Accor signs Mercure Tokyo Hibiya, set to open end of 2023
Accor, the region's largest international hospitality company together with Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd., will transform the current Uchisaiwaicho Heiwa Building in Tokyo, into the Mercure Tokyo Hibiya. The 178-key property will debut in the winter of 2023, with a contemporary take on traditional theatre design elements, paying homage to the history and culture of Hibiya.
From the late 1800s to early 1900s, there were few social and entertainment facilities for people to visit in central Tokyo. That changed in 1926 when the Showa period began and Western-style theatres such as “Yurakuza Theatre”, and “The Imperial Theatre” were built in the Hibiya area, quickly making it a world-class cinema and theatre centre in Japan. To this day, Hibiya continues to be widely loved by the locals as a place for entertainment and culture.
Mercure Tokyo Hibiya's art deco interiors, draw inspiration from the unique costumes, glamorous lighting and filming equipment traditionally seen at theatres. The hotel features a restaurant with an outdoor terrace and garden, a fitness centre, an executive lounge with a theatre and cigar room, meeting rooms and other facilities perfect for both business and leisure travellers.
Mercure Tokyo Hibiya is centrally-located and just a 3-minute walk from JR Shimbashi Station and Uchisaiwaicho Station. Local attractions include the vast and beautiful Hibiya Park, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya complex that house offices, restaurants, shops and the massive 13-screen Toho Cinemas Hibiya.
Mercure is a reputed international midscale hotel brand. With a warm yet dynamic atmosphere, each Mercure hotel creates a stimulating sense of the neighbourhood's spirit by providing immersive, locally inspired experiences. Accor operates over 810 Mercure hotels across 60 countries and is one of Japan's leading international hotel operators. Mercure Tokyo Hibiya will join Accor Japan's network of 20 hotels and become the ninth Mercure hotel in the country.
Just took place on: 10 April 2023 (dinner), 11 - 13 April 2023 (lunch & dinner).
Perched at the summit of Park Hyatt Jakarta with breath-taking views of the city, KITA 喜多Restaurant delighted diners with the authentic flavours of modern Japanese cuisine, ranging from sushi and sashimi to shabu-shabu teppanyaki, tempura and robatayaki. KITA 喜多Restaurant's Japanese Executive Sous Chef, Takeumi Hiraoka, brought the best of Japan to Bali, and took over the kitchen at CIRE Restaurant to craft an exclusive menu that showcased a selection of his signature dishes, such as Lobster Tempura with a sweet and spicy sauce, Salted Seafood Soba Noodles and Nigiri Sushi.
Born in Tokyo, Chef Takeumi is a master of the delicate knife techniques that are essential for the preparation of authentic Japanese cuisine, having honed his skills in establishments around the world. He served as head sushi chef at a popular Tokyo restaurant, became executive chef at a restaurant in Baku, Azerbaijan, and developed an award-winning restaurant in Qatar. He also opened the SORA Japanese restaurant at Park Hyatt Doha, whose discerning diners include Qatari royalty, before bringing his expertise to Park Hyatt Jakarta in 2022.
Jia He Restaurant presents flexi pairings Wine & Whisky Menus for any occasion. The flexibility allows diners to have imaginative ways for the pairings from dining in the restaurant to taking away the bottles.
The package starts from $1288++ per table for min. 10 persons, with a tier up menu at $1,888++ per table with minimum 10 persons.
Exquisite Menu Pairings with a bottle of Auchentoshan Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years Old (700ml bottle) and with either a bottle of Penfolds Koonunga Hill 76 Shiraz Cabernet or a bottle of Clarendelle Rouge by Haut Brion. Diners could also takeaway the Wine & Whisky bottles.
Minimum 10 persons required for a table and reservations in advance is required.
Wine&WhiskyDinnerSetMenu$1,288.00++ (@min. 10 persons pax per table). The menu has some of the highlighted dishes that would compliment the whisky and wine to satisfy the gourmands’ appetite and to simply delight such as:
Appetizer 北京鸭跟葱油饼拼黑松露宝塔菌 Roasted Peking Duck served with Crispy-fried Scallion Roll accompanied with Sauteed Stuffed Mushroom with Truffle Sauce
Main 樱花姜豆腐清蒸鲈鱼扒 Steamed Fillet of Sea Perch with Preserved Sakura Ginger and Silky Tofu in Superior Soya Sauce
珍菌炒鸭松跟生菜杯 Sauteed Diced Duck Meat and Mushroom served with Lettuce Cup
浓郁柑橘酱煎西班牙猪扒 Pan-fried Iberico Pork with Tangy Citrus Sauce
滑蛋龙虾仔脆生面 Crispy Noodle with Baby Lobster in Silky Egg Sauce
If you are looking for a tier-up, the $1,888++ per table Wine & Whisky Flexi Pairings would be an ideal choice. Includes a bottle of Auchentoshan Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Years Old (700ml bottle) with either a bottle of Penfolds Koonunga Hill 76 Shiraz Cabernet or a bottle of Clarendelle Rouge by Haut Brion.
