(Hong Kong – March 15, 2010) Dine and travel with great taste with The Miele Guide’s new iPhone application. Asia’s first independent dining guide, The Miele Guide has quickly become one of the most trusted resources for foodies interested in eating in Asia. It is now also the handiest, with the new iPhone application launched on 24 February 2010. It is available for download via the Apple App Store at the reasonable price of just US$4.99.
“One of the things that we kept hearing, from chefs and restaurateurs to business travellers and students, was that there should be a mobile version of The Miele Guide,” says co-founder and Ate Media Director Aun Koh. “Even though the printed version is already in a pretty portable format, fans and friends kept saying that they wanted something they could use on their phones, and that was searchable and highly intuitive. Well, that’s exactly what we’ve done, with the help of some really great developers.”
The new must-have for foodies and travellers in or coming to Asia, The Miele Guide iPhone application provides iPhone users full access to the latest edition of The Miele Guide (in this case the 2009/2010 edition), whenever they want and wherever they are. Users will be able to search through detailed profiles of Asia’s best 450 restaurants, which include reviews and restaurant details such as its website, phone number, opening hours, and the accepted methods of payment.
Functionality and simplicity were priorities in developing this stylish new application. A range of flexible search options makes finding restaurants a breeze. Users can search by the restaurant’s name, its ranking in the guide, location (city and country) or by cuisine. Calling a restaurant is just one tap away, and so too is opening up a restaurant’s website or finding it on the application’s preloaded maps.
Users will love this application’s ability to plug into the iPhone’s geolocation capabilities. With the application, foodies on the go will be able to detect their current location and get recommendations for nearby restaurants.
Tapping on the ‘Map Views’ feature will then offer up easy to use directions on how to get to these restaurants. Further, through the application’s preloaded maps, users can, without having to eat up data charges, search for restaurants in any Asian city using the iPhone’s Map View, choosing where to eat based on location.
The application also has a favourites’ function, which allows users to quickly highlight and recall restaurants they love or want to visit.
The Miele Guide iPhone application was developed by Singapore-based programmers The Dumpling Dimension. The Dumpling Dimension excels in creating innovative apps and games for the iPhone. Jonathan Zhan, one of The Dumpling Dimension’s founders, said, “The Miele Guide iPhone application is the perfect resource for foodies within Asia. We’ve tried to make it as user-friendly as possible while also maintaining the integrity of both The Miele Guide’s and Miele’s brands. We’re also already working with Ate Media on plans to upgrade the App with more features over the coming year.”
“The Miele Guide iPhone app is just one of many new steps we are taking to bring our content and our restaurant profiles to wider audiences,” shares Associate Publisher Priscilla Tan. “We are in talks to potentially develop a TV show. We’re already developing a Blackberry application, which will launch in the coming months. And we’re even looking at culinary festivals and conferences built around The Miele Guide. At the end of the day, The Miele Guide can be so much more than just a restaurant ratings system. It can and will be the very best platform through which to showcase excellence in Asia’s gastronomic scene.”
The Miele Guide iPhone Application retails at US$4.99 on the Apple App Store via iTunes. It currently provides the contents of the 2009/2010 edition. Food aficionados with a BlackBerry can also look forward to downloading The Miele Guide Blackberry application on their smart phones in June 2010.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
suzie Gets busy!
(Hong Kong, March 12, 2010) – One of Hong Kong’s most anticipated new restaurants by the creators of legendary nightspot dragon-i has finally come to the city with the opening of busy suzie.
The unique round shaped robatayaki restaurant and lounge bar is housed in a former lighthouse building, where Hong Kong’s typhoon warning signals were hoisted and which is the towering highlight of the historic Marine Police headquarters conversion, Heritage 1881, in Tsim Sha Tsui,
buzy suzie was conceived by dragon-i founder Gilbert Yeung to be a world-class but fun dining experience, with stylish interiors to match, created by husband and wife duo Patrick Gilles and Dorothee Boissier.
Previously lead designers under design legends Philippe Starck and Christian Liaigre, their previous works include restaurants Buddakan (New York), Cha Cha Moon (London) and Hakkasan (Istanbul).
The unique culinary experience at buzy suzie boasts the freshest Japanese delights and an enviably extensive sake menu within an ultra-stylish contemporary Asian-fusion environment.
Robatayaki, which originates from Sendai, the largest city in northeastern Japan, is derived from simple beach restaurants where fishermen cooked their catch over an open fire with only an oar as a cooking utensil.
Robata chefs today still use a wooden paddle to pass food to customers, thus the name busy suzie, a play on words of the Chinese table-top servery tool, the Lazy Susan, which acts as a dumbwaiter for diners who spin it around to serve themselves their chosen dishes.
But the atmosphere in the highly theatrical environment of buzy suzie is far from lazy but jovial and boisterous as chefs and waiters shout orders between each other
“We wanted to create an environment that was lively, fun and upbeat – somewhere that would naturally put you in an uplifted mood before a night out on the town,” said Gilbert Yeung.
Only the finest and freshest ingredients are flown in daily from Japan for chef Tonoyama Mitsuo to create authentic cuisine with his handpicked team of Japanese chefs – a culinary group that took him six months to bring together.
The result is that busy suzie’s a la carte menu speaks for itself. Robatayaki dishes tantalise the taste buds with signatures such as the tasty Miyazaki A5 Beef Sirloin Skewers, Chicken Skewer from Yamaguchi as well as fresh seafood items such as the unique Kinki Fish. A wide range of options including a selection of signature appetizers, sushi & sashimi, tempuras, Japanese vegetables and enticing hot dishes also grace the menu. Whilst set menus are also available for guests to try the best of what busy suzie has to offer.
The sake menu is also considered the most extensive quality sake offering that Hong Kong has ever seen, with the creators proud to say their house sake is better than the usual standard from many top Japanese restaurants. The cold sake is Yukinobosha Yamahai Honjyozo, with the hot known as Suishin Junmaishu Komenokiwami.
Matching the sleek interiors by Gilles and Boissier, even the waitstaff have a modern urban look created by well-known Hong Kong fashion designer Joseph Lee keeping with the upscale ambience and carefully styled ambience by world lighting gurus Isometrix.
For those savvy business travelers stopping by HK, busy suzie also offers an unbeatable lunch experience with a huge array of set lunch options with highlights including the Seafood Robatayaki Set, Australian Wagyu Beef tenderloin set, Sushi with Soba set as well as Teriyaki sets.
For a Japanese dining experience that fuses high-end cuisine with a unique tradition and the unmistakable urban chic style of dragon-i, look no further than busy suzie.
For reservations, please call (852) 2369 0077.
busy suzie is at:
Shop 209, 1881 Heritage,
2A Canton Road
Tsim Sha Tsui,
Kowloon,
Hong Kong
The unique round shaped robatayaki restaurant and lounge bar is housed in a former lighthouse building, where Hong Kong’s typhoon warning signals were hoisted and which is the towering highlight of the historic Marine Police headquarters conversion, Heritage 1881, in Tsim Sha Tsui,
buzy suzie was conceived by dragon-i founder Gilbert Yeung to be a world-class but fun dining experience, with stylish interiors to match, created by husband and wife duo Patrick Gilles and Dorothee Boissier.
Previously lead designers under design legends Philippe Starck and Christian Liaigre, their previous works include restaurants Buddakan (New York), Cha Cha Moon (London) and Hakkasan (Istanbul).
The unique culinary experience at buzy suzie boasts the freshest Japanese delights and an enviably extensive sake menu within an ultra-stylish contemporary Asian-fusion environment.
Robatayaki, which originates from Sendai, the largest city in northeastern Japan, is derived from simple beach restaurants where fishermen cooked their catch over an open fire with only an oar as a cooking utensil.
Robata chefs today still use a wooden paddle to pass food to customers, thus the name busy suzie, a play on words of the Chinese table-top servery tool, the Lazy Susan, which acts as a dumbwaiter for diners who spin it around to serve themselves their chosen dishes.
But the atmosphere in the highly theatrical environment of buzy suzie is far from lazy but jovial and boisterous as chefs and waiters shout orders between each other
“We wanted to create an environment that was lively, fun and upbeat – somewhere that would naturally put you in an uplifted mood before a night out on the town,” said Gilbert Yeung.
Only the finest and freshest ingredients are flown in daily from Japan for chef Tonoyama Mitsuo to create authentic cuisine with his handpicked team of Japanese chefs – a culinary group that took him six months to bring together.
The result is that busy suzie’s a la carte menu speaks for itself. Robatayaki dishes tantalise the taste buds with signatures such as the tasty Miyazaki A5 Beef Sirloin Skewers, Chicken Skewer from Yamaguchi as well as fresh seafood items such as the unique Kinki Fish. A wide range of options including a selection of signature appetizers, sushi & sashimi, tempuras, Japanese vegetables and enticing hot dishes also grace the menu. Whilst set menus are also available for guests to try the best of what busy suzie has to offer.
The sake menu is also considered the most extensive quality sake offering that Hong Kong has ever seen, with the creators proud to say their house sake is better than the usual standard from many top Japanese restaurants. The cold sake is Yukinobosha Yamahai Honjyozo, with the hot known as Suishin Junmaishu Komenokiwami.
Matching the sleek interiors by Gilles and Boissier, even the waitstaff have a modern urban look created by well-known Hong Kong fashion designer Joseph Lee keeping with the upscale ambience and carefully styled ambience by world lighting gurus Isometrix.
