The Continental — Hong Kong, China

The Continental dinning room Hong Kong, China
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With restaurants in Hong Kong continuing to launch at a frantic pace, competition for distinction is key. The newest opening however was destined for success, thanks to a faultless collaboration between local group Swire Hotels, British super chef and food writer Rowley Leigh and UK-based interior firm David Collins Studio. Housed in a Thomas Heatherwick-designed space, perched atop Pacific Place shopping mall, the interiors are inspired by the grand cafés of Europe, with an elegant entrance – that doubles as a bar – opening into a large dining room and outdoor dining terrace. Anchoring Heatherwick’s original undulating ceiling, is a crisp mix of emerald green hand glazed Italian ceramics, cosy leather banquettes, glossy white marble, textured oak panels and the studio’s bespoke seeded glass pendant lighting. Unusually for Hong Kong, The Continental is an all day affair, serving up breakfast classics from kedgeree to pastries, followed by a range of modern European fare, such as griddled scallops with chestnut purée, shiso and lemon. ‘Europe’s grand cafés have always been a place to eat, drink and socialise all day and into the evening,’ says DCS creative director Simon Rawlings. ‘It’s a perfect fit with Hong Kong’s sociable lifestyle.’

The Continental dinning area Hong Kong, China

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The Continental bar area Hong Kong, China

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Unit 406
L4 Pacific Place
88 Queensway
Admiralty
Hong Kong

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Catherine Shaw is a writer, editor and consultant specialising in architecture and design. She has written and contributed to over ten books, including award-winning monographs on art collector and designer Alan Chan, and on architect William Lim's Asian design philosophy. She has also authored books on architect André Fu, on Turkish interior designer Zeynep Fadıllıoğlu, and on Beijing-based OPEN Architecture's most significant cultural projects across China.