By MOOK Travel Life Net’s Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported
Award-winning restaurants under the Aqua Restaurant Group—Hullett House and Armani/Aqua will co-host the Hong Kong International Cheese Festival from April 18 to 21, 2013. This year’s event will feature a series of cheese dinners, tastings, masterclasses, and a traditional European-style cheese market showcasing over 120 specialty cheeses. Renowned cheese affineurs from France, Italy, and for the first time in Hong Kong, Scotland and the Netherlands, will join in this unique cheese celebration.
During the event, a variety of cheese products will be available for purchase by attendees. (Photo provided by Aqua Restaurant Group)
The European-style cheese market at Hullett House takes place in a lively market filled with European charm. Guests can sample and purchase over 120 types of cheese, or visit the elegant Tea Room or outdoor garden to enjoy cheese paired with freshly baked bread, pastries, and jams. Guests can also bring these delicious cheese experiences home or share them with family and friends who love cheese. The market is open daily from noon to 9:00 pm at Mariners' Rest and admission is free. This year, a special “VIP Early Access Experience” is introduced for the first time, allowing cheese enthusiasts to explore the market ahead of others. The VIP experience is priced at HK$300, which can be used for purchases within the market, and allows early entry at 11:00 am.
Additionally, at Hullett House, the talented Executive Chef Philippe Orrico will collaborate with cheese experts to present a variety of unique dishes designed to be paired with whisky and wine. Orrico’s exquisite creations include “Roasted Cheese with Rosemary and Almonds, served with Black Truffle Vegetable Salad,” “Artichoke Vegetable Roulade with French Comté Mornay Sauce,” and “Chocolate Cake with Sheep’s Milk Cheese Ice Cream.”
The thoughtfully curated dinner events also include the highly recommended “Luxury Whisky and Cheese Dinner,” where guests can sample Johnnie Walker Scotch whiskies, including Odyssey, George V Commemorative Edition, and Blue Label. Another highlight, the “Counterclockwise Wine and Cheese Dinner,” invites diners to begin with dessert and work their way backward through each course, paired with Chablis wines from the Burgundy region.
The upcoming European-style cheese market and tasting events at Hullett House are set to capture everyone’s attention. (Photo provided by Aqua Restaurant Group)
As for the dinner at Armani/Aqua, it will feature Italian cheeses paired with premium Italian wines, including iconic labels such as Amarone, Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, and D’Abruzzo. In addition, the restaurant will showcase exquisite Japanese culinary skills through a luxurious dinner, offering guests the chance to enjoy top-quality Japanese sake alongside Japanese-style dishes made with cheeses from around the world.
The “Cheese Tasting” events at Hullett House and Armani/Aqua will offer guests an array of pairing beverages, ranging from traditional wines and fine wines from both the Old and New Worlds to Chinese liquors, as well as champagne, whisky, x5 liquor, Madeira, and fruit wines. Among them, the “World’s Oldest Vintage Champagne” tasting pairs Ruinart champagne with French cheeses; while the “Eight Ways to Enjoy Parmigiano Reggiano” lets guests savor the pure flavor of this perfectly aged cheese, as well as its use in risotto and other delicacies, all accompanied by award-winning Italian sparkling wine.
Finally, cheese affineurs will share their expertise in masterclasses led by top figures in the cheese world, also held at Hullett House. In addition to introducing cheeses from France and Italy, the event will feature the blind tasting competition “The Great International Cheese Knockout.” During the masterclasses, four affineurs—Philippe Marchand from France, Pierre Gay from Italy, René Koelman from the Netherlands, and Tricia Bey from Scotland—will each present two products from their respective countries, competing for the title of the world’s best cheese. The final verdict will be decided by participants through blind tastings.
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