MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BOLD COMBINATIONS AND FAMILIAR FAVOURITES FOR THIS YEAR S DURIAN FIESTA! Matcha, charcoal, sunflower seeds and salted caramel are noteworthy complements 10 March to 31 July 2017 From L-R: D24 Fried Sesame Balls, D24 Starry Starry Night Ice Cream Cake, D24 Matcha Cake, D24 Salted Caramel Cuppa Singapore, March 2017 Goodwood Park Hotel s annual Durian Fiesta looks set to wow again with new creations and the classics that have won numerous fans over 34 years since its inception in 1983. A total of 14 premium confections out of which six are new using only the best D24 and Mao Shan Wang durians will be presented from 10 March to 31 July 2017, over various periods. Exquisitely made and beautifully crafted, they boast top-notch flavours, generous lashings of pulp, and are enhanced with clever ingredient twists; reflecting the pastry chefs commitment to pushing creative boundaries with the King of Fruits. This year, the chefs are proud to introduce new creations of D24 Starry Starry Night Ice Cream Cake; D24 Sunflower Seed Crumble Tartlet; D24 Cashew Nut Crumble Tartlet; D24 Matcha Cake and D24 Salted Caramel Cuppa; along with other signature items such as the D24 Mousse Cake, D24 Puff, D24 Crêpe as well as D24 and Mao Shan Wang Ice Cream Tubs. The anticipation factor will be amplified with limited releases of selected new products throughout the promotion, as well as the inaugural launch of Spiky the Bear the adorable Fiesta mascot! From 27 May to 31 July 2017, the Mao Shan Wang craze returns as signature pastries featuring the golden, buttery pulp become available for a strictly limited period. Coffee Lounge will also be serving its much-lauded Dessert buffet with durian pastries during this period at lunch and dinner. More information about the Dessert buffet with durian pastries will be made available at a later date. Guests can visit from 9am to 9pm daily, call (65) 6730 1786 or send the order form (available at the hotel or at www.goodwoodparkhotel.com) to email: festive@goodwoodparkhotel.com. Takeaway orders can also be placed online at: http://festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel.com. The last order date is 26 July 2017 at 12 noon. In addition, a new dim sum delight D24 Fried Sesame Balls will be available for dine-in at Min Jiang the hotel s famed Sichuan and Cantonese restaurant. For enquiries, guests may call (65) 6730 1704 or email: min_jiang@goodwoodparkhotel.com. Page 1 of 6
NEW! D24 FRIED SESAME BALLS; D24 榴莲炸煎推 $11.80++ for 4 pieces; $23++ for 8 pieces Only for dine-in at Min Jiang in Goodwood Park Hotel AVAILABLE FROM 10 MARCH TO 31 JULY 2017 Takeaway at (except D24 Fried Sesame Balls) These dim sum treats are truly a work of art from the attention to detail in making each perfectly crisp shell to achieving a balance of temperatures and textures. Coated with sesame seeds for that incomparable fragrance, the shell is made with glutinous rice flour and gently deep-fried over low heat using a swirling action. Fresh durian mousse is then piped in before it is served immediately. 星光闪闪 NEW! D24 STARRY STARRY NIGHT ICE CREAM CAKE; 星光闪闪 $13 per slice; $33 for 350g cake; $58 for 700g cake As mysterious as the midnight sky and irresistibly gorgeous, this diva is destined for many encores. The hotel s durian ice cream cake has been very popular since its introduction as a rainbow cake in 2015. This year, the chefs have explored the dark side by creating a distinctive charcoal sponge wrapped around a core of creamy homemade durian ice cream. Gold stars made with icing and dark chocolate add a sprinkling of sophistication. ALL-TIME FAVOURITES From L- R: D24 Mousse Cake, D24 Puff, D24 Crêpe, D24 Ice Cream Tub D24 MOUSSE CAKE; D24 榴莲慕斯蛋糕 $11 per slice; $65 for 1kg cake; $125 for 2kg cake; $185 for 3kg cake The star that launched the inaugural Durian Fiesta in 1983, this legendary cake is ultimate indulgence with generous lashings of pulpy durian mousse. D24 PUFF; D24 榴莲泡芙 $9 for 2 pieces; $23 for 6 pieces; $62 for 20 pieces A signature at Goodwood Park Hotel, these pretty puffs have lavish swirls of creamy durian carefully wedged between fluffy choux pastry cases. D24 CRÊPE; D24 榴莲蛋饼 $12 per piece; $69 for 8 pieces Featuring a decadent amount of creamy durian pulp neatly enveloped in ultra-thin crepe, this stellar dessert makes for a simple yet satisfying treat. D24 ICE CREAM TUB; D24 榴莲冰淇淋 $19 per tub MAO SHAN WANG ICE CREAM TUB; 猫山王榴莲冰淇淋 $28 per tub Offering pure durian bliss with an abundance of luscious pulp, these homemade frozen delights are available in convenient 16oz takeaway tubs. Page 2 of 6
