“SHOWCASING MALAYSIA” A MALAYSIAN FOOD FESTIVAL TO RELISH THE AUTHENTIC TASTE OF MALAYSIAN FOOD AT RADISSON BLU DHAKA

Take pleasure in amazing culinary presentation and indulge in gastronomic adventure as Radisson Blu Dhaka has organized “Showcasing Malaysia” a seven day long Malaysian Food Festival at Water Garden Brasserie. The grand festival has been inaugurated on September 23, 2017 with eminent VIP guests swarming the lobby. These celebrated food festival will provide the opportunity to explore the magical delicacies of Malaysian Food till September 29, 2017 with an unforgettable sumptuous experience of authentic Malaysian flavors.

Malay Cuisine is a delicious melting pot of cultures spanning Chinese, Indonesian and Indian flavors and hence is influenced by almost every major Asian varieties and overflows with color, spices and flavors of its culture and sultry climate. Young, energetic and highly acclaimed Executive Chef of Radisson Blu Dhaka, Jed Archdeacon in collaboration with two proficient guest Chef Mohd Khezir Bin Idris and Chef Azanam Bin Murad from Hotel Istana will prepare incredibly mouth watering dishes from authentic Malaysia to serve bite-sized portions to the guest from their specially crafted Festival Menus. To make this grand event a striking success, the two extremely talented guest Chefs are specially flown in from Kuala Lumpur to present their culinary prowess at the festival and deliver the charms and flavors to “Showcasing Malaysia” at Radisson Blu Dhaka.

Mr. Christoph Voegeli, the General Manager of Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden expressed,

 “We are arranging a scrumptious feast of bona fide Malaysian Cuisine of some Malaysia’s perennial favorites prepared with fresh herbs, spices and ingredients. Mr. Ramanithara Shanmugam, Director of Food & Beverage of Radisson Blu Dhaka who is a Malaysian nationality is very delighted to host such a splendid event where Guests will relish aromatic dishes ranging from Live Street Style Grilled Satay and Lavish Laksa to Roti Cannai AKA “The Flying Bread”

and Cracker and Pickle Smorgasbord, hence this will surely be an amazing and palatable experience for the guest.

“Showcasing Malaysia” at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden is supported by High Commission of Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia, Bangladesh Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) and US Bangla Airlines for the grand event. In addition to that the festival is also supported by App partner Harriken, Radio Partner Radio Today, Beverage partner Pepsi & Hospitality partner Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View along with Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden. Radisson Blu Dhaka is delighted to host such spectacular festival and hence over viewing the recent trend of superseding the performances of the earlier events, this festival is expected to be in the list of another smashing success.

A COLORFUL EID STAYCATION AT RADISSON BLU DHAKA WITH COMPLIMENTARY PICK-UP & DROP

Rejuvenate yourself in a place that showers serenity. Located in the scenic outskirts of town, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden is the flagship 5 star luxury hotel in Dhaka with its exotic pool, timeless architectural beauty and genuine hospitality.

Indulge in its finery and prepare to be dazzled by its lavish, upscale rooms, sumptuous dining outlets, heavenly spa and picturesque landscape utilizing an attractive Eid Package. The package includes accommodation of single night for couple with complimentary breakfast at the Water Garden Brasserie restaurant. This package guests will also receive complimentary pick up and drop by the hotel car around five kilometres radius in the city. Guests check in time is 2:00PM and check out time is 12:00PM on the following day. Advance reservation is required for this package and all Bangladeshi nationals and foreign nationals residing in this country are eligible for this package. It will continue from 1^st September till 10^th September, 2017 and will cost only BDT 15,999 (inclusive VAT & Service Charge).

Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden will make sure your stay is an unforgettable one by treating you with the ultimate taste of hospitality!

RADISSON BLU DHAKA WATER GARDEN INAUGURATES A TASTE OF CANTON!

The much anticipated Cantonese Food Festival commenced with much fanfare at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden on 10^th August, 2017 with prominent VIP guests swarming the lobby. The hotel has been decorated with southern Chinese decor to give this event the tantalizing ambiance of Guangzhou food tradition. A diverse array of Cantonese delicacies will be available during this festival from 10^th August to 19^th August, 2017.

“Cantonese” Cuisine is the Southern Style of the Broader Chinese Cuisine, lighter and fresher flavours than its cousin Sichuan Cuisine, fresh seafood steamed to perfection / silky home-made dim sums, golden pecking style duck imported from Australia, Clay “beggars chicken”, double boiled soups just to name a few of the signature delicacies being showcased at the festival.

