by Joachim Fischer, presently in Guangzhou, China
Spain International Exhibition Office announced a new gastronomic project with Michelin chefs to showcase the Spanish food & drink culture during Shanghai EXPO.
Food & drink is the resource of the culture fusion. There will be 217 countries to attend the Shanghai World EXPO and there is no better chance to exhibit the rich Spanish food and its products in this world class event. During the 6 months EXPO period, the Spanish pavilion will launch its daily menu to the public on a weekly basis featuring one Spanish chef. In total, there will be 38 Michelin star chefs coming from 15 different countries to join this event. 17 different menus will be presented to the guests by using the freshest and most authentic ingredients from Spain. 48 Michelin stars will be gathered together in this gastronomic celebration.
The chef’s team will be staying at the brand new Gran Melia Shanghai and personally cook in the hotel’s restaurants for the guests. The cooking show in Gran Melia Shanghai Hotel will be featuring Chef Juan Mari Arzak (3* Michelin), Martin Berasategui (3* Michelin), Pedro Subijana (3* Michelin), Andoni Aduriz (2* Michelin), and Pepe Solla (1* Michelin), Paco Roncero (2* Michelin) from Madrid, Dani Garcia (1* Michelin) from Andalusia, Pedro Larumbe, Elena Arzak (3* Michelin), just to name a few. And chefs from China: Chef Dong Zhengxiang from Dadong roasted duck restaurant in Beijing, Chef Michelle from Ritz Hotel in Paris and VIPs from MOMA in the U.S.
Gran Meliá Shanghai is Sol Melia’s first luxury property in China. The 686-room hotel is located in the Lujiazui Financial & Trade Zone within the city’s central Business District within walking distance to Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. The property will boast impressive views of the Huangpu River and the Puxi district and will reflect the modern and contemporary design movement of 21st century China, with a minimalist elegance, impressive high ceilings and elegant furnishings throughout. The prestigious location provides effortless access to the city’s many cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions, accommodating discerning guests and business travelers from around the world.
The property boasts four world-class dining venues including a sumptuous traditional Cantonese restaurant “Suntime Century”, an elegant Spanish restaurant “El Albero”, and an a la carte Italian restaurant “Acqua”, along with a breakfast buffet area and international coffee shop. Additionally, guests will be able to enjoy an energetic Cuban music bar “Havana Night” and a lobby bar, as well as the destination rooftop bar, “Red Passion”, which will provide stunning views of the Huangpu River and the Puxi District set in an ultra modern setting.
The Gran Meliá Shanghai’s luxurious accommodations and comprehensive facilities will offer a modern retreat for travelers visiting this vibrant and energetic city of 20 million. And we believe that this remarkable gastronomic event will be achieving a great successful in the Shanghai World EXPO and bring the Spanish food culture to the world.
For more information, visit: www.granmeliashanghai.com.
