CRISTAL ROOM BY ANNE-SOPHIE PIC –  ON 6TH-8TH NOVEMBER, CHEF ANNE-SOPHIE PIC MAKES RETURN TO ONE MICHELIN-STARRED CRISTAL ROOM BY ANNE-SOPHIE PIC IN HONG KONG  

Launch of Autumn Menu and new “Suffusion” book, Prestige Rhone Valley Wine Dinner Menu and a celebration of Baccarat’s 260^th anniversary

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<<Hong Kong, 21^st October, 2024>> – Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic, a collaboration between Leading Nation Hospitality, Baccarat, and celebrated French chef Anne-Sophie Pic, welcomes Chef Anne-Sophie Pic back to Hong Kong from 6^th until 8^th November. Guests can delight in a series of exclusive happenings, including the exclusive and limited Rhône Valley Prestige Wine Dinner showcasing rare and legendary cellar-aged wines alongside the exquisite new Autumn Menu, the launch of Anne-Sophie Pic’s much-anticipated book “Suffusion,” and the unveiling of Baccarat’s 260^th anniversary collection.

Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic presents elegant gastronomy carefully curated by the world’s most decorated MICHELIN-starred female chef, Anne-Sophie Pic, with her latest accolade in winning the Best of the Best Restaurant in the World voted by TripAdvisor. Spearheading the kitchen operations is Head Chef Marc Mantovani, leading a skilled team to deliver culinary excellence. Restaurant Managers Irina Iacinschi and Janet Anna Sue ensure impeccable service, whilst the sommelier team oversees a stellar beverage program crafted together with PIC Cheffe Sommelier, Paz Levinson.

Honored with one MICHELIN star in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2024, the Best Design Award by SCMP 100 Top Tables 2024 and Prix Versailles for selecting the restaurant as 1 of the 16 most beautiful restaurants in the world, Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic continues to set the standard for exceptional culinary experiences.

Chef Anne-Sophie returns to Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic from 6^th – 8^th November

Chef Anne-Sophie Pic makes a return to Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic and will be present at the restaurant with her presence from 6^th – 8^th November for lunch and dinner services. On Thursday, 7^th November, a Prestige Rhône Valley wine pairing dinner awaits, highlighting the region known for producing wines with exceptional aging potential.

During her visit, Chef Anne-Sophie will showcase the new autumn tasting menu with new dishes like the Glazed Japanese Iwashi eggplant caviar and ponzu, Wagyu beef suffused with kurumame and Coffee sweet potato “pomme dauphine” and Smoked sobacha or the Forêt Noire douglas pine, vanilla, guanaja chocolate and pine buds ice-cream for lunch and dinner together with Head Chef Marc Mantovani, which blends regional Asian influences with the essence of French tradition in her innovative cuisine. Chef Anne-Sophie and Sommelier Chef Paz Levinson will elevate the gastronomic experience at Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic with a new wine pairing experience, the “Prestige” Wine Pairing featuring a rare 9-glasses pairing from Maison Pic’s cellar that will be available until 31^st December.

LUNCH

4 courses – HKD888

5 courses – HKD1,280

7 courses – HKD2,380

DINNER

7 courses – HKD2,380

9 courses – HKD2,880

9 glasses “Prestige” wine pairing – HKD 4,988*

*serving until 31^st December 2024

Exclusive Rhône Valley wine pairing dinner on 7^th November

Embark on a captivating journey with the Rhône Valley wine pairing dinner hosted at Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic on the evening of Thursday, 7th November. Embracing their role as ambassadors of this emblematic region, Chef Anne-Sophie and Paz introduces guests to the exceptional aging potential and rich history of Rhône wines. Renowned for their opulence, intensity, and floral complexity, these wines stand alongside the great Burgundies and Barolos, offering a unique and unparalleled tasting experience. This exclusive evening features legendary wines, including Ermitage Le Meal 2001 by M. Chapoutier, Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 2001, Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2012 from Maison E. Guigal, Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Célestins 2016, and Thierry Allemand’s Cornas Reynard 2015, among others. Guests are invited to indulge in 9 exceptional wine selections expertly paired with a curated menu in the presence of Chef Anne-Sophie Pic and PIC Cheffe Sommelier Paz Levinson, promising an unforgettable and enlightening night.

RHONE VALLEY WINE DINNER

6 courses dinner menu with 9 glasses pairing – HKD8,888 + 10% per guest

The launch of “Suffusion,” a new book authored by Chef Anne-Sophie Pic

Chef Anne-Sophie Pic will be launching her new book, “Suffusion,” in December. This book explores her signature culinary philosophy of Suffusion, wherein aromas enter a new flow, expressing themselves at their very best, through astonishing new tastes and sensations, through the use of different techniques from the French culinary tradition such as marination, infusion, steeping, or smoking. “Suffusion” is part recipe book, part art book, offering insights into Pic’s cooking style, philosophy, flavour pairings, and unique approach to texture. This rare peek into her world took two years to produce, reflecting her elegance and intricate sensibilities in its design. Suffusion will be exclusively available for purchase at Cristal Room by Anne Sophie Pic only, at HK$980 per book.

