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36 Years at the Heart of Hong Kong’s Food Scene: The El Grande Story<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

For thirty-six years, El Grande Concepts has been part of Hong Kong’s culinary DNA. It’s a story that began in 1990 with a vision to create something the city had never seen before\u2014and continues today as a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s vibrant dining culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grappa’s QRE in Wan Chai has been a Hong Kong institution for over 36 years. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Birth of an Icon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In October 1990, when the early days of foreign dining in Hong Kong were still taking shape, founder J.R. Robertson set out on a mission. His goal? To open a dining concept like none other in the city at the time. That concept was Grappa’s, a restaurant offering high-quality Italian cuisine in a casual, welcoming atmosphere\u2014a revolutionary idea in an era when fine dining meant 5* hotel restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I like to think we always provide great food, great drinks, and exceptional service in a relaxed and casual environment,” reflects Lillian Luk of the El Grande Concepts team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Legacy of Beloved Venues<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From that first Grappa’s at Pacific Place, El Grande has grown into a beloved Hong Kong institution, creating some of the city’s most cherished dining and drinking spots:<\/p>\n\n\n\n