, Joe Bastianich and Zach Allen.