Smooth sailing
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The launch of Mauro Colagreco's Plaisance in Central neatly wraps up a frenetic year of restaurant openings, as the city put harsh COVID restrictions behind it. During the opening, we spoke to the lauded chef-restaurateur on how his ambitious three-storey fine-dining destination came about, as well as why he chose to focus on exploring seafood according to the different depths of the ocean that they inhabit. Read more.
Looking for places to eat this Christmas weekend? Don't miss our roundup of Yuletide menus, and make sure to check out all the new restaurants and bars that opened this December.
More from this week’s line up:
- Get to know the trends that are set to change the world of champagne next year
- We catch up with the winner of the Rising Star title at the Tatler Dining Bar Awards 2023
- Our pick of street eats from one of Bangkok's hippest neighbourhoods
Have a merry Christmas! 🎄
Gavin Yeung
Senior Dining Editor, Tatler Hong Kong
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