Christoph Voegeli, General Manager of Radisson Blu Water Garden, says, “In the beginning of this year, we aimed to become the number one F&B hotel in the country. And, based on achievements and guests comments we can confirm that we are on right track. This grand event will also add another feather in the crown”

For the opening night there were already rave reviews received from the VIP’s, Honorable guests and members of the media which attended the opening nights dinner buffet. Guest commented on the interactive live stations, quality of Cantonese food and high standard of culinary technique.

For this Cantonese Food Festival, the airline partner is Cathay Pacific, the hospitality partners are Radisson Blu Shanghai and Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View. Supported by Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Chows restaurant, the Pepsi co. as the beverage partner and Argonauts Limited as silver sponsor. And, Ekattor TV, Samakal, Dhaka Tribune, Radio Today and Harriken are the media partners for this festival.

A TASTE OF CANTON AT RADISSON BLU DHAKA, THE FIRST EVER CANTONESE FOOD FESTIVAL IN DHAKA!

Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden Brings to you “A Taste of Canton” the first ever Cantonese Food Festival in Bangladesh! The hotel is hosting a diverse array of Cantonese delicacies from 10^th August to 19^th August, 2017.

“Cantonese” Cuisine is the Southern Style of the Broader Chinese Cuisine, lighter and fresher flavours than its cousin Sichuan Cuisine, fresh seafood steamed to perfection / silky home-made dim sums, golden peking style duck imported from Australia, Clay “beggars chicken”, double boiled soups just to name a few of the signature delicacies being showcased at the festival.

Chinese Executive Master Chef Dylan XO in Collaboration with Radissons own already Highly Acclaimed Chef Jed Archdeacon bring to you a marriage of authentic and exquisite flavours matched with Modern Contemporary Luxurious Cantonese Style.

Canton is also the home of Kung Fu and plays an element throughout the festival. Chef Dylans hometown is Foshan China and Chef Jed has also previously worked in Foshan for two years. Chef Jed commented “that in all the Fine Dim Sum Restaurants and famous Peking Duck stalls I had tried in China, Chef Dylan is easily up there with the best. Cantonese chefs with this talent are hard to find and CHOWS is extremely lucky to have such a talented Chef of such high calibre, our guests are in for a real treat!!!

The smashing success of all our previous international food festivals bears testimony to the expertise of our chefs. To make this event the merrier and the better, an raffle-draw with exciting prizes will take place. Cathay Pacific is sponsoring two round trip tickets (Dhaka-Shanghai-Dhaka) and Radisson Blu Shanghai New World will provide two night stay for two as the Grand Prize whereas other winners will win two separate Huawei’s flagship P10 handset, two night stay for two in Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, two night stay for two in Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View and more.

Christoph Voegeli, the General Manager of the hotel said: “We have managed to assemble the best F&B team in the country, led by F&B Director Ramani Shanmugam.

As a consequence, two of our restaurants have won the prestigious World Luxury Restaurant Awards first ever from a restaurant in Bangladesh, and we are being able to do one successful event after another. As a recent trend of superseding the performances of earlier events each time, this festival is expected to be one of a kind in Dhaka city”

RADISSON BLU DHAKA CELEBRATES WINNING THE WORLD LUXURY RESTAURANT AWARDS, FIRST EVER IN BANGLADESH!

Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden celebrated the accolade of The Luxury Restaurant Awards for its restaurants. For the First Time in the History of The World Luxury Restaurant Awards a Restaurant coming from Bangladesh has won this Prestigious Award. Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden has achieved this feat not for just one Restaurant but for two restaurants at the same time in winning two separate categories! Sublime won The Best Restaurant for European Cuisine in South West Asia Region and Spice & Rice won The Best Restaurant for Asian Cuisine in the same Region beating all other countries and entrants which were entered in the award.

World Luxury Restaurant Awards™ inspires excellence and ignites healthy competition in the Luxury Restaurant Industry. The awards further promote the nominated restaurants based on culinary excellence and memorable experiences from outstanding atmosphere and service. World Luxury Restaurant Awards™ highlights those categories for which the restaurant should be renowned, further attracting more attention, not only from food experts, journalists and gourmands, but to a host of visitors from around the globe.

