(Hong Kong, 24 February 2016) – With Hong Kong’s art scene coming to fruition this March, The Langham, Hong Kong hotel is pleased to launch a tasteful series of artistic sensory experiences. Located within the hotel, The Bostonian restaurant will serve the “Elements of Art Menu” reflecting local artist Michael Lam’s collection of the classic four elements, while the Artesian bar reveals cocktail art impressions inspired after renowned masterpieces.
The Bostonian
The Bostonian is turning its dining plates into a gallery space to echo the city’s upcoming art explosion. Recipient of the 40 Under 40 award that honour future design leaders by Perspective Magazine in 2015, aspiring Hong Kong artist Michael Lam unveils his new collection called the Elements of Art (2016) that will be on display in the restaurant. Demonstrating oil painting technique and his cross-cultural East meets West abstract style, he depicts his interpretation of nature’s four essential elements – earth, water, air and fire. The visual language of each painting stirs a different emotion by creating a composition of various colours, expressive shapes and textures.
Transforming this collection’s vision to palatable art, The Langham, Hong Kong’s Executive Chef Pedro Samper creates a four-course dining tour of the elements. Representing ‘Water’, the journey begins with a cold appetiser of Hokkaido Scallop and Sea Urchin Carpaccio. The principle ingredients are treasures of the sea accompanied with avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers and purple shiso to offer the dish waves of flavour. Moving on to ‘Earth’, this dish features Iberico “Bellota” Ham and a poached organic egg served on planted migas crumb soil with rooted porcini mushrooms and black truffle.
Staging ‘Fire’, Pedro sparks a spotlight on Roasted Lamb and Boston Maine Lobster, along with blood orange carrots, crispy beetroot and a brush of beetroot aioli. And finally wind down with ‘Air’, a sweet dessert of Blueberry and Lilac Flowers with sprinkles of white chocolate.
The Elements of Art (2016) collection and menu will be showcased in The Bostonian restaurant from 23 March to 30 April 2016. Priced at HK$728 per person with a minimum of two people, subject to 10% service charge, the Elements of Art menu is available for dinner service only on a first-come, first-served basis and advance reservations are required.
Guests can also purchase Michael Lam’s paintings separately.
For reservations and enquiries, please call 2132 7898 or email tlhkg.fbservicecentre@langhamhotels.com.
Artesian
Drawing upon the similarities between cocktails and art, Artesian bar mixologist Rajendra “Rush” Limbu illustrates his sketch craftsmanship in a glass. Recognising three internationally acclaimed works of art, he respectively handcrafts his rendition on top of blank canvas cocktails. Guests will exhibit his design, as well as taste three new creative sensations.
Celebrating post-impressionism art, Rush transforms Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night” (1889) into an artful libation. His depiction is displayed on top and incorporates Chalong Bay Rum, Frangelico, herbal Strega liqueur, Bittermens Xocolatl Bitters, fresh lime juice, and a dash of Blue Curacao to represent the paintings night sky filled with swirling clouds against the bright crescent moon.
Art lovers who enjoy surrealism will be entertained by Salvador Dali's “The Persistence of Memory” (1931) cocktail adaptation where the melting clock is painted on the drink and glass. This creation is shaken with Los Danzantes Mezcal, Grand Marnier, Domaine de Canton, Fee Brothers Orange Bitters and orange juice.
Mixologist Rush Limbu makes his final toast to neoplasticism by constructing Piet Mondrian’s “Tableau I” (1921). Topped with an asymmetrical composition of colours, this aperitif blends Saffron Gin, Elderflower liqueur, Chartreuse, The Bitter Truth Lemon Bitters, fresh lemon juice, and grenadine.
Available from 23 March to 30 April 2016 from 3:30 p.m. until closing, the art-inspired cocktails are priced at HK$158 each, subject to 10% service charge, and requires advance reservations.
About Michael Lam (http://www.michaellam-studio.com)
Michael Lam is a Hong Kong artist who is best known for his style of abstract and surrealist paintings. Experimenting with different mediums, he also has experience with oil and lacquer on canvas and body art. His repertoire has been featured with many international brands such as American Express, Cathay Pacific, Lancôme, Longchamp and Salvatore Ferragamo. Recipient of the “40 Under 40” design award by Perspective Magazine in 2015, Michael regularly participates in local and overseas projects. He gave an art talk at Philippe Charriol Foundation’s 20th anniversary to promote the development of local arts, painted body art on celebrity Jackie Chan for a charity project called Save China’s Tigers 2007, had his art showcased at Unicef China Children’s Week 2011, and participated in the 2012 Art Revolution Taipei exhibition at the World Trade Centre in Taiwan.
For further information contact:
Mr Michael Lam
Tel: (852) 9228 0045
Michaelstar69@hotmail.com
About The Langham, Hong Kong (langhamhotels.com/hongkong)
The Langham, Hong Kong epitomises timeless European elegance and is located in the heart of vibrant Kowloon. Situated next to Canton Road in the Tsim Sha Tsui district, the hotel is surrounded by the luxury flagship stores of the world’s most famous designer labels and mere minutes away from the historic Star Ferry with glittering Victoria Harbour as its backdrop. The hotel features 498 luxurious guest rooms and suites finished with the finest fabrics, hardwood floors, and hand-woven carpets, and fully equipped with Blissful Beds, iHome docking stations and wireless broadband internet connection. Attractions range from the legendary three Michelin-starred T’ang Court Cantonese restaurant, “The Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood” at the Palm Court lobby lounge and artisanal cocktails at the award-winning bar concept from London called Artesian. Guests can relax at the rooftop swimming pool or retreat to The Langham Club lounge that offers all-day canapés and refreshments.
For further information contact:
Jenny An
Director of Marketing Communications
The Langham, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2378 9393
Fax: (852) 2375 1772
jenny.an@langhamhotels.com
Michelle Miu
Public Relations Manager
The Langham, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2378 9308
Fax: (852) 2375 1772
michelle.miu@langhamhotels.com
For reservations and enquiries, please call 2132 7898 or email tlhkg.fbservicecentre@langhamhotels.com.
