T’ang Court at The Langham, Hong Kong is pleased to announce that it has retained the coveted Three-Michelin Star rating

T’ang Court at The Langham, Hong Kong is pleased to announce that it has retained the coveted Three-Michelin Star rating in the 2022 Hong Kong and Macau edition of the Michelin Guide for the seventh consecutive year.

Offering a fine selection of authentic Cantonese delicacies over the years, T’ang Court has been recognised by Michelin inspectors since 2009 when the distinctive red guide first launched in Hong Kong and Macau, and has kept its three Michelin-star status since 2016.

Helmed by Chinese Master Chef Kwong Wai Keung who has been in T’ang Court since its opening in 1988, and Executive Chef of T’ang Court, Wong Chi Fai who has been with the restaurant for nearly two decades and risen through the ranks since joining as a junior chef overlooking the steamers. This dynamic duo have led the team in maintaining the highest culinary standards and in achieving this coveted recognition in addition to numerous international culinary awards and accolades.

Sherona Shng, Managing Director of The Langham, Hong Kong and Regional Vice President, Operations – Asia for The Langham Hotels and Resorts expresses her pride and delight with the winning team and their milestone achievement. “I congratulate our team at T’ang Court led by Chef Kwong and Chef Wong along with Restaurant Manager Rosa Lau for achieving the coveted Three-Michelin Star accolade for the seventh consecutive year! This is a feat that few restaurants in the world can stake claim to and our team has done it yet again despite the challenges of the last year. T’ang Court has been and will continue delighting our guests with the team’s culinary prowess, commitment to quality and impeccable service”.

Kwong Wai Keung, Chinese Master Chef, Right and Wong Chi Fai Executive Chef of T’ang Court Left – The Langham, Hong Kong

Chinese Master Chef Kwong Wai Keung states, “Despite this being our seventh time achieving this award, I am still surprised when the results are announced. Each day my colleagues and I come to work and we simply give it our best. I am delighted that this pleases our guests and honoured for the Michelin Team to confer upon us this highest accolade. We are grateful for the all the support and will continue to delight all our guests with our traditional Cantonese cuisine. We look forward to your continued patronage”.

T’ang Court creates authentic Cantonese cuisine using the freshest and finest seasonal ingredients; favourite signature dishes include the Stir-fried Fresh Lobster with Spring Onion, Red Onion and Shallot, Baked Oyster with Port Wine as well as the Baked Stuffed Crab Shell with Crab Meat and Onion.

T’ang Court reflects the classic timelessness of the Tang Dynasty, China’s golden age. It is a Michelin-starred restaurant that has been recognised by the coveted Michelin Guide, Hong Kong and Macau since 2009.

Amid lavish furnishings, graceful silks with a gold accent and contemporary sculptures adorn the walls, while a dramatic spiral staircase leads up to five private dining rooms which have been named after famous Tang Dynasty poets – Tai Bai, Le Tian, Zi Shou, Bai Yu and Zi Mei. This is one of Hong Kong’s finest Cantonese restaurants where many of Hong Kong’s top business leaders and celebrities are regular.

Two Michelin Stars Awarded to Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

Mandarin Grill + Bar

As their first and flagship hotel, the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is as legendary as the city itself. The iconic hotel is the epitome of contemporary luxury combined with Oriental heritage. Having delighted guests with award-winning services and impressive facilities for over 57 years, it is a much-loved address for those seeking exclusive experiences in this dynamic city.

The hotel’s spacious rooms and suites offer magnificent views of the famous Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong’s skyline. A collection of nine outstanding restaurants and bars, including two with Michelin stars, a luxurious club lounge and a Shanghainese-inspired holistic spa make Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong the quintessential ‘home away from home’ for discerning leisure and business travellers alike.

Man Wah

Today celebrations are underway at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong following today’s ‘Michelin Guide, Hong Kong and Macau 2022’ awards ceremony where Man Wah and Mandarin Grill + Bar each retain one star status, joining 71 restaurants in the two territories to obtain this prestigious accolade. Mandarin Grill + Bar has been part of the Michelin family for 14 consecutive years, and Man Wah for 9 consecutive years.

Long renowned for excellence in dining, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is delighted to be able to offer guests time-honoured Cantonese cuisine at Man Wah, and contemporary adaptation of classic grill specialties at Mandarin Grill + Bar.

Man Wah: chilled marinated abalone cucumber

Leading the hotel’s culinary team is Executive Chef Robin Zavou. Right by his side is Chef de Cuisine Simon Guthridge at Mandarin Grill + Bar, and Executive Chinese Chef Wing-Keung Wong at Man Wah, who both lead the success in each of their restaurants respectively.