In the World Luxury Restaurant Awards and World Luxury Spa Awards of 2017, The Radisson Blu family proved their world class by winning all the categories which they had been nominated in! While Sublime and Spice & Rice of Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden Bangladesh won Regional awards for The Best Luxury European Cuisine and Asian Cuisine respectively, whereas Bodhi Spa of Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram India won the Best Luxury Resort Spa in India.

Christoph Voegeli, the General Manager of Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, stated “we are extremely proud of our Professional, Talented and Hardworking Food and Beverage team which under the guidance of Director of F&B Ramani Shanmugam and Executive Chef Jed Archdeacon has become the leading F&B in Bangladesh in 2017, we thank all our loyal customers and owners for being with us and supporting us!”

RADISSON BLU DHAKA WATER GARDEN EARNS THE 2017 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden has been awarded the 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence as it earned for last successive years; the Certificate of Excellence honors hospitality businesses that deliver consistently great service. This designation is given to establishments that have consistently achieved great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year.

“Extraordinary customer service has been paramount to Radisson Blu Dhaka’s success and being awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in successive years is the recognition of our consistent customer focus over these years. I feel proud to have a team dedicated for overall guest satisfaction day in day out” said Christoph Voegeli, General Manager of Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden. 

“TripAdvisor is excited to announce the recipients of the 2017 Certificate of Excellence, which celebrates hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travellers”, said Heather Leisman, Vice President of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition allows us to publicly honour businesses that are actively engaging with customers and using feedback to help travellers identify and confidently book the perfect trip.”

The Certificate of Excellence takes into account the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travellers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

Radisson Blu Dhaka Management Team takes Iftar with Underprivileged Children

On the 8 June 2017, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden's management organised an iftar gathering with 80 underprivileged children supported by A Free School (A Free School is an organization which provides free education to poor and orphaned children who live in slums) and Moinul Quran Madrasa. The event was held in the spacious, well-lit, immaculately clean Grand Ballroom at the hotel premises. The event began at 5.30 p.m. as per schedule. Christoph Voegeli, the General Manager of Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, welcomed the guests. Brig. Gen. Sohail Saifdin Sabir, ndc (Retd.), Managing Director of Sena Hotel Developments Limited, was also present in the occasion.
The event commendably provided adequate dining facilities with luxurious tables, chairs, and eating utensils for the children. Social class distinctions were cast aside at least for a day as the children were made to share the same space as staff members, media personalities, and other guests. Gleeful children were seen playing about freely within the hall. Mouth-watering items such as 'lassi,' lemonade, 'pakora,' 'jilapi' 'haleem’ and many more were served for iftar. A take away box for dinner was also provided for each guest.
Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden regularly organises CSR activities of varying scale. Tree plantation campaigns, clean-up drives, and distribution of hygiene and grooming essentials such as soaps among the deprived, are a few examples.

Experience the Arabian Delicacy with Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden

Radisson Blu Dhaka Brings Authentic Middle-Eastern Cuisine with Arabian Dining Experience for Ramadan 2017

 

 As you step inside the lobby of Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, you get the vibe of Arabian essence, starting from decor to music. An Arabian ambiance will take you to the finest delicacies of Arabian cuisine in private poolside tents. Radisson Blu Dhaka has inaugurated Arabian cuisine for Ramadan this year. Today, through a vibrant festivity the inauguration of this Arabian cuisine festival and ramadan arrangement was held at Radisson Blu Dhaka. Honorable Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Rashed Khan Menon, MP inaugurated the event as chief guest. Mr. Christoph Voegeli, General Manager of Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, other high officials and distinguished guests were present at the ceremony.   Arabian style tent, live date palm trees, poolside private tent dining, and exclusive middle eastern cuisine will provide the true Arabian feeling of feasting. To give this Ramadan a tint of marvelous experience the hotel has come up with exotic cuisines in three of its restaurants. Chit-Chat will feature Take Away Iftar Foods that come in Premium and Standard boxes. Spice & Rice will feature the Authentic Bangladeshi Iftar buffet. Water Garden Brasserie will have an Arabian Iftar buffet, which includes 64 varieties of Dates, Camel Bhoona and Camel Stew with specially imported Camel meat at BDT 4500 only and BDT 2500 for Kids. The restaurant will also have Arabic Style Original Spit, Dry Iced Date Juices, Live Juice and extensive Arabic Sweet Counter and many more. It will also offer Suhoor on every Thursday and Friday nights at BDT 2500 only. To make the arrangement most divine and tempting, soft Middle Eastern Traditional music will be played for the ambiance. Customers will not only be satisfied with its flavorsome cuisines, but its enticing decor will leave them startled! There will be Tent for hotel entrance and Tent for Lobby. The Water Garden Brasserie will be extended in the Lobby making a beautiful Arabian Tent. The Lobby will have live Palm Trees, live stations where Gilabi, Dates and many other dishes will be available. Now comes the Private Dining Tent. The tent will cater the guests with Private Butler and Chef where 6 to 8 people can dine in Arabian style at BDT 100,000 only. It will also have Shisha arrangements after meal.   Honorable Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Rashed Khan Menon, MP said, “I’m delighted to have been asked as the Chief Guest of this wonderful event. The ambiance and the tasty Arabian foods portrays the dedicated hospitality of this hotel. I appreciate Radisson wholeheartedly for their exclusive arrangements. Such initiatives will create benchmark for the hospality and tourism industry in Bangladesh.” Christoph Voegeli, General Manager of Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden said, “Our intention behind these arrangements is to give our valued guests a true experience of Arabian dining with style. We believe this will provide our guests a remarkable experience to remember for a long time.”

