ROSEWOOD HONG KONG UNVEILS ‘ROSEWOOD | INFINITE BLOSSOMS’: A SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR

Indulge in the exquisite culinary delights at The Legacy House, Holt’s Café, The Butterfly Room, Butterfly Patisserie, and online shop

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<<2nd January, 2025 – Hong Kong>> Drawing inspiration from Blossoms by the award-winning novelist Jin Yucheng, Rosewood Hong Kong presents ‘ROSEWOOD | INFINITE BLOSSOMS’ — a spectacular celebration of Chinese New Year marking the arrival of the Year of the Snake. Set in Shanghai and spanning four transformative decades in the second half of the 20th century, Blossoms captures the dynamic spirit embodies in Rosewood’s Chinese New Year celebration. This cinematic gem, brought to life by the visionary Wong Kar Wai, vividly portrays life in Shanghai during these pivotal years.

Inspired by Jin Yucheng’s themes of optimism and hope, Rosewood Hong Kong invites guests on a journey of renewal through exquisite culinary creations and thoughtful seasonal offerings. From traditional puddings and bountiful gift hampers available online to exclusive celebratory menus at our dining venues, guests can indulge in a tapestry of flavours and experiences that embody the spirit of renewal and celebration.

THE ART OF GIFTING: CHINESE NEW YEAR OFFERINGS AT ROSEWOOD ONLINE SHOP

The Rosewood Hong Kong Online Shop presents its latest Chinese New Year Collection, wishing guests a prosperous and auspicious Year of the Snake. These delectable interpretations of traditional delicacies are crafted by Chinese Executive Chef Li Chi-wai, who extends heartfelt wishes for health and happiness through his creations: Conpoy Turnip Cake (600g at HKD328 / 900g at HKD428) and Chinese New Year Pudding (700g at HKD318 / 1,050g at HKD428).

The Rosewood Chinese New Year Candy Box (HKD598) delights with sweet and savoury treats, including red and black melon seeds, sweetened dried lotus seeds, mini walnut crisps, and sesame cookies. For the ultimate gourmet gift, choose from three exquisite Chinese New Year hampers: Joy Hamper (HKD2,488), Prosperity Hamper (HKD3,588), and Longevity Hamper (HKD9,988), each thoughtfully curated to suit the most discerning tastes.

Other gift box offerings include The Legacy House Chinese New Year Pudding and Premium Pu’er Tea (HKD528) and The Legacy House Conpoy Turnip Cake with XO Sauce (HKD528), and “ROSEWOOD | INFINITE BLOSSOMS” Limited Edition Gift Box (HKD1,588). This limited edition gift box features a blossom kaleidoscope, red packets, premium Pu’er tea, and a stories booklet featuring 15 bedtime excerpts personally selected by Jin Yucheng, presented in the form of a Chinese Imperial Calendar. Inspired by the ever-evolving era of 1990s Shanghai, the packaging box can be transformed into a zoetrope, displaying Jin’s artwork ‘RED’, selected from his 20 illustrations for his renowned novel Blossoms.

To view the full Chinese New Year gift box and hamper offerings, please visit the Rosewood Hong Kong online shop HERE.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT ONE MICHELIN STARRED THE LEGACY HOUSE

The Legacy House helmed by Chef Li Chi Wai celebrates the Chinese New Year by offering a traditional culinary celebration experience in either the main dining room, or a more intimate affair in one of the seven private dining rooms for up to 16 people.

For lunch, guests are invited to partake in the cherished dim sum tradition with a celebratory Chinese New Year twist. The Chinese New Year Dim Sum Menu showcases reimagined favourites including the delectable  Steamed Fish Dumpling (HKD98 for 3 pieces) with fungi and 18-years dried tangerine peel, alongside delicacies like Steamed Crab Meat Dumpling with ginger (HKD98), Steamed Red Date Paste Cake (HKD98) with dried rose and bird’s nest, Steamed Mantis Shrimp Dumpling (HKD128 for 2 pieces), and Steamed Lobster Dumpling with egg white and caviar (HKD168 per person).

Indulge in the opulent Chinese New Year Delights Menu (HKD2,380+10% per person) showcasing auspicious dishes like the Double-Boiled Abalone Soup with Chinese herbs, the Stewed Mantis Shrimp with fish maw, and Braised Sea Cucumber with sun-dried oyster in supreme oyster sauce. For a more lavish experience, opt for the enhanced Chinese New Year Delights Menu (HKD2,980+10% per person), featuring premium delicacies such as the Wok-Fried Australian Wagyu Beef Cube with Chinese Matsutake and kale, and the Braised Middle Eastern 25-Heads Abalone with sun-dried oyster and black moss. Each dish symbolizes prosperity and good fortune, making it a perfect choice for celebrating the joyous occasion.