For those savvy business travelers stopping by HK, busy suzie also offers an unbeatable lunch experience with a huge array of set lunch options with highlights including the Seafood Robatayaki Set, Australian Wagyu Beef tenderloin set, Sushi with Soba set as well as Teriyaki sets.
For a Japanese dining experience that fuses high-end cuisine with a unique tradition and the unmistakable urban chic style of dragon-i, look no further than busy suzie.
For reservations, please call (852) 2369 0077.
busy suzie is at:
Shop 209, 1881 Heritage,
2A Canton Road
Tsim Sha Tsui,
Kowloon,
Hong Kong
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Exotic Spring Escapes with Orient-Express Hotels in Asia
(Hong Kong, March 09, 2010) -- Exotic luxury experiences are on offer over the Easter and spring holiday season at six sublime Orient-Express resorts in Bali, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
Luang Prabang, – Voted World’s Top Destination by ‘Wanderlust’
In its latest survey, Wanderlust names Luang Prabang in Laos, the world’s favourite travel destination making it a must see for those seeking to discover what captivates the hearts and imagination of today’s travellers.
And what better base for a visit to this exquisite World Heritage town than La Résidence Phou Vao, a luxury spa hotel by Orient-Express with breathtaking mountain views of the town.
La Résidence Phou Vao offers a series of travel packages including an Spring package which is available March 1-31. Priced at US$1,245 for three nights in a Deluxe Garden View room, or US$1,326 for Mountain View room, the escape is highlighted by a Mekong river sunset cruise and two hours of complimentary spa pampering, along with tea tasting and daily breakfast, plus airport transfers.
The cruise is the ultimate in Lao tranquility, aboard a traditional private boat visiting historic temples before experiencing a breathtaking sunset overlooking Luang Prabang and the Mekong river.
For more information on this and other inclusive travel offers such as Great Affordable, Lao Cultural Experience, Stay Another Day and a Romantic Escape in Laos, visit:
www.laresidencephouvao.com
Cambodia’s Angkor Wat – Wonder of the Ancient World
Spring is the ideal time for a visit to one of the great wonders of the ancient world, the UNESCO World Heritage temple complex of Angkor Wat. The Cambodian New Year falls on April 13 and provides an opportunity to experience the country’s colourful, traditional water festival.
La Résidence d'Angkor hotel is an intimate luxury retreat right in the heart of the town of Siem Reap and just a short ride from the famous temples of Angkor Wat.
A ‘Water Festival’ package from April 9-18 includes a private car and tour guide for exploring the complex, with a sunset tour to Tonle Sap Lake for a monk blessing, sunset drinks and an hour of spa meditation, plus dinner for two in the hotel’s fine dining restaurant, daily buffet breakfast and airport transfers. The package is priced at US$280 a night, for at least three nights.
Alternatively, pampering beloved by Cambodian kings and queens, the Kong Kea Spa Ritual, a sensory experience using local organic products, is the highlight of another package at La Résidence d'Angkor. Priced at US$323 a night, for at least two nights, it also includes meditation with a monk plus daily breakfast, dinner and airport transfers.
For more information on this and other inclusive travel offers such as the Great Affordable Escape, visit www.residencedangkor.com
Koh Samui – Thai Island Paradise
Napasai in Koh Samui, located on the island’s fashionable north shore, is now reborn with a fresh new look and feel following the refurbishment of its suites, beachfront villas and private pool residences. Also part of the new look is an upgrade of Napasai’s stunning landscaped gardens, the island’s largest private beach and the opening of a cliff top sunset bar.
Thailand’s New Year Water Festival is a great reason to visit this magical island, as visitors get to enjoy the island at its most animated and immerse themselves in the cultural traditions. Napasai is celebrating ‘Songkran’ from April 9-18 with rates from US$260 a night, for at least three nights.
The package includes free transfers to town to participate in the water festival at leisure, with a Thai massage at the spa also included, plus a monk blessing ceremony, complimentary dinner, daily breakfast and airport transfers. Based on a four-person occupancy, the price for a Garden Villa Suite is US$415 and US$840 for a Private Pool Residence.
For golfers, Napasai offers a ‘Golf on the The Island’ package with nearby Santiburi 18-hole championship golf course. The package includes private transfers to the golf course, green fees, caddies and a golf cart for two. Relax after the game and experience body oil massages and a Royal Thai Dinner on the terrace of Napasai’s Lai Thai Restaurant.
For details on other packages on offer such as the Great Affordable Escape, Romantic Escape, Pure Bliss at Napasai and Family Package, visit www.napasai.com
‘Eat, Pray, Love’ in Bali
In her bestselling memoir Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert discovers her happiest self among the paddy fields of Bali.
Ubud Hanging Gardens- a haven of peace and tranquillity amid rice terraces of Bali’s spiritual and culture heart Ubud, is recreating the experience with its own ‘Eat, Pray, Love Package’, immersing guests in the culture and arts of Ubud, while secrets of Balinese well-being at the spa.
The perfect opportunity to escape, relax and unwind includes a VIP airport welcome, with a Balinese dinner at a Hindu temple followed by a blessing ceremony at the Holy Water Temple.
Daily breakfast for two is also included, along with complimentary mountain bikes and shuttle service to Ubud. Based on double occupancy for at least two nights, the price is US$425
Beachside Bali at its Most Beautiful
Jimbaran Puri Bali- a luxury resort on the beachfront of Jimbaran Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches in Bali, is perfect for those looking for a private space to relax and unwind.
The resort’s ‘Bali Escape’ package combines spa pampering to reawaken your senses with exquisite Balinese cuisine -- the perfect destination for an exotic escape.
The package includes a tailor made full-day private tour with a personal driver, visiting the Uluwatu Temple and a thrilling kecak dance, along with daily break-fast buffet for two, dinner for two and VIP airport welcome. Rates based on double occupancy for at least three nights start at US$295.
Other inclusive stays such as the Bali Discovery combines a stay at the Jimbaran Puri Bali and Ubud Hanging Gardens and showcases the best that Bali has to offer, for a minimum of four nights. Visit: www.ubudhanginggardens.com and www.jimbaranpuribali.com
Burmese Days of Cultural Relaxation
Discover the wonders of Yangon which have captivated travellers for centuries. Master carpenters at The Governor’s Residence Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar, have restored the hotel’s wooden features to their pristine glory.
Built in 1920, The Governor's Residence is an imposing Burmese two-story mansion built as the official home of one of the governor's from the southern states of the country. It is surrounded by a verdant lotus garden which is overlooked by the hotel's many glorious verandas. The hotel emanates style and history in a delightful setting.
Experience the “Garden City of the East” with the Short Break in Yangon package valid from March 2009. Enjoy a daily full American breakfast, a set lunch at the terrace of Mandalay Restaurant or by the pool, complimentary two-way airport transfers as well as a tailor made tour of Yangon. Priced at US$170 per night, this package is available from 30 March 2009 - April 2010
For other packages such as the Water Festival Package, please visit, http://www.governorsresidence.com
Luang Prabang, – Voted World’s Top Destination by ‘Wanderlust’
In its latest survey, Wanderlust names Luang Prabang in Laos, the world’s favourite travel destination making it a must see for those seeking to discover what captivates the hearts and imagination of today’s travellers.
And what better base for a visit to this exquisite World Heritage town than La Résidence Phou Vao, a luxury spa hotel by Orient-Express with breathtaking mountain views of the town.
La Résidence Phou Vao offers a series of travel packages including an Spring package which is available March 1-31. Priced at US$1,245 for three nights in a Deluxe Garden View room, or US$1,326 for Mountain View room, the escape is highlighted by a Mekong river sunset cruise and two hours of complimentary spa pampering, along with tea tasting and daily breakfast, plus airport transfers.
The cruise is the ultimate in Lao tranquility, aboard a traditional private boat visiting historic temples before experiencing a breathtaking sunset overlooking Luang Prabang and the Mekong river.
For more information on this and other inclusive travel offers such as Great Affordable, Lao Cultural Experience, Stay Another Day and a Romantic Escape in Laos, visit:
www.laresidencephouvao.com
Cambodia’s Angkor Wat – Wonder of the Ancient World
Spring is the ideal time for a visit to one of the great wonders of the ancient world, the UNESCO World Heritage temple complex of Angkor Wat. The Cambodian New Year falls on April 13 and provides an opportunity to experience the country’s colourful, traditional water festival.
La Résidence d'Angkor hotel is an intimate luxury retreat right in the heart of the town of Siem Reap and just a short ride from the famous temples of Angkor Wat.
A ‘Water Festival’ package from April 9-18 includes a private car and tour guide for exploring the complex, with a sunset tour to Tonle Sap Lake for a monk blessing, sunset drinks and an hour of spa meditation, plus dinner for two in the hotel’s fine dining restaurant, daily buffet breakfast and airport transfers. The package is priced at US$280 a night, for at least three nights.
Alternatively, pampering beloved by Cambodian kings and queens, the Kong Kea Spa Ritual, a sensory experience using local organic products, is the highlight of another package at La Résidence d'Angkor. Priced at US$323 a night, for at least two nights, it also includes meditation with a monk plus daily breakfast, dinner and airport transfers.
For more information on this and other inclusive travel offers such as the Great Affordable Escape, visit www.residencedangkor.com
Koh Samui – Thai Island Paradise
Napasai in Koh Samui, located on the island’s fashionable north shore, is now reborn with a fresh new look and feel following the refurbishment of its suites, beachfront villas and private pool residences. Also part of the new look is an upgrade of Napasai’s stunning landscaped gardens, the island’s largest private beach and the opening of a cliff top sunset bar.
