Hong Kong - Caviar is known as the "Black Gold" of the ocean and the ultimate symbol of culinary decadence. Michelin-star Chef Pino Lavarra is pleased to present a six-course degustation menu at Tosca featuring sustainable premium caviar to elevate the modern Southern Italian gastronomic experience to new heights.

 

The menu will showcase a selection of the four "Kings" of caviar: White sturgeon caviar, the longest living sturgeons from the Pacific coast of North America will top the potatoes focaccia with mimosa egg. Da Vinci Adriatic sturgeon caviar, Italian species from Adriatic Sea, will complete the symphony of fresh and intense taste of Tosca's signature dish Sea Tiramisu. Caviar de Venise will give its aroma and shine to spaghetti with chives and seaweed.   Oscietra Royale sturgeon aka Russian sturgeon caviar, considered the most refined caviar will add the distinctive buttery and nutty flavors to the sauce of the poached lobster tail.

 

All caviar served in Tosca are "Friends of the Sea", meaning that they are all farmed under purely natural, ecologically compatible conditions, and follow the principles of sustainable farming practices to prevent the wild sturgeon from going extinct.

 

The six-course Caviar Night with Pino Lavarra menu is priced at HK$3,000 + 10% per guest, available from 6:00pm to 10:30pm (Monday to Sunday) from September 16 - October 6 and November 14 - December 23, 2013.

 

For reservations and enquiries, please contact Restaurant Reservations on (852) 2263 2270 or email restaurantreservation.hk@ritzcarlton.com.  

 

 

 

Caviar Night with Pino Lavarra

 

Potatoes focaccia with mimosa egg,

White Sturgeon caviar, gold leaves and lemon sour cream

Tradition - White Sturgeon

large size, crispy film, medium grey to black color, dry

 

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Sea tiramisu: Mediterranean red prawns Carpaccio with rice crackers

Da Vinci Adriatic caviar and sea foam

Da Vinci - Adriatic Sturgeon

medium size, iodate flavor, grey color

 

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Warm spaghetti with caviar de Venise, chives and sea weed

Caviar de Venise - Siberian Sturgeon

medium size, aromatic flavor, not too dry, grey color

 

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Poached lobster tail with chervil root puree

baby salad leaves and Royal Oscietra caviar sauce

Oscietra Royal - Russian Sturgeon

medium to large size, buttery, nutty, different colors

 

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Cherrie cake with raspberry coulis and pistachio cream sauce*

 

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Tosca chocolate box with West Australian Truffle*

 

 

*Desserts will subject to seasonal change.

 

Chef Pino Lavarra

Hailing from Italy to helm Tosca at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, two-star Michelin Chef Pino Lavarra has a wealth of experience working in renowned hotels and restaurants around the globe.  His gastronomic talents have earned him prestigious recognition including "One of the Best Chefs in the World" by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.  Chef Pino, Cucina d'autore extraordinaire, presents Southern Italian cuisine in an innovative style, creating a gastronomic memory at Tosca that will last a lifetime.

 

 

About The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

Occupying floors 102 to 118 of the International Commerce Centre, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is the highest hotel in the world. The 312 guest rooms all providing spectacular city and harbour views. With six dining venues including state-of-the-art designer Italian restaurant Tosca, Two-Star Michelin Chinese Restaurant Tin Lung Heen and The Lounge and Bar that serves a signature afternoon tea. The world's highest bar Ozone is a truly stunning venue at 490 meters above sea level, featuring an outdoor terrace. For those wishing to relax and indulge, The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA located on 116th floor features nine deluxe treatment rooms and two couple's suites, re-defining the urban spa experience in the city and across Asia. The hotel features a 24-hour fully-equipped fitness centre and an indoor infinity pool on the 118th floor with a 28m x 7m LED screen on the ceiling.  The hotel also boasts one of the largest ballrooms in the city at 870sqm. Complemented by an additional four meeting rooms, it has fast become the new social centre for Hong Kong and has set the benchmark for events in the region. For more information, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com/hongkong.

 

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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 80 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company website at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR)