L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon is a three Michelin-starred restaurant in Hong Kong. It is located at Shop 401, The Landmark, Queen's Road Central. The restaurant was run by French celebrity chef Joël Robuchon before his death, it was his fifth L'Atelier restaurant to open, while the head chef is Cattaneo Adriano. Established in 2006, the restaurant was based on his Tokyo restaurant.
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| Established | 2006 |
| Head chef | Cattaneo Adriano |
| Chef | Joël Robuchon |
| Food type | French[citation needed] |
| Rating |  Michelin star |
| Street address | Shop 401, The Landmark, Queen's Road Central. |
| City | Central, Victoria City |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Coordinates | 22°16′52″N 114°9′29″E / 22.28111°N 114.15806°E |
Description
editThe decor of the restaurant has been described as "contemporary chic featuring lush red velvet seating complemented by dark wood furniture."[1] Like the Tokyo restaurant, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon of Hong Kong is divided into two areas – L'Atelier and Le Jardin.[2] The seats of L'Atelier are in a square around the open kitchen, in a manner similar to a sushi restaurant.[3] The restaurant has an extensive wine collection, and was awarded the Wine Spectator's "Grand Award" in 2010.[1] As of 2020, there are eight L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon restaurants around the world.[4]
History
editThe restaurant was first announced in March 2006,[5] with the restaurant opening later that year. The restaurant concept was based on his Tokyo edition, established three years earlier.[1] It was his fifth L'Atelier restaurant to open,[6][7] which means "artist's workshop".[3]
Reception and recognition
edit- MICHELIN GUIDE HONG KONG & MACAU: Three Star since 2010
- WINE SPECTATOR: Grand Award since 2010
- WORLD OF FINE WINE 2019: Three Star, Best Dessert & Fortified Wine List, Best Long Wine List, Runner-Up Best Champagne & Sparkling Wine List
- CHINA'S WINE LIST OF THE YEAR: Three Glass Rating since 2013
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (Hong Kong)". The World's 50 Best Restaurants. Archived from the original on 1 January 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ^ "L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon". CNN Travel. 15 July 2009. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ^ a b "L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon". Fodors. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ^ "L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon". Time Out London. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
- ^ Gunn, Jessica (30 March 2006). "Rainer Becker and Joël Robuchon to open in Hong Kong". Caterer and Hotelkeeper. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ^ Lonel Discover China. Lonely Planet. 15 October 2011. p. 596. ISBN 978-1-74220-657-8. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ^ Travel & Leisure. American Express Publishing Corporation. 2007. p. 243. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
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