Thailand’s New Year Water Festival is a great reason to visit this magical island, as visitors get to enjoy the island at its most animated and immerse themselves in the cultural traditions. Napasai is celebrating ‘Songkran’ from April 9-18 with rates from US$260 a night, for at least three nights.
The package includes free transfers to town to participate in the water festival at leisure, with a Thai massage at the spa also included, plus a monk blessing ceremony, complimentary dinner, daily breakfast and airport transfers. Based on a four-person occupancy, the price for a Garden Villa Suite is US$415 and US$840 for a Private Pool Residence.
For golfers, Napasai offers a ‘Golf on the The Island’ package with nearby Santiburi 18-hole championship golf course. The package includes private transfers to the golf course, green fees, caddies and a golf cart for two. Relax after the game and experience body oil massages and a Royal Thai Dinner on the terrace of Napasai’s Lai Thai Restaurant.
For details on other packages on offer such as the Great Affordable Escape, Romantic Escape, Pure Bliss at Napasai and Family Package, visit www.napasai.com
‘Eat, Pray, Love’ in Bali
In her bestselling memoir Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert discovers her happiest self among the paddy fields of Bali.
Ubud Hanging Gardens- a haven of peace and tranquillity amid rice terraces of Bali’s spiritual and culture heart Ubud, is recreating the experience with its own ‘Eat, Pray, Love Package’, immersing guests in the culture and arts of Ubud, while secrets of Balinese well-being at the spa.
The perfect opportunity to escape, relax and unwind includes a VIP airport welcome, with a Balinese dinner at a Hindu temple followed by a blessing ceremony at the Holy Water Temple.
Daily breakfast for two is also included, along with complimentary mountain bikes and shuttle service to Ubud. Based on double occupancy for at least two nights, the price is US$425
Beachside Bali at its Most Beautiful
Jimbaran Puri Bali- a luxury resort on the beachfront of Jimbaran Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches in Bali, is perfect for those looking for a private space to relax and unwind.
The resort’s ‘Bali Escape’ package combines spa pampering to reawaken your senses with exquisite Balinese cuisine -- the perfect destination for an exotic escape.
The package includes a tailor made full-day private tour with a personal driver, visiting the Uluwatu Temple and a thrilling kecak dance, along with daily break-fast buffet for two, dinner for two and VIP airport welcome. Rates based on double occupancy for at least three nights start at US$295.
Other inclusive stays such as the Bali Discovery combines a stay at the Jimbaran Puri Bali and Ubud Hanging Gardens and showcases the best that Bali has to offer, for a minimum of four nights. Visit: www.ubudhanginggardens.com and www.jimbaranpuribali.com
Burmese Days of Cultural Relaxation
Discover the wonders of Yangon which have captivated travellers for centuries. Master carpenters at The Governor’s Residence Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar, have restored the hotel’s wooden features to their pristine glory.
Built in 1920, The Governor's Residence is an imposing Burmese two-story mansion built as the official home of one of the governor's from the southern states of the country. It is surrounded by a verdant lotus garden which is overlooked by the hotel's many glorious verandas. The hotel emanates style and history in a delightful setting.
Experience the “Garden City of the East” with the Short Break in Yangon package valid from March 2009. Enjoy a daily full American breakfast, a set lunch at the terrace of Mandalay Restaurant or by the pool, complimentary two-way airport transfers as well as a tailor made tour of Yangon. Priced at US$170 per night, this package is available from 30 March 2009 - April 2010
For other packages such as the Water Festival Package, please visit, http://www.governorsresidence.com
Taipei’s Elegant New Boutique Art Hotel – Hotel Éclat
(Taipei, 9 March, 2010) – Discreetly located in a quiet part of Taipei’s most fashionable district, Da-An, is Hotel Éclat, an eclectic, elegant new boutique art hotel which is the first new luxury hotel to open in the city for many years.
The French word “Éclat” literally means “glorious accomplishment and honour”, and this aptly describes this stylish, avant-garde new hotel with lavish furnishings, priceless artworks, eclectic contemporary design and among the most opulent guest room amenities of any hotel anywhere.
A member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the 60-room hotel is owned and conceived by sophisticated Hong Kong entrepreneur George Wong, who created and owns the legendary luxury apartment complex Hong Kong Parkview. The hotel features much of his personal art and furniture collection, and even his own personal collections of vintage fine wines and priceless rare Chinese mao tai liquor.
The hotel is designed by Charles Robertson of LKF designers Limited, whose work includes stylish projects such as the ultra cool Le Meridien Cyberport Hotel in Hong Kong, Starworld Hotel & Casino in Macau and Four Seasons Shanghai.
Discreetly scented with bamboo and lotus fragrance, the elegant Éclat Lounge sets the tone and features two original Salvador Dali sculptures worth over several million US$ each, lavish velvet sofas and drapes and vast glass hanging light sculptures in various shades of purple by noted Czech glass artist Jitka Skuhravá, Lasvit. Afternoon tea at The Éclat Lounge has already become a “must do” for those in the know in Taipei.
All 60 guest rooms are luxuriously equipped with state-of-the-art luxury amenities including 42-inch LCD televisions and internet TV keyboards, Bang & Olufsen CD and audio systems, Nespresso coffee machines, Montblanc desk sets and pens, Philippe Starck desk chairs, Riedel glassware and Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries featuring not the usual three but seven different amenities.
A unique glass wall divides the walk in rainforest shower from the living area and can be frosted or defrosted at the touch of a switch, and every room features an original work by Chinese contemporary artist Tang Yuen Hei.
Bed lines are also of the highest quality, and there is a choice of ten different pillow types from the pillow menu.
The signature Éclat Suite – already the choice of celebrities visiting Taipei – includes a lighted marble dining table, Swarovski chandeliers, Murano glass sculptures and a Hasten bed from Sweden favoured by royalty and costing a cool US$48,000.
For dining, Éclat Lounge serves breakfast, business lunches and traditional English afternoon tea, and offers an a la carte menu throughout the day. Guests may descend the marble staircase to the elegant basement level, where a remarkable restaurant with a European flair will open in the first half of 2010, complete with fascinating artworks.
The elegant George Bar, cosy and discreet, is the perfect place to enjoy an expertly mixed cocktail over a few tapas early evening, or for a quiet rendezvous late into the night
Hotel Éclat’s location could not be better. The hotel is in the heart of the fashionable Da-An district just minutes from the world famous landmark tower Taipei 101, the Tun Hua South Rd luxury shopping district, Taipei’s famous 24-hour Eslite bookstore, and cool nightspots such as the Anhe Road bar street and Taipei’s most chic night club Room 18, which Hotel Éclat’s guests can enjoy complimentary entrance to.
Guests also enjoy complimentary access to California Fitness gym and preferential rates at the nearby Shiseido Qi Spa.
For further information, please visit www.eclathotels.com/taipei.
The French word “Éclat” literally means “glorious accomplishment and honour”, and this aptly describes this stylish, avant-garde new hotel with lavish furnishings, priceless artworks, eclectic contemporary design and among the most opulent guest room amenities of any hotel anywhere.
A member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the 60-room hotel is owned and conceived by sophisticated Hong Kong entrepreneur George Wong, who created and owns the legendary luxury apartment complex Hong Kong Parkview. The hotel features much of his personal art and furniture collection, and even his own personal collections of vintage fine wines and priceless rare Chinese mao tai liquor.
The hotel is designed by Charles Robertson of LKF designers Limited, whose work includes stylish projects such as the ultra cool Le Meridien Cyberport Hotel in Hong Kong, Starworld Hotel & Casino in Macau and Four Seasons Shanghai.
Discreetly scented with bamboo and lotus fragrance, the elegant Éclat Lounge sets the tone and features two original Salvador Dali sculptures worth over several million US$ each, lavish velvet sofas and drapes and vast glass hanging light sculptures in various shades of purple by noted Czech glass artist Jitka Skuhravá, Lasvit. Afternoon tea at The Éclat Lounge has already become a “must do” for those in the know in Taipei.
All 60 guest rooms are luxuriously equipped with state-of-the-art luxury amenities including 42-inch LCD televisions and internet TV keyboards, Bang & Olufsen CD and audio systems, Nespresso coffee machines, Montblanc desk sets and pens, Philippe Starck desk chairs, Riedel glassware and Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries featuring not the usual three but seven different amenities.
A unique glass wall divides the walk in rainforest shower from the living area and can be frosted or defrosted at the touch of a switch, and every room features an original work by Chinese contemporary artist Tang Yuen Hei.
Bed lines are also of the highest quality, and there is a choice of ten different pillow types from the pillow menu.
The signature Éclat Suite – already the choice of celebrities visiting Taipei – includes a lighted marble dining table, Swarovski chandeliers, Murano glass sculptures and a Hasten bed from Sweden favoured by royalty and costing a cool US$48,000.
For dining, Éclat Lounge serves breakfast, business lunches and traditional English afternoon tea, and offers an a la carte menu throughout the day. Guests may descend the marble staircase to the elegant basement level, where a remarkable restaurant with a European flair will open in the first half of 2010, complete with fascinating artworks.
