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Personalized menu @ The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
The Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, Peter Find, has been able to take the whole experience of private dining to a new level with his new offering, the Chef’s Table adventure. Located on the 102nd floor at 420 meters above sea level, the Chef’s Table is a private dining room that features a separate sofa area and a breathtaking view of the harbor. Boasting of an open kitchen that offers a front row view for the guests, this dining area with its soft lighting and rich burgundy red furniture and fittings offers the ultimate private dining experience.
The brand is offering you the most personalized experience, the guests dining in the Chef’s Table will be treated to a completely customized menu which the chef and his team will create after consulting with the guests. The personalized menu can be of eight to twelve courses. It is a very interactive dining experience, the chef and his team will only attend to these special guests on the special evening and also explain the cooking method and ingredients used for making each dish that is served. What is more, the chef and his team will also answer any questions that the guests might have. The chef will also recommend best wines that you can have with your personalized meal.
The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt Upholds Irish Traditions
Smoked mashed potatoes and basil and lime sorbet; unlikely as it may seem, these were among the surprise delights of a recent short stay at the Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt just outside Dublin.
The twin culinary curiosities were part of a formidable tasting menu created by Irish-born Chef Peter Byrne in what he describes as “back to basics” cuisine. Much of it is based on products sourced among the hills and valleys of county Wicklow, otherwise known as “the Garden of Ireland,’ where the five-star hotel is located. What was served either side of aforesaid items amounted to what could best be called a “holistic experience.’
Nestled deep in a rolling patchwork quilt of a landscape the same region that two-time Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis calls home the Ritz-Carlton stands within the historic 405-hectare Powerscourt Estate, about forty minutes from Dublin airport and five minutes from Enniskerry, a town renown for reputedly having more high-level executives per square inch than any other place in the nation.
The hotel has 200 rooms including 93 suites, with an average room size of 700 square feet. Ours was discreetly located at the end of a long corridor, deep, plush carpet underfoot. We enjoyed generous balcony views down over the hotel’s unique giant chessboard and accompanying man-size pieces laid out below on the grassy grounds. A forest of firs nearby swayed like an army of butlers at the ready, with the dark folds of the green-brown mountain range directly, tantalizingly, ahead.
Space devoted to bodily pampering is impressive, stretching across two separate floors. One houses a large round unisex steam room with marble-like floor and ceiling in which fifty people could probably sit comfortably. A 20-meter Swarovski crystal-lit pool and Jacuzzi are but a step or two away.
Swept away by successive succulent flavors, we were ready to wave our white serviettes and retreat in delicious surrender, only to be tempted back by decadent desserts sweet slices of hazelnut praline and orange tart, suzette sauce and iced nougat parfait, balsamic roasted figs and pistachio tuile. Thank goodness for the walks, the bicycles and the clear mountain air.
Highest Hotel in the World
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong yesterday announced the opening of their 16th property in Asia, which boasts the title of “highest hotel in the world.” Located at the very top of the International Commerce Centre (ICC) in Hong Kong and occupying floors 102 to 118, the hotel takes the honors away from the current title holder in Dubai.
Rooms
The large but intimate-feeling hotel features 312 guest rooms ranging from 530 square feet for a basic Deluxe to 3,920 for the Ritz-Carlton Suite. All of the rooms offer amenities including WiFi, iPod docking stations, blu-ray DVD players and flat screen TVs.
Restaurants
The hotel’s six dining venues have been created by some of the biggest names in restaurant design, including Japan’s Spin Design Studio and Wonderwall. The hotel offers three restaurants on the 102nd floor, including Tin Lung Heen, which offers Chinese cuisine with a Cantonese influence, Tosca, an Southern Italian restaurant with an open kitchen and the very stylish The Lounge & Bar.
Spa
Of course, no Ritz-Carlton would be complete without a spa. This branded ESPA spa is located on the hotel’s 116th floor and offers nine treatment rooms plus two couple’s suites with floor-to-ceiling windows. We’ve heard the facials are truly spectacular, but the treatments all sound top-notch. Naturally, the hotel also features a fully equipped fitness center.
Supper Clubs a Comeback at Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach
The Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach is harking back to this age of refinery and elegance by bringing back the concept of Supper Clubs. They will be reinstating this concept at their re-opened restaurant, Angle. It used to be an American supper-club featuring classic appetizers, cocktail shaker libations, drought beers and award winning wine wall.
This place also uses locally grown ingredients and seasonal South Florida specialities. The list of delicacies is mouth watering and includes dishes such as Florida Stone Crabs, Taylor Bay Scallops with Corn Puree and Pomegranate, Celeriac Soup with Raisins and Peanut Marshmallow, and Five Color Hydroponic Baby Beets with Endive, Baby Fennel and Clementines.
From the entree you can pick out Gulf Coast Red Snapper with Heart of Palm and Vanilla Vinaigrette, Braised Short Ribs and Prime Natural New York 28 Day, Dry Aged Steak, and Nature Farm Veal Chop with a Natural Veal Reduction among others. The interiors have been made to resemble the Supper Clubs of yesteryears. Guests can also sit at the Chef’s favorite Onyx Tasting table, an underlit onyx and amber table featuring the Far Niente Experience with wines and chef’s plates coming in for the guests to savour.
Eau Spa by Cornelia at the Ritz Carlton Palm Beach
Valentine’s Day will be more luxurious, refreshing and romantic than ever if you go by the special treatments introduced by Eau Spa by Cornelia, at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. They are using pearls and champagne to create treatments for a personal delight or shared romantic experience. The first unique beautifying treatment is “Love Yourself” that features the spa’s Scrub and Polish Bar, where an on-site mixologist creates a couture body cocktail on the spot.
The guests going for this treatment have access to all of Eau Spa’s indoor and outdoor lounge areas. There is an outdoor waterfall bench and a heated lounger inside the playful Bath Lounge. There is no time limit but the guests finish off the day with a Cornelia Class Polished Manicure. Let Us Love You is the other treatment that welcomes couples into a private Garden Spa Villa with a gift from Cornelia’s Lumina Skin Collection.
This Valentine’s Day experience includes a 90-minute Iridescent Pearl Shimmering full body gloss massage; shampoo, style and make-up application for her; hair cut and pedicure for him. “Endless Love” provides deep cleansing to rebalance skin and diminish fine lines with the Cornelia Essence Facial with Collagen Serum Upgrade.
The Ritz Carlton Herzliya Unveils its Interior Design by Studio Gaia
The Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya luxury condominium project in Israel is by architect Rani Ziss. The interior design of the new elegant seaside retreat is being created by Studio Gaia, the New York based firm of great repute. The interior design details have just been unveiled. Studio Gaia has incorporated the color palette of warm golden sands, blue sky and coastal waters of the Mediterranean.
The 12 storey property is located north of Tel Aviv. The first six floors will feature the Ritz Carlton Hotel while the top six floors will be devoted to The Residences. The luxury mixed-use property, which is scheduled to open in 2012, will consist of 110 hotel rooms and 85 residences and represents an investment of over $160 million. The vacation residences are inspired by the luxury marina lifestyle, with terraces offering sweeping views of the Mediterranean.
The design has been focused on the sea view. In fact the designers have emphasized the fact by framing the scenery. Local natural materials and artwork by acclaimed Israeli artists have been used to enhance the beauty of the seashore location.
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