Select dishes from both set menus are also available a la Carte for this exclusive dining period, including highlights such as the Braised Stuffed Citrus (HKD298) with shrimp, pork, sun-dried oyster, and black moss, Deep-Fried Lionfish (HKD480) with fish curd, and the sumptuous Braised 6-Heads South African Abalone (HKD1,280) with sea cucumber, chicken, prawn, mushroom and black moss. Symbolizing abundance, prosperity and happiness, these dishes are a delightful addition to any Chinese New Year celebration at The Legacy House.

For full details of The Legacy House’s Chinese New Year offering, please visit HERE.

A TASTE OF TRADITIONAL CANTON AT HOLT’S CAFÉ

Throughout February, Holt’s Café will be offering a celebratory A Taste of Traditional Canton menu from 27 January to 9 February 2025. Guests can partake in the symbolic ritual of prosperity and good luck with the Chinese New Year Lo Hei (HKD208), a colourful dish featuring salmon, mixed vegetables, and plum dressing. The Treasure Seafood Soup (HKD280) embodies abundance and wealth, with its luxurious ingredients such as fish maw, abalone, sea cucumber, and conch.

Guests can savour the traditional Chinese New Year Poon Choi (HKD680), a lavish dish brimming with premium ingredients of abalone, sea cucumber, black moss, dried oyster, mushroom, shrimp ball, chicken, and broccoli. Other highlights include Pan-fried Prawns (HKD388) with garlic and tomato sauce, Steamed Grouper Fillet (HKD428) with fragrant black mushroom, Yunnan ham, and jasmine rice, as well as Green Asparagus Stuffed Bamboo Fungus (HKD240) and Red Bean Soup (HKD138) with glutinous rice dumpling, bringing a sweet conclusion to the auspicious meal.

For full details of Holt’s Café’s Chinese New Year offering, please visit HERE.

CHINESE NEW YEAR AFTERNOON TEA AT THE BUTTERFLY ROOM

Embracing the festive spirit of the Chinese New Year, The Butterfly Room at Rosewood Hong Kong presents a Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea experience priced at HKD568+10% per person.

Available from 6 January to 11 February 2025, the menu includes a delectable array of offerings starting with an amuse bouche featuring butternut squash and beets, followed by a selection of finger sandwiches of salmon, butcher ham, crab, and egg. A pre-dessert of strawberry, shiro-an, and azuki bean prepares the palate for the freshly baked scones and coconut buns. The experience continues with a plated dessert showcasing mandarin, jasmine, flan, and millefeuille, accompanied by a mignardise chocolate trolley. Guests can savour this exquisite spread alongside a choice of Mariage Frères tea or coffee, creating a memorable and luxurious Chinese New Year celebration.

For full menu details of the Chinese New Year afternoon tea experience including Champagne and caviar add-ons, please visit HERE.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CAKES & CONFECTIONS FROM BUTTERFLY PATISSERIE

For those with a sweet tooth, delight Butterfly Patisserie’s special Chinese New Year offerings. Indulge in the takeaway version of the Luxury Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea Set, featuring four finger sandwiches, rotating cakes, scones, and Tahitian vanilla mille-feuille, ideal for 2-3 persons at HKD1,388 per set. Add a touch of elegance with a bottle of Perrier-Jouet Champagne, or opt for the standard edition afternoon tea set priced at HKD950 per person.

Savour the Kumquat & Kaffir Lime Cheesecake (HKD888 for 16cm), where creamy cheesecake is infused with tangy kumquat, mandarin, and Kaffir lime, delivering a burst of citrusy bliss in every bite. The exclusive party-sized Vanilla, Passionfruit & Mandarin Cake (HKD98) features kumquats, mandarins, and zesty citrus jam on ladyfinger sponge, while the Fortune Sacher Chocolate Cake (HKD508 for 16cm) combines rich, vanilla-infused chocolate with the tang of mandarin oranges.

For a symbol of good fortune, try the Hazelnut Orange Gold Ingot Chocolate, priced from HKD218 for 6 pieces, blending creamy milk chocolate with zesty orange and hazelnut sesame praline. Enjoy these delectable treats with delivery options from 13 to 28 January and 2 to 12 February, 2025, along with pickup services from 13 January to 12 February, 2025.

For all online orders, please visit HERE.

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About Rosewood Hong Kong

The 413-room Rosewood Hong Kong is located at a prime Victoria Harbour waterfront location at the former New World Centre on Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. The ultra-luxury hotel occupies 43 floors of the multi-use Rosewood Tower, a new landmark on the world-famous skyline. Eleven restaurants and lounges are complemented by recreational facilities including Asaya, Rosewood’s integrated wellness concept. The Manor Club executive lounge provides exclusive privileges while The Pavilion, the brand’s signature residential-style meeting and function space, hosts corporate events, conferences and social celebrations. The 186 luxury Rosewood Residences has been designed for residents electing short and longer stay rentals, with a dedicated private club, along with special services and dedicated amenities.

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