In Wine We Trust

Michael “Mike” Wu, the founder of wine merchant The Fine Wine Experience, and Randy See, who’s behind Piccolo Concepts, are the co-founders of Club Bâtard, a private members’ club that opened its doors at the iconic Pedder Building in September

By Tara Sobti.

Tell us about Club Bâtard. Randy See: Club Bâtard takes its name from the Bâtard restaurant, which I ran with Mike inside The Fine Wine Experience in Sai Ying Pun. When we created that restaurant, we wanted a French cuisine focus—with a close eye on quality and comfort, and with dishes that pair well with wine. To ensure the best possible continuity, we actually closed Bâtard in Sai Ying Pun and moved the team to Club Bâtard in Pedder Building, so they are now part of the members-only experience. Hop Sze, on Club Bâtard’s third floor, was [originally] a very popular and difficult-to-book Cantonese restaurant in Sai Wan Ho. We were fans for years. It’s known for its signature dishes, including a lot of wok-fired dishes. This has also closed…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2024

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