AVAILABLE FROM 10 MARCH TO 30 APRIL 2017 Takeaway at NEW! D24 SUNFLOWER SEED CRUMBLE TARTLET; D24 榴莲葵花籽迷你迷你挞 $11.80 for 2 pieces; $30 for 6 pieces 榴莲葵花籽迷你 NEW! D24 CASHEW NUT CRUMBLE TARTLET; D24 榴莲腰果迷你迷你挞 $11.80 for 2 pieces; $30 for 6 pieces Dainty in size but packing heaps of flavours and textures are these precious pastries of durian mousse generously coated with buttery vanilla crumble and either sunflower seeds or cashew nuts. The former provides a delightful savoury crunch while the latter adds a rounded flavour. The Oreo cookie tartlet base gives it an extra chocolatey kick. AVAILABLE FROM 1 APRIL TO 31 JULY 2017, while stocks last NEW! THE DURIAN FIESTA MASCOT SPIKY THE BEAR $22 per bear Snugly dressed in an adorable durian shell onesie, Spiky is the latest star of the Fiesta! This limited-edition teddy bear will be a faithful little companion and delightful memento. AVAILABLE FROM 1 MAY TO 31 JULY 2017 Takeaway at NEW! D24 MATCHA CAKE; D24 榴莲抹茶蛋糕 $12 per slice; $60 for whole cake (500g) NEW! D24 SALTED CARAMEL CUPPA; D24 榴莲咸焦糖蛋糕 This pastel green queen is studded with elegant white chocolate pearls and crowned with a fan made of the same, then surrounded by ladyfingers (Italian-style sponge biscuits). Lovely for any celebration, this suitably regal stunner boasts perfectly balanced flavours as it is expertly made with a matcha mousse-white chocolate centre encased by durian mousse, almond sponge and topped with a matcha-white chocolate glaze. 榴莲咸焦糖蛋糕 $12 per cup A wicked cuppa happiness that will hit the spot for those with a sweet tooth, this dessert combines layers of almond sponge, durian mousse, panna cotta and the ultimate accompaniment salted caramel. It is then sprinkled with vanilla crumble and crushed pistachios for added texture. Page 3 of 6
AVAILABLE FROM 27 MAY TO 31 JULY 2017 Takeaway at All About Mao Shan Wang MAO SHAN WANG POWER PUFF; 巨大猫山王榴莲泡芙 $19.80 per piece Only available from 12pm to 7pm, this highly popular jumbo-sized profiterole is freshly piped to plumpness upon order. MAO SHAN WANG MOUSSE CAKE; 猫山王榴莲慕斯蛋糕 $65 for 500g This is a luxurious adaptation of the hotel s very first durian creation, the Durian Mousse Cake made with D24 pulp. MAO SHAN WANG DESIGNER CAKE; 猫山王榴莲创意蛋糕 $50 for 350g Fashioned after a cross-section of the thorny fruit, complete with a husk made of fresh cream and vivid yellow flesh made of decadent Mao Shan Wang mousse, this handcrafted masterpiece is truly a sight to behold. Note: All takeaway prices quoted are inclusive of GST, unless otherwise stated. Digital images of the durian pastries are available upon request. Please refer to Appendix for a summary of prices and availability. For media enquiries, please contact: Sixth Sense Communications & PR Consultancy Noelle Tan DID: (65) 6423 0096 Email: noelle@sixthsense.com.sg Goodwood Park Hotel Justina Loh Director of Marketing Communications DID: (65) 6730 1715 Email: dir_mc@goodwoodparkhotel.com Page 4 of 6
FACT SHEET Promotion Durian Fiesta at Goodwood Park Hotel Duration 10 March to 31 July 2017 Address Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221 Order hotline (65) 6730 1786 Order email festive@goodwoodparkhotel.com Order website http://festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel.com opening hours 9am to 9pm daily GENERAL INFORMATION ON GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL Address Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221 Mainline (65) 6737 7411 Website www.goodwoodparkhotel.com Facebook facebook.com/goodwoodparkhotel Instagram @goodwoodparkhotelsg Hashtag Pinterest pinterest.com/goodwoodparksg Summary An icon on Scotts Road, Goodwood Park Hotel is housed in a uniquely designed building that dates back to 1900. 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 1989. The Hotel has five distinctive restaurants, each providing an exquisite dining experience, along with a deli and a bar. Page 5 of 6
APPENDIX DURIAN FIESTA, 10 MARCH TO 31 JULY 2017 AVAILABILITY ITEMS PRICE VENUE 10 March to 31 July NEW! D24 Starry Starry Night Ice Cream Cake $13 per slice; $33 for 350g cake; $58 for 700g cake NEW! D24 Fried Sesame Balls $11.80++ for 4 pieces; $23++ for 8 pieces Min Jiang (for dine-in only) D24 Mousse Cake $11 per slice; $65 for 1kg cake; $125 for 2kg cake; $185 for 3kg cake D24 Puff $9 for 2 pieces; $23 for 6 pieces; $62 for 20 pieces D24 Crêpe $12 per piece; $69 for 8 pieces D24 Ice Cream $19 per tub Mao Shan Wang Ice Cream $28 per tub 10 March to 30 April NEW! D24 Sunflower Seed Crumble Tartlet $11.80 for 2 pieces; $30 for 6 pieces NEW! D24 Cashew Nut Crumble Tartlet 11.80 for 2 pieces; $30 for 6 pieces 1 April to 31 July NEW! The Durian Fiesta mascot Spiky the Bear $22 per bear 1 May to 31 July NEW! D24 Matcha Cake $12 per slice; $60 for whole cake (500g) NEW! D24 Salted Caramel Cuppa $12 per cup 27 May to 31 July Mao Shan Wang Power Puff $19.80 per piece (only from 12pm 7pm) Mao Shan Wang Mousse Cake Mao Shan Wang Designer Cake $65 for 500g cake $50 for 350g cake Page 6 of 6