The elegant George Bar, cosy and discreet, is the perfect place to enjoy an expertly mixed cocktail over a few tapas early evening, or for a quiet rendezvous late into the night
Hotel Éclat’s location could not be better. The hotel is in the heart of the fashionable Da-An district just minutes from the world famous landmark tower Taipei 101, the Tun Hua South Rd luxury shopping district, Taipei’s famous 24-hour Eslite bookstore, and cool nightspots such as the Anhe Road bar street and Taipei’s most chic night club Room 18, which Hotel Éclat’s guests can enjoy complimentary entrance to.
Guests also enjoy complimentary access to California Fitness gym and preferential rates at the nearby Shiseido Qi Spa.
For further information, please visit www.eclathotels.com/taipei.
WITH AN OPEN HEART, RIEDEL WELCOMES THREE NEW DECANTERS INTO THE BLACK TIE COLLECTION
Striking. Alluring. Desirable. For 250-plus years Riedel Crystal’s collections have become known for pushing the limits; offering ground-breaking ideas and award winning designs that enhance wine enjoyment. At the heart of the matter is Riedel’s newest introduction, three lead crystal, mouth-blown decanters to make your pulse race. Clearly, Riedel’s most romantic decanters to date, Smile, Touch and Bliss retail for $195/each.
From a company where beauty and utility go hand-in-hand, these lustrous decanters are not only stunning works of art, but practical pieces for everyday use that engage the senses with their dramatic design. “Lately, Riedel has been moving towards more organic shapes and subjects,” explains Maximilian Riedel, 11th generation and CEO of Riedel Crystal America. “We have designed decanters that reflect the grace of birds in flight; and created the Eve decanter, whose twists and turns mimic that of the famed serpentine in the age-old tale,” he says. “Now we move to a physical representation of human emotions; it’s a natural evolution.”
With its soft curves, Smile’s sultry form makes this decanter a superb addition to any collection. The decanter’s inverted heart-shaped base makes it effortless to hold in the palm of the hand and easy to pour. Starting from the narrow opening at the top, Black Tie’s signature tuxedo line descends dramatically to the bottom.
Seemingly defying gravity, Touch rests confidently on an asymmetrically bulb-shaped base and features a ridge that tapers into an elegantly angled neck. This ridge, adorned with a chic ribbon of black crystal, effectively acts as an integrated handle, guaranteeing a comfortable grip in the hand.
A labor of love, Bliss displays a rotund foundation with an off-center heart stamped from each side, thus compressing the crystal into a thin pane of solid glass. This innovative design forces the wine to pool around the element while providing a place for the fingers to rest as the wine flows out of the decanter into a waiting glass. Like the rest of the collection, Bliss is dressed up with a black tuxedo stripe that extends gracefully from top to bottom.
Skillfully created by the master glass-blowers at Riedel, the newest members of the Black Tie collection were especially designed to provide the user with a comfortable resting place for the hand on the base of each vessel, rather than the more delicate neck area. This thoughtful feature ensures that the decanters can be confidently and securely held during service while keeping fingerprints to a minimum. “Smile, Touch and Bliss are emotionally accessible pieces that allow you a more pleasurable wine experience through their handling,” Georg Riedel, 10th generation and global head of Riedel Crystal explains. “The names say it all – the way these shapes feel and are held evoke joy, and that is exactly what you should feel when enjoying wine.”
All three daring decanters stand 14 -3/8 inches tall, are mouth-blown and formed by hand without the use of molds, making each a unique work of art and marvelous additions to Riedel’s Black Tie collection.
Visit www.riedelwebstore.com for a complete selection of all Riedel glassware and decanters.
From a company where beauty and utility go hand-in-hand, these lustrous decanters are not only stunning works of art, but practical pieces for everyday use that engage the senses with their dramatic design. “Lately, Riedel has been moving towards more organic shapes and subjects,” explains Maximilian Riedel, 11th generation and CEO of Riedel Crystal America. “We have designed decanters that reflect the grace of birds in flight; and created the Eve decanter, whose twists and turns mimic that of the famed serpentine in the age-old tale,” he says. “Now we move to a physical representation of human emotions; it’s a natural evolution.”
With its soft curves, Smile’s sultry form makes this decanter a superb addition to any collection. The decanter’s inverted heart-shaped base makes it effortless to hold in the palm of the hand and easy to pour. Starting from the narrow opening at the top, Black Tie’s signature tuxedo line descends dramatically to the bottom.
Seemingly defying gravity, Touch rests confidently on an asymmetrically bulb-shaped base and features a ridge that tapers into an elegantly angled neck. This ridge, adorned with a chic ribbon of black crystal, effectively acts as an integrated handle, guaranteeing a comfortable grip in the hand.
A labor of love, Bliss displays a rotund foundation with an off-center heart stamped from each side, thus compressing the crystal into a thin pane of solid glass. This innovative design forces the wine to pool around the element while providing a place for the fingers to rest as the wine flows out of the decanter into a waiting glass. Like the rest of the collection, Bliss is dressed up with a black tuxedo stripe that extends gracefully from top to bottom.
Skillfully created by the master glass-blowers at Riedel, the newest members of the Black Tie collection were especially designed to provide the user with a comfortable resting place for the hand on the base of each vessel, rather than the more delicate neck area. This thoughtful feature ensures that the decanters can be confidently and securely held during service while keeping fingerprints to a minimum. “Smile, Touch and Bliss are emotionally accessible pieces that allow you a more pleasurable wine experience through their handling,” Georg Riedel, 10th generation and global head of Riedel Crystal explains. “The names say it all – the way these shapes feel and are held evoke joy, and that is exactly what you should feel when enjoying wine.”
All three daring decanters stand 14 -3/8 inches tall, are mouth-blown and formed by hand without the use of molds, making each a unique work of art and marvelous additions to Riedel’s Black Tie collection.
Visit www.riedelwebstore.com for a complete selection of all Riedel glassware and decanters.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Yue Shanghai Joins WORLDHOTELS Fast-Growing China Portfolio
(Hong Kong, 4 March 2010) As Shanghai prepares to host World Expo 2010, a stylish new 5-star lifestyle hotel Yue Shanghai has joined WORLDHOTELS as a First Class Collection affiliate.
In the heart of the Chinese metropolis, Yue Shanghai is located in an oasis of greenery beside picturesque Century Park in Pudong. Parkland views are among the most relaxing in the city, enjoyed from private balconies from most of the 264 rooms and suites.
“Conveniently located only minutes from the Expo, the hotel is ideally situated for guests to enjoy the fresh air, tranquil morning walks and jogging in the park,” said Roland Jegge, Vice President for WORLDHOTELS Asia Pacific.
The distinctive setting is underlined by Yue Shanghai’s slogan “Where nature meets style”, which General Manager Addison Wong describes as “not just a marketing message, but a way of being”.
High-speed internet access, plus 32” LCD TVs, IPTV and Ipod docks are among state-of-the-art room features, designed with travelling business executives in mind.
Recreational facilities include a fitness centre, with sauna and spa for relaxation. Facilities extend to a club lounge and business centre, while international menus are served at both all-day restaurant Gusto on the Green.
Conference facilities accommodate up to 214 delegates in a theatre setting and 144 in classroom style, with banqueting for up to 130 and receptions for up to 170 guests.
Pudong International Airport is only 15 minutes from the hotel by Maglev High Speed Train, and Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone is also nearby.
Guests stay at Yue Shanghai can enjoy Best Available Rate starting from RMB 880 inclusive of daily breakfast for one person.
As the cosmopolitan city takes centre stage for this year’s World Expo, Yue Shanghai is WORLDHOTELS’ seventh affiliate in the marketing network’s Shanghai portfolio, joining the Central Hotel Shanghai, Donghu Hotel, Grand Central Shanghai, New World Mayfair, The Seagull on the Bund, and The Everbright International Hotel.
Yue Shanghai Hotel’s Address:
No. 800 Hua Mu Road, Pudong, Shanghai 201204, China
In the heart of the Chinese metropolis, Yue Shanghai is located in an oasis of greenery beside picturesque Century Park in Pudong. Parkland views are among the most relaxing in the city, enjoyed from private balconies from most of the 264 rooms and suites.
“Conveniently located only minutes from the Expo, the hotel is ideally situated for guests to enjoy the fresh air, tranquil morning walks and jogging in the park,” said Roland Jegge, Vice President for WORLDHOTELS Asia Pacific.
The distinctive setting is underlined by Yue Shanghai’s slogan “Where nature meets style”, which General Manager Addison Wong describes as “not just a marketing message, but a way of being”.
High-speed internet access, plus 32” LCD TVs, IPTV and Ipod docks are among state-of-the-art room features, designed with travelling business executives in mind.
Recreational facilities include a fitness centre, with sauna and spa for relaxation. Facilities extend to a club lounge and business centre, while international menus are served at both all-day restaurant Gusto on the Green.
Conference facilities accommodate up to 214 delegates in a theatre setting and 144 in classroom style, with banqueting for up to 130 and receptions for up to 170 guests.
Pudong International Airport is only 15 minutes from the hotel by Maglev High Speed Train, and Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone is also nearby.
Guests stay at Yue Shanghai can enjoy Best Available Rate starting from RMB 880 inclusive of daily breakfast for one person.
As the cosmopolitan city takes centre stage for this year’s World Expo, Yue Shanghai is WORLDHOTELS’ seventh affiliate in the marketing network’s Shanghai portfolio, joining the Central Hotel Shanghai, Donghu Hotel, Grand Central Shanghai, New World Mayfair, The Seagull on the Bund, and The Everbright International Hotel.