Radisson Blu Dhaka has created a Spa Sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of Dhaka’s hectic streets and stress

The Spa focuses on matching tranquillity rejuvenation and impeccable and cutting edge spa cuisine, during a half day / overnight package the guests are invited to a welcoming organic “iced” tea along with a spa “amuse bouche” to get the senses started, following a choice of either three customized treatments to rejuvenate revitalize and reinvigorate the body, followed by a cleansing bath to remove any toxins.

Guests are then escorted by their dedicated “spa butler” to the upstairs lavish Sublime restaurant and into the careful hands of Radissons Executive Chef Jed Archdeacon. Chef Jed has specific extensive “Spa Cuisine” experience when he previously worked with already famous spa cuisine places such as Six Senses / COMO hotels and Ritz Carlton (ESPA), where he worked closely with dieticians and therapists to create purposeful and flavoursome spa cuisine menus and dietary plans.

Chef Jed has developed a sect of Spa Cuisine classed as “RAW” cuisine which bases its philosophy upon preserving natural ingredients to a state where it does not exceed 32deg Celsius in order to maintain all natural minerals and healthy enzymes.

The cuisine is vegan based, however with detailed techniques Chef Jed and his team have worked to re-create hot not vegan dishes into RAW cuisine food, such as “Iced” Miso Soup / RAW Pad Thai / RAW Lime Tart / all of his creations are created solely with pure ingredients, no animal bi products and no refined sugars / salts or chemicals. The main process of these dishes is dehydration as Chef Jed explains some dishes take up to 3 days to prepare with long dehydrating periods.

The cuisine is to create a truly unique dining experience which looks to play with all the senses, so to match the concept of the Spa Sanctuary, the main mission is to show spa goers that healthy food can be beautiful / refined / lavish and flavorsome.

The three course menu is matched with iced RAW teas / herbal infusions / fresh pressed tropical juices.

Following the lunch / Dinner guests are invited back to the spa to focus on the aesthetics of the program, featuring on rejuvenating and invigorating the skin with their organic facial and therapy program, the program has been carefully planned out, the first stage of the package focuses on the more intense massage element followed by a nourishing and cleansing meal and purification of iced tea and juices, then at the peak of the experience working on the “beauty” elements, described as beautifying from the inside out.

Following the “final touches” on the body with the element of beautification the guests are encouraged to finish their cleansing with a signature Iced “RAW” tea and a selection of gluten free vegan petit fours as a treat.  

The ultimate half day / overnight getaway from the stresses of daily life will only be available at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden!

Spice & Rice Re-loaded: Bangladeshi - Pride - Style - Innovation

Have you ever wanted to travel back in time to the era of Mughals and be invited to one of their lavish parties with exquisite dinner laid out before you on the table?  That is exactly what Spice & Rice is bringing for its guests in Dhaka. The exotic restaurant is re-loading and it surely has many surprises in stock!

