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Farmhouse simplicity gets a sophisticated make over

By Donna Mah | China Daily | Updated: 2013-05-27 11:01

Farmhouse simplicity gets a sophisticated make over

The casual country decor of Wild Grass is achieved with furniture made with reclaimed wood and a rich brown wooden floor. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Farmhouse simplicity gets a sophisticated make over

Slow grilled wild organic rump steak with basil peppercorn relish. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The number of organic and sustainable-minded restaurants continues to grow in Hong Kong as more people become interested in eating healthier and more responsibly.

Wild Grass, by chef and restaurateur Jean-Paul Gauci, on Arbuthnot Road in Central district opened last year, billing itself as an organic nose-to-tail restaurant.

Gauci says he wants to recreate the meals he ate growing up using garden fresh vegetables and slow-cooking. Some may know Gauci from his other restaurants, which include Cococabana and Bistro Manchu.

The restaurant is located at the top of a flight of beautifully tiled stairs from street level. The casual country decor of the restaurant is achieved with furniture made with reclaimed wood and a rich brown wooden floor.

The bar area is at the front of the restaurant and has high tables and stools and is a good starting point for an evening at the establishment. For large groups celebrating a special occasion, the bar area is a perfect place for mingling and a glass of champagne before being seated for dinner.

Alternatively, you may choose to sample one of their cocktails such as the cucumber cocktail which is refreshing and cooling - perfect on a hot summer day.

The bread served here is baked fresh in-house using organic flour from France. Gauci grew up baking bread in his father's bakery in Corsica and London, so the bread here is a must-try. Enjoy with the house-blended herb butter or goat's cheese butter.

The beef here is OBE beef. This means that the meat served is from wild cattle that roam and graze freely.

Farmhouse simplicity gets a sophisticated make over

Farmhouse simplicity gets a sophisticated make over

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