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Looking to 2023 and beyond, The Lux Collective has revealed four innovative projects for its luxury flagship brand LUX*. Travellers seeking rich cultural heritage and scenic settings can explore the desert of Sharjah with a duo of openings, LUX* Al Jabal and LUX* Al Bridi. Those seeking a new kind of island life can uncover the jungle-draped coastlines of LUXNAM* Phu Quoc in Vietnam while, for those looking to learn about the art de vivre, LUX* Marseillan in southern France will offer guests a beachfront vineyard getaway with panoramic views of the Mediterranean.
In 2024, The Lux Collective will also turn its head to Europe with a much-anticipated opening of LUX* Marseillan, France. Set between the Pyrenees and Provence, bordering the saltwater lake of Thau and the Mediterranean Sea, is the beachfront vineyard where the resort will be built. Inspired by the traditional architecture of quaint South of France storied farmhouses, it is interpreted with a contemporary vibe. Incarnating the French art de vivre, LUX* Marseillan will combine sea, sun, spa and wine, with more details to be revealed in due course.
Growing its global presence, The Lux Collective currently manages a portfolio of 16 operating resorts and hotels in China, Maldives, Mauritius and Ile de la Reunion. There are 11 more hotels in its progressive development pipeline in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
 

Exciting Experiences to look forward to View this email in your browser Exciting Experiences to Look Foward to  www.oliveandlatteabs.com globeshop (Affordable Luxe): www.dashinglyverygoodlivingVGD.com Installment payment Hoolah (3months interest free) is available on: https://dashinglyverygoodlivingvgd.myshopify.com Packages https://www.dashinglyverygoodliving.com Installment payment Hoolah (3months interest free) is available on: http://oliveandlatte.com freelancer gig https://www.fiverr.com/trinawu youtube https://www.youtube.com/vusharon spotify playlist  link to click   websites  http://oliveandlattehomelounge.com http://engageformoments.com websites https://oliveandlattefamily.wordpress.com/ https://sites.google.com/oliveandlatte.com/oliveandlatte PLEASE TAKE NOTE of Travel Restrictions & Advisory News due to COVID-19 Coronavirus.  Signature Bangkok is Awarded 1-Michelin Star It is with great pleasure that Signature Bangkok announces its 1-Michelin Star, awarded by Michelin Guide on 24 November 2022. Led by former 2-Michelin star Chef Thierry Drapeau, Signature Bangkok presents innovative modern French and “floral cuisine”. Delicate flowers, herbs and exceptionally fresh, seasonal ingredients from land and sea are hallmarks of Chef Thierry's floral tasting menu. Signature Bangkok is located on the 11th floor of VIE Hotel Bangkok – MGallery, a cosmopolitan 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of the city. The dining room soars above Bangkok skyline, offering panoramic views of one of Asia's most exciting cities. Art deco interiors, plush velvet textiles, luxe carpets and a bold colour palette evoke classic elegance, while the floor-to-ceiling glass windows and burnished bronze fittings keep the mood hip and modern. Signature Bangkok's current Winter Menu features 5- and 8-course options, and a 5-course vegetarian menu is available. Serves dinner from Tuesday to Sunday and is limited to 30 guests per evening. The Details 8-course Winter Menu: THB4,100++ Premium Wine Pairing: THB4,100++ Wine Pairing: THB3,200++ 5-course Winter Menu THB3,750++ Premium Wine Pairing: THB3,200++ Wine Pairing: THB2,200++ Tuesday - Sunday  18:00 - 22:00 Service is limited to 30 guests per evening Reservations are required. Tel: 02 309 3939 Signature Restaurant Bangkok | French Star Dining Restaurant | VIE Hotel (viehotelbangkok.com) Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant opens on Level 1 at One Farrer Hotel Singapore - 24 Nov 2022 - Jia He Grand soft opened at One Farrer Hotel on 16 November 2022, is conveniently nestled on the Lobby Level that would attract guests for their dining in grandeur and style. Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant embodies the epitome of Chinese dining experience, creating each dish with 'harmony' in mind and striving to serve a well-balanced gastronomic experience with menus that will bring about excitement to style, in Chinese culinary dining.   Decorated in sophisticated modern classic hues, with décor of 428 Dove birds representing peace and harmony and ample daylight that brightens the interiors with natural lighting, ensures a comfortable yet convenient venue for your guests.  The inviting space of Jia He Grand imbues a stylish ambience. Boasting a capacity for 230 persons and a seating capacity for 22 tables of 10 persons, as well as 5 private dining rooms customisable for varied configurations, Jia He Grand caters to a multitude of events from wedding celebrations to family celebrations, corporate events, meetings and top-notch business events.   The first Jia He Chinese Restaurant opened in November 2019, that features an interplay of culinary skills that Jia He provides for diners to savour a medley of time-honored Chinese delicacies and popular dishes reimagined with an artisanal flair. Having provided attractive promotions, many have enjoyed the cuisine and notably the gourmet selections at Jia He Chinese Restaurant, located at One Farrer Hotel’s Connexion. The overwhelming support has led the founders who are veterans in the Chinese Restaurant dining scene, to design and bring to their guests a second restaurant, a brand extension of Jia He, that is Jia He Grand, conveniently located at Level 1 inside One Farrer Hotel. This ensures the Jia He brand is resolute, adaptable with everchanging tastebuds and flexible especially catering to generations of diners who appreciate the artisanal skills and talent presented by Jia He’s Chefs.   Explore the all-new Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant located on Level 1, inside One Farrer Hotel that soft opened from 16 Nov 2022.   Look forward to a dining experience with tantalizing and exquisite dishes from Jia He Grand ala carte menu, exquisite hand-crafted Dim Sum fare from the Dim Sum ala carte menu to the Jia He Grand Set menus that will leave the Chinese Culinary diner satisfied. From the Appetizers to main signature dishes, one would find at Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant ala carte menu the following:   白菌油培根酿笳子鹌鹑 蛋卷 Baked Stuffed Egg Plant Bacon Roll with Quail Egg and Truffle Oil $16 Per Order   南乳炸蒜香烧肉 Crispy Pork Belly with Preserved Bean Paste (served with Romaine Lettuce) $18 Per Order   玫瑰鹅肝云吞 Crisp-fried Foie Gras Wanton $24 Per Order   日式樱花姜皮蛋 Century Egg with Preserved Sakura Ginger and Vintage Vinegar $14 Per Order   蜜汁叉烧排 Honey-Glazed Grilled Pork Spare Rib $54 Per Order (6 Pieces)   蒜香酥炸生蚝 Crisp-fried Fresh Oyster with Golden Garlic $18 Per Order   Nourishing Soups that would make one feel rejuvenated would be soups such as: 花胶干贝黄焖汤 Braised Superior Golden Broth with Fish Maw and Conpoy $26 Per Person   雪耳乌鸡火腿炖鲍鱼汤 Double-boiled Baby Abalone Soup with Snow Fungus, Kam Hua Ham and Black Chicken $24 Per Person   海皇金瓜盅 Double-boiled Assorted Seafood Soup in Golden Melon $16.80 Per Person From the Roasted BBQ Meats section, feast on meat delights such as: 松露烤伦敦鸭 Roasted London Duck with Black Truffle Sauce $98Whole $50Half 糯米酿脆皮乳猪(请预订) Roasted Suckling Pig Stuffed with Glutinous Rice and Chinese Sausage $368 Advance Order Required   火焰盐焗菜园鸡 Sea Salt Burnt Kampung Chicken $58 Whole   Seafood to indulge in include: 海味一品锅 Braised Sliced Abalone,Sea cucumber, Fish Maw, Shitake Mushroom and Fresh Scallop in Claypot $78 Small   香煎马友鱼 Pan-fried Threadfin Fish with Superior Soya Sauce $22 Per Piece   藤椒煎炒虾球带子煲 Fried Crystal Prawn and Fresh Scallop with Green Peppercorn in Claypot $34 Small   清酒浓汤煲花蚬 Poached Sea Clam with Sake in Superior Broth $28 Small   Live Seafood – have a variety of Live Seafood to choose from, and some of the preparation style include: 烹调方法 PREPARATION STYLE 水果沙律 Cooked with Chinese Rice Wine 芝士蒜香烟肉炬 Baked with Cheese and