Category Archives: Food & Drinks

Lufthansa’s LSG Sky Chefs’ environmental initiative “Zero Waste to Landfill” successfully recycled 6,500 tonnes of waste in US

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The Lufthansa Group’s specialist catering arm is setting standards in the field of climate protection and environmental responsibility / About 6,500 tonnes of waste already successfully recycled Cologne, Germany, 2014-5-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Recycle, dispose, reduce – that is the principle according to which LSG Sky Chefs has operated a structured environmental management system for… Read the full press release

Eurostar and chef Raymond Blanc launch new summer menus for Business Premier passengers

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LONDON, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on its successful two year partnership with world renowned chef Raymond Blanc, Eurostar has today launched exciting new summer menus for Business Premierpassengers.  As well as tempting new options for both lunch and dinner, Raymond has also launched a new breakfast and wine offering. Responding to customer feedback, Raymond Blanc… Read the full press release

Hungarian goose liver and Tokaj wine the biggest hits at Budapest Airport during 2014 Easter travel season

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Budapest, 2014-04-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Tokaj wine and Hungarian goose liver will be the biggest hits at Budapest Airport during the 2014 Easter travel season. Thanks to tripartite cooperation between the airport operator, Heinemann Duty Free and Hungarian manufacturers, Budapest Airport will be presenting the products of Royal Tokaji and Merian in a special promotion… Read the full press release

Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau welcomes Michelin-starred guest chef Thierry Marx

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Hong Kong, 2014-04-18 — /Travel PR News/ — From 7 to 10 May, Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau welcomes Michelin-starred guest chef Thierry Marx to showcase the very best of his creative and modern French cuisine. Known for his acclaimed restaurants, Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx and Caméliaat Mandarin Oriental, Paris, Thierry Marx marries French tradition and Asian influences with inspirations… Read the full press release

Loews New Orleans Hotel announced new Gourmet Getaway package

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New Gourmet Getaway package gives visitors a taste of top New Orleans foodie hotspots NEW ORLEANS, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Loews New Orleans Hotel is calling all foodies, gourmands and culinary connoisseurs to pull up a seat, grab a fork and bring an appetite to the Big Easy with the new Gourmet Getaway package. Inspired… Read the full press release

The second annual Knott’s Berry Bloom returns with Larger-Than-Life Décor, Entertainment and Boysenberries Galore on April 12 – 27

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BUENA PARK, CA, 2014-03-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The second annual Knott’s Berry Bloom returns this spring season with larger-than-life displays of beautiful spring colors, interactive family-friendly activities, expanded gourmet food and wine tasting opportunities, and more! New for 2014, celebrate the nostalgic history of Knott’s roots (literally!) at the Ghost Town Boysenberry Festival. This… Read the full press release

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Pastry chef Alfred Merkel’s “Siam Passion” wins Kempinski Dessert of the Year 2014

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German pastry chef in Bangkok wins competition out of 66 entries. Geneva, 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Passion fruit, coconut, mango and banana combined with European pastry craftsmanship and a lot of passion for Thai culture – these are the ingredients of Siam Passion, Kempinski’s ‘Dessert Of The Year 2014’. Balancing the sweetness of the exotic… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport’s store facilities will undergo complete transformation in spring and summer

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HELSINKI, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In the spring and summer, the store facilities of Helsinki Airport will undergo a complete transformation. Something new is in the air as passengers will be provided with lots of wonderful surprises and world-class shopping experiences. Finavia’s Deputy Director Jukka Isomäki explains how the commercial changes are taking place. – Last… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas opens the Pool Café for the summer on March 28

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Hong Kong, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas officially opens the Pool Café for the summer Friday, March 28 with a new menu highlighting seasonal favorites and healthy options. The intimate poolside escape will launch a new menu with hearty offerings to start the day, superfood-focused lunch dishes, fresh and flavorful salads, refreshing… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Paris unveiled new Oriental Wellness programme

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Hong Kong, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to offer a new Oriental Wellness programme that will allow guests to combine relaxation with a healthy culinary experience. The programme starts with body and soul conditioning through a one hour yoga lesson, given by a specialist in three different types… Read the full press release

