Sydney, Australia – W Sydney is delighted to announce that Janice Wong, the celebrated dessert maestro behind 2am: dessertbar has been honoured with the Pastry Innovation Award at the prestigious La Liste Pastry Awards 2024.

The La Liste Pastry Awards is an esteemed annual global event which seeks to recognise outstanding achievements within the pastry world. Across 10 categories, these awards celebrate the incredible diversity of talent and creativity in the industry, as well as a commitment to core values such as seasonality and biodiversity.

Singaporean Chef Janice Wong is renowned for her boundary-pushing creativity with chocolate and pastry, crafting unique and immersive experiences that extend beyond traditional culinary arts to concept stores and art exhibitions. Since opening the original 2am: dessertbar venue in Singapore in 2007, Janice has spearheaded numerous international collaborations and expansions, including the 2023 debut of 2am: dessertbar by Janice Wong in Australia at W Sydney in Darling Harbour.

Located on Level Three in W Sydney's main restaurant BTWN, 2am: dessertbar offers an extraordinary dessert experience in the heart of the city, where guests can savour Janice's signature creations such as Cassis Plum, a delectable cassis bombe with elderflower yoghurt foam, and choya granita with yuzu pearls. Whether a long-time admirer of Janice's innovative desserts or new to her culinary artistry, Sydneysiders and travellers can indulge in her award-winning creations exclusively at W Sydney.

"We are incredibly proud to have Janice Wong as part of the W Sydney family. Her exceptional talent and visionary approach to pastry are perfectly aligned with our commitment to delivering unique, unforgettable experiences to our guests," said Titus Rosier, General Manager at W Sydney. “We hope Sydneysiders will join us at W Sydney to celebrate Janice Wong's remarkable achievement and experience the extraordinary flavours and artistry that have earned her international acclaim.”

Reservations for 2am: dessertbar by Janice Wong at W Sydney are essential. To book, please visit: https://www.btwnsydney.com.au/dessert-bar

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