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The days of FILTH (Failed In London, Try Hong Kong) are over. Nowadays, it’s more like WINTH (Worked In NY, Try HK). Or WILTH. Or WI…you get the idea. Cases in point:  
Carbone Copy 
NYC’s Italian-American blockbuster, Carbone, has partnered up with local restaurateurs Black Sheep Restaurants to open a branch in the LKF Tower (9/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham St., Central). Its successful formula of old-school classics (linguini vongole, lobster fra diavolo) in a retro-chic setting will imminently be tested on Hong Kong diners. Chef Mario Carbone, who’s one of three guys behind the Carbone group, first proved his worth working at several Mario Batali (Lupa) restaurants in NYC. And now he’s set to conquer Hong Kong, just like his former employer. Opening date is set for “summer”—plan on the first two weeks of August.  
 

Gordon’s Alive
It was just a matter of time before celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay made his way to the Fragrant Harbor. And of course, when he did, it had to be a Dining Concepts collaboration. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar (M/F, Hotel LKF, 33 Wyndham St., Central) will be located in the same complex as Carbone. BSK takes its cue from the all-day space of the same name near St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, serving breakfast as well as pretty much everything else (including Josper grill dishes). There’s also a second restaurant on the way, but that won’t be until the Central Police Station comes to completion.
Basquing in Attention
Good news: the 1,600 pandas have vacated PMQ. More good news: two restaurants are about to open on the premises—Vasco (7/F, Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen St., Central, 2156-0888) and Isono (6/F, 2156-0688), thanks to restaurant group Drawing Concepts (the guys behind Ammo). Vasco will be Basque Country fine-dining in intimate private rooms, while Isono will keep it casual with Mediterranean dishes and a cocktail menu. The restaurants will be headed by Spanish chef Paolo Casagrande, who has helped establishments across Europe (such as Lasarte in Barcelona) gain plenty of Michelin attention.
 

It’s a Bear Market
International food delivery site Foodpanda (www.foodpanda.hk) has landed in Hong Kong, which means you can now dial for your favorite foods instead of having to get out of the house and into a cab to your preferred dining destination. (Because, seriously, what a hassle that is.) Participating restaurants include Yonge Piggies, Piccolo Pizzeria, Mana, Mr. Bing and other neighborhood favorites. Just order everything online—you don’t even need to talk to anyone. Although you can. But only if you want to. In which case the hotline is 3051-9292.  
 


	 
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