Yue Shanghai Hotel’s Address:
No. 800 Hua Mu Road, Pudong, Shanghai 201204, China
Ride the Movies at Universal Studios Singapore This March 2010
(Hong Kong, 5 March 2010) – Universal Studios Singapore, the region’s widely-anticipated attraction in Resorts World Sentosa, has concluded its sneak peek week to rave reviews and continues its opening process with team members, invited guests and charitable organizations building up to start welcoming the public in March.
Located within one of the world’s most extensive and expansive tourism projects- the S$6.59 billion Resorts World Sentosa - Universal Studios Singapore will bring to life the best movie-themed attractions packed within seven zones ranging from Hollywood, Far Far Away™ to Sc-Fi City™ and The Lost World™.
As part of its staff-appreciation perks, the park’s first guests will be team members of Resorts World Sentosa, who will be the first to enjoy Universal Studios Singapore with their families from 13 March, before the park opens to the public at 8.28 am on 18 March 2010.
Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Executive Chairman of Resorts World Sentosa, said: “Universal Studios Singapore wrapped up a week of Chinese New Year sneak peeks to great reviews, and we are excited to be gearing up to take our first guests on the rides, which are naturally the highlight of the park. This is the region’s only Universal Studios theme park, and it will be a tourism crown jewel for not just Singapore, but Asia as a whole.’’
Mr. Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts, said: “We are thrilled to be taking the next step toward a grand opening, and we are excited that, at Universal Studios Singapore, guests from throughout the region will get to experience the excitement and adventure our parks are so well known for around the world.”
Ticket sales for Universal Studios Singapore’s preview phase will begin at 9 am on 10 March. Since it is possible that certain attractions may become temporarily unavailable during the preview phase as Universal Studios Singapore continues its technical and creative adjustments, ticket prices will be partially rebated by shopping and dining vouchers valid for use at Universal Studios Singapore.
Tickets for the preview phase must be purchased online at www.rwsentosa.com, or via phone bookings at +65 6577 8899, or contact local travel agents. Tickets can also be purchased for future dates only at the box office from 9 am to 6 pm daily at Universal Studios Singapore. Limited tickets will be offered during the soft opening. Guests making their way to Resorts World Sentosa to purchase their tickets are encouraged to use public transport.
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Presenting the 7 zones of Universal Studios Singapore®:
1. Hollywood: Step into the Hollywood Boulevard, where you will be surrounded by dynamic architecture, palm trees and the famous Walk of Fame. Experience the center of the entertainment universe where you will find the Pantages Hollywood Theater™ plus an eye-catching collection of eateries and shops lining the streets. Visit Mel’s Drive-In™ from the hit movie American Graffiti, and get burgers and cokes the old-fashioned way.
2. New York: Feel the spirit and energy of America’s biggest and grandest city as you stroll the sidewalks of the bold and romantic Big Apple that appears in all the great movies. Here all the classic landmarks of NYC prevail —the city skylines, neon lights, and facades that set the scenes for big city fun and real-time movie production. Go behind the scenes at Lights, Camera, Action!™, a special effects show hosted by Steven Spielberg. Sit down for a meal at the full service KT’s Grill™ or grab a slice of NY’s best pizza at Loui’s NY Pizza Parlor™.
3. Sci-Fi City™: The city of the future is here now. Walk through the impressive portals into Sci-Fi City, a futuristic metropolis filled with the most modern conveniences. The entire city is set atop an enormous energy-producing substructure that seems to draw its necessities from the wind, sun and water. Ride the Accelerator™ and see if you can keep your wits about you while madly spinning on this whirling attraction. Engage in the ultimate inter-galactic battle of Humans versus Cylons on the Battlestar Galactica™ dueling coasters, themed after the hit TV show.
4. Ancient Egypt: Ancient pyramids and obelisks stand fast against the sands of time as you are transported to 1920’s Egypt, the Golden Age of Egyptian Exploration. Travel to an era when entire Pharaoh’s tombs were discovered—and their terrible curses unleashed. Take the path of a daring archeologist as you unravel the cryptic riddles of the Sphinx in this sand-swept land. Quench your thirst at the Oasis Spice Café™ or shop for Egyptian treasures at Carter’s Curiosities™. Ultimately, experience the Revenge of the Mummy™ attraction, an expedition where you will be sure to have the time of your life.
5. The Lost World™: Universal fans will be delighted to visit two distinct but familiar themed areas: Jurassic Park™ and WaterWorld™. Jurassic Park, a theme park within a theme park, is based on Steven Spielberg’s classic epic adventure films. Visit the jungles of a Costa Rican rainforest where you will experience Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure™, a river ride that follows an escapade amidst the dense tropical forest where dinosaurs have been brought back to life. At WaterWorld™, watch death defying stunts that only Universal dares to execute, based on the hit film, “WaterWorld”. Explosions of fire and water will excite the audience with thrills and spills.
6. Far Far Away™: Visit the fantasy world of the Oscar-winning DreamWorks movie “Shrek”. Movie stars, talking donkeys…the land of Far Far Away showcases the lifestyles of the rich and fairy-taled. See how successful fantasy characters live within tall, graceful walls sweeping over a pavilion-covered courtyard. Experience the multi-dimensional and interactive attraction Shrek 4-D Adventure™ and sing with Donkey at Donkey LIVE™. Refresh with magical concoctions at the Fairy Godmother’s Potion Shop™ and enjoy the swooping, diving roller coaster flight of Enchanted Airways™.
7. Madagascar™: Based on the hit DreamWorks Animation film, Madagascar, this zone brings you to a dense tropical jungle, filled with strange and wonderful animals like lemurs and foosas. Bird calls and monkey screeches fill the air as you journey deeper into the equatorial rain forests of this African Island. Chill with some tasty bites and cool drinks at Marty’s Casa Del Wild™. Ride a crazy carousel spun around by King Julien and the Lemurs at King Julien’s Beach Party-Go-Round™ and coming mid-2010, you will experience Madagascar: A Crate Adventure™.
Located within one of the world’s most extensive and expansive tourism projects- the S$6.59 billion Resorts World Sentosa - Universal Studios Singapore will bring to life the best movie-themed attractions packed within seven zones ranging from Hollywood, Far Far Away™ to Sc-Fi City™ and The Lost World™.
As part of its staff-appreciation perks, the park’s first guests will be team members of Resorts World Sentosa, who will be the first to enjoy Universal Studios Singapore with their families from 13 March, before the park opens to the public at 8.28 am on 18 March 2010.
Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Executive Chairman of Resorts World Sentosa, said: “Universal Studios Singapore wrapped up a week of Chinese New Year sneak peeks to great reviews, and we are excited to be gearing up to take our first guests on the rides, which are naturally the highlight of the park. This is the region’s only Universal Studios theme park, and it will be a tourism crown jewel for not just Singapore, but Asia as a whole.’’
Mr. Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts, said: “We are thrilled to be taking the next step toward a grand opening, and we are excited that, at Universal Studios Singapore, guests from throughout the region will get to experience the excitement and adventure our parks are so well known for around the world.”
Ticket sales for Universal Studios Singapore’s preview phase will begin at 9 am on 10 March. Since it is possible that certain attractions may become temporarily unavailable during the preview phase as Universal Studios Singapore continues its technical and creative adjustments, ticket prices will be partially rebated by shopping and dining vouchers valid for use at Universal Studios Singapore.
Tickets for the preview phase must be purchased online at www.rwsentosa.com, or via phone bookings at +65 6577 8899, or contact local travel agents. Tickets can also be purchased for future dates only at the box office from 9 am to 6 pm daily at Universal Studios Singapore. Limited tickets will be offered during the soft opening. Guests making their way to Resorts World Sentosa to purchase their tickets are encouraged to use public transport.
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Presenting the 7 zones of Universal Studios Singapore®:
1. Hollywood: Step into the Hollywood Boulevard, where you will be surrounded by dynamic architecture, palm trees and the famous Walk of Fame. Experience the center of the entertainment universe where you will find the Pantages Hollywood Theater™ plus an eye-catching collection of eateries and shops lining the streets. Visit Mel’s Drive-In™ from the hit movie American Graffiti, and get burgers and cokes the old-fashioned way.
2. New York: Feel the spirit and energy of America’s biggest and grandest city as you stroll the sidewalks of the bold and romantic Big Apple that appears in all the great movies. Here all the classic landmarks of NYC prevail —the city skylines, neon lights, and facades that set the scenes for big city fun and real-time movie production. Go behind the scenes at Lights, Camera, Action!™, a special effects show hosted by Steven Spielberg. Sit down for a meal at the full service KT’s Grill™ or grab a slice of NY’s best pizza at Loui’s NY Pizza Parlor™.
3. Sci-Fi City™: The city of the future is here now. Walk through the impressive portals into Sci-Fi City, a futuristic metropolis filled with the most modern conveniences. The entire city is set atop an enormous energy-producing substructure that seems to draw its necessities from the wind, sun and water. Ride the Accelerator™ and see if you can keep your wits about you while madly spinning on this whirling attraction. Engage in the ultimate inter-galactic battle of Humans versus Cylons on the Battlestar Galactica™ dueling coasters, themed after the hit TV show.
