Taipei, Taiwan - W Taipei, the hub and landmark of wow in Taiwan, is launching the very first gourmet room package “EAST MEETS WEST.” Partnering with renowned gastronomic brand of STAY by Michelin 3 starred Chef Yannick Alleno at the iconic Taipei 101, the package will includes a 2-night stay in a wonderful room, “Starry Starry Night” dinner set menu for 2 designed by Chinese Executive Chef KEN YU at W Taipei top floor YEN Chinese Restaurant, “Parisian Starred” dinner set menu for 2 designed by Chef William Girard at the Taipei 101 French Restaurant STAY, daily breakfast at the kitchen table designed by W Taipei Executive Chef Colin Chun, in room welcome expression with DYI Mojito cocktail set prepared by W Taipei mixologist. Guests will also have unlimited access to FIT gym, hot bath, sauna and steam at the change room at the AWAY spa. The “EAST MEETS WEST” room package is available from 1st of December, 2014 until 28 of February 2015, starting rate at TWD32,400+10%+5% (~USD1,080+10%+5%). For further information, please visit: http://www.wtaipei.com/forms/emw, or call +886 2 7703 8888.

“Taipei is a food paradise, a city to an ethnic and cultural diversity that affects it dietary culture. There are more than just night markets and street food in this city of glam. You can find some of the best Chinese restaurants as well very authentic western cuisines in this small yet big city of Taipei.” shared Mr. Cary M. Gray General Manager of W Taipei. “We have worked together with STAY, one of my favorite restaurants in town and put together this EAST MEETS WEST Gourmet Room Package for travelers to discover the different side of Taipei.”

Enjoy the culinary journey with W Taipei's 3 days 2 nights “EAST MEETS WEST Gourmet Room Package” at both restaurants of YEN, W Taipei top floor destination restaurant and STAY, the Michelin star rated restaurant at the iconic Taipei 101 building. Guests will be firstly greeted with W Taipei signature cocktail “Wonderful Cosmopolitan.” From cooking alongside the masters of Cantonese culinary arts, our culinary team has infused classical dishes with stylish innovation to present breathtaking creations into groundbreaking interpretations - nouvelle Chinese cuisine. Chef Ken Yu, the Chinese Executive Chef at W Taipei is famed for his innovative contemporary Chinese cuisine. His modern take on the traditional cuisine is expressed through meticulously prepared dishes inspired by global presentation.

Created by Yannick Alléno, Michelin 3 starred chef, STAY is a brand new restaurant concept where one can experiment and enjoy an original way of tasting simple French cuisine. With a contemporary style and outstanding service and design, STAY restaurant mixes simplicity and modernity to create a casual and friendly atmosphere where guests share a unique culinary experience. Chef William Girard takes on Chef Alleno's philosophy by giving the dishes with a twist through the clever play of simple ingredients into refined dishes with innovative presentation.

W TAIPEI X STAY
EAST MEETS WEST GOURMET ROOM PACKAGE

12/01/2014 - 02/28/2015

THIS 2-NIGHT STAY “EAST MEETS WEST GOURMET ROOM PACKAGE”
IS TAILOR-MAD FOR ALL EPICUREAN ENTHUSIASTS WHICH INCLUDES:

• A Wonderful Room you will love
• Daily breakfast at the kitchen table x 2
• DIY mojito cocktail set up welcome amenity x 1
• Starry Starry Night dinner set menu iii x2 by Chef Ken Yu at top floor Chinese Restaurant “YEN” at W Taipei 
• Parisian Starred dinner set menu x2 by Chef William Girard at the iconic Taipei 101 French restaurant STAY 
• Unlimited access to FIT gym, hot bath, sauna, and steam at change room

Rate from TWD32,400+5%(tax)+10%(service charge) per package, valid from December 1, 2014 until February 28, 2015

W TAIPEI YEN CHINESE RESTAURANT

STARRY STARRY NIGHT DINNER SET FOR TWO

BY CHINESE EXECUTIVE CHEF KEN YU

MENU

Pan-fried mullet roe, green apple, crisp rolls

Baby abalone with spicy dressing

Cool drunken chicken with shao xing wine jelly

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Oil poached lobster with egg white, sea urchin, caviar

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Sautéed scallops, asparagus with truffle

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Formosa style mushroom dumplings

Baked chicken tart, abalone, mushroom

Foie gras and pork dumplings

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Cream of mango with sago pearls, pomelo

Steamed sticky rice cake, red date, coconut cream

STAY TAIPEI

PARISIAN STARRED DINNER SET FOR TWO
BY CHEF WILLIAM GIRARD

MENU

Selection of canapés

Raw Hokkaido scallops tart                                         

Beetroot, lemon gel & herbs dressing

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Pan fried duck foie gras                                                             

Button mushroom, lemon & Shao Xing wine emulsion

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Norwegian salmon                                                                                   

Leek, bone marrow & ''Genevoise''sauce

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Slow cook Australian veal cheek

Carrot, semi dried tomato & ''Navarin jus''

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Half meter of pastry ribbon

About W Taipei

W Taipei, which opened to the world on Valentine's Day of 2011, is ideally situated in the midst of the buzzing Central Business District of Xinyi.  Destined to become a stylish meeting place for Taipei's trendsetters, business leaders and discerning world travelers, W Taipei is one of the city's largest luxury hotels, with 405 guestrooms showcasing spectacular urban views and views of the city's iconic Taipei 101 building. The hotel's design theme, “Nature Electrified” underscores all of its key features, from the signature restaurants and lounges to guestrooms that are each designed as private, quiet sanctuaries filled with natural materials, lush amenities and modern conveniences.  For reservations and more information, please visit www.wtaipei.com .

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