For Immediate Release Sureño Sets the Tone for Refined Mediterranean Dining in Beijing (Beijing, 18 January 2017) Sureño at The Opposite House, Beijing s acclaimed Mediterranean dining destination, is set to elevate its offerings with a refreshed culinary style led by their new award-winning chef, Talib Hudda. Known for his inventive approach and refined technique, Chef Talib has taken classic, well-loved dishes from the sun-kissed Mediterranean region and given them sophisticated yet innovative new takes. The chef s creative combinations and elegant visual presentations serve to highlight the wholesome flavours and outstanding quality of his ingredients, including seasonal produce sourced locally in Beijing. The sophisticated new menu expands Sureño s culinary footprint across every corner of the Mediterranean region, with enticing seafood dishes like Smoked Salmon Carpaccio, Scallops with Romesco and Cauliflower, Squid and Manchego and the Fassolatha with Caviar, a delicately balanced dish of white kidney bean puree with basil oil, charred avocado, white beans cooked in pesto, and premium caviar. Meat-lovers will be spoilt for choice between the Beef Cheek with Cumin and Potato, Tamarind and Pine Nut Torchon of foie gras, Angus Beef Tenderloin and Celery Root, Braised Lamb Leg and Harissa and the Pork and Parsley, an irresistibly decadent dish of roasted suckling pork belly with tomato ragout, parsley oil and zaatar. New vegetarian creations, including the Kalamata Gnocchi and Porcini and a crisp and tender Chickpea Panisse tantalisingly paired with dill, lemon foam and fennel cucumber salad, are sure to tempt any palate. Guests in the mood for poultry may choose between the Chicken Globe and Falafel or the Duck Breast with Beets and Pistachios. Beijing is an exciting city to express my culinary creativity, because it has a deep respect for culinary traditions yet is hungry for new innovations. The new Sureño offers a mix of the fresh and the familiar, so guests can experience the authentic flavours of the Mediterranean, elevated with an intriguing sense of discovery, says Chef Talib. The Canadian-born chef has worked in acclaimed restaurants around the world, from The Pear Tree in Vancouver to Marchal in Copenhagen, where he helped the restaurant earn its
first Michelin star. He has represented Canada at the world s most prestigious culinary competition, the Bocuse d Or, and won two team awards from the British Columbia Chefs Association. Talib moved to Beijing to helm The Georg by Georg Jensen as executive chef, and helped the restaurant earn several prestigious accolades during his stint there. Sureño s refined menu will be complemented by the restaurant s elegant and comfortable setting as well as warm, dedicated service led by new restaurant manager Mostafa Zeineldin, presenting a dining experience that is distinctly modern yet approachable. Mostafa had formerly managed another restaurant within the Swire Restaurants family, the highly acclaimed The Continental restaurant in Hong Kong. As Beijing continues to grow into one of the most sophisticated fine dining markets in the world, Sureño continues to evolve its offerings to present a refined, world-class experience. With our new chef Talib Hudda and new manager Mostafa Zeineldin at the helm, I have no doubt that Sureño will reaffirm its place as Beijing s premier destination for fine Mediterranean cuisine, says Mark Passmore, General Manager of The Opposite House.
Fassolatha with Caviar Tamarind and Pine Nut Torchon of foie gras Smoked Salmon Carpaccio Chicken Globe and Falafel Braised Lamb Leg and Harissa The Opposite House -Ends-
About The Opposite House The Opposite House is located in Taikoo Li Sanlitun a vibrant new open-plan shopping, dining and entertainment destination developed by Swire Properties. The hotel s 99 guest studios include 9 spacious suites and a penthouse duplex with a 240sqm roof terrace. More than half of all the studios are over 70sqm and all are strikingly simple with natural wooden floors and subtle touches of Chinese décor. For further information or high resolution images please contact: Lia Tjahjodihardjo Senior Communications Manager The Opposite House Tel: +8610 6417 6688 liatjahjodihardjo@swirehotels.com About Swire Hotels and Swire Restaurants Swire Hotels has been created to manage soulfully individual hotels in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the USA, providing a characterful experience for well travelled individually minded travellers who seek originality, style and personalised service. We create distinctive hotels with a sense of place that break with convention. The company s first hotel, The Opposite House in Beijing, opened in 2008 and was followed by The Upper House, Hong Kong, and then by EAST, Hong Kong and EAST, Beijing. The Temple House in Chengdu is opened in July 2015 and EAST, Miami opened in May 2016. A restaurant division was set up in 2013 to manage the company s stand-alone restaurant operations. Our first restaurant Plat du Jour opened in November 2013 followed by Public and Ground Public in Quarry Bay. The Continental in Pacific Place opened in October 2014 and Mr & Mrs Fox in Taikoo Place in 2015. Our latest addition, the second Plat du Jour opened in Pacific Place in January 2016. About Taikoo Li Sanlitun Taikoo Li Sanlitun, located at the center of Sanlitun, Chaoyang District in Beijing, comprising two sites Taikoo Li Sanlitun South and North, with a total floor area of over 136,000 sq m (approximately 1,47 million sq ft) * spreading over 19 creative and stylish buildings, including an award-winning urban hotel, The Opposite House. Taikoo Li Sanlitun was Swire Properties first commercial property to open for business in the Mainland China in 2008, blending with fashion and trends, art and culture, shopping and dining. As the iconic fashion destination in Beijing, Taikoo Li Sanlitun offers more than 200 shops, combining the most creative young talents and globally renowned fashion brands, including I.T Beijing Market global flagship store, Miu Miu Asia flagship store, Alexander Wang Asia first flagship store, Alexander McQueen first store in China, Paul Smith first
flagship store in Beijing, Christian Louboutin first boutique store in Beijing, Balenciaga Beijing flagship store, Montblanc global flagship store, Hollister biggest boutique store in Beijing, Asia s first Page One & The Woodhouse concept store, Marimekko first store in Beijing, Marc by Marc Jacobs concept store, Taiwanese fashion brand stayreal s first store in Beijing, adidas global brand centre, Apple s first store in China as well as a unique cultural entertainment space, The Orange, and parking for more than 880 cars. The retail portions of Taikoo Li Sanlitun and The Opposite House are both wholly owned by Swire Properties. Visit Taikoo Li Sanlitun s website at www.taikoolisanlitun.com. * Gross floor area excludes car park areas.