Revamped Backyard

In an attempt to "reincarnate fond childhood memories of lazy afternoons in idyllic leafy backyard paradises", Langham Place has created a 6,000 square foot outdoor space, namely The Backyard. Designed for grown-ups, The Backyard features European lounge furniture, oversized beanbags, mango trees, chill-out music, and a waterfall and water feature that streams throughout the space.

To introduce the space the hotel is offering its Lazy Daze promotion:  three-hour free-flow Veuve Clicquot Champagne, plus unlimited wine, spirits, beer and pizza any time, any day for just $388. The Backyard is open from 5:00pm Monday - Friday, and from 12:00noon Saturday - Sunday.

Bostonian's Sustainable Seafood

The Bostonian restaurant has unveiled a fully sustainable seafood à la carte menu, one of the first in Hong Kong. Executive chef Mark Bannon says: "This has been a hugely educational journey for the whole team. I am proud of what we have achieved, in a relatively short time, and even prouder that we can now boast a fully-sustainable seafood offering. The new à la carte menu has been created to complement the produce, so dishes are kept simple, allowing the quality to speak for itself."

Chef Bannon has put the same amount of passion into sourcing the meat for the menu, which has undergone rigorous taste tests among the culinary team, who have decided US grass-fed steaks, Australian grain-fed steaks and the popular Welsh Lamb.

The Langham, Hong Kong is committed to engaging the public in sustainable seafood so from now until the end of May, 2010, guests can enjoy 25% off their total bill when ordering from the new à la carte menu. Terms and conditions apply.

Relaxing Afternoon Tea

Cafe at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin is presenting special Afternoon Tea set, available every Monday to Friday during 3pm to 5pm.  Guests enjoying the Afternoon Tea set will be able to choose either the Sha Tin Apple Pie or Cake of the Day, to pair with unlimited coffee and tea.  Sha Tin Apple Pie is the best-selling item at the hotel's Patisserie, and is baked in its original tin with natural honey from a local apiary near Ten Thousand Buddha's Monastery, green and red apples, and shortcrust pastry.

Savoury items are also available during the afternoon, such as Ham and Gruyere Baguette; Quiche and Chicken Curry Pie.

Wagyu Menu

Aspasia is presenting a Wagyu beef menu featuring the premium cut of beef from Japan, Australia and U.S. until the end of the month. Diners can choose the source of Wagyu beef according to their favorite including Sirloin and Tenderloin of Japan Kumamoto A4 Wagyu, Australia M7 Wagyu and U.S. Prime Beef. The Wagyu beef will be grilled or pan-fried with Aspasia's home-made butter and will be served with confit vegetable and choice of mashed potato or roasted potato with herbs, priced from $320 to $1000 based on weight.