Guests could also takeaway the Wine & Whisky bottles. Wine & Whisky Dinner Set Menu $1,888.00++ per table, minimum 10 persons, some signatures in the menu include:
Appetizer 鱼子脆条乳猪件 Roasted Suckling Pig with Caviar
Main 蒜茸冬菇清蒸野生笋壳鱼 Steamed Wild Soon Hock Fish with Golden Minced Garlic and Mushroom in Superior Soya Sauce
双味虾 （胡椒松露酱/香橙酱） Fried Crystal Prawn in Two Styles: (Truffle-Pepper Cream & Tangy Orange Sauce)
煎酿海参芋头伴 3 头鲍西兰花 Braised 3-head Abalone with Stuffed Sea Cucumber and Broccoli
蒜香蟹肉瑶柱蛋白炒饭 Garlic-scented Fried Jasmine Rice Fresh Crabmeat, Conpoy and Egg White
Dessert 原粒雪梨炖燕窝桃胶 Double-boiled Whole Pear with Bird’s Nest and Peach Resin
Both menus are available at Jia He Grand & Jia He Chinese Restaurant.
Jia He Grand @ One Farrer Hotel For Reservations, please contact 6538 9688 / 6538 2788 Email : jiahegrand@jiahe.com.sg Address: Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant One Farrer Hotel, Level 1, #01-01 1 Farrer Park Station Rd, Singapore 217562
Access via Farrer Park Medical Centre / One Farrer Hotel, Drop off/Drive-thru Via Race Course Road, Public Transport – Access via Farrer Park Mrt Station (Exit A)
Jia He Chinese Restaurant @ Connexion For Reservations, please contact 6694 8988 / 6694 9466 Email : enquiries@jiahe.com.sg Address: Jia He Chinese Restaurant 1 Farrer Park Station Road, #01-14/15/16 Connexion, Singapore 217562
For enquiries, please WhatsApp at 9067 0828 / 8870 8988
Access via Farrer Park Medical Centre / One Farrer Hotel, Drop off/Drive-thru Via Race Course Road, Public Transport – Access via Farrer Park Mrt Station (Exit C)
Explore Spring in the Yakima Valley
Wine Tasting by Bike? Experience Yakima Valley through Boost Bikes and Kickstand Tours
Enjoy a day out with your friends and explore the best of what Yakima has to offer. Boost Bikes offers various options designed for casual users, off-road adventurers or experienced riders. Boost Bikes is Yakima's first and only e-bike rental service. Kickstand Tours offers multiple single-day e-bike tours in Walla Walla and the Yakima Wine Valley region. The daily tours visit three wineries and last for approximately 5 hours. Taste the best the region has to offer and feel the wind in your hair while enjoying the picturesque views of the Yakima Valley.
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Yakima sits on the eastern side of the Cascade Mountain range in a glacial valley boasting 300 days of annual sunshine, which has naturally become the birthplace of Washington State's wine industry. Soak up the sun on the patios or in the vineyards of the many world-class wineries — don't miss the sweeping views of Washington's majestic mountains at La Pierre Farms and Winery and inhale the aroma of freshly picked hops permeating a spring breeze in the afternoon.
Dive Into Spring at the Only Glass-Front Pool in Mykonos!
It's never too early to start planning your next warm weather getaway, and what better way to welcome the new season than by diving straight in? Kivotos Mykonos, one of the most iconic waterfront properties on the island of Mykonos, is set to welcome guests again from 5 May 2023. The hotel invites travellers to cast aside familiarity and predictability and embark upon an unapologetic celebration of life with its one-of-a-kind experiences.
Tucked alongside a slope overlooking Ornos Bay, the 5* boutique luxury hotel is home to the only suite on the island with a private glass pool! The Signature Suite's contemporary architecture, warm Myconian elements and soothing colours, create a calming atmosphere whilst offering sweeping panoramic sea views to captivate the senses.
Savourmoments of calmwithout crowds
Beat the hustle and bustle of Summer crowds by booking a Spring getaway at Kivotos Mykonos where guests enjoy exclusive access to a secluded private beach dotted with colourful parasols and sunbeds. The hotel invites guests to savour moments of effortless elegance with its personalised services including an on-demand tender boat service which provides direct transport from the beach to nearby Scorpios and Nammos, delivering the island's nightlife to guests' doorstep.
This leisure lover's dream additionally offers a selection of wellness facilities and experiences including two outdoor pools, a swim-up bar, and fitness centre. Additionally, the on-site spa provides an array of treatments, including a private beach massage, each exquisitely designed to ease mind, body and soul.
The starting rate for a 2-night stay on the opening weekend in a Junior Suite with a Sea View between 5-7 May is £456.51 based on double occupancy and comes with a special welcome treat prepared by the hotel's Chef's along with a complimentary bottle of wine.
To book your island stay or learn more Kivotos Mykonos here.
