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Follow on Google News | Amber Restaurant Sparkles With Two Michelin StarsAmber, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is receiving the two-star honour in the culinary guide.
By: Josephine Lee 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” 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,” 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- 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. Mandarin Oriental photography is available to download, in both high and low resolution, in the Photo Library. For further information, please contact: The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Josephine Lee (jlee@mohg.com) Director of Public Relations Tel: +852 2132 0081 www.mandarinoriental.com/ # # # This ultra-deluxe contemporary hotel situated in the very heart of HK offers 113 rooms. Facilities include Amber restaurant, MO Bar & a 25,000sq.ft. Oriental Spa with 15 treatment rooms, fitness centre, indoor heated swimming pool, pilates & yoga studios. End
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