As you enter the gates, which itself is an original antique door, you will be greeted by a huge copper plate engraved with ornaments dating back form over a hundred years. A beautiful display of lights playing with shadows appear in an intimately decorated room whose every wall showcases art and heritage. One would be mesmerized at the spectacles of the past that is evident everywhere. All these were not achieved very easily. As a matter of fact, the General Manager Christoph Voegeli along with Executive Chef Jed Archdeacon and Chef James Rozario (Chef de Cuisine of S&R) had traveled to various parts of the old city to source these beautiful remnants of the past. “We want to introduce Dhaka bona fide to our guests in terms of smells, sight and flavor which lead us on an adventure to various parts of the city, from Old Dhaka to DCC,” said Christoph Voegeli.

Bangladesh has a colorful history and much of its history influencing the cuisine, art, architecture and culture. Most of these antiquities are approximately 150 to 200 years old and some of them even came from the Ottoman Empire. The place is surely a treat for the senses as eyes can never really stop marveling at the different collections from the past while the taste buds would be relishing in the finest cuisine there is to be!

“Each scene in the restaurant is different and something is always happening somewhere,” said Chef Jed Archdeacon. “The experience is as engaging in dining as well. There are kebab stands and delightful aroma coming from the charcoal burning live from each one. The epicurean journey would take you to a wide assortment of mouth-watering kebabs. While there may be many restaurants in Bangladesh, most of them turn out to serve Indian food or mixed cuisine. We strive to bring the genuine tastes of Dhaka to our guests which differ quite a lot from those available elsewhere because of the use of spices and ancient techniques.” Chef James brings forward the luxurious kebabs, curries and appetizers prepared in Dhakaiya styles, with produce imported from abroad. “Various exotic dishes will be found such as biriyani, pigeon masala, shan mutton bhuna, etc. A mélange of Bengali sweets will be present such as pistachio kulfi, roshogolla, chomchom, firni, jorda, etc. Here too, premium will be given to quality (produce imported from abroad), technique and styling. All in all, it would surely be an experience of senses for the guests with an authentic feel”

Radisson Blu Dhaka in conjunction with Movenpick ice cream is launching its “Ice-Cream Chocolate Fondue”

Movenpick ice cream is internationally famous for its world class quality along with Callebaut being recognized as one of the highest grade chocolates in the industry, a match of them both together already promises for an unforgettable culinary experience.

Ice cream Fondue is already famous and hugely popular around the trendy dining scenes of Hong Kong / New York / Sydney / Dubai etc however is a brand new trend to the Bangladeshi High End / Trendy Dining Market.

Available exclusively in the Hotels Chit Chat Café it is Perfect for couples / Families or even just if you want to indulge and spoil yourself,

Radisson serves up a choice of 3 or 5 scoops from their Movenpick ice-cream selection, matched with freshly baked waffles, marshmallows, tropical fruit skewers alongside a live melted callebut chocolate pot for dipping your sweet delights. “A moment on the lips and a lifetime of memories”

Come to Chit Chat and see for yourself what all the fuss is about and what people in town are already buzzing about

Radisson Blu Dhaka Celebrates Pohela Boishakh in Extravagance and Style

Radisson Blu Dhaka celebrated the Pohela Boishakh with extravagance and style this year! All the most anticipated specialties prepared in the upmost traditional and refined way with exciting new additions and influences to make this year’s event the greatest in history of Pohela Boishakh celebration!!

The hotel was a backdrop of glimmering lights, illuminated drapes and handmade crafts and pottery. This year there were never seen before treats and surprises for all Bangladeshis and International Travelers!!

Spice and Rice’s spectacular Pohela Boishakh Buffet offerings of all the traditional specialties plus modern additions and his famous themed kebabs with a flavoring of New Year Color within a fully interactive and decorated buffet was mesmerizing. There were dry ice infused young coconuts, and themed ice sculptures displayed in an array of color and Bengali Tradition. There were most scrumptious of Hilsha specialties and Mutton Bhuna Kichori was made from the finest of ingredients available in the luxury market today!

Water Garden Brasserie hosted the Pohela Boishakh Desi lunch and dinner exposing focusing on tradition mixed with style, quality with an element of surprise, Dhaka’s first ever Ice made Ice cream sundae counter with LED infusion! There were rainbow colored freshly fried Gilabis / Hilsha stations, Lentil extravaganza and a huge local sweet sampling display, bouquets of colored flowers and elegant rainbow colored fine cloth weave and hang from the restaurant with chef special pass-arounds. Whole mutton Bengali style spit for live carving in the restaurant, Pabda Machher Kofta Curry, Potoler Dolma, and assorted bhortas followed by desserts like Patishapta Pitha, Roshomalai, Batasha were all delectably celebrated!!