“To be recognised by the highest standard in the culinary world is a true testament of the labour of love that everyone has contributed. Our mission is to continue to be a world-class dining destination worth visiting, and we look forward to delighting guests with star-worthy experiences,” said Chef Zavou.

Come into the beautiful worlds of Man Wah, Mandarin Grill + Bar and the Mandarin Oriental.

Chocolatier Coco & Sebas now also in Utrecht

Coco & Sebas, which has been around for four years, is one of the fastest growing premium chocolate companies in the Netherlands. Coco & Sebas stands for love for craftsmanship and for the pure product. With every product, every gift and every visit to their Brandstore, they want to provide a sparkle, enjoy, spoil or be pampered.

Coco & Sebas is a chocolatier that focuses on sustainable products. The business contributes to sustainable cocoa production and a better life for cocoa farmers. The owners do this by purchasing selected chocolate from the Cocoa Horizons program: a project in which participating retailers fight for fair trade.

Their team of patissiers turns every chocolate creation into a stylish and surprising gift suitable for every occasion. From the workshop in Oirschot, customers from home and abroad are provided with the tastiest luxury chocolate in the characteristic Coco & Sebas style.

Today, after ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Breda and Amsterdam, Coco & Sebas opened their new brand store in Utrecht, the Netherlands!

The tastiest chocolate gifts in Utrecht can now also be found in their brand new brand store in the Hoog Catharijne shopping center in the centre of the city (next to Central Station). In this shop you will not only find unique products such as a chocolate heart with gold leaf, delicious peanuts with freshly roasted nuts, bars with special ingredients that are too good to stop eating, but also simply the most delicious bonbons.

The collection consists of a delicious classic collection supplemented with special seasonal chocolate. Coco & Sebas is the place to buy a present. Whether it’s for your loved one, girlfriend or colleague, at Coco & Sebas you will find luxurious gifts for every budget. Personalize your gift with a gift ribbon with your own text or put together a gift box yourself.

In addition to chocolate, you will also find the best coffee varieties and chocolate milk to-go here. Coco & Sebas’ coffee is prepared with love from top quality coffee beans. The chocolate milk is made from real Coco & Sebas chocolate and is available in four flavours: milk, white, dark and caramel.

Coco & Sebas 
Boven Vredenburgpassage 120 
Hoog Catharijne 
Utrecht

In addition to the Brandstore in Utrecht, Choco & Sebas also has a Brandstore at 2 Vughterstraat in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, 26 Jacob Gerritstraat in Delft, 8 Eindstraat in Breda and Rokin 104h in Amsterdam.

Come into the beautiful world of Chocolatier Coco & Sebas.

Bvlgari x Dom Pérignon: captivating collaboration for a limited edition

Bvlgari and Dom Pérignon have fused their savoir-faire and creativity for an ultra-limited edition luxury case of champagne. The emblematic Bvlgari snake encircles a magnum of Dom Pérignon rosé champagne in a celebration of seduction.

Italian and French savoir-faire come together thanks to the shared vision of Bvlgari Creative Director Lucia Silvestri and Dom Pérignon Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. The two Maisons share a strong cultural heritage that they continually renew with bold inspiration in their respective realms of jewelry and champagne. Bvlgari Serpenti x Dom Pérignon Rosé is an alluring invitation to ultra-exclusive luxe that expresses the best of the two storied houses.

Each of the very limited edition wooden cases opens to reveal a custom interior lined in saffron and fuchsia containing three magnums of Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2004, jealously protected by a Bvlgari Serpenti necklace. Designed by the Roman jeweler in the 1960s, the iconic Serpenti has since been revisited in myriad jewelry and leather goods creations. For this special edition, the necklace is crafted in pink gold with onyx and white diamonds and sensually wraps around a magnum of Dom Pérignon.

For this exceptional occasion, the bottle itself is engraved with the snake scale motif and has a rose gold label that evokes both the hue of the Bvlgari Serpenti and the rosé robe of the champagne. The Bvlgari Serpenti x Dom Pérignon Rosé collaboration is a true celebration of seduction.

Bvlgari and Dom Pérignon have reappropriated the tempting snake figure to transform it into an object of desire worthy of the extraordinary elixir it protects. The vines yielded abundant and sizable grape clusters in 2004. Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2004 is the fruit of 12 years of slow and meticulously controlled elaboration in the cellars. Rosé is a bold declaration of freedom for Dom Pérignon, seizing the red of the pinot noir grape in its original radiance.

Untamed and carnal, it is unabashedly magnetic. The nose begins with fresh notes of red currants and wild strawberries, complemented by warm notes of ripe hay, blood orange and cocoa. On the palate, after a smooth and embracing attack an impression of precision dominates. The wine’s intense and penetrating integrity is prolonged with an unexpected hint of green citrus that marks the vintage.

With only four cases crafted, the Bvlgari Serpenti x Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2004 Limited Edition is available exclusively on request in London, Milan and Tokyo.

Come into the beautiful worlds of Bvlgari and Dom Pérignon.

Bowmore® and Aston Martin unveil first collaboration

Bowmore® Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Aston Martin have unveiled their first collaborative creation; Black Bowmore DB5 1964. A striking concept which brings together an iconic whisky and a legendary car in a bottle of equal parts, featuring exceptional single malt and a genuine Aston Martin DB5 piston.

With only 25 bottles for sale, this exceptionally rare Black Bowmore DB5 1964 is a celebration of time; a definitive moment in history for both Bowmore and Aston Martin. It is also a celebration of shared values and passions; showcasing great innovation and invention. A beautifully inspiring masterpiece; this unique, handcrafted vessel houses an equally exceptional single malt, Black Bowmore. Inspired by the past, but truly breath-taking in today’s world.  The significance of 1964 is paramount. This represents a truly defining era of evolution for both Bowmore and Aston Martin.

For Bowmore, 1964 is arguably one of the most significant points in the distillery’s 240-year history. The arrival of a new boiler saw the distillery enter the modern age of distilling as coal fires made way for steam in heating the stills. It was the first distillation from this new boiler that produced the spirit which was to become the iconic Black Bowmore; a sublimely rich and decadent single malt, reflected in awe-inspiring deep darkness.

First distilled on 5 November 1964, over the years Black Bowmore has become one of the rarest and most sought-after single malt whiskies ever created. This latest release represents only the sixth bottling of this exquisite single malt. Since 1993, only around six thousand bottles of Black Bowmore have been made available, thus adding to the desirability of this iconic whisky.

1964 represents a significant date in the modern history of the distillery. Not only a key moment in how we distilled our spirit, but perhaps even more significant as this very spirit went onto create Black Bowmore. These defining moments are fundamental to the history of Bowmore. This collaboration with Aston Martin has allowed us to once again showcase this iconic single malt in the most incredible way.

David Turner, Distillery Manager at Bowmore

For Aston Martin, this was the era of their most iconic car. Launched in 1963 to considerable acclaim, the Aston Martin DB5 is now widely regarded as ‘the most famous car in the world’, not least by virtue of its links to the world’s most celebrated secret agent in 1964. On its debut the DB5 represented a subtle but important evolution over its immediate predecessor, the DB4 Series 5, not least by virtue of an increase in engine capacity to 4.0-litres. This of course made the DB5 that much more of a sporting saloon which, combined with its exceptional styling, helped it to become one of the most desirable and admired sports cars of its generation.

Sir David Brown, the then owner of Aston Martin Lagonda and the man who gave his initials to the ‘DB’ lineage, said of the car: “I believe it is the essential character of the DB5, and its ability to perform perfectly in all conditions, that makes this car so intensely satisfying to own”. It is this relentless pursuit of power with purpose that still helps to define the appeal of Aston Martin today.

In keeping with a commitment to true craftsmanship, the Black Bowmore DB5 bottle itself is handcrafted by Glasstorm, a bespoke contemporary glass studio, based in North East Scotland. With over 50 years of glass design, sculpting and creative expertise, each bottle took up to one week to be complete, reflecting the continued thread of attention to detail and skill which defines this collaboration.

Black Bowmore DB5 1964 is presented in a handmade presentation box; itself a work of art. Inspired by the distillery’s coastal home, the deep blue colour and wave embossing evoke a true sense of place. Created from the finest string-grain calfskin, featuring a custom solid brass latch and hinges, plated with nickel, reflective of the DB5.

The partners are set to unveil a series of collaborative projects and products over the coming months and years, ranging from exceptional experiences to design-led product initiatives with the goal of offering fans of the brands, across a broad spectrum, the opportunities to connect with the partnership.

As world class luxury brands Bowmore and Aston Martin urge consumers never to drink and drive. Drink Smart® messaging will be integrated into all brand activations around the partnership; while the dedicated Drink Smart® platform ensures communication with legal-purchase age adults about making informed, responsible choices.

Black Bowmore DB5 1964 will be available from late Autumn 2020 with an RSP of GBP£50,000. Come into the beautiful worlds of Aston Martin and Bowmore.

 

 

 

 

Moët & Chandon Imperial celebrated this year its 150th anniversary

Moët & Chandon organized several festivities, including a wonderful evening on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, to celebrate an important milestone in the history of its most iconic and best-selling champagne in the world and specially designed a logo for the occasion visible on Limited Editions.

For the end of year celebrations and in order to finish the year 2019, Moët & Chandon offers limited editions and several activities in Switzerland.

On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Moët Impérial, born in 1869, Moët & Chandon unveiled its new bottle with a redesigned logo. The ‘I’ of Imperial pays homage to the 150 years of history of this champagne and becomes the new symbol of Moët Impérial at the end of the year.

 

Indeed, the Maison has maintained close ties with Napoleon Bonaparte, who became a close friend of the champagne house, and it is in his tribute that Moët & Chandon created Moët Impérial with the intention of assembling a champagne that is up to of this link ‘Imperial’.

To crown the 150 years of history of this exceptional champagne, the ‘I’ represents this historic link that must be celebrated according to the style that is the hallmark of the French Maison. Come into the world of Moët & Chandon.

 

 

 

 

Partners in Motion: Hennessy and Pelipe Pantone

Nothing can stop Felipe Pantone, this phenomenon of the contemporary art world. Arrived in Spain at the age of 10, this budding rebel native of Buenos Aires went from his first graffiti to a style at the crossroads of vintage typography, optical art and kinetic art. Today, Felipe Pantone is a world-renowned art pioneer. His visual language develops into an explosion of mesmerizing colors, bold graphics and 3D illusions, while his style evokes a vision of history that is constantly transformed by a technology focused on the future.

My work is inspired by the past, but it is totally contemporary. I like to transcend time through an unexpected experience that can only be achieved through art. I always try to jump on the next wave, to innovate.

Felipe Pantone

Felipe Pantone has achieved star status without ever revealing his face to the public, making him an exception on the contemporary art scene. Indeed, his art speaks for him, which gives the artist the ultimate freedom: the whole world has become his canvas.

The artist crosses time zones and mediums with the utmost ease, leaving his mark on the most popular artistic destinations and seemingly randomly chosen and unexpected places. We can find the signature of Felipe Pantone, a mix of vibrant colors and dynamic lines, in museum exhibitions and buildings in New York, Madrid, Paris, Bangkok, Shanghai or Tokyo, find her in forgotten corners of the cityscapes, or discover it in the form of embellishments of subway stations or race cars.

 

Founded in 1765 by Richard Hennessy, Maison Hennessy is a reference on the subject of cognac. Today Hennessy releases the 9th edition of the Hennessy V.S artist series in collaboration with international urban artist Felipe Pantone. Both Hennessy and Pantone share a passion for blending tradition and innovation to express a dynamically unique, limited edition that remixes the present. The limited-edition Hennessy V.S 750ml bottle & gift box designed by artist Felipe Pantone in his signature aesthetic is the perfect bottle to add to your collection.

The Hennessy V.S Pantone Limited Edition is available now at selected stores worldwide. Come into the beautiful world of Hennessy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patrón Taquila in Lalique Serie 2

Many lovers of liqueurs and exotic drinks have had the pleasure of trying one of the most luxurious and delicious tequilas and are still looking for a better quality, flavor, and presentation of this drink. For these people of high standards and many more people Maison Lalique presented the second edition of Tequila Patrón. A new exclusive presentation of the Patrón in Lalique: Series 2.

Previously, in 2015, these large and exclusive companies came together to present Tequila El Patrón for the first time in a luxurious bottle. For this second edition, The French Maison has been in charge of developing a glass bottle with a very exclusive design that makes it look very elegant. The design of the bottle is inspired by Art Deco and has always been responsible for meeting the highest standards. Likewise, the distillers of Tequila El Patrón are lovers of Art Deco and thanks to it have been able to produce a product without equal.

Today marks two years of having made that first edition and these lovers of tequila and elegance have greatly improved the first edition of the exclusive drink. Both companies have been dedicated to developing a better quality of the Employer with great commitment for the craftsmanship and luxury.

Lalique has only produced 299 bottles of Pattern: Series 2. These are handmade and individually numbered in the Lalique glass factory located in the south of France. Although the design is quite exclusive, it is done in the traditional way trying to maintain and create the product as perfect as possible, modern techniques help a lot with the elaboration of the bottles, each of them is blown, pressed, cut, is recorded, polished and handsigned.

The straight lines and an elegant contrast between the transparent and matte finishes make this bottle represent in the best way the luxurious designs of Lalique. The design of the bottle was inspired by an Agave from the Tequila Patrón distiller plant in Mexico. The bottle cap has a rounded amber color that perfectly matches the tequila’s hue inside the bottle. It also represents the use of the patterned bee, engraved in pure gold. The presentation also includes a luxurious wooden cylinder where comes the bottle which has engraved the name Patrón and Lalique in a golden color that on comes out of any other tequila.

However, the bottle is not just the appeal of this product. The great distiller of Patrón, Francisco Alcaraz, and his great team was in charge of making an exceptional mixture of old aged tequila aged in oak barrels for more than seven years. The product is completely hand-carved for and aged in three different types of barrels; American oak, French oak, and Spanish sherry. A pattern in Lalique has a great aroma, bright crystalline color and a sweet flavor that comes from a mixture of apple, banana, pear, vanilla, pale agave, raisins, and walnuts. At the end, you will feel a pleasant taste with notes of oak, agave, fruit, and caramel.

Tequila Patrón in Lalique comes in its unique 750 ml bottle presentation and is priced at $7,500. It can be found in fine liquor stores and exclusive duty-free shops around the world.

 

 

 

 

Pink chocolate is a Fact!

We have tasted it in brown and white color, now it is available in pink as well and is going to seduce us! 80 years after the launch of white chocolat as the third  type after Dark and Milk, Barry Callebout, the world’s leading manufacturer of high quality chocolat and cacoa products, reveals the fourth type in chocolat ‘Ruby’ which is made from the Ruby cocoa bean. Ruby chocolat has an intense taste and characteristic reddish pink color.

The Ruby bean is unique because the fresh berry-fruitiness and color precursors are naturally present. The cacoa beans are sourced from different regions of the world, like Ecuador, Brazil and the Ivory Coast. The bean has a specific set of attributes, which Swiss chocolatier Barry Callebout managed to unlock through an innovative process that took many years to develop.

The Callebout team ‘discovered’ the grains of pink cocoa about a decade ago and ever since they are in the process of refining the ideal recipe. The invention of Ruby chocolate is the work of global R&D centers of Barry Callebout, based in France and Belgium – part of a global network of 28 R&D centers-, the Jacob University, and over 175 years of expertise in sourcing and manufacturing.

The fourth type of chocolate offers a totally new taste experience, which is not bitter, milky or sweet, but a tension between berry-fruitness and luscious smoothness. To create Ruby chocolat, no berries or berry flavor, or any any artificial flavors, nor color, is added.

Barry Callebout has established itself as a pioneer and innovator in chocolat and cocoa globaly. We are looking forward to working with our partners on introducing this innovative breakthrough to the market and making the new Ruby chocolat category available to chocolate manufactures and consumers around the world as the fourth reference next to Dark, Milk and White chocolate.

Peter Boone, Barry Callebout’s Chief Innovation & Quality Officer

According to quantitative research performed by independent international market and consumer agency Haystack, Ruby chocolat meets a consumer need no chocolat ever did before. It’s expected that Ruby, like Dark, Milk and White chocolates will be introduced in different product categories.

Surveys conducted on consumer habits in the US, the UK, China and Japan revealed a positive impact on the arrival of the new chocolate, as it meets the needs of the millennials, who are willing to try the pink version at any price.

 

 

 

 

 

Camus receive prestigious French Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label

French Maison Camus has been awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label in recognition of itssavoir-faire, advanced technical skills and commitment to crafting quality products.

Created in 2005 by the French State to promote its industrial and craft heritage, the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label rewards outstanding economic and cultural talent across the country. Selected companies undergo a rigorous and lengthy examination process by an official body comprising independent and governmental entities.

Camus has been recognized as one of the select few Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant labeled brands to contribute to France’s economic standing, which include Baccarat, Boucheron, Chanel, Hermés, and Chateau Laubade.

Cyril Camus, President of Camus, representing the fifth generation of the founding family, said: “It is a privilege for Camus to receive the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label, which testifies to the devotion and savoir-faire passed on from each generation of my family to the next, as well as to the ongoing support from all those who have worked alongside us over the years. This success is also theirs”.

Maison Camus spans more than 150 years. With 180 hectares in the Borderies cru, the smallest and rarest district in the Cognac appellation, the Camus family has always been deeply involved in making and distilling Cognac.

Come into the beautiful world of Camus.