4. Ancient Egypt: Ancient pyramids and obelisks stand fast against the sands of time as you are transported to 1920’s Egypt, the Golden Age of Egyptian Exploration. Travel to an era when entire Pharaoh’s tombs were discovered—and their terrible curses unleashed. Take the path of a daring archeologist as you unravel the cryptic riddles of the Sphinx in this sand-swept land. Quench your thirst at the Oasis Spice Café™ or shop for Egyptian treasures at Carter’s Curiosities™. Ultimately, experience the Revenge of the Mummy™ attraction, an expedition where you will be sure to have the time of your life.
5. The Lost World™: Universal fans will be delighted to visit two distinct but familiar themed areas: Jurassic Park™ and WaterWorld™. Jurassic Park, a theme park within a theme park, is based on Steven Spielberg’s classic epic adventure films. Visit the jungles of a Costa Rican rainforest where you will experience Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure™, a river ride that follows an escapade amidst the dense tropical forest where dinosaurs have been brought back to life. At WaterWorld™, watch death defying stunts that only Universal dares to execute, based on the hit film, “WaterWorld”. Explosions of fire and water will excite the audience with thrills and spills.
6. Far Far Away™: Visit the fantasy world of the Oscar-winning DreamWorks movie “Shrek”. Movie stars, talking donkeys…the land of Far Far Away showcases the lifestyles of the rich and fairy-taled. See how successful fantasy characters live within tall, graceful walls sweeping over a pavilion-covered courtyard. Experience the multi-dimensional and interactive attraction Shrek 4-D Adventure™ and sing with Donkey at Donkey LIVE™. Refresh with magical concoctions at the Fairy Godmother’s Potion Shop™ and enjoy the swooping, diving roller coaster flight of Enchanted Airways™.
7. Madagascar™: Based on the hit DreamWorks Animation film, Madagascar, this zone brings you to a dense tropical jungle, filled with strange and wonderful animals like lemurs and foosas. Bird calls and monkey screeches fill the air as you journey deeper into the equatorial rain forests of this African Island. Chill with some tasty bites and cool drinks at Marty’s Casa Del Wild™. Ride a crazy carousel spun around by King Julien and the Lemurs at King Julien’s Beach Party-Go-Round™ and coming mid-2010, you will experience Madagascar: A Crate Adventure™.
SoHo's Hottest New Edition - Coast - Wow's Hong Kong's Breakfast Crowd
(Hong Kong, March 5, 2009) – SoHo bistro & bar Coast is serving up all day a la carte options of hearty Australian-style breakfasts all weekend and on public holidays.
Breakfasts from baguettes to hangover cures are served all-day, headlined by Coast’s signature special of breakfast, bacon, beef sausages, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms, spinach and toast (HK$95).
Another ‘Hangover’ specialty for those Sunday’s combines a hearty meal of steak, bacon, beef sausages, hash browns, eggs and grilled tomato (HK$105).
Also on the enticing all day menu are spicy, traditional or vegetarian omelettes (HK$100) and eggs any style with toast (HK$60), along with baguette of bacon, fried eggs and BBQ sauce with hash browns (HK$65), ham and Gruyere French toast (HK$75) as well as sweetcorn cakes with bacon, mushroom and avocado (HK$75).
For those still keeping their New Years resolutions, healthy options include seasonal fruit with natural yoghurt (HK$55), granola with banana and honey (HK$55), buttermilk pancakes with berries and maple syrup (HK$65) and smoked salmon with spinach, mushrooms and roast tomatoes on toast (HK$85).
Coast also imports its own coffee from Australia which is roasted weekly, not monthly as many other coffee chains do making it a nice alternative to the proliferation of coffee chains in the chic SoHo area.
About Coast
Specialising in market-fresh Australian fish and prime steaks and meats, Coast is bringing "the very best that Australia has to offer" to Hong Kong.
Coast’s wine cellar boasts a collection of over 1,000 bottles of international wines, with over 20 served by the glass.
At 4,855 sq ft, Coast is SoHo’s largest bar and dining venue -- designed for meeting friends or colleagues for a meal, casual drink or coffee 'on the go'.
Coast’s sophisticated dining area seats 110 in cosy booths and tables including an inviting communal table ideal for social gatherings and private parties.
Open daily from 8am-3am, Coast is located at 1st Floor, Kenwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Road, SoHo, Hong Kong.
For reservations, please call (852) 2544 5888 or email: enquiries@coast.com.hk.
Website: www.coast.com.hk
Breakfasts from baguettes to hangover cures are served all-day, headlined by Coast’s signature special of breakfast, bacon, beef sausages, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms, spinach and toast (HK$95).
Another ‘Hangover’ specialty for those Sunday’s combines a hearty meal of steak, bacon, beef sausages, hash browns, eggs and grilled tomato (HK$105).
Also on the enticing all day menu are spicy, traditional or vegetarian omelettes (HK$100) and eggs any style with toast (HK$60), along with baguette of bacon, fried eggs and BBQ sauce with hash browns (HK$65), ham and Gruyere French toast (HK$75) as well as sweetcorn cakes with bacon, mushroom and avocado (HK$75).
For those still keeping their New Years resolutions, healthy options include seasonal fruit with natural yoghurt (HK$55), granola with banana and honey (HK$55), buttermilk pancakes with berries and maple syrup (HK$65) and smoked salmon with spinach, mushrooms and roast tomatoes on toast (HK$85).
Coast also imports its own coffee from Australia which is roasted weekly, not monthly as many other coffee chains do making it a nice alternative to the proliferation of coffee chains in the chic SoHo area.
About Coast
Specialising in market-fresh Australian fish and prime steaks and meats, Coast is bringing "the very best that Australia has to offer" to Hong Kong.
Coast’s wine cellar boasts a collection of over 1,000 bottles of international wines, with over 20 served by the glass.
At 4,855 sq ft, Coast is SoHo’s largest bar and dining venue -- designed for meeting friends or colleagues for a meal, casual drink or coffee 'on the go'.
Coast’s sophisticated dining area seats 110 in cosy booths and tables including an inviting communal table ideal for social gatherings and private parties.
Open daily from 8am-3am, Coast is located at 1st Floor, Kenwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Road, SoHo, Hong Kong.
For reservations, please call (852) 2544 5888 or email: enquiries@coast.com.hk.
Website: www.coast.com.hk
A Ladies Haven at ROKA in Pacific Place
(Hong Kong, 5 March, 2010) – Japanese robata grill ROKA in Pacific Place is luring ladies throughout the day with a wide choice of healthy options and a popular afternoon tea to revive weary shoppers.
A healthy, low-fat lunchtime treat proving to be a huge hit with ladies is the new tokusen chirashi don, a premium sashimi selection with egg over sushi rice (HK$228).
“The ladies can’t get enough of it” says Executive Chef Patrick Zepho. “The high quality sashimi and the fulfilling rice provide a tasty and satisfying lunch”
A wide range of healthy options on the menu also features ROKA’s chirashi don which includes a sashimi selection with avocado and chilli soy (HK$158), as well as the sushi moriawase (HK$198) a selection of high quality sushi and sashimi over rice.
For those ladies who prefer the warm flavours of ROKA’s robata grill, lunch choices served with tasty red or white miso soup, pickles, salad and rice; include sake teriyaki, charcoal grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce (HK$168) and gindara saikyo-zuke black cod with gingered saikyo miso (HK$228).
The homely venue styled around a cozy, traditional charcoal grill is also wooing ladies of leisure with a unique afternoon tea menu, served daily from 3-6pm.
Tasty treats with coffee or tea include a range of four desserts such as praline and strawberry macaroons, tropical fruit sorbet, dark chocolate and hazelnut custard, and lightly-steamed banana and Madagascar vanilla cream.
In the heart of one of Hong Kong’s most fashionable malls at Pacific Place, ROKA is ideally located for ladies to take a break from shopping with friends.
The restaurant is named after the Japanese for a gathering place where people meet to socialize (RO) and a welcoming, burning fire (KA).
ROKA’s warm atmosphere is also perfect for a cozy dinner with friends and family.
“ROKA is specifically designed as casual and informal to create a sociable atmosphere for guests to relax,” said Rainer Becker, the award-winning chef, who co-founded the concept with the Waney family.
Its wine cellar houses over 500 wines, including 25 choices sold by the glass, and non-alcoholic cleansers and freshly made cocktails are a huge hit, The bar also boasts a wide range of sake and well-being tonics made from Shochu, an ancient Japanese spirit.
ROKA Hong Kong is open daily from 11.30am – 10.30pm.
Address: Pacific Place, Level LG1, Shop 002, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
Telephone: (852) 3960 5988
Fax: (852) 3960 5999
Email: info@rokarestaurant.com.hk
A healthy, low-fat lunchtime treat proving to be a huge hit with ladies is the new tokusen chirashi don, a premium sashimi selection with egg over sushi rice (HK$228).
“The ladies can’t get enough of it” says Executive Chef Patrick Zepho. “The high quality sashimi and the fulfilling rice provide a tasty and satisfying lunch”
A wide range of healthy options on the menu also features ROKA’s chirashi don which includes a sashimi selection with avocado and chilli soy (HK$158), as well as the sushi moriawase (HK$198) a selection of high quality sushi and sashimi over rice.
For those ladies who prefer the warm flavours of ROKA’s robata grill, lunch choices served with tasty red or white miso soup, pickles, salad and rice; include sake teriyaki, charcoal grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce (HK$168) and gindara saikyo-zuke black cod with gingered saikyo miso (HK$228).
The homely venue styled around a cozy, traditional charcoal grill is also wooing ladies of leisure with a unique afternoon tea menu, served daily from 3-6pm.
