(London) Wolfgang Puck's modern American steak restaurant, CUT at 45 Park Lane, located at Dorchester Collection's contemporary Mayfair hotel, is excited to announce that it will be the first establishment in London to serve the previously unobtainable Japanese Wagyu beef on its menu from 21 July 2014.

Previously embargoed from the UK to preserve its exclusivity, the beef will now be available in the London market for the first time in three years. Highly regarded as the most prized beef in the world due to the marbled fat densely distributed through its muscle fibres, Japanese Wagyu is famed for its delicate melt–in-the-mouth flavour and fine texture and is considered the highest grade of beef.  

 “Japanese Wagyu is the best of the best,” said Wolfgang Puck. “The farmers take care and pride in raising cattle to be something special. The result is well-marbled meat that just melts in your mouth like butter.”

CUT at 45 Park Lane mirrors the award-winning original CUT in Beverly Hills and offers outstanding steaks, a superb wine list and impeccable service.  From prime dry and wet aged beef to salads, and succulent pan-roasted lobster, sautéed and roasted whole fresh fish, the menu provides wide appeal. A carefully crafted wine list complements the menu with distinct international selections and a natural emphasis on American wines. 

Japanese Wagyu, sourced from Essex based butchers Direct Meats, will be available in all cuts, including fillet, New York sirloin, and rib eye and priced from £125 and above per piece.

Editor's Notes

45 Park Lane

Dorchester Collection's second London hotel 45 Park Lane opened on 1st September 2011 just opposite The Dorchester with Wolfgang Puck's first venture in Europe, CUT at 45 Park Lane. Throughout the intimate-sized hotel, luxurious and contemporary interiors by New York based designer, Thierry Despont, provide a club-like feel offering international guests a smart, central environment from which to explore London. Each of the spacious 45 rooms and suites offer views of Hyde Park, as does a spectacular Penthouse Suite with wrap around terrace offering panoramic views across London. A striking central staircase leads to a mezzanine featuring Bar 45, a resident's Library, and high tech Media Room offering private dining.

Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group

The award-winning restaurants include Spago (Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Maui and Beaver Creek); CUT (Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Marina Bay Sands Singapore, 45 Park Lane London); Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air (Los Angeles); Chinois (Santa Monica); Postrio Bar & Grill (Las Vegas); Trattoria del Lupo (Las Vegas); Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill (Las Vegas and Los Angeles); Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina (Las Vegas and Detroit); Wolfgang Puck American Grille at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City; The Source by Wolfgang Puck at the Newseum in Washington, DC;  Five Sixty atop Reunion Tower in Dallas, TX; WP24 at The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles; and Wolfgang Puck Steak (Detroit).  For more information, please visit www.wolfgangpuck.com.

Direct Meats

In May 1995 Direct Meats, Knights Farm Ltd was formed when farmer Martin Blackwell and his Team joined forces to provide a bespoke service that had never been done before; that of a 'Larder chef' supplier and to serve some of the finest Restaurants, Hotels and Eateries. Direct Meats aims to meet the demanding needs of a progressive catering profession, offering an extensive eminent quality product range, together with a high standard of service. Direct Meats has forged close working relationships with farmers and suppliers over the last 19 years, and are at the pinnacle of the butchery industry in terms of the products supplied and the processes followed at every stage of production. Direct Meats is now serving Great Britain, Channel Islands, and exporting to Asia. For more information, please visit www.directmeats.co.uk

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Dorchester Collection

Dorchester Collection is a portfolio of the world's foremost luxury hotels in Europe and the USA, each of which reflects the distinctive culture of its destination. By applying its unrivalled experience and capability in owning and operating some of the greatest individual hotels, the company's mission is to develop an impeccable group of the finest landmark hotels through acquisition as well as management of wholly-owned and part-owned hotels, and to enter into management agreements.

The current portfolio includes the following hotels (in order of them joining the group): The Dorchester, London; The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills; Le Meurice, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles; Coworth Park, Ascot, UK; 45 Park Lane, London; Le Richemond, Geneva; and Hotel Eden, Rome.

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