Radisson Blu Dhaka Observes Earth Hour

Protecting climate change has become the biggest concern now than anytime earlier in the world. Joining millions across the globe on 25th March 2017, irrespective of race, religion, generation and geography, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden demonstrated its commitment to protecting the planet by switching to energy preservation mode from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm.

An hour in darkness was observed by switching off most of the building lights, non-essential equipments and machineries like desk computers, pool pumps, boilers, chillers, fans, and reduced AC temperature. The atrium lobby lights were dimmed with the only wafts of light coming from candles.  Guests were encouraged to partake by switching off their room lights, dining in candle lit ambience and enjoying sheer nature by refraining to use any form of energy for 60 minutes.

Earth Hour, the world’s largest and most inspiring environmental grassroots movement, sponsored by WWF (World Wildlife Foundation), and instigates everyone to do something as simple as switching off lights to save energy. The world’s iconic landmarks go dark for one designated hour to support the stimulating cause.    As an integral part of this beautiful planet, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden initiates such activities to promote less wastage, reduce its carbon footprint and use the earth’s limited resources sensibly to prevent them from getting exhausted. 

Radisson Blu Dhaka inaugurates Australian Food Festival

 “Taste of Australia” has been launched on March 17 at the already renowned Water Garden Brasserie Restaurant, Radisson Blu Dhaka. The Australian Executive Chef Jed Archdeacon has meticulously planned the event  in order to give the guest a completely unique dining experience through “taste sight and smell.”

 Jed, being a proud Australian himself, intends to WOW each and every guest who joins this festival through his culinary skills. The festival is designed to give guests a true taste of Australian Cuisines and a Sense of Place.

The event started by welcoming the Chief Guest H E Ms. Julia Niblett, Australian High Commissioner and the special guest, Mr. Satit, General Manager of Thai Airways International. H E Dr. Thomas Prinz, the German Ambassador was also present among other esteemed guests. Among other activities, there was an indigenous didgeridoo show and raffle draw for Radisson Blu Dhaka’s facebook site (www.facebook.com/RadissonBluDhaka). Then for the finale the festival officially begun by a ribbon cutting ceremony by the honorable guest.

Chef Jed then presented the honorable invited guests with a huge Australian Flag Designed Cake.

Christoph Voegeli, General Manager of Radisson Blu Water Garden, says, “In line with our 2017’s mission to be the number one hotel in the country in terms of food offerings, our team meticulously prepared for this festival to make a difference in the market. I hope, food lovers of this city will try out to find that difference”

For the opening night there were already rave reviews received from the VIP’s, Honorable guests and members of the media which attended the opening nights dinner buffet. Guest commented on the interactive live stations, quality of Australian produce and high standard of culinary technique.

For this Australian Food Festival, the airline partner is Thai Airways, the hospitality partners are Radisson Blu  Hotel Sydney and Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View. Supported by Australian High Commission and Austrade, the platinum sponsor is the Pepsi co., the beverage partner. J.B Trading Co. is the gold sponsor and Northend Coffee, Expolink Resources Ltd., Noor Trade house, Foodex International and Fair Distribution Ltd are the silver sponsors. Radio Today, Dhaka Tribune and Harriken are the media partners for this festival. This food festival will end on March 26.

Taste of Australia at Radisson Blu Dhaka

“Taste of Australia” is launching on March 17 at the already renowned Water Garden Brasserie Restaurant, Radisson Blu Dhaka.

Radisson’s Executive Chef Jed Archdeacon hails from Australia himself and has gifted his own magic into this festival. Culinary innovation waits for guests which will be a treated for both the appetite and the eyes. The premises of the restaurant will be embellished with eucalyptus and a scenography of Australia. Beautiful aboriginal art pieces adorn the walls. Various inherent features of Australia will transform the ambience in the restaurant.  The menu will be grand as well with ingredients such as specially imported meats, lentils, chickpeas spices, herbs, etc all the way from Australia. An impressive assortment of the Aussie delicacy pies will be available at the festival which ranges from beef pie, chicken pie, pigeon pie and so on. A tempting aroma will be coming from the whole Australian exported Goat or lamb grilled on the spot over the spit on the charcoal. All the Australian meats are smoked in-house using Chef Jed’s special smoking mix.  “The menu will mainly focus on Australian produce and will be presented in a newer refined way to harmonize with a more modern Australia,” said Chef Jed, on 24 March, the entire festival will settle itself by the poolside for one day to deliver a romantic, barbecue experience for which Australia is famous for. For those who have a sweet tooth, delicious Australian desserts will also be available such as lamingtons (sponge cake with Australian syrup), classic Pavalova, etc. There will also be a raffle draw at the festival the first prize of which is free ticket for two from Dhaka to Sydney (on Thai Airways) back again. The first prize also has a complimentary stay for two at Radisson Blu Plaza Sydney. The second prize will be one night stay at Radisson Blu Chittagong. The third prize will be a complimentary dinner for two at Radisson Blu Dhaka.

