19 Sep 2011
The Bostonian at The Langham, Hong Kong is one of the most popular places in town to dine in style. The restaurant will host a unique wine dinner with the prestigious Fontanafredda vintages from Italy on 30 September 2011, starting at 7pm.
Executive Chef Mark Bannon has designed a savoury and tempting five-course menu, to complement the five different fabulous wines. The dinner starts with seared scallop, which perfectly matches the elegant and exclusive bubbly from The Fontanafredda. The second course of langoustine and halibut tortellini is paired with a white wine, reminiscent of exotic fruits and giving a nice acidity level and long lasting aftertaste.
The Fontanafredda estate is located in the heart of Langhe, a hilly area in northern Italy. In 1878, the son of first king of Italy, Count Emanuele Alberto di Mirafiori and Fontanafredda, turned the forested land into vineyards and founded the first wine estate known as 'Mirafiori Vini Italiani'. Fontanafredda is a synonym for Barolo but is also renowned for its other great red, white and sparkling wines of Piemonte famous around the world.
To indulge in delectable delicacies and some fine wines, please make a reservation at 2132 7898.
Fontanafredda wine dinner menu
Seared scallop, caviar, cauliflower puree
Franciacorta Prima Cuvee' Brut NV
Sauteed langoustine, halibut tortellini, clam foam
Roero Arneis, Pradalupo 2009
Coppa ham wrapped Kobe beef tartar, honey mustard dressing, lily bulb salad
Barbera, Piemonte, Briccotondo 2008
Morel mushroom crusted Welsh lamb loin roast salsify, buttered spinach, red wine reduction
Barolo Lazzarito 1999
Elderflower meringue pie vanilla bean sauce
Moscato d'Asti, Le Fronde 2010
For media enquiries, please contact:
Cherrie Lo
Assistant Marketing Communications Manager
The Langham, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2378 9309
Fax: (852) 2375 1772
cherrie.lo@langhamhotels.com
Pansy Tang
Assistant Marketing Communications Manager
The Langham, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2378 7308
Fax: (852) 2375 1772
Karman Tseng
Marketing Communications Coordinator
The Langham, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2378 9395
Fax: (852) 2375 1772
karman.tseng@langhamhotels.com
Chef Mark Bannon continues to demonstrate his gastronomic flair in the third to fifth courses. A pairing of morel mushroom crusted Welsh lamb loin, and the award winning Barolo Lazzarito 1999, is the highlight of the dinner. The wine was notably awarded 92 points by Robert Parker and received 3/3 glasses by Gambero Rosso, a prominent Italian food and wine magazine.
A night with impeccable wines, amazing culinary creations and an enchanting environment, the occasion is definitely an experience not to be missed. The Fontanafredda wine dinner is priced at HK$798 per person. Price quoted is subject to 10% service charge.
