GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS BIGGEST DURIAN FIESTA EVER!

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1 MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS BIGGEST DURIAN FIESTA EVER! 16 March to 2 August 2015 Singapore, March 2015 With six stunning new creations to pad the line-up of durian-centric goodies this year twice as many as usual, the latest instalment of Goodwood Park Hotel s Durian Fiesta is an impressive bumper crop of delights! Introduced in 1983, this annual affair showcasing the most splendid D24 and Mao Shan Wang durians has always been a highlight for fans of their beguiling aroma and luxuriously creamy flesh. But with 2015 marking Singapore s momentous golden jubilee (SG50), the upcoming Durian Fiesta holds even stronger significance as a timely tribute to the nation s most well-loved fruit. New powerhouse treats, all teeming with intense D24 durian goodness, include the Durian Rainbow Ice Cream Cake; an eye-catching multi-coloured confection, and Durian Carrot-Walnut Cake; a traditional bake frosted with pulpy durian cream in lieu of the typical cream cheese. Offering oodles of pleasure in innocuously dainty forms are the Durian Macarons and Mini Durian Chocolate Wafer Rolls. From 16 March to 2 August 2015, these novel delights can be purchased at the hotel s Deli, along with other iconic signature items such as the Durian Puff, Durian Mousse Cake, Durian Strudel, Durian Crêpe and D24 or Mao Shan Wang Durian Ice Cream. Most noteworthy is the return of the Durian Cappuccino Cake, back by popular demand after a three-year absence. Among the slew of fresh innovations and returning favourites, the spotlight falls on the Mao Shan Wang Horn, a nostalgic throwback to the 60s the conical pastry filled with creamy durian pulp is an inspired spin on old-school cream horns, a popular offering in local neighbourhood bakeries then. This limited edition treat will be available at the Deli with the Mao Shan Power Puff; a jumbo-sized profiterole, from 30 May to 2 August From 30 May to 2 August 2015, Coffee Lounge will also be serving its much-lauded Dessert buffet with durian pastries during lunch and dinner. More information is available on page 4. Page 1 of 5

2 PURCHASING AND ORDERING DETAILS Guests can visit the Deli from 9am to 9pm daily, call (65) or send the order form (available at the hotel or at to or fax (65) Takeaway orders can also be placed online at: festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel.com. The last order date is 29 July 2015 at 12 noon. NEW FOR 2015! All items are available for takeaway from the Deli, unless otherwise stated. DURIAN RAINBOW ICE CREAM CAKE $11.75 per piece An inspired take on the trendy rainbow cake, this petite showstopper appeals to adults and children alike with vividly-coloured sponge hugging a core of luscious durian ice cream embedded with D24 pulp. DURIAN CARROT WALNUT CAKE $11.75 per slice; $72.75 for whole cake (1.4kg) Crusted all over with toasted almonds, this dense carrot and walnut layer cake does away with the usual staid cream cheese. Instead, it is jazzed up with velvety durian pulp, which adds dimensions in flavour and scent. MINI DURIAN CHOCOLATE WAFER ROLLS $32.10 for 10 pieces Delicate in size but brimming with flavour, these thick wafer cylinders curled around pulpy durian cream are blanketed in dark chocolate and finished with chopped nuts for extra crunch. DURIAN MACARONS $22.45 for 6 pieces Given a local slant are these French confections comprising creamy, pulpy durian sandwiched between crisp dark chocolate shells simple, but satisfyingly decadent. DURIAN EGG TARTLETS $6++ for 3 pieces available only for dine-in at Min Jiang Cradled in buttery, melt-in-the-mouth pastry, each tartlet is a harmonious blend of eggy custard and unmistakably aromatic D24 durian. Dine-in price is subject to 10% service charge and prevailing GST Page 2 of 5

