Amber Restaurant Sparkles with Two Michelin Stars
Amber, The Landmark Mandarin Orientla is receiving the two-star honour in the culinary guide.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R., December 05, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The debut of the Michelin Guide for Hong Kong gives testament to the region’s evolving status as one of the world’s premier dining destinations. And now, receiving the two-star honour in the culinary guide, is Amber restaurant at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. Considered the ultimate accolade in culinary excellence, Amber is one of only seven Michelin two-starred restaurants in Hong Kong.
Amber’s 41-year-old Dutch Chef Richard Ekkebus earned the two-star Michelin accolade, denoting the restaurant’s cuisine as "excellent cooking and worth a detour". Richard’s signature creations such as “Dungeness Crab in 5 Textures and 4 Temperatures”, “Langoustine with Iberian Pork Belly” and “Tasmanian Salmon with Kyuri Cucumber” are just some of the outstanding dishes that have contributed to this latest honour.
Richard began his illustrious career via an apprenticeship in his native Holland under Michelin-starred chefs Hans Snijders and Robert Kranenborg. He further perfected his art under the tutelage of some of the greatest three-star chefs in France, including Pierre Gagnaire, Alain Passard and Guy Savoy. Prior to opening The Landmark Mandarin Oriental in 2005, he worked as Executive Chef at The Royal Palm in Mauritius and The Sandy Lane in Barbados.
“Richard Ekkebus is one of those rare individuals with the imagination and passion to strive for culinary perfection,” says Anthony Costa, General Manager of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. “We are truly delighted that Richard’s hard work has been recognised by Michelin with this prestigious accolade.”
Richard Ekkebus’ contemporary interpretation of French cuisine has already earned numerous awards both in Hong Kong and internationally. Using the finest ingredients and outstanding classical technique, Richard crafts distinctive new flavours with innovative presentations to create unique dishes suiting the contemporary palate.
“I am truly honoured to receive this award which is a milestone in my 25-year culinary career,” says Executive Chef Richard Ekkebus. “The recognition is a wonderful validation of our entire team’s hard work. We will strive to ensure the restaurant continues to provide an exceptional dining experience to all guests.”
In a city renowned throughout the world for its quality and variety of cuisine, Amber at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong offers the best of modern French cuisine in a stylish and sophisticated setting.
About the Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide was first published in 1900. In 1926, the outstanding restaurant list was introduced in the form of a guidebook, with the two- and three-star categories added in the early 1930s.
Over the decades, the Michelin Guide has become widely known as the world's most respected source for restaurant and hotel evaluations, with Michelin stars serving as an international symbol of the height of culinary excellence. Today, the Guide has become an indispensable resource for gourmet diners and tourists owing to its principle of providing unbiased information without compromising impartiality. For more information, visit www.michelinguide.com.
About The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Superbly located in the heart of Central, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong sets new standards in Asia for deluxe contemporary accommodation and state-of-the-art in-room facilities. This exclusive, ultra-chic luxury hotel offers 113 beautifully-appointed rooms and suites, providing the largest average room size of any hotel in Hong Kong, multiple LCD televisions in every room, and revolutionary home entertainment technology. The hotel also features unique and innovative dining concepts with its signature Amber restaurant, and iconic MO Bar.
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is delighted to have been awarded The Mobil Travel Guide's coveted Five-Star status. This is the guide's highest accolade, and denotes an 'exceptional hotel that delivers consistently superlative service and a luxury environment with the ultimate in amenities.'
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 24 countries, with 16 hotels in Asia, 15 in The Americas and 10 in Europe and North Africa.
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Amber’s 41-year-old Dutch Chef Richard Ekkebus earned the two-star Michelin accolade, denoting the restaurant’s cuisine as "excellent cooking and worth a detour". Richard’s signature creations such as “Dungeness Crab in 5 Textures and 4 Temperatures”, “Langoustine with Iberian Pork Belly” and “Tasmanian Salmon with Kyuri Cucumber” are just some of the outstanding dishes that have contributed to this latest honour.
Richard began his illustrious career via an apprenticeship in his native Holland under Michelin-starred chefs Hans Snijders and Robert Kranenborg. He further perfected his art under the tutelage of some of the greatest three-star chefs in France, including Pierre Gagnaire, Alain Passard and Guy Savoy. Prior to opening The Landmark Mandarin Oriental in 2005, he worked as Executive Chef at The Royal Palm in Mauritius and The Sandy Lane in Barbados.
“Richard Ekkebus is one of those rare individuals with the imagination and passion to strive for culinary perfection,” says Anthony Costa, General Manager of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. “We are truly delighted that Richard’s hard work has been recognised by Michelin with this prestigious accolade.”
Richard Ekkebus’ contemporary interpretation of French cuisine has already earned numerous awards both in Hong Kong and internationally. Using the finest ingredients and outstanding classical technique, Richard crafts distinctive new flavours with innovative presentations to create unique dishes suiting the contemporary palate.
“I am truly honoured to receive this award which is a milestone in my 25-year culinary career,” says Executive Chef Richard Ekkebus. “The recognition is a wonderful validation of our entire team’s hard work. We will strive to ensure the restaurant continues to provide an exceptional dining experience to all guests.”
In a city renowned throughout the world for its quality and variety of cuisine, Amber at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong offers the best of modern French cuisine in a stylish and sophisticated setting.
About the Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide was first published in 1900. In 1926, the outstanding restaurant list was introduced in the form of a guidebook, with the two- and three-star categories added in the early 1930s.
Over the decades, the Michelin Guide has become widely known as the world's most respected source for restaurant and hotel evaluations, with Michelin stars serving as an international symbol of the height of culinary excellence. Today, the Guide has become an indispensable resource for gourmet diners and tourists owing to its principle of providing unbiased information without compromising impartiality. For more information, visit www.michelinguide.com.
About The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Superbly located in the heart of Central, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong sets new standards in Asia for deluxe contemporary accommodation and state-of-the-art in-room facilities. This exclusive, ultra-chic luxury hotel offers 113 beautifully-appointed rooms and suites, providing the largest average room size of any hotel in Hong Kong, multiple LCD televisions in every room, and revolutionary home entertainment technology. The hotel also features unique and innovative dining concepts with its signature Amber restaurant, and iconic MO Bar.
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is delighted to have been awarded The Mobil Travel Guide's coveted Five-Star status. This is the guide's highest accolade, and denotes an 'exceptional hotel that delivers consistently superlative service and a luxury environment with the ultimate in amenities.'
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 24 countries, with 16 hotels in Asia, 15 in The Americas and 10 in Europe and North Africa.
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www.mandarinoriental.com/landmark
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