Bacon 酒香蛋白蒸 Steamed with Chinese Wine and Chicken Stock 上汤焗 Wok-baked with Superior Stock 黑松露酱焗 Wok-baked with Truffle Sauce 白灼 Poached with Chinese Wine   And more dishes, to certainly surprise Chinese culinary gourmands with a discerning appetite such as: 茉莉花香熏鲈鱼 Smoked Fillet of Sea Perch with Jasmine Tea Leaf $26 Per Piece   火焰菠萝牛腩 Flambé Beef Brisket in Whole Pineapple $28 Per Order   雪山冰镇咕噜肉 Ice Chilled Sweet and Sour Pork $24 Small   白菌油慢烤和牛扒 Slow-Grilled Australian Wagyu Beef with Truffle Sauce $38 Per Order (2 Per Pieces)   Vegetable dishes to bring a lovely balance to the dining experience include:   自制金瓜带子瑶柱豆腐苋菜 Pumpkin infused Homemade Beancurd with Scallop and Local Spinach $24 Small   野菌甜菜根炒意大利米 Mushroom, Asparagus and Edamame Bean Beetroot Risotto $13.80 Per Person   云耳白果炒丝瓜 Stir-fried Shredded Luffa Melon with Gingko and Black Fungus $24 Small   菠萝酸甜酥脆鲍鱼菇 Flambé Sweet & Sour Abalone Mushroom in Whole Pinapple $22 Per Order   Important highlights are the Rice and Noodles dishes, impress your dining partners with:   波士顿龙虾泡饭 Crispy Rice with Boston Lobster in Superior Broth $42 Small   香煎鹅肝 甜菜根炒饭 Fried Beetroot Rice with Foie Gras $16.80 Per Person   番茄猪骨汤浸 波士顿龙虾紫薯面 Collagen Pork Bone and Tomato Soup with Boston Lobster and Purple Potato Noodle $40 Per Person   炸软壳蟹脆河粉 Crispy Hor Fun with Soft Shell Crab and Silky Egg Sauce $14.80 Per Person   Desserts are a must to have, for the full dining experience, try the following:   原粒雪梨炖桃胶 Double-boiled Whole Pear with Peach Resin $12.80 Per Order   美颜龟苓膏燕窝 Chilled Gui Ling Herbal Jelly with Bird's Nest $12.00 Per Order   火焰酸奶芒果布丁 Flambé Mango Pudding $8.00 Per Order   Enticing Opening Specials awaits, the Jia He Grand soft opening promotional offers are: . Enjoy a discount of 15% off Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant ala carte menu from 16 November to 11 December 2022 Applicable with minimum spend of $80 before discount.   Get to further take delight at a lunch session with   10% discount for the Jia He Grand Dim Sum ala carte menu from 16 November to 11 December 2022 Applicable with minimum spend of $80 before discount. Terms and Conditions apply.     Roasted Suckling Pig at $198++ (Usual Price at $368++) Available from 16 November to 11 December 2022.   Braised 3-Head Abalone at $48++ per person (Usual Price is at $68++ per person) Available from 16 November to 11 December 2022.     Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant One Farrer Hotel, Level 1 1 Farrer Park Station Rd, Singapore 217562 https://jiahe.com.sg Please make your reservations at Tel: (65) 6538 9688 / (65) 6538 2788 or enquiries@jiahe.com.sg , please quote “Jia He Grand”.   The diners can expect Jia He to bring to them to the same extent, the similar Jia He dining experience offered at the restaurant to wherever the customers’ event may be. Whether it's a drop-off catering buffet or an on-site cooking service with a customised menu designed by Jia He Grand’s private chef, Jia He looks forward to presenting their creations to right where the customers are.   Bringing the Jia He philosophy to life, would be the passion and responsibility led by the Jia He team of founders who are food and beverage veterans hailing from different strengths, and a dedicated team of culinary experts and service staff.   Delivering good service touchpoints, with state-of-the-art equipment for the customers’ engaging meetings or upcoming stylish and momentous wedding plans to social occasions, allow Jia He to ensure that this is a hassle-free experience for the guests. With the planners to assist, have a seamless ease in the event planning, accompanied with new equipment, tailor-made attractive themes to dishes, that is what Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant hopes to achieve for the guests.   