3 MAO SHAN WANG HORN $13.70 per piece available only from 30 May to 2 August 2015, 12noon to 7pm Designed as homage to the original cream horn of Singapore s traditional neighbourhood bakeries, this confection is given a luxurious twist with premium Mao Shan Wang durian cream freshly piped upon order into a crisp golden-brown twirl of sugared puff pastry. DURIAN COMBO $38.50 per box available from 16 March to 30 April 2015 For those who love durian in all forms, this special introductory sampler offers excellent variety with one slice each of Durian Mousse Cake, Durian Carrot-Walnut Cake and Durian Cappuccino Cake, plus two pieces each of Mini Durian Chocolate Wafer Roll and Durian Puff. ALL-TIME FAVOURITES From L-R: Durian Cappuccino Cake, Durian Mousse Cake, Durian Puff, Durian Strudel, Durian Crêpe, Mao Shan Power Puff DURIAN CAPPUCCINO CAKE $11.75 per slice; $62.05 for whole cake (1kg) Back for the first time since its inception in 2011, this alluring cake is a 30cm-long stack of cappuccino mousse, lush durian mousse and chocolate sponge ensconced in yellow-gold crumbs of vanilla sponge. DURIAN MOUSSE CAKE $11.75 per slice; $68.50 for 1.3kg cake; $ for 2.5kg cake; $ for 3.5kg cake The star that launched the inaugural Durian Fiesta in 1983, this legendary cake is ultimate indulgence with generous lashings of pulpy D24 durian mousse. DURIAN PUFF $8.55 for 2 pieces; $21.40 for 6 pieces; $51.35 for 20 pieces A signature at Goodwood Park Hotel, these pretty puffs have lavish swirls of creamy D24 durian carefully wedged between fluffy choux pastry cases. DURIAN STRUDEL $11.75 per slice; $62.05 for whole strudel (1kg) Boasting a glistening golden-brown tan, this flaky pastry tantalises with thick layers of D24 durian mousse and vanilla sponge. DURIAN CRÊPE $9.65 per piece; $68.50 for 8 pieces Featuring creamy durian pulp neatly enveloped in ultra-thin crepe, this stellar dessert makes for a simple yet satisfying treat. Page 3 of 5

4 D24 DURIAN ICE CREAM $18 per 16oz tub MAO SHAN WANG ICE CREAM $24.40 per 16oz tub Offering pure durian bliss with an abundance of durian pulp, these homemade frozen delights are available in convenient 16oz takeaway tubs at the Deli. MAO SHAN POWER PUFF $19.05 per piece available only from 30 May to 2 August 2015, 12noon to 7pm One of Goodwood Park Hotel s most popular durian pastries is the limited edition Mao Shan Power Puff; an oversized choux pastry that is freshly piped, only upon order, to plumpness with luscious Mao Shan Wang durian mousse. DESSERT BUFFET WITH DURIAN SPECIALITIES AT COFFEE LOUNGE Available only from 30 May to 2 August 2015, during lunch and dinner During this limited period, Coffee Lounge will introduce the much-anticipated treat for durian fans; a dessert buffet which features a tempting range of durian pastries in addition to the regular desserts. Seven durian creations; the all-new D24 Durian Ice Cream with Rainbow Bread (one serving per guest, also available for a la carte orders at $ per serving); Durian Macaron, Mini Durian Chocolate Wafer Roll, Durian Cappuccino Cake, Durian Mousse Cake, Durian Puff and a live station highlight - á la minute Durian Pancakes, will be showcased among the spread that includes delectable cakes, hot and chilled local desserts, ice cream and more. In particular, the D24 Durian Ice Cream with Rainbow Bread is a vibrantly-hued nod to nostalgia and a sweet tribute to the nation s SG50 celebrations. Once a familiar sight on the streets of old Singapore where vendors would sell scoops of ice cream wedged in a folded slice of fluffy multi-coloured bread, the ice cream sandwich is gradually becoming a rare find, although still very much enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Diners at Coffee Lounge can now savour a luxurious version that is enhanced with the king of fruits! Price options are as follows: - $ per person (Dessert Buffet with Durian Pastries only) - $ per person (Top-up of Dessert Buffet with Durian Pastries with any a la carte main course order) - $ per adult, $ per child (Taiwan Porridge A La Carte Buffet, inclusive of Dessert Buffet with Durian Pastries) Dine-in prices are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing GST. Child price is for children aged 6 11 years. Guests may call Coffee Lounge at (65) or coffee_lounge@goodwoodparkhotel.com for enquiries and reservations. Page 4 of 5

5 Note: All prices quoted are inclusive of prevailing GST, unless otherwise stated. Digital images of the durian pastries are available upon request. For media enquiries, please contact: Sixth Sense Communications & PR Consultancy Noelle Tan DID: (65) Goodwood Park Hotel Ms Justina Loh Director of Marketing Communications DID: (65) FACT SHEET Promotion Durian Fiesta at the Deli, Goodwood Park Hotel Duration 16 March to 2 August 2015 Address Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore Order hotline (65) Order festive@goodwoodparkhotel.com Order fax (65) Order website festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel.com Deli opening hours 9am to 9pm daily GENERAL INFORMATION ON GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL Address Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore Mainline (65) Website Facebook Summary An icon on Scotts Road, Goodwood Park Hotel is housed in a uniquely designed building that dates back to A distinguished institution in hospitality circles, the hotel is one of the most reputable pioneers of the tourism industry. Much of her original beauty has been faithfully restored and her majestic air artfully accentuated with fluted columns, delicate woodworks, decorative plasterwork and graceful archways. Through the years, she has gained recognition for her exquisite elegance, legendary charm and tradition of excellence, with her Grand Tower gazetted a national monument in The Hotel has five distinctive restaurants, each providing an exquisite dining experience, along with a deli and a bar. Page 5 of 5