New Opening: Maison Flo to Launch F Bistronome at New China World Mall on April 13
The latest wave of openings at China World Mall is providing us with plenty of writing fodder, that's for sure. Not to be usurped by what is perhaps the biggest opening at the mall, that of the new Hotel Jen, Maison Flo is celebrating its 18th anniversary with the launch a new concept: F Bistronome on the seventh floor on April 13.
This new concept restaurant, abbreviated as FB, will be focusing on partager (sharing) and l’art de vie (the art of living). “FB is all about reflecting an authentic home dining experience: a mother lovingly crafting wholesome food from traditional recipes passed down from grandmother to mother, through the generations," explains Jimmy Loh, managing director of Groupe FLO Asia, in a press release for the opening. "Each family and each bonne mamie incorporates their own personal flourishes, adapting classic dishes according to their distinct regional heritage. Our dedicated Chef Victor – with his years of experience at Le Cordon Bleu and top-end Parisian restaurants – brings his own unique twists and individual insights to revisit classical French cuisine.”
“We are delighted and honored to invite our patrons to perhaps their first experience of partager dining, which means placing every dish in the center of the table for the family to serve, share and enjoy. We have tailored the experience to encourage our valued customers to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily modern life, the better to share the moment with their friends, family and guests, just as people do across France every day,” Loh continues.
As for the menu, look out for rustic, authentic dishes with modern twists, such as mise en bouche, or "French dim sum," a reworking of your standard amuse bouche to include escargot and shellfish. They'll be served on small sharing platters alongside their warrior prawns, oysters, and langoustines in basket of fruits de mer.
Lunch and dinner set menus will also be provided, each featuring two mise en bouche platters from a choice of 15 options, as well as a main meat, fish or pasta main, and dessert. Lunch set will be priced at RMB 118/148/178 per person, while the dinner sets will be RMB 398/798 for two. There will also be afternoon high tea on offer.
As an added bonus, expect seasonal guest Michelin Star Chef Frédérik Bizat, who has collaborated with Maison Flo before (check out this review of his tasting menu in January), to revisit F Bistronome for future collaborations, adding that final touch to what looks to be another winning formula for the Flo team.
As with many of the F&B establishments opening in the China World Mall, F Bistronome will offer a special discount of 50 percent off selected lobster and steak dishes on April 14, as well as 20 percent off selected sets, April 15-May 1.
F Bistronome
NL7005, 7/F, North Zone, China World Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
福楼毕斯罗：朝阳区建国门外大街1号，国贸商城北区7楼NL7005
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