InterContinental Hong Kong's popular STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill continues its series of exclusive specialty beef promotions showcasing top quality beef from artisanal farms around the world.

From May 7 – June 30, enjoy a selection of specialty menu items featuring French Limousine beef, one of the oldest and best cattle breeds in France. The cattle are raised in the isolated Limousin region of France where they are exposed to minimal outside genetic interference and are milk-fed for the first 8 months. The result from these highly muscular cattle is beef that is very tender with  balanced marbling. It is also low in saturated fat.

The selected cuts showcased at THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill are from cattle bred at the Lacaune Farm in the Limousin Region. It is an organic farm which has been operating for three generations. A maximum of 30 cows are slaughtered each month to ensure a zero disturbance in the herd of just 350 cattle. All showcased Limousine beef had been dry-aged for three weeks.

The Limousine Beef Menu by Chef Chiu Ming Chan includes:

STARTER
- Limousine Beef Salad: Herb Crusted Limousine Beef Flank Steak, Blood Orange, Beetroot, Toasted Pinenuts & Honey Sherry Vinegar HK$328

CHOICE OF FRENCH LIMOUSINE PRIME BEEF FROM THE CHARCOAL GRILL
- Limousine Prime Beef Tenderloin 8oz HK$858
- Limousine Prime Beef Striploin 12oz HK$858
- Limousine Beef Prime Rib 32oz HK$1,880

SIDE DISHES

• Cauliflower Gratin, Creamy Goat Cheese HK$98
• Ratte Potato Confit, Duck Fat, Olive & Fresh Herbs HK$98

DESSERT:

• Classic "Crème brûlée", Vanilla flavour from Madagascar  HK$138

Click here for the French Limousine Beef Menu.

The History of Limousine Cattle

The Limousine cattle may be as old as the European continent itself. Cattle depicted in cave drawings estimated to be 20,000 years old in the Lascaux Caves near Montignac, France have a striking resemblance to today's Limousine cattle.

Limousine cattle originated in the West of the Massif Central between Central and South West France, a rather rainy region with harsh climatic conditions and poor granite soil. Consequently, the growing of field crops was very difficult and an emphasis was placed on animal agriculture.

As a result of their environment, Limousine cattle have a large and strong boned frame and have evolved into a breed of unusual sturdiness, health and adaptability. The lack of natural resources also enabled the Limousin region to remain relatively isolated; and the farmers have been free to develop their cattle with little outside genetic interference.

About THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill

THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill is a haven for meat lovers with prime cuts of the world's finest meat, seared to perfection on Hong Kong's only charcoal grill. The restaurant also has an elaborate garden fresh salad bar and an eclectic selection of condiments including twelve specially blended mustards and eight exotic rock salts. An intimate winebar features over 480 superb international wines.

THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill is open daily for dinner and on Saturdays and Sundays for the Weekend Semi-Buffet Lunch.

For reservations, please call +852 2313 2323 or e-mail: fb.hongkong@ihg.com

InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
www.hongkong-ic@intercontinental.com

Please click here for images of the Limousine Beef.

Please click here for images of THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill.

For further press information, please contact:

Carole L. Klein
Executive Director of Public Relations & Communications
InterContinental Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2313-2335 / Fax: (852) 2721-5964
E-mail: carole.klein@ihg.com