Tasty treats with coffee or tea include a range of four desserts such as praline and strawberry macaroons, tropical fruit sorbet, dark chocolate and hazelnut custard, and lightly-steamed banana and Madagascar vanilla cream.
In the heart of one of Hong Kong’s most fashionable malls at Pacific Place, ROKA is ideally located for ladies to take a break from shopping with friends.
The restaurant is named after the Japanese for a gathering place where people meet to socialize (RO) and a welcoming, burning fire (KA).
ROKA’s warm atmosphere is also perfect for a cozy dinner with friends and family.
“ROKA is specifically designed as casual and informal to create a sociable atmosphere for guests to relax,” said Rainer Becker, the award-winning chef, who co-founded the concept with the Waney family.
Its wine cellar houses over 500 wines, including 25 choices sold by the glass, and non-alcoholic cleansers and freshly made cocktails are a huge hit, The bar also boasts a wide range of sake and well-being tonics made from Shochu, an ancient Japanese spirit.
ROKA Hong Kong is open daily from 11.30am – 10.30pm.
Address: Pacific Place, Level LG1, Shop 002, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
Telephone: (852) 3960 5988
Fax: (852) 3960 5999
Email: info@rokarestaurant.com.hk
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
HBA's Award-Winning Design at The Four Seasons Seychelles
(Shanghai — Mar 3, 2010) Even paradise has its better spots, and the beach at Petite Anse Bay on the Seychelles’s Mahé Island is one of them. It is no surprise that Four Seasons would operate its newest property there. The Four Seasons administers several of the most sought after hotel properties, of which the Seychelles location is among the most extraordinary. Overlooking the impossibly vibrant turquoise of the Indian Ocean, this resort is embraced by an unsurpassed richness of natural beauty. Here, HBA Singapore has delivered a design that makes the most perfect get-away destination on Earth even more compelling.
“We wanted the design to make guests feel they are an integral part of the lush vegetation, as well as the sea, stone and sky elements that characterize the island,” says Connie Puar, Principal at HBA Singapore. The resort rises from sea level up a steep granite incline, peaking at the Spa building, which is located on a high ridge. Each public space corresponds with the feel of its relative level. Thus, the Beach Club is playful, consisting of found objects, rough sun-bleached wood pieces, heavier furniture and rougher stones.
Guests at the Four Seasons Seychelles experience a refreshing approach to luxury, one not often seen in five-star travel. The 67 villas and 26 private residences are truly tree houses, built onto the dense green hillside, surrounded by broad leaves and birdsong. The villas perch on stilts, placing guests amid the giant bamboo, red-tipped Cinnamon trees and fragrant jungle flowers. Designed for al fresco living, the rooms incorporate contrasting teak floors, rugged local granite walls and polished marble.
Reflecting the population of the Seychelles, guestroom design is a distinctive blend of cultural diversity – with French, Creole, African, and other influences. The white-washed timber walls feature splashes of color from the surrounding natural palette. Custom furniture blends seamlessly with found objects. French antiques are offset by rustic driftwood pieces and local art—as if an expatriate artist, fascinated by the interplay of shape, surface and depth, had lovingly collected each space.
“In an environment as spectacular as this, designing for luxurious, comfortable and sophisticated outdoor living is key,” said Puar “The guestrooms are very open, blurring the lines between bedroom, bath and exterior spaces.”
It is fitting that in this most verdant of locales, a “green” sensibility influenced the design as well. “We were very aware of the importance of preserving nature. The villas, for example, are raised so as not to disturb tree roots,” said Puar. Throughout the project, HBA’s design supports and enhances the hotel’s green initiatives—from alternative cooling and water conservation, to energy efficiency in lighting, ventilation, and by relying on local materials.
“We are quite pleased with the response,” said Puar “The Private Residences have just been recognized for Best Architecture in the International Property Awards and we are confident the accolades will keep coming.”
About HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates
As global leaders in hospitality interior design, HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates is credited with revolutionizing the hotel design industry. After 45 years in business, the company consistently sets new creative trends, pushes boundaries and injects fresh visual ideas into some of the world’s best-known addresses.
HBA has successfully completed over 1000 projects in 80 countries. It has gained an unrivalled knowledge of the cultural, financial, geographical and programmatic requirements involved in all manner of design projects – from world-class hotels and resorts, to boutique hotels, spas, casinos, cruise ships and private residences.
HBA employs over 425 design professionals in 13 offices worldwide: Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Francisco, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Singapore, Brisbane, Melbourne, New Delhi, Dubai, and Manila. Its achievements are attributed to HBA’s fundamental values of research and sensitivity to the needs of its markets.
For more information, please visit the HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates website at www.hbadesign.com.
“We wanted the design to make guests feel they are an integral part of the lush vegetation, as well as the sea, stone and sky elements that characterize the island,” says Connie Puar, Principal at HBA Singapore. The resort rises from sea level up a steep granite incline, peaking at the Spa building, which is located on a high ridge. Each public space corresponds with the feel of its relative level. Thus, the Beach Club is playful, consisting of found objects, rough sun-bleached wood pieces, heavier furniture and rougher stones.
Guests at the Four Seasons Seychelles experience a refreshing approach to luxury, one not often seen in five-star travel. The 67 villas and 26 private residences are truly tree houses, built onto the dense green hillside, surrounded by broad leaves and birdsong. The villas perch on stilts, placing guests amid the giant bamboo, red-tipped Cinnamon trees and fragrant jungle flowers. Designed for al fresco living, the rooms incorporate contrasting teak floors, rugged local granite walls and polished marble.
Reflecting the population of the Seychelles, guestroom design is a distinctive blend of cultural diversity – with French, Creole, African, and other influences. The white-washed timber walls feature splashes of color from the surrounding natural palette. Custom furniture blends seamlessly with found objects. French antiques are offset by rustic driftwood pieces and local art—as if an expatriate artist, fascinated by the interplay of shape, surface and depth, had lovingly collected each space.
“In an environment as spectacular as this, designing for luxurious, comfortable and sophisticated outdoor living is key,” said Puar “The guestrooms are very open, blurring the lines between bedroom, bath and exterior spaces.”
It is fitting that in this most verdant of locales, a “green” sensibility influenced the design as well. “We were very aware of the importance of preserving nature. The villas, for example, are raised so as not to disturb tree roots,” said Puar. Throughout the project, HBA’s design supports and enhances the hotel’s green initiatives—from alternative cooling and water conservation, to energy efficiency in lighting, ventilation, and by relying on local materials.
“We are quite pleased with the response,” said Puar “The Private Residences have just been recognized for Best Architecture in the International Property Awards and we are confident the accolades will keep coming.”
About HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates
As global leaders in hospitality interior design, HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates is credited with revolutionizing the hotel design industry. After 45 years in business, the company consistently sets new creative trends, pushes boundaries and injects fresh visual ideas into some of the world’s best-known addresses.
HBA has successfully completed over 1000 projects in 80 countries. It has gained an unrivalled knowledge of the cultural, financial, geographical and programmatic requirements involved in all manner of design projects – from world-class hotels and resorts, to boutique hotels, spas, casinos, cruise ships and private residences.
HBA employs over 425 design professionals in 13 offices worldwide: Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Francisco, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Singapore, Brisbane, Melbourne, New Delhi, Dubai, and Manila. Its achievements are attributed to HBA’s fundamental values of research and sensitivity to the needs of its markets.
For more information, please visit the HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates website at www.hbadesign.com.
SEVVA - Start the Year of the Tiger with a Blast
(Hong Kong, March 03, 2010) - SEVVA atop Prince’s Building in Central is kicking-off the Year of the Tiger with ‘magical’ Saturday Brunches starring renowned entertainer Sean MacFarlane.
The magician renowned for dazzling guests at parties, fashion events and banquets is now performing every Saturday from 11am-4pm, adding fun to SEVVA’s unique brunches for families and friends.
One of the finest close-up magicians in Asia, Sean delights and amazes audiences with intimate, up close-and-personal tricks.
SEVVA is complimenting the fun start to New Year with a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label NV and a cocktail named ‘Tinky Winky’ for children.
SEVVA’s a la carte brunch menu features a sumptuous selection of western and Asian classics.
European specialties include French Crêpes with Cinnamon Glazed Apples (HK$ 120), Boston Lobster Crêpes (HK$280), Whole Wheat Waffles with ‘Berries N’ Cream’ (HK$120), Omelette with Crabmeat & Chives (HK$160) and ‘Florentine Dosa’ of Sscrambled Eggs with Spinach, Gruyère and Spicy Tomato Chutney (HK$240).
Among Asian specialties are SEVVA Congee with Chicken, Century Eggs & Shiitake Mushroom (HK$150), and Abalone & King Scallops in Egg Noodles (HK$320).
Diners can enjoy being serenaded by traditional Chinese music and complimentary tricks & magic entertainment going on throughout the afternoon, until sunset.
Saturdays at SEVVA provide the perfect place to chill, taste delicious food, have fun, enjoy time with friends and be invigorated until the sun sets.
Prices are subject to 10% service charge.
About Sean MacFarlane
Sean MacFarlane is, without doubt, one of the finest close-up magicians in Asia today. In today’s competitive world where audiences demand only the very best in entertainment, Sean’s unique artistry will delight and amaze you. The magic has to be seen to be believed, borrowed objects defy the laws of nature, and regular everyday objects behave in manners which are totally inexplicable. Close up magic is very strong because of its personal nature. It touches you on a gut level. Sean Macfarlane’s audiences’ feel they have been drawn into a world of wonder, mystery, joy and enchantment.
