From famed Chinese cuisine in
Hong Kong to Sicilian classics in
Taormina, the company's exceptional restaurants and bars sparkle
under a sky of Michelin stars and global industry accolades
TORONTO, June 7, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Building upon a longstanding history of culinary
excellence, Four Seasons has once again maintained its leadership
position of holding the most Michelin stars of any single luxury
hospitality brand with 32 stars across 25 restaurants
in 19 hotels and resorts globally. Even more notable is that
27 of these stars were awarded to original restaurant concepts,
independently owned and operated by Four Seasons. This latest
recognition sits among the company's host of international
restaurant and bar accolades, which include 50 Best, La Liste,
Gault Millau, Wine Spectator and more.
"Our restaurants and bars provide a natural introduction to the
world of Four Seasons, creating lasting connections through
exceptional dining experiences," says Kimberly Grant,
Global Head of Restaurants and Bars, Four Seasons Hotels and
Resorts. "These well-deserved awards are products of the incredibly
talented and dedicated teams across our portfolio who work
tirelessly to wow and delight our guests every day while growing
and achieving their own professional aspirations within this
dynamic organization."
Generously guided by teams who are committed to bringing the
most remarkable dining and lounge experiences to life, guests
across the brand's nearly 600 outlets embark on delicious journeys
of discovery with artful creations and unforgettable culinary
experiences crafted with love.
Inaugural Michelin Stars at
Four Seasons
Several Four Seasons restaurants gained their first Michelin
stars in this past year's Guides.
- In Italy, under the leadership
of celebrated Chef Massimo Mantarro
and his traditional Sicilian cuisine, Principe Cerami* at San
Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel earned its first
Michelin star in November 2022.
- With Chef Malyna Si at the helm,
Capa* at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney
World® Resort secured one Michelin star following the
introduction of Florida's
first-ever Michelin Guide, further strengthening the city's growing
profile as a noteworthy culinary hub.
- The Surf Club Restaurant* by Chef Thomas Keller at Four Seasons Hotel and
Residences at The Surf Club also earned one star in the inaugural
Florida Guide.
- In Hangzhou, China under the
leadership of Chef Wang Yong, the
inaugural Michelin Guide for the region awarded one star to
Jin Sha* at Four Seasons Hotel
Hangzhou at West Lake.
- In Hong Kong, Chef
Paolo Airaudo's Noi* at Four Seasons
Hotel Hong Kong earned its first star.
- Among the many restaurants recommended by Michelin, numerous
outlets at Four Seasons hotels and resorts have been listed as
outstanding culinary offerings in their region's respective guides
including Adorn, AQUA, Auro, Butcher & Still, Café
Milano, Catch,
Kaito, Lido, Mina Brasserie, Sea Fu, Tempura Uchitsu, Vista
38, Yu Yuan, Yun House and more.
Additional Accolades for Four Seasons Restaurants and
Bars
Four Seasons restaurants and bars continue to be recognized with
a growing list of industry accolades.
- The most recent World's Best Bars list included #14 BKK
Social Club at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River and
#28 ARGO at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.
- The most recent Asia's 50
Best Restaurants list included #2 SÉZANNE at Four Seasons Hotel
Tokyo at Marunouchi, #49 Caprice at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
and #59 Jin Sha at Four Seasons
Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake.
- The 2022 Asia's 50 Best
Bars list celebrated #3 ARGO at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong,
#7 Charles H. at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, #10 BKK Social Club at
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, #29 Bar Trigona at
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur and #44 Copitas at Four Seasons
Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy One, with 2023 results to be unveiled in
July.
- On the other side of the globe, the most recent Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list
included #40 Elena at Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires.
- Six of the company's restaurants hold a Five Star designation
from Forbes Travel Guide including Jean-Georges Philadelphia
at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center; Caprice,
Sushi Saito, Tempura Uchitsu and Lung King
Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong; and Zi Yat Heen* at Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai
Strip.
New Dining Destinations for 2023 and Beyond
As Four Seasons continues to push the envelope on inventive
restaurant and bar concepts, elevate existing outlets, attract top
talent and foster career growth, the company has ambitious plans
for the future, including some very exciting openings for 2023 and
well beyond.
Following the phenomenal success of chef-partner Anne-Sophie
Pic's two-Michelin-starred La Dame de Pic London** at Four Seasons Hotel London at
Ten Trinity Square, the company has now partnered with Chef
Yannick Alléno, also one of the
world's most decorated Michelin-starred chefs, to open Pavyllon
London. Set within Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane and
scheduled to welcome guests on July 1,
2023, the new restaurant and its adjacent Bar Antoine will
pair laid-back luxury with Chef Yannick's sophisticated
neighbourhood dining style, offering patrons a British expression
of Pavyllon's signature French dishes.
Elsewhere this year, new dining destinations will open at Four
Seasons properties in cities from Rabat,
Morocco to Doha, Qatar and
Suzhou, China. Looking beyond
2023, Four Seasons currently has more than 220 new and exciting
outlets in creative development that are slated to open in the
coming years, as the brand strives to focus on category-defining
concepts in every market in which it operates.
Continued Michelin Star Excellence
Through a lasting commitment to gastronomic excellence,
Le Cinq***, Le George* and L'Orangerie* at Four Seasons
Hotel George V, Paris retained a
collective five stars following the recently announced Michelin
Guide France 2023. La Dame de Pic – Le 1920* at Four Seasons
Hotel Megève and Le Cap* at
Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel also retained their
stars, maintaining Four Seasons longstanding leadership within
the French Michelin Guide.
In the most recent Michelin Guide for Hong Kong, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong holds
an impressive seven stars – the most found under one roof in the
region with Caprice***, Lung King
Heen**, Sushi Saito* and Noi*. In Tokyo, SÉZANNE** at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo
at Marunouchi earned its second star in the highly competitive
gastronomic market.
Four Seasons celebrates additional Michelin-starred outlets
across its portfolio with Pelagos* at Four Seasons Astir Palace
Hotel Athens; Yu Ting Yuan* at
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River; Mio*
and Cai Yi Xuan* at Four
Seasons Hotel Beijing; Il Palagio* at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze;
Il Lago* at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva; Yu Yue Heen* at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou;
CURA* at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon; Zi
Yat Heen* at Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip and est*
at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi.
To view a full list of Four Seasons awards and accolades, click
here.
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About Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first hotel in 1961,
and since that time has been dedicated to perfecting the travel
experience through continual innovation and the highest standards
of hospitality. Currently operating 126 hotels and resorts, and 53
residential properties in major city centres and resort
destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under
planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the
world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls,
traveller reviews and industry awards. For more information and
reservations, visit fourseasons.com. For the latest news, visit
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Fourseasons@kwtglobal.com
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