With a manifesto aimed at welcoming guests with an appreciation of the arts, it?s hard not to feel completely inspired at the impressive Duddell?s Hong Kong. Taking the concept of an art gallery and museum and fusing it with a restaurant, bar and garden terrace to become a new ?social and cultural destination?, Duddell?s aims to create a space for encouraging new conversations and inspiring new creativity.
Designed by revered British interior designer Isle Crawford, the two Michelin-starred restaurant presents a refined dining experience paired with the arts; presenting art and photo exhibitions amongst its restaurant and gallery walls from artists Ai Weiwei, Danh Vo, and Adrian Wong, as well as collaborative curations by some of the world?s leading curators, Philip Tinari and Gregor Muir. Here, where culture meets cuisine, we tried the Barbecued Iberico Pork with Honey Glaze, grilled in a traditional Cantonese oven until nicely charred and caramelized. Extraordinary. From the perfectly balanced sweetness and glazing for a slightly crisp outer to the tender body. It was pleasantly surprising to discover that the Crispy Salted Chicken was in fact prepared with locally sourced chicken on Hong Kong Island, located nearby in the New Territories. Albeit Hong Kong?s diverse culinary landscape, it is still rare to find high-quality ingredients locally. Paired with a glass of Craggy Range Pinot Noir from New Zealand (2013), the light notes paired perfectly with the meals, balancing...