21 November 2014
THE PENINSULA SHANGHAI INTRODUCES “FROM THE LAKE TO THE TABLE,” A SELECTION OF GOURMET CAVIAR EXPERIENCES IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH CHINA’S KALUGA QUEEN CAVIAR
The Peninsula Shanghai and Kaluga Queen Caviar are partnering to offer guests and visitors an exclusive menu of gourmet caviar experiences, including the prestigious first serving of Beluga Caviar produced ever in China.
Located on the shores of the picturesque Thousand Island Lake in Hangzhou, the 200,000-sqm Kaluga Queen farm is the only internationally certified caviar farm in China, and the first sustainable sturgeon aquaculture farm in Asia.Known as “the most beautiful lake under heaven,” Thousand Island Lake provides the perfect aquatic environment for cultivating Siberian, Russian, Kaluga and Amur sturgeon.
Often called “black gold,” caviar has been a coveted delicacy for more than 2,000 years, since being discovered by the ancient Persians. Today, chefs and gourmands cherish the delicious salt-cured sturgeon eggs, which garnish the world’s finest dishes. The Kaluga Queen farm aims to produce 35 tonnes of caviar per year, and 2014 is the first time that Beluga Caviar, the most cherished type of caviar, is being harvested as it takes 10 years to fully nurture the sturgeons.
Exclusive treats to delight gourmands include a Caviar Afternoon Tea, which will be served at The Lobby from December 2014. Guests can choose from Ocietra, Shrencki and Beluga Caviar pearls served with Blinis, Crème Fraiche and traditional garnishes. An optional Champagne pairing service is also provided. The large Beluga Caviar eggs are light to dark grey in colour and boast a complex yet light and delicate flavour that are appreciated by true connoisseurs. Ocietra Caviar is dark to light brown with a smooth, velvety texture and rich, nutty flavour, and Schrencki Caviar is dark drown and has a clean, buttery taste.
The talented chefs at Yi Long Court and Sir Elly’s will also prepare exquisite dishes featuring Caviar as a signature ingredient. This season’s selections at Yi Long Court include premium dim sum treats such as Steamed Premium Prickly Sea Cucumber Dumpling with Minced Shrimp and Caviar, while Sir Elly’s will serve Ocietra King Crab with Abalone, Egg, Cress and Cucumber; and Hand-selected Beluga Baked Cod with Celeriac, Articoke, Borage and Sea Urchin.
Caviar connoisseurs can also purchase Peninsula-branded caviar to enjoy with family and friends at home, or to give as a luxurious holiday gift. From December, The Peninsula Boutique will stock the premium caviar in both 30ml and 100ml servings.
About The Peninsula Shanghai
Located on the historic riverside Bund, The Peninsula Shanghai pays homage to Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s, and recreates the look and feel of this glamorous era when the city was fêted as “The Paris of the East”. The Peninsula Shanghai features 235 comfortable guest rooms and suites commanding city and garden views, three restaurants – Yi Long Court for fine Cantonese dining, Sir Elly’s serving modern European cuisine, and The Lobby offering The Peninsula’s famed Afternoon Tea – plus the maritime-themed Compass Bar and nightly dancing at the timeless Salon de Ning.
In addition, the hotel offers guests a suite of rejuvenating massage and wellness therapies at The Peninsula Spa. The Peninsula Arcade is home to more than 25 deluxe international brand stores, and The Peninsula Boutique stocks a wide range of branded Peninsula merchandise and gourmet treats. The Peninsula Shanghai also offers two deluxe city touring options: the Princess 54 is an exquisitely appointed private yacht for breakfast or sunset cruises on the Huangpu River, and two MINI Cooper S Clubman cars provide chauffeured guided tours and shopping trips in Shanghai.
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About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)
Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00045), The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development, and management of prestigious hotels and commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Manila, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, and The Peninsula Paris. Projects under development include The Peninsula London and The Peninsula Yangon.
The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 1-5 Grosvenor Place in London, UK, and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.
For further information, please contact:Ms Cecilia Lui
Regional Director of Communications – China
The Peninsula Shanghai
No. 32 The Bund. 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road
Shanghai 200002, China
Telephone : +86 (21) 2327 2888-6605
Fax: +86 (21) 2327 2000
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Website: www.peninsula.com
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