Baccarat celebrates 260 years with the New Antique anniversary collection

In celebration of its 260th anniversary this year, Baccarat unveils intricate decorative pieces now displayed at Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic from New Antique Collection designed by renowned Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. Building on their past work together, including the Harcourt glass and the magnificent Zenith chandelier, this collaboration with Wanders symbolizes the enduring flame of passion passed down through generations, enriching heritage through rich storytelling. To celebrate this special occasion, Ms Maggie Henríquez, Chief Executive Officer of Baccarat will also be visiting Hong Kong from 6-8 November.

Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic is open for lunch from Tuesday – Saturday and for dinner from Monday – Saturday. For reservations / bookings at Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic, please visit website at HERE.

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About Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic

One MICHELIN-starred Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic represents a groundbreaking collaboration between Baccarat, the iconic crystal manufacturer and creator of enchanting worlds, Anne-Sophie Pic, the world’s most Michelin starred female chef, and Leading Nation Hospitality in Hong Kong. This remarkable restaurant, opened in mid November 2023, seamlessly blends the realms of hospitality, design, and gastronomy. Conceived by Gilles et Boissier, the renowned Paris-based architecture and interior design studio behind Baccarat Hotel in New York, the 40-seat venue offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour and showcase the culinary know-how with the open kitchen.

Anne-Sophie Pic, acclaimed for her culinary finesse and renowned for her concept and cuisine philosophy of “Suffusion”, brings her unmatched exquisite sensibilities, perfect balance, and striking flavour combinations to the Cristal Room. Throughout her unique creations, together with her head chef Marc Mantovani, she invites guests to savour dishes that reflect her French identity while showcasing Asia as a re-appropriation of her own traditions. Beverage creations, extension of Anne-Sophie Pic signature, are imagined with Paz Levinson to create a symbiosis between dishes and drinks. In the same pursuit of perfection, Anne-Sophie Pic and Eric Verbauwhede, created artful expressions of the chef’s culinary philosophy in the realm of pastry.

At the entrance, guests are greeted by a mesmerizing chandelier engulfed in flames. This stunning display symbolizes the harmonious fusion of the four elemental forces – fire, air, earth, and water – that serve as the foundation for all Baccarat creations.

About Forty-Five

Forty-Five located in LANDMARK is the most exciting art, culinary and lifestyle destination in a generation. The sprawling space atop Gloucester Tower houses five new experiential concepts, including MICHELIN-recommended The Merchants, Kaen Teppanyaki, Cardinal Point, One MICHELIN-starred Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic, and private members’ club, the Gloucester Arts Club.

Address: 43/F Gloucester Tower, LANDMARK, 15 Queen’s Road Central

About Leading Nation Hospitality

Founded in 2016 by entrepreneurs Gerald Li and Kevin Poon, the Hong Kong-based hospitality group Leading Nation specialises in eclectic F&B with a focus on éclat and design, all of which combine to craft unique culinary experiences. Young, dynamic and with a proven track record of world-class operations, Leading Nation’s award-winning portfolio of concepts including Elephant Grounds, The Diplomat, Wagyumafia, and more, have grown from Hong Kong to cities including Chengdu, Guangzhou, Manila, and Tokyo.

About PIC and Chef Anne-Sophie Pic

Anne-Sophie Pic, the world’s most Michelin starred female chef, is known for her exquisite sensibilities, perfect balance, and striking flavour combinations, which achieve superlative equilibrium between powerful tastes and their delicate expressions. Her unique legacy is founded in grace and audacity – a bold openness to the world and a reverence for the earth and those who cultivate it.   At the heart of Anne-Sophie Pic’s creativity is her concept and cuisine philosophy called “Suffusion”.  Suffusion happens when aromas enter a new flow, expressing themselves at their very best, through astonishing new tastes and sensations, through the use of different techniques from the French culinary tradition such as marination, infusion, steeping, or smoking.

Anne-Sophie Pic holds 3 Michelin stars in her gastronomic Pic*** restaurant in Valence, France where the family house has been located for three generations. With Anne-Sophie Pic in charge of the creation and David Sinapian, her husband, at the head of the company, they turned Pic into a group dedicated to luxury restaurants and high-end F&B experiences. They opened 7 restaurants around the world. Follow the Pic universe on social media @annesophiepic @pic-valence @ladamedepicparis

About Baccarat

Founded in 1764, Baccarat, alchemist of joy and creator of enchanting worlds, is the fruit of a group of daring artisans who have transformed the four elements of nature – earth, air, fire and water – into crystal of unparalleled purity. By crafting true masterpieces, Baccarat has never ceased to surprise the world, garnering numerous awards at World Fairs and international exhibitions. This is how the name of a small town in eastern France, Baccarat, has over time become a symbol of the art of celebration and French joie de vivre. From Paris to Moscow, New York, Tokyo, Miami or Hong Kong, the unique experience of Baccarat’s art de vivre can be found within its Houses, boutiques, restaurants, bars, and hotels. Ahead of its 260th anniversary, Baccarat continues its international development, firmly anchored in its roots, and driven by the ambition to always fly higher. Discover the captivating world of Baccarat on www.baccarat.com and on www.instagram.com/baccarat.