Christoph Voegeli, General Manager of  Radisson Blu Water Garden, says,  “The hotel organises such festivals to bring different food varieties of the world close to the Bangladeshi people and this time they will come in touch with Australian food delights. We hope the festival will satisfy the taste-buds of the people.”

Supported by Thai Airways as airline partner, Pepsi the beverage partner, Radisson Blu  Hotel Sydney and Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View the hospitality partners, Radio Today, Dhaka Tribune and Harriken as media partners. Expolink, Northend Coffee, JB Trading Co., Foodex International, Olitalia and Noor Trade house to assist with the arrangements of the festival. This food festival will end on March 26.

Radisson Blu Dhaka Celebrates International Women’s Day

Embracing the International Women’s Day on March 8, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden saluted all women for their contribution by leaps and bounds to society as a whole. The international five star hotel was tinted in the royal shade of purple, representing stability and fierce energy, both associated with the essence of womanhood. The ladies were paid tribute to for their contribution by leaps and bounds to society as a whole by being showered with gifts galore. They enjoyed complimentary services and slashed rates on numerous deals including pampering sessions at the spa.

“Gender perception has evolved greatly over the years and the long-standing misconception of men being superior to women has faded away. It fills me with immense delight to see women in Bangladesh going from strength to strength with men in almost every sector of the country today," said Christoph Voegeli, General Manager.

Valentine’s Day @ Radisson Blu Dhaka

Valentine’s Day @ Radisson Blu Dhaka 2017 takes on a new exciting journey under the guidance of Executive Chef Jed Archdeacon

Chef Jed Says… “the restaurant menu’s have been carefully prepared in order to enliven the senses, through sight, taste, touch and smell. I want the guests to have a sensual dining experience based on gentle textures and subtle yet sophisticated flavors” with an element of surprise and mystery…. this for me is what love represents in food”

·         HAPPENING in Spice and Rice is the love inspired Journey Buffet, featuring live interactive and authentic regional tastes, dusted with romance and sensual dining atmosphere, indulge in Chef James’s luxurious selection of kebabs with a classical quartet of marinations.

·         Chef Jed and Chef Aloysius have created a simply “SUBLIME” 6 course degustation menu featuring the latest molecular and modern cooking techniques sourcing the highest standard of imported produce from around the world, a dinner not yet performed in the history of Dhaka’s Fine Dining Scene!

·         Love is in the Water Garden Brasserie, Feast on Chef Shakers Culinary delights at the Rose Inspired Buffet theme, sumptuous table served Chefs specials with a twist…..Enjoy intimate yet interactive dining @ WGB

“SUBLIME” 6 Course Degustation Menu

Amuse

Finest of imported Chicken Liver and Truffle Parfait, Artisan Style Baked Brioche, Confit in Rosemary infused Duck Fat

Consume  

Bruinoise of Australian Tasmanian Salmon, “Cooked to the perfect medium rare before your eyes in an exquisite infusion of Salmon and Saffron, gently poached roses and flowers

Tease

Signature creation such as Tea “Smoked” Australian Lamb Loin served amidst a romantic mist of tea smoke at your table….

Cleanse

To cleanse the palette a gourmet combination of “beetroot and Red wine vinegar sorbet, crisped Rosemary Tuille, candied rosemary

Feast

For the Main affair, 7 hour Slow Roasted Wagyu Beef tenderloin, with Sous Vide Baby Vegetables and Mirrored Emulsions, Topped with “Test Tubed Truffle” at your table

Indulge

Dark Chocolate Sphere, Golden Coated Soil, Crystallized Roses, Wild Berry Salad, with Vanilla bean ………surprise…..!