About Jia He Grand Jia He Grand soft opens in November 2022, featuring time-honoured Chinese delicacies to bold, contemporary and multi-sensorial creations, Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant menu embraces the best of both worlds - one that is of tradition and another of modernity. Taking inspiration from provinces in China, Guangdong, Hong Kong to the popular seafood dishes rooted in Southeast Asia and more, Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant brings you a wide repertoire of cuisines and styles with a harmonious blend of flavours and creativity to ensure appetites are satisfied, and that your dining moments are unforgettable.   Together, Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant invites you to take delight in the Jia He experience - one that is marked by culinary mastery and artistry, and providing an exemplary service that both families and business associates will enjoy. == Please find the Hashtags: #JiaHeGrandChineseRestaurant #JiaHeGrandRestaurant #JiaHeGrand #JiaHeChineseRestaurant #JiaHeRestaurant #JiaHe #JiaHeGrandMenu #JiaHeGrandDimSum #JiaHeGrandOneFarrerHotel   About Jia He Chinese Restaurant Harmony begets prosperity. At the heart of Jia He lies this fundamental principle that transpired from the Chinese idiom “家和万事兴” (Jia He Wan Shi Xing). Rooted in this belief, the owners found “Jia He” to be a befitting name that will also guide in their culinary philosophy.   The Jia He Chinese Restaurant culinary team includes two masterchefs: one who helms Jia He’s main kitchen with his experience of over 20 years at reputable hotel dining establishments, and another, a young, promising and innovative masterchef specialising in dim sum. In the founding team is also a Front-of-House service captain who has had 15 years managing F&B operations including presenting and bringing forth the F&B brands at exemplary high-level events attended by senior officials to international celebrities. The team at Jia He Chinese Restaurant Group would ensure top notch service at Jia He. Mediterranean, Atlantic and Northern Europe: PONANT launches Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Programme PONANT is launching sales for its Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 voyages bound for the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Northern Europe, with 50 new sailings to open up to the world from the tranquil and refined setting aboard its ships. The programme includes discovering UNESCO World Heritage sites and visits to monuments at the heart of rich cultural heritages, against the backdrop and gentle rhythm of breath-taking scenery. From myriads of Greek islands to the cliffs of Ireland via unspoiled vistas in Algeria and turquoise waters in the Canaries, PONANT is offering 28 voyages to Mediterranean destinations and 22 to Northern Europe and the Atlantic. Explore to Inspire: explore to better understand, learn, share and protect. For more than 30 years, PONANT has been committed to more responsible tourism and voyages of exploration which have meaning. The French-flagged fleet comprises 13 small capacity ships equipped with state of the art environmentally friendly equipment. With PONANT, exploration is refined, authentic and a source of inspiration. For more information visit au.ponant.com Reconnect in Port Stephens Reap the rewards of the superb produce on the doorstep of Port Stephens, from freshly caught seafood to just-picked avocados, on a self-guided tour of its top foodie offerings.  Bask in the warmth of the morning sun as you start your day on a delicious note at The Little Nel café overlooking the bay, where seasonal indulgences include Biscoff Belgian waffles and chorizo and halloumi croquettes.   Dazzle your taste buds with plump oysters grown and harvested just offshore, juicy local prawns or fresh fish and go straight to the source on the wharf at Nelson Bay Fish Market, in Nelson Bay, where trawlers daily deposit their catches. Or head next door to Bub's Fish and Chips to savour hot and cold seafood including indulgent platters and seriously tasty fish and chips.  Be inspired by the Holbert family's dedication to oyster farming, which spans five generations, at Holberts Oyster Farm in Cromarty Bay. Take away a platter of molluscs, or order a bottle of wine and devote an evening to an alfresco feast at a picnic table overlooking the serene water.   