THROUGH this Sunday, the new executive chef of St. Regis Shenzhen Adam Lin is inviting epicures to a set dinner at the Elba Italian Restaurant on the 99th floor of the Kingkey 100 Building in Luohu District. Lin, a Singaporean chef with 23 years of experience and a true innovative spirit, has many a surprise for the most tasteful gourmets. Plus, guests can enjoy the breathtaking view looking out the restaurant’s French windows. Focusing on the creative use of choice ingredients, Lin, a believer and master of molecular gastronomy, has created a crossover menu comprised of the best of Italian, Singaporean and British cuisine made from fresh ingredients from around the globe. The traditional focaccia bread tastes refreshingly authentic, served with a delicate dish of basil, cheese and tomato dip sauce set in the shape and color of the Italian national flag. An appetizer of various seasonal mushrooms from Yunnan Province, cooked in the method of molecular gastronomy, is rich in flavor and texture as well as delightful to look at. For a course of Bak Kut Teh, a popular dish in Lin’s hometown, the chef has come up with the best ingredients and a ceremonial way to serve it. Served on a delicate tray, the herbal soup is in a teapot while the other ingredients, including the Iberian pork fillet, are served in cute small bowls and a bigger bowl, ready for the guest to put together before pouring the herbal soup on top. With the renowned steak Wellington, Lin has a creative approach by cooking the ingredients separately and serving them together on a plate. Therefore, the guests can get a glimpse of the makeup of this mysterious dish, as they enjoy the tender steak fillet, rich smooth foie gras and a bit of crunchy baked pastry, accompanied by savory truffle and cheese sauce. Then, there is the traditional Italian pasta served with deep sea tiger shrimp and sea urchin, a coconut-flavored sorbetto with bird’s nest served in a coconut-shaped bowl made of chocolate, and also choice wines to go with the dishes. Meanwhile, guest bartender Gordon Guo is ready to entertain partygoers with five different cocktails at the St. Regis Bar, and a sumptuous buffet is served at the hotel’s Social All Day Dining Restaurant.(Debra Li) | 