SHANGHAI, Aug. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- From August to November 2016, Le Royal Meridien Shanghai presents the "Dressed Up 2016", experience the latest dining concept that will take foodies on a spectacular gastronomic journey. The event will feature four international Michelin star chefs, teaming up with Chef Gianni Stargiotti from Favola Italian Restaurant and Chef Asu Liang from Allure French Restaurant of the hotel.
"Dressed Up" is a dining concept especially created for the Michelin Dining Experience series planned by the hotel, where evolves around the art of dressing and plating at the highest culinary levels. Guest can discover the last minute service at the tableside, dressings, sauces, cooking techniques and tips from the Michelin star chefs directly.
The event provides the unique dining experience, such as table side service and finishing touches on the dishes, theme related gifts, pre-dinner cocktails designed by the Michelin star chef for gala dinner. Exclusive VIP packages and suit packages are also available for guests who have special needs.
The debut of Chef Gleb Snegin from 22 to 28 August, teaming up with Chef Gianni Stargiotti, will bring a whole new selection of authentic Italian favourites that appeal to all senses.
Born in Russia, Gleb Snegin is a highly experienced chef specialising in Italian cuisine. He is currently the Chef de Cuisine at Sabatini Ristorante Italiano, the Royal Garden's signature Italian restaurant, in Hong Kong. Prior to this, Chef Gleb had served in many famous Michelin-star restaurants, such as Michelin two-star Trussardi Alla Scala Restaurant in Milan; two-star Gambero Rosso in San Vincenzo;one-star La Fermata in Casatenovo and Joia in Milan, and he especially helped Terrazza Restaurant at Galaxy Macau earn a Michelin star in 2015. Chef Gleb takes great pride in presenting both authentic and truly innovative Italian dishes. He believes that flavours, colours and aromas combine to create a good dining experience.
Hailing from Massa Lombarda, Chef Gianni is the Head Chef of Favola Italian Restaurant at the hotel. He offers the purest flavours of authentic Italian food in an exquisite and chic setting. With deep familial roots in western Italian cuisines, Chef Gianni specialises in handmade pasta, wood oven-baked pizza, seafood and meats.
"We are delighted to welcome Chef Gleb for an haute cuisine presentation with our Chef Gianni at Favola. Both of them are looking forward to bringing our guests a truly unprecedented dining experience and indulging their taste buds with a week of gastronomic delights," Joe Diaz, Director of Culinary of Le Royal Méridien Shanghai, commented.
From 22 to 28 August 2016, guests can savour a unique set dinner menu at RMB388/person; Gala dinner on 26 August at RMB428/person (max. 30 pax); Brunch on 28 August at RMB528/person (max. 250 pax).
Three VIP packages provides guests with added value such as VIP access to all 4 gala dinners, cooking class, and personalized chef jacket and signed by the Michelin star chefs and etc. Prices start from RMB 2,888 onwards.
For more information, please call (86 21) 3318 9999 EXT. 8165 or email Joyce.Lu@lemeridien.com
Le Royal Meridien Shanghai
Located on 789 Nanjing Road East, Le Royal Meridien Shanghai is conveniently located in the center of the city adjacent to people's square and Shanghai's famous walking street Nanjing Lu. The tallest landmark building in Shanghai Puxi the hotel offers a modern design and uninterrupted panoramic views of Shanghai and the world famous Bund area. Chic and sophisticated, the five-star deluxe Le Royal Méridien Shanghai offers 761 luxurious guest rooms and suites that showcase views of the mighty Huangpu River, People's Square, or the Shanghai skyline. Six unique restaurants and bars includes Chinese, Italian, French and an International Buffet Restaurant and the award winning 789 Bar + Lounge which is located 65th floor with spectacular views day and night. The hotel offers over 2,000 square meters of flexible meeting space, two ballrooms and five breakout rooms all uniquely offering natural day light. For leisure the hotels has an extensive gymnasium with Techno Gym equipment and an atrium enclosed indoor swimming pool and spa facilities. For more information, please visit www.leroyalmeridienshanghai.com or www.facebook.com/leroyalmeridiensh. Tweet us on @royalmeridiensh or follow us on Instagram.
About Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts
Le Meridien, the Paris-born hotel brand currently represented by nearly 100 properties in more than 40 countries, was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) in November 2005. With more than 80 of its properties located in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Le Méridien provided a strong international complement to Starwood's then primarily North American holdings at the time of purchase. Since then, Le Meridien has gone through a brand re-launch, which included a large scale hotels product consolidation and redefined brand strategy. Through creation of the LM100 artist community, Le Méridien has transformed numerous guest touch points, thus bringing unique, interactive and curated experiences to its guests. Plans call for dynamic expansion of Le Meridien Hotels and Resorts within the next five years, concentrating on markets in Asia-Pacific and the Americas. Le Meridien recently opened new hotels in Cairo, Bali, Atlanta, Dallas, Istanbul, Oran (Algeria), Zhengzhou (China), Arlington (Virginia, USA) and Santa Monica, (California, USA), and will open in the next 12 months in Bangkok, Chicago, New Orleans, Mahabaleshwar (India), Gandhinagar (India), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Tampa (Florida, USA), Charlotte (North Carolina, USA) and Indianapolis (Indiana, USA). For more information, please visit www.lemeridien.com or www.facebook.com/lemeridien. Follow @LeMeridienHotels on Instagram.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1,270 properties in some 100 countries and over 180,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences under the renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Meridien®, Sheraton®, Tribute Portfolio™, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, Element®, along with an expanded partnership with Design Hotels™. The Company also boasts one of the industry's leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®). Visit www.starwoodhotels.com for more information and stay connected @starwoodbuzz on Twitter and Instagram and facebook.com/Starwood.