If a great meal by the sea is the way to your heart, you'll also love nautically themed Little Beach Boathouse in Nelson Bay, where the gourmet modern Australian dishes are just as fresh as the views. Or soak up the Mediterranean vibes at Atmos in the Shoal Bay Country Club, a Greek restaurant so authentic it was designed by Athenian architects.  Take a hearty sip of the region at Murray's Brewing Company at Bobs Farm, which brings local beer together with regional wine and an impressive range of dining experiences, from high tea accompanied by decadent pastries to regionally focused fine dining at Restaurant William.   Fcc Angkor by Avani Launches First Christian Develter Gallery FCC Angkor by Avani is taking its cultural offering to new heights with the launch of internationally renowned artist Christian Develter's first solo gallery. Opened to great fanfare on 30th November in a ceremony attended by HRH Princess Sita Norodom and the Belgian Ambassador to Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos H.E. Ms Sibille de Cartier d'Yves, the vibrant art space houses Develter's critically acclaimed signature works, including original oil paintings, limited edition lithographs, sculptures and iconic fashion items. Interwoven with Cambodia's rich history, which has long inspired the Belgian-born artist's most famous oeuvres, FCC Angkor by Avani is a natural home for The Develter Gallery, offering a splash of modernism to the resort's neo-colonial architecture and design. To honour the collaboration with FCC Angkor by Avani, Develter's latest Mara Sculpture Collection will be placed on display for the very first time in homage to Siem Reap, the city the artist fondly calls home. This new collection is an evolution of Develter's acclaimed Chin Series that lifts the large-scale works from their original canvas format and brings them into the third dimension in a series of imposing busts that depict the intricately tattooed faces of the women of the Chin tribe. In addition to their artistic beauty, the sculptures bear great personal significance as their creation helped employ and support Siam Reap's local artisans during the pandemic. The team of Khmer stone carvers, whose techniques can be traced back to Angkorian times, worked closely with Develter to bring his vision to life in a mesmerising display of pink, blue and grey textured sandstone, ethically sourced from the mountains of the Phrae Vihear province. For more information about FCC Angkor by Avani, please visit www.avanihotels.com/en/angkor-siem-reap.  Dynamic Expansion For LUX* Looking to 2023 and beyond, The Lux Collective has revealed four innovative projects for its luxury flagship brand LUX*. Travellers seeking rich cultural heritage and scenic settings can explore the desert of Sharjah with a duo of openings, LUX* Al Jabal and LUX* Al Bridi. Those seeking a new kind of island life can uncover the jungle-draped coastlines of LUXNAM* Phu Quoc in Vietnam while, for those looking to learn about the art de vivre, LUX* Marseillan in southern France will offer guests a beachfront vineyard getaway with panoramic views of the Mediterranean. In 2024, The Lux Collective will also turn its head to Europe with a much-anticipated opening of LUX* Marseillan, France. Set between the Pyrenees and Provence, bordering the saltwater lake of Thau and the Mediterranean Sea, is the beachfront vineyard where the resort will be built. Inspired by the traditional architecture of quaint South of France storied farmhouses, it is interpreted with a contemporary vibe. Incarnating the French art de vivre, LUX* Marseillan will combine sea, sun, spa and wine, with more details to be revealed in due course. Growing its global presence, The Lux Collective currently manages a portfolio of 16 operating resorts and hotels in China, Maldives, Mauritius and Ile de la Reunion. There are 11 more hotels in its progressive development pipeline in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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