The Delicious USA food festival, celebrating its fifth anniversary, is bringing a diverse range of American culinary delights to Hong Kong and Macau. This year, the festival partners with 44 restaurants, each presenting dishes that highlight the quality and versatility of ingredients sourced from the United States. Running until the end of November, the event promises a blend of international cuisines, from Spanish and French to Filipino, Thai, and Chinese, all featuring premium American produce.
USDA Beef and Seafood on Display: A staple of the festival, USDA beef is prominently featured, reflecting the United States’ extensive cattle operations. Seafood lovers can relish dishes made with Boston lobster and Alaskan cod, showcasing the rich variety of American seafood.
Diverse American Ingredients: Beyond beef and seafood, the festival also spotlights other American products like Cornish hens, nuts, and apples, with Washington state being a notable apple producer. Artisanal cheeses, representing the United States as the world’s largest cheese producer, are also included in various dishes.
Highlighted Restaurants and Their Offerings:
- Barkada: This modern Filipino restaurant in Central offers a longganisa and cheese slider and a unique kamote cue cheesecake, incorporating American sweet potatoes and cream cheese.
- Grand Hyatt Steakhouse: A dedicated four-course meal features choices like Boston lobster salad, bison tartare, Maryland crab chowder, wagyu sirloin steak, Alaskan black cod, and a classic pecan pie dessert.
- La Paloma: The restaurant’s signature salmon “TNT” and lobster paella get an American twist with US smoked salmon and Boston lobster.
- The Enclave: Located in The Silveri Hong Kong – MGallery, the bistro’s menu includes a Boston lobster roll with XO sauce, Alaskan cod with local shrimp paste, US prime beef steak tartare, and an American-style apple pie.
- L’Altro Italian Restaurant Macao: In Macau, L’Altro offers dishes like roasted squash soup, black Angus burger, mushroom risotto, and a New York-style cheesecake with Californian almonds.
More Culinary Delights: Chubby Papa’s Deli in Kennedy Town serves a Philly cheese steak, while Gaylord in Tsim Sha Tsui highlights US poultry with its tandoor Cornish hen.
The Delicious USA food festival not only showcases the best of American ingredients but also demonstrates their adaptability across various cuisines. Each participating restaurant crafts unique dishes, allowing diners to explore a wide range of flavors and culinary techniques. This festival is an opportunity for food enthusiasts in Hong Kong and Macau to experience the rich and diverse tastes of American cuisine, celebrating the culinary heritage and innovation of the United States.
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