About SEVVA
With stunning 360 degree views over Hong Kong’s breath-taking skyline and the prime heart of the city, SEVVA delivers a unique and quintessentially Hong Kong dining experience inspired by what Ms. Bonnie Gokson describes as ‘the DNA’ of Hong Kong– traditional regional Asian cuisines intermixed with Western fine dining, coupled with her own travels and experiences. She says: “This is my contribution and passion to the city that I love.”
The magician renowned for dazzling guests at parties, fashion events and banquets is now performing every Saturday from 11am-4pm, adding fun to SEVVA’s unique brunches for families and friends.
One of the finest close-up magicians in Asia, Sean delights and amazes audiences with intimate, up close-and-personal tricks.
SEVVA is complimenting the fun start to New Year with a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label NV and a cocktail named ‘Tinky Winky’ for children.
SEVVA’s a la carte brunch menu features a sumptuous selection of western and Asian classics.
European specialties include French Crêpes with Cinnamon Glazed Apples (HK$ 120), Boston Lobster Crêpes (HK$280), Whole Wheat Waffles with ‘Berries N’ Cream’ (HK$120), Omelette with Crabmeat & Chives (HK$160) and ‘Florentine Dosa’ of Sscrambled Eggs with Spinach, Gruyère and Spicy Tomato Chutney (HK$240).
Among Asian specialties are SEVVA Congee with Chicken, Century Eggs & Shiitake Mushroom (HK$150), and Abalone & King Scallops in Egg Noodles (HK$320).
Diners can enjoy being serenaded by traditional Chinese music and complimentary tricks & magic entertainment going on throughout the afternoon, until sunset.
Saturdays at SEVVA provide the perfect place to chill, taste delicious food, have fun, enjoy time with friends and be invigorated until the sun sets.
Prices are subject to 10% service charge.
About Sean MacFarlane
Sean MacFarlane is, without doubt, one of the finest close-up magicians in Asia today. In today’s competitive world where audiences demand only the very best in entertainment, Sean’s unique artistry will delight and amaze you. The magic has to be seen to be believed, borrowed objects defy the laws of nature, and regular everyday objects behave in manners which are totally inexplicable. Close up magic is very strong because of its personal nature. It touches you on a gut level. Sean Macfarlane’s audiences’ feel they have been drawn into a world of wonder, mystery, joy and enchantment.
About SEVVA
With stunning 360 degree views over Hong Kong’s breath-taking skyline and the prime heart of the city, SEVVA delivers a unique and quintessentially Hong Kong dining experience inspired by what Ms. Bonnie Gokson describes as ‘the DNA’ of Hong Kong– traditional regional Asian cuisines intermixed with Western fine dining, coupled with her own travels and experiences. She says: “This is my contribution and passion to the city that I love.”
Six Senses Introduce Kite Surfing Event Package
(Hua Hin, Thailand, March 03, 2010) Luxury Thailand resort Evason Hua Hin & Six Senses Spa is offering unique packages to celebrate the final leg of the Kiteboard Tour Asia from March 25-28.
The colourful event promises four days of spectacular kite surfing, parties, competitions and fun.
Evason Hua Hin is both host and sponsor of the tour’s final leg, with the drama intensified by Thai national Narapichit Pudla, who is currently in the lead and only needs to win just once more to make him, and Thailand, Champion of All Asia.
To promote the event, Evason Hua Hin and exclusive sister resort Six Senses Hideaway Hua Hin are offering three night packages exclusively to Asia-Pacific residents from March 23-29, priced from THB 17,000.
This includes three nights accommodation and breakfast, a 60 minute Thai Massage at the resort’s spa, plus a buffet dinner to enjoy.
Guests can choose to upgrade to an Evason Studio for THB 25,350 or an Evason Pool Villa at THB 35,500. Alternatively, rates at neighbouring Six Senses Hideaway Hua Hin are THB 51,500 for a Duplex Pool Suite or THB 55,000 in a Hideaway Pool Villa.
Advance reservation is required and prices are subject to 10% service charge and applicable government tax.
About Six Senses in Hua Hin
Part of internationally renowned Six Senses Resorts and Spas, the sister resorts are on the beachfront at Pranburi, to the south of the ‘royal resort’ of Hua Hin, famed for the Thai Royal family’s Summer Palace.
Accommodation ranges from standard rooms and deluxe suites to luxury pool villas.
With a giant beachfront infinity pool, Evason Hua Hin features a signature Asian fusion restaurant, casual beach club and colonial-style open air bar.
Six Senses Hideaway features exclusive private pool villas and “uncompromised luxury” including personal butlers.
Evason Hua Hin & Six Senses Spa was voted Thailand’s Leading Spa Resort in the 2008 World Travel Awards.
Six Senses is a resort and spa management and development company established in 1995, which manages resorts under the brand names Soneva by Six Senses, Six Senses Hideaway, Six Senses Latitude and Evason, plus Six Senses Spas and Six Senses Destination Spas.
The colourful event promises four days of spectacular kite surfing, parties, competitions and fun.
Evason Hua Hin is both host and sponsor of the tour’s final leg, with the drama intensified by Thai national Narapichit Pudla, who is currently in the lead and only needs to win just once more to make him, and Thailand, Champion of All Asia.
To promote the event, Evason Hua Hin and exclusive sister resort Six Senses Hideaway Hua Hin are offering three night packages exclusively to Asia-Pacific residents from March 23-29, priced from THB 17,000.
This includes three nights accommodation and breakfast, a 60 minute Thai Massage at the resort’s spa, plus a buffet dinner to enjoy.
Guests can choose to upgrade to an Evason Studio for THB 25,350 or an Evason Pool Villa at THB 35,500. Alternatively, rates at neighbouring Six Senses Hideaway Hua Hin are THB 51,500 for a Duplex Pool Suite or THB 55,000 in a Hideaway Pool Villa.
Advance reservation is required and prices are subject to 10% service charge and applicable government tax.
About Six Senses in Hua Hin
Part of internationally renowned Six Senses Resorts and Spas, the sister resorts are on the beachfront at Pranburi, to the south of the ‘royal resort’ of Hua Hin, famed for the Thai Royal family’s Summer Palace.
Accommodation ranges from standard rooms and deluxe suites to luxury pool villas.
With a giant beachfront infinity pool, Evason Hua Hin features a signature Asian fusion restaurant, casual beach club and colonial-style open air bar.
Six Senses Hideaway features exclusive private pool villas and “uncompromised luxury” including personal butlers.
Evason Hua Hin & Six Senses Spa was voted Thailand’s Leading Spa Resort in the 2008 World Travel Awards.
Six Senses is a resort and spa management and development company established in 1995, which manages resorts under the brand names Soneva by Six Senses, Six Senses Hideaway, Six Senses Latitude and Evason, plus Six Senses Spas and Six Senses Destination Spas.
Aqua Restaurant Group's Senior Japanese Chef Maeda Norihisa in 'Pushing The Boundaries' at Shiro
(Hong Kong – 3 March, 2010) – Aqua Restaurant Group’s Pacific Place dining hotspot, Shiro Restaurant welcomes guest chef Maeda Norihisa on his mission to reinvent Japanese food culture in Hong Kong.
For the month of March, senior Japanese Chef Maeda Norihisa will be presenting his Omakase menu featuring his contemporary styling of traditional Japanese cuisine.
Chef Maeda Norihisa, originally from Osaka, Japan, has spent his entire life devoting himself to culinary perfection in terms of his cooking skills, through his long career working in Japan’s finest traditional dining establishments,
Chef Maeda San opened his own restaurant in 2000, at which point he created his own unique cooking style and presentation techniques, using traditional methods but encompassing his passion for contemporary design and cuisine. After completing his dream of opening his own restaurant Chef Maeda San decided it was time to travel and after learning English in 2008 he set his sights on continuing his career abroad.
Chef Maeda San is the Senior Japanese Chef at the Aqua Tokyo Restaurant and for one month only will be guest chef at Shiro in Pacific Place, where he will be “pushing the boundaries”, while on his mission to reinvent Japanese food culture in Hong Kong.
His Omakase menu will be available at Shiro during the month of March and Chef Maeda will be on hand to meet and introduce his culinary creations to his guests.
For the month of March, senior Japanese Chef Maeda Norihisa will be presenting his Omakase menu featuring his contemporary styling of traditional Japanese cuisine.
Chef Maeda Norihisa, originally from Osaka, Japan, has spent his entire life devoting himself to culinary perfection in terms of his cooking skills, through his long career working in Japan’s finest traditional dining establishments,
Chef Maeda San opened his own restaurant in 2000, at which point he created his own unique cooking style and presentation techniques, using traditional methods but encompassing his passion for contemporary design and cuisine. After completing his dream of opening his own restaurant Chef Maeda San decided it was time to travel and after learning English in 2008 he set his sights on continuing his career abroad.
Chef Maeda San is the Senior Japanese Chef at the Aqua Tokyo Restaurant and for one month only will be guest chef at Shiro in Pacific Place, where he will be “pushing the boundaries”, while on his mission to reinvent Japanese food culture in Hong Kong.
His Omakase menu will be available at Shiro during the month of March and Chef Maeda will be on hand to meet and introduce his culinary creations to his guests.
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