PEARLS AND SCOOPS: MESSINA WELCOMES NOMAD CAVIAR TO ITS GELATO LAB

Messina has teamed up with Hong Kong-based purveyor Nomad Caviar for an exclusive limited-edition collaboration this September. It started with a simple question: what happens when you drop caviar onto gelato? 

We believe the best ideas come from curiosity—and a little daring. When Nomad founder Jason Cohen tasted Messina’s gelato, he wondered if the briny pop of caviar, with its deep umami and nutty finish, could be the perfect counterpoint to our rich, savoury-leaning gelato. So we invited him in to find out. 

The result is instinctive. Nomad's caviar is no one-note salty roe—it's rounded, buttery, and sings with dairy. When that briny pearl meets our velvety gelato, the chemistry is instant. And a golden crunch finish seals the deal. 

We've created two custom gelato bases to let the caviar shine: 

The Black Gold – Sour Cream and Roasted Potato Gelato, earthy and savoury, with a nostalgic nod to the classic baked potato and caviar pairing. 

The Olivier – Olive Oil Gelato, which brings a grassy, peppery brightness that lifts the brine beautifully. 

Each scoop gets a generous crown of premium Ossetra caviar (8 grams), finished with a golden crunch for that perfect texture. 

"Sometimes, culinary breakthroughs happen unexpectedly," says Nomad founder Jason Cohen. "I tasted Messina's creamy gelato and immediately thought—what if the caviar's salinity cut through that richness, while its toasted depth complemented it? The result was even better than I imagined. Working with Messina felt natural; we both trust our instincts." 

The exclusive Messina and Nomad Caviar gelato will be available at Messina Pottinger Street from 1 to 7 September 2026 at $128 per scoop, in limited quantities per day, whilst stocks last. 

 Follow @gelatomessinahk and @nomadcaviar for more information.  

Messina Pottinger | 37 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong