Every week from 16th July to 31st August 2009 diners at EPICUREAN GROUP restaurants will experience a little something from the worlds finest holiday locations, without the sunburn or sand between the toes. Besides preparing summer gourmet surprises our diners can enjoy to the fullest, EPICUREAN GROUP has also teamed up with holiday inclusions Sofitel Luxury Hotels to offer tempting summer hotel packages to Bangkok, Bali, Angkor, Beijing, Shanghai or Xian, a sure way to put anyone in the mood for summer.

Like the prestige Sofitel Luxury Hotels, EPICUREAN GROUP restaurants take our guests to all parts of world through good food and wine. Enjoy the historic zest in ambiance and food at Mozart Stubn, The Peak Lookout and Jimmys Kitchen, or savour the gourmet charm from countries like Japan and China at Rei Sushi, Yu Joy and Joy & Joy. On the other hand, relax and dine at SIMPATICO, Post 97 and Le Petit Paris with their resort-like setting.

Restaurant Basic Information The Gourmet Experience The Peak Lookout International 121 The Peak, The Peak Tel: 2849 1000 Our new Executive Chef Richard Sawyer presents a series of delightful desserts and fresh seafood this summer, showcasing the natural, fresh flavours of the season.

Jimmys Kitchen British/International G/F South China Bldg., 1-3 Wyndham St., Central Tel: 2526 5293; G/F 29 Ashley Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui Tel: 2376 0327 Enjoy the traditional British 3-course Sunday Roast ($298/psn, +10% s.c.) at Jimmys on both sides of the harbour on any given Sunday.

SIMPATICO Italian Shop 19-21 1/F Peak Galleria, The Peak Tel: 2849 0001 Savour our new a la carte items featuring South Italian specialties at our superb outdoor seating with the South China Sea view.

Le Petit Paris French Shop 2076 Level 2 ifc Mall, 8 Finance St, Central Tel: 2805 5293 Take pleasure in the oyster/wine special this summer. The special includes your choice of 6 oysters with 1 glass of house wine ($188) or 12 oysters with 2 glasses ($368), 10% service charge applies. Meanwhile celebrate Frances National Day with the Bastille Day Set Dinner (13-19 July) featuring classic French dishes.

Mozart Stubn Austrian 8 Glenealy, Central Tel: 2522 1763 Relish a refreshing summer with Austrian gourmet dishes using fresh and seasonal food and fruits with incomparable.

Post 97 Continental 1/F 9 Lan Kwai Fong, Central Tel: 2186 1816 Post 97 is where people meet - be it for breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner, midnight munchies or simply coffee in a relaxed, unpretentious environment.

Rei Sushi Traditional Japanese Shop 1103, Level 1, ifc Mall, 8 Finance St, Central Tel: 3188 1900 Tempt with Reis innovative seafood menu this summer. Chef makes use of seasonal sea treasure delivered airfreight from Japan daily.

Joy & Joy Chinese Restaurant Cantonese Shop 211 2/F Melbourne Plaza, 33 Queens Rd C, Central Tel: 2810 5366 Delight in exquisite dim sum and modern Chinese dishes to please epicureans of all kinds in a modern yet nostalgic setting.

Yu Joy Cantonese Shop 1028c 1st Level Elements,1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui Tel: 2198 8100 Yu Joy serves a wide selection of Cantonese specialties, diver seafood dishes and dim sum at its best in spacious and airy dining halls bathed in natural light.

Long recognized for delivering the utmost in elegant French hospitality and artistry, Sofitel Luxury Hotels continues to implement its extensive brand revamp and hotel network re-design to further create distinct, memorable moments for its distinguished clientele. Sofitel outstanding ability to bring the crème de la crème in innovation and design is no better reflected than in their hotels located in Bangkok, Bali, Cambodia, Beijing, Shanghai and Xian On. Fusing its French origins with the very best of local culture results in an experience that leaves you thinking life truly is magnifique.

Epicureans Dining x Sofitel Luxury Hotels Package Prizes Guests who register (www.epicurean.com.hk at The Connoisseurs Delight or fill in The Connoisseurs Delight form) and dine at the above mentioned restaurants from 16 July to 31 August 2009 are entitled to enter the lucky dip (Total 6 prizes). Each week, a lucky diner can win a complimentary accommodation package* for 2 persons at one of the Sofitel Luxury Hotels below:

Greater China * Sofitel Wanda Beijing * Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Huanghe * Sofitel Xian On Renmin Square

South East Asia * Sofitel Bangkok Silom * Sofitel Seminyak Bali * Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort

* Package includes a room package of 3-day-2-night with breakfast, transit between hotel and airport and a dinner for two at the top restaurant in the hotel the guest is staying at.

Terms & Conditions: 1) Diners must visit our selected EPICUREAN GROUP restaurants from 16 July to 31 August and fill in The Connoisseurs Delight form. They have to keep the stub as the proof of visit. 2) Accommodation redemption period: 21 September 31 December, 2009 (black out dates applied) 3) All participants must be aged 18 or above. 4) Lucky diners will receive written notification individually on or before 11 September 2009. 5) Original copy of the stub, prize confirmation letter and proof of personal identity must be presented when redeeming the Sofitel Luxury Hotels package. 6) EPICUREAN GROUP and Sofitel Luxury Hotels reserve the right to make the final decision in case of disputes.

Dont miss your chance to enjoy fine food and wine at a luxury retreat in Asias most exotic locations. Act Now!

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EPICUREAN GROUP - Distinctive Dining The EPICUREAN GROUP established in 1991 is one of the leading hospitality groups in Hong Kong. The group has developed a diversified portfolio of concepts and set 5 star quality standards for each and every one of its outlets. The EPICUREAN GROUP manages over 50 restaurants, bars and clubs in Hong Kong. For more details, please visit our website on www.epicurean.com.hk.

Sofitel, World Class Hotels & French Elegance Sofitel is the only French luxury hotel brand with a presence on five continents, in more than 50 countries. Sofitel offers contemporary hotels and resorts adapted to todays more demanding and more versatile consumers who expect and appreciate beauty, quality and excellence. Whether situated in the heart of a major city like Paris, New York or Bangkok, or nestled away in a country landscape in French Polynesia or Brazil, each Sofitel property offers a genuine experience of the French art de vivre

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