The Makena Beach & Golf Resort continues its Food & Wine Education Series with Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo

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Wailea-Makena, Hawaii, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Makena Beach & Golf Resort continues its’ Food & Wine Education Series featuring Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo. In the March edition on Thursday March 20, 2014 at 6:30 PM, the Molokini Bar & Grille hosts a Taste of Bordeaux. The event features three wines from France’s famed… Read the full press release

InterContinental Dubai Marina welcomes celebrity chef Jason Atherton’s first restaurant in the Middle East

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Dubai, UAE, 2014-03-12 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the largest international hotel group in the Middle East, announced today that celebrity chef Jason Atherton will debut his first restaurant in the Middle East in the upcoming InterContinental Dubai Marina. Atherton cut his culinary teeth in Dubai when he served as executive chef of Gordon… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica launches New space-influenced menu Taste the Stars

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New space-influenced menu featuring luminescent cocktails, surf and turf with meteorite jus and the Milky Way dessert designed with Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz COSTA RICA, 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Have you ever dreamed of being an astronaut and visiting outer space?  Or just love learning about space travel, the planets and stars?  Now with… Read the full press release

Celebrate the Easter holiday with festive Easter Sunday brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Houston’s Quattro

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Houston, U.S.A., 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Quattro at Four Seasons Hotel Houston invites guests to celebrate the Easter holiday with the Hotel’s spring tradition of a festive Easter Sunday brunch. Brunch continues to be a favourite family tradition complete with an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Award-winning Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese and his team are preparing an amazing bounteous buffet… Read the full press release

Jersey’s calendar of events for 2014

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JERSEY,  2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — If you’re searching for the perfect getaway with long sun-filled days, or something to keep the whole family entertained, look no further than the beautiful island of Jersey. Whether you’re after an active break packed with adrenaline fuelled fun, a gastronomic experience of Michelin star quality, a romantic retreat, a… Read the full press release

Jersey to host its annual Food Festival from Friday 23rd – Monday 26th May 2014

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JERSEY, 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey will host its annual Food Festival from Friday 23rd – Monday 26th May 2014, celebrating the very best of the island’s gastronomic delights. Now in its fourth year, the festival showcases the skill and tradition that lies behind sourcing the local specialities for which Jersey is famous. Fresh and local are the two… Read the full press release

Global restaurateur HMSHost raised $100K for the Red Cross to support Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts

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BETHESDA, MD, 2014-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, global restaurateur HMSHost activated a national effort to raise funds for the Red Cross to support disaster victims. The effort included a collection of associate donations, a company match, and customer donations at cash registers, totaling $100,000, and was recently presented to… Read the full press release

The Resort at Pelican Hill® to host its fourth annual Festa dell’Autunno, October 10-12, 2014

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NEWPORT BEACH, CA, 2014-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Resort at Pelican Hill®, Newport Beach’s only Five-Star resort, presents its fourth annual Festa dell’Autunno, an autumn festival that brings the traditions of Italy to Southern California’s own Tuscan seaside village. Over the weekend of October 10-12, visiting guests and locals will experience authentic Italian cuisine, live entertainment, art… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Miami to open MO Bar + Lounge on 26 February 2014

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HONG KONG, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Miami is delighted to announce the opening of MO Bar + Lounge on 26 February 2014. Offering a cosmopolitan nightlife experience unique to the prestigious Brickell area of Miami, the new space will showcase the hotel’s panoramic skyline and water views. Natural woods, leathers and polished metals will create a… Read the full press release

Deering Seafood Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary on March 30th at the historic Deering Estate at Cutler, Miami

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MIAMI, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Get ready to party! The team behind this year’s Deering Seafood Festival have planned a non-stop island celebration in honor of their 10th anniversary, complete with delicious catch from the waters of the world, a fun-filled kids’ adventure called “10 Leagues Under the Sea,” stilt walkers, a Junkanoo musical parade and… Read the full press release

The 33rd Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk this Saturday, February 22, 2014

