Where a Frenchman goes in Hong Kong for ‘very authentic’ French, ‘divine’ roast goose
Champagne house Billecart-Salmon’s sales manager, Thibault Casoli, shares where he enjoys fancy French, Italian, Spanish and Cantonese food
Frenchman Thibault Casoli is regional sales manager for Greater China, Japan and Korea at the family-owned champagne house Billecart-Salmon. He spoke to Andrew Sun.
I am from Bordeaux, and I grew up eating a lot of game, including duck. Bordeaux is famous for this and lots of seafood. My parents had an Italian friend who would visit a lot, so I also ate a lot of home-made Italian food. These are my two biggest influences.
For a fast lunch, I go to Spiga (3/F, LHT Tower, 31 Queen’s Road Central, Central. Tel: 2871 0055). The Italian lunch buffet is a no-brainer. It is very tasty and healthy with very fresh produce, and you can also add a main course. It is one of the best deals for lunch, and you are always well taken care of.
My brunch choices come down to two places. Francis West (42-44 Peel Street, Central. WhatsApp: 9039 0969) is where I often end up. You can keep ordering from the menu, and everything is shareable. The wine selection is great. I love Middle Eastern-style food, so I love the place. It is also very cosy.