The Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental's cafe and bar, Rhythmos, located on the 26th floor, will be offering "Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris" in collaboration with Pierre Hermé Paris for a limited time from September 1 to October 31, 2020.
Pierre Hermé, a leader in the world of patisserie in the 21st century, uses his playful creativity and unwavering technique to create an array of sweets loved around the world, and continues to build a "world of taste, sensibility and delight." This collaboration will feature Pierre Hermé Paris' signature and ever-popular macaron pastry, "Ispahan," as well as specially selected macarons, the "Emotion Hommage" glass dessert with a rich chestnut flavor, and "Satine" scones, one of Pierre Hermé Paris's most popular flavors. Additionally, Executive Pastry Chef Takashi Suzuki and Executive Chef Olivier Rodriguez have created sweet and savory dishes to complement these items, resulting in an afternoon tea experience that can only be enjoyed at this hotel. In a 27-meter-high atrium space high above Shinagawa, guests can enjoy a sophisticated tea time, fully immersing themselves in the world of afternoon tea created by Pierre Hermé Paris and The Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental.
"Ispahan," a signature item of Pierre Hermé Paris, is an item that symbolizes the "joy of the senses." The vibrant flavor of lychee, enhanced with refreshing raspberries, is exquisitely blended with the meltingly sweet rose cream, creating a masterpiece that allows you to fully enjoy the perfect harmony.
The macaron chosen to commemorate this afternoon tea collaboration is called "Jardin Andalou," and has a passionate flavor reminiscent of flamenco, a style that originated in Andalusia, Spain. This exquisite pairing features mandarin-flavored olive oil ganache and fruit rouge compote. The exquisite flavor of mandarin orange is freely expressed in the olive oil cream, while various red fruits create a vibrant taste. This flavor was selected from Pierre Hermé Paris's extensive macaron recipe collection, as it evokes the hotel's name, "Strings," and the guitars played along with the graceful dancing of flamenco dancers. This gleaming gold macaron, featuring the hotel's new motif (image right), designed with musical staff and noteheads, is a limited-edition item available exclusively at this afternoon tea.
"Emotion Hommage" is an exquisite glass dessert featuring the luscious flavor of fruity pear compote and light chestnut cream. Its smooth texture, supple flavor, and elegant lingering finish are distinctive. To accompany these three Pierre Hermé Paris desserts, Executive Pastry Chef Takashi Suzuki has created two desserts. The mille-feuille, a traditional French pastry made with layers of puff pastry and a specially crafted cream filling, is a delightful dish, offering a crispy texture and a soft, milky creamy flavor. The dessert glass also features a pairing of osmanthus panna cotta, which exudes a sweet and fragrant aroma at this time of year, with grape compote, creating a sublime aroma perfect for autumn. For the scones, enjoy a plain version from Strings' recipe, as well as Pierre Hermé Paris' "Satine" scone, featuring a refreshing combination of orange and passion fruit. The three savory dishes were created by Olivier Rodriguez, a star chef and executive chef from France. We've created a savory selection featuring luxurious, high-quality seasonal ingredients, including a rich foie gras mousse paired with seasonal persimmon, a "Smoked Salmon & Lime-Flavored Sour Cream" dish featuring the refreshing aroma of lime, and a luxurious croque monsieur, a Parisian favorite, topped with autumn truffles. This selection complements sweets with a touch of French elegance. This limited-time offer, set in an open and elegant space with a 27-meter ceiling high above Shinagawa, allows you to experience the unique world of Pierre Hermé Paris, the brand of Pierre Hermé, known as the "Picasso of the patisserie world," in the style of Strings' signature afternoon tea. Enjoy a sophisticated tea time befitting the discerning adult. Details of this afternoon tea are as follows:
"Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris" Overview
Period: Tuesday, September 1st to Saturday, October 31st, 2020
Location: Cafe & Bar "Rhythmos"
Time:
Afternoon Tea 14:00-18:00 (L.O. 16:30) *1.5 hour system
Lunch & Afternoon Tea 11:30-14:30 (L.O. 13:00) *1.5 hour system
Night Afternoon Tea 18:00-21:30 (L.O. 19:30) *Weekday evenings only, 2 hour system
Price (all prices exclude tax and service charge):
Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris Per person 5,300 yen
Lunch & Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris 5,800 yen per person
Night Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris 6,500 yen, 7,500 yen per person (with free-flowing champagne)
Contents:
Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris
< ...・Autumn truffle & croque monsieur
... (Sweets will be served on a plate)
Night Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris
This plan, available only on weekday evenings, includes the "Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris" set and our hotel's popular truffle-flavored french fries. A plan with free-flowing champagne is also available. *Two-hour limit (free-flowing champagne ends 30 minutes before closing)
*For reservations and inquiries, please visit the official website or call 03-5783-1258 (direct restaurant reservations)
*Tax and service charges are not included in the displayed prices.
*This afternoon tea will be served on a variety of tea stands/plates. Please note that we cannot accommodate advance requests for specific types of tea stands/plates.
*Images are for illustrative purposes only.
About Pierre Hermé
A leading figure in the world of patisserie in the 21st century.
Born into a family of Alsatian pastry chefs that has been in business for four generations, Pierre Hermé began his apprenticeship under Gaston Lenôtre at the age of 14. He is always challenging himself to create creative pastries, and is passionate about imparting his unique know-how of "haute patisserie" (high-end pastry).
He has received rave reviews from many sweets fans and is respected by fellow patissiers. His genius has been recognized worldwide, with Vogue magazine praising him as the "Picasso of the patisserie world."
In 1998, Pierre Hermé Paris opened its first store in the Hotel New Otani in Akasaka, Tokyo, and in 2001, he opened a boutique on Rue Bonaparte in Paris. In 2007, he was awarded the Chevalier of the Légion d'Honneur. He currently serves as Vice President of Relais Desserts, an international association of professional pastry chefs. In 2016, he received the World's Best Pastry Chef Award from the World's 50 Best Restaurants Academy.
Pierre Hermé Paris is a member of the prestigious Comité Colbert and has operations in Paris, Strasbourg, Nice, London, Dubai, Doha, Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Hong Kong, Seoul, Bangkok, and Macau.
The Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental Chef Profile
Executive Pastry Chef Suzuki Takashi
As the executive pastry chef, he draws on his many years of experience at hotels and his high level of skill to create sweets such as the popular afternoon tea, strings parfaits, and buffets. He is also involved in the creation and supervision of desserts served at events and wedding receptions held in the banquet hall, as well as wedding cakes.
Starting with winning the Chairman's Award in the Small Crafts category at the Kanagawa Prefecture Pastry Competition in 2006, he has since gone on to win numerous awards, including the Chairman's Award in the Small Crafts category at the Japan Cake Show (2009), the Grand Prize in the Fresh Confections category at the Kiri Cream Cheese Competition (2011), and the Excellence Award at the American Dried Egg Sweets Bakery Chef Competition (2015). He has also won the Governor's Award three times at the Kanagawa Prefecture Pastry Competition. He has continued to develop numerous desserts with meticulous attention to detail, and won the Nikkei Restaurant Menu Grand Prix in 2013. Previously, he worked on various dessert projects in the pastry department of Hilton Tokyo, a mecca for sweets buffets. In April 2018, he was appointed Executive Pastry Chef at The Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental. Born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture in 1978.
Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Manager Olivier Rodriguez
Born in Toulouse, France. Started his career as a chef at the age of 18. Starting with "Don Camillo" in France, he honed his skills at restaurants such as "Le Chantecler" and "Les Jardins du Opera" and "Enoteca