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Competitors Make it a Souper-Clamifragilisticexpialidocious Event SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 33rd Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off is firing things up at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk this Saturday, February 22, 2014. Both professional and amateur chefs will prepare sixty-five chowders. Admission to the rain or shine event is free; tasting kits are… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baku to mark the International Women’s Day on March 8 with special offerings

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Baku, Azerbaijan, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baku is once again marking International Women’s Day on March 8 with special offerings from its restaurants and lounge. Zafferano Restaurant will offer a little corner of Italy with a prix fixe three-course menu with a glass of prosecco and dessert with tea or coffee included for AZN 80.00 per… Read the full press release

Thai food lovers: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai’s Chef Anchalee Luadkham to visit Four Seasons Hotel Amman March 13 – March 22, 2014

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Amman, Jordan, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman welcomes Chef Anchalee Luadkham of Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai who will be visiting Amman from March 13 – March 22, 2014 to introduce Hotel guests and diners to the unique flavours of her home-made Northern Thai recipes, along with Asia’s resident Thai Chefs Nakorn Bududon and Teerpat Kaewphirom. Khalid Bseiso, food… Read the full press release

The Hay-Adams Author Series to welcome British historian Simon Schama on Thursday, March 27, 2014

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WASHINGTON, D.C., 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Thursday, March 27, 2014, The Hay-Adams Author Series will welcome Simon Schama, CBE, Columbia University professor, British historian, award-winning author and documentarian, while dining with guests at The Top of the Hay, the Hotel’s elegant rooftop spaces overlooking the White House. Early in his career, Schama was a Fellow at… Read the full press release

Julien Surget joins The Hay-Adams as Director of Food & Beverage

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WASHINGTON, D.C., 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hay-Adams, one of the world’s leading luxury hotels, is pleased to announce that Julien Surget has joined the team as Director of Food & Beverage. In this role, the international hospitality professional will oversee the daily operations of the hotel’s food and beverage division, as well as participate in the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita launched new line of food and beverage products from 100% local ingredients

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Mauritius resort prepares all food and beverage products on site using the freshest local ingredients Mauritius, 2014-2-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita has launched a new line of food and beverage products, where all items are produced from 100% local ingredients and are sourced from within 50 miles (80 kilometres) of the Mauritius… Read the full press release

Seafood: Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta announced Wednesday Night Seafood Galore at Seasons Café

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Jakarta, Indonesia, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta presents Wednesday Night Seafood Galore, offering a selection of exquisite fresh seafood accompanied by free flow of draught Bintang beer at Seasons Café. Executive Sous Chef Tommy Zhu and team have prepared fresh fish, crab, clam, blue mussel, prawn and oyster complemented with selections of tasty Thai chili sauce, wasabi mayo, vinaigrette… Read the full press release

Chef Daniel Boulud, Bar Boulud, Mandarin Oriental Boston, Boston

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Hong Kong, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce a partnership with renowned Chef Daniel Boulud to open Bar Bouludat the award-winning Mandarin Oriental, Boston in Autumn 2014. The French-inspired bistro and wine bar will be Chef Boulud’s first restaurant in Boston and will follow the successful format of Bar Boulud in New York and… Read the full press release

Jersey announced all four of the island’s Michelin-starred restaurants partner to offer special fine dining break

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Jersey, 2014-1-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — With an increasing reputation as a top destination for excellent food, Jersey can now offer visitors the opportunity to experience all four of the island’s Michelin-starred restaurants in one very special fine dining break. The Jersey Michelin Star Experience package combines a luxury stay at a choice of hotels with a chance… Read the full press release

Tourism Toronto highlights the best Valentine’s Day in Toronto offers

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Toronto, CA, 2014-1-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Valentine’s Day in Toronto offers whatever your heart desires for an unforgettable and unique romantic experience. Book your romantic Toronto getaway on seetorontonow.com, where you can find the perfect Toronto Valentine’s Day experience with the best rates and availability from over 50 of Toronto’s hottest hotels, as well as the latest information on events, attractions… Read the full press release