Guest Chef Luis Rivas Gonzalez is sharing an authentic taste of Spain with his celebrated Spanish Tapas Selection in InterContinental Hong Kong's Lobby Lounge from November 3- 29.

Chill out over Spanish Cocktails and Sherry paired with Chef Luis Rivas' “haute cuisine” Tapas Creations, made with the finest and freshest ingredients.

Select from three VORS 30 Year Aged Sherries:  Oloroso Seco, Amontillado and Palo Cortado or choose a Spanish Cocktail – Zurracapote, Sherry-Tini, Rebujito or Frozen Barcelona.

About Guest Chef Luis Rivas Gonzalez

From the port city of Santander on the Northern Coast of Spain's Cantabria region, Luis Rivas Gonzalez opened his first restaurant in Spain in 1999. The “Limonar” restaurant became famous for Chef Rivas' “haute cuisine” tapas creations, which showcased his passion for using fresh vegetables and ingredients combined with his unique approach to traditional Spanish cuisine.

Even prior to leaving Limonar restaurant in 2011, he had already become a global ambassador for Spanish cuisine - consulting and sharing his knowledge and passion of Spanish cuisine internationally. In 2005, Chef Rivas consulted for the Aichi Expo in Japan. Then in 2006, he developed a Spanish menu for the Alison restaurant in New York. He has also collaborated with ICEX (the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade) and the Spanish Embassy in Egypt. 

In 2012, he opened “La Vinoteca Santander”, which features innovative cuisine based on seasonal fresh produce, with the focus on vegetables. It is ranked the #1 restaurant in Santander, Spain on Trip Advisor. (www.lavinotecasantander.com). His latest restaurant is "La Bodega del Riojano" (www.bodegadelriojano.es), also in Santander. When not at his restaurant, Chef Rivas is travelling the world to consult and share his passion for the Spanish culinary arts and in particular, tapas.

InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2721 1211    Fax: (852) 2739-4546  E-mail: hongkong@ihg.com.

Visit our website at www.hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com. /   www.intercontinental.com

For further information and restaurant reservations, please call (852) 2313 2323 or e-mail: fb.hongkong@ihg.com

Please note that the Lobby Lounge does not accept reservations.

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InterContinental Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2313-2335 / Fax: (852) 2721-5964 

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