This summer, BluHouse is set to bring a taste of everyday life from the streets of Italy to the ground floor of Victoria Dockside. Soft-opening its doors from 9 June, 2022, BluHouse will be helmed by Italian chef Giovanni Galeota, who will lead both casual and elevated dining approaches toward authentic Italian cooking. With its iconic location at the Avenue of Stars, BluHouse boasts panoramic views of the famed Victoria Harbour Hong Kong skyline, and a sun-soaked dining room that serves as a stylish respite from the surrounding bustle of the city.
BluHouse is proud to promote the timeless Italian tradition of coming together with loved ones to enjoy good and honest cooking, whether for a laid-back Italian meal at BluHouse or a more elevated exploration of Italy’s gastronomic delights at The Dining Room by BluHouse,
Two Dining Approaches: BluHouse and The Dining Room by BluHouse
Opening from 9 June will be BluHouse, which comprises of a casual Italian eatery along with a selection of dynamic and convivial food counters. At BluHouse, a range of culinary encounters will carry guests across Italy and into the great cultural cooking traditions of its people – from the barista corner where rituals of coffee and aperitivo come to life and the rosticceria and pizza al taglio that nod to the country’s neighbourhood lunch spots, to enticingly sweet moments at the pasticceria and gelato counter.
Opening shortly after the launch of BluHouse from 23 June will be The Dining Room by BluHouse, which presents a thoughtful balance between tradition and innovation in a refined ambience with social impact in mind. An elevated and environmentally conscious Italian restaurant within BluHouse, The Dining Room features an exclusive private dining room and an extensive wine cellar that showcases the viticultural diversity of Italy’s varietals and appellations for the perfect wine pairing experience.
BluHouse’s Interior Design by Afroditi
The immersive Italian food and beverage experience at BluHouse was designed by London-based interior firm Afroditi to bring nostalgic memories of living La Dolce Vita to life, whilst infusing into the space a sense of Italy’s charming simplicity, effortless elegance, exacting standards, and passion for sensationally high-quality food and drink.
The expansive main space of BluHouse’s multifaceted restaurant, bar, café and deli features statement white marble and blue lava stone counters, all brimming with activity and a cornucopia of colourful, freshly prepared food. The layout of the space has been carefully designed to create buzzing energy throughout, while softly coloured textiles evoke the serene and timeless elegance of Milan and Rome.
Architectural interventions of glazed partitions and screens are seen across the restaurant, inspired by traditional Italian craftsmanship and millwork. Large wooden tables allow guests to come together in true Italian family style, and to enjoy the visual and sensorial experience of shared food and wine. The signature mosaic floor and undulating ceiling further encapsulate traditional Mediterranean-style architecture, whilst distinctive art pieces have been curated as a bold, modern and vibrant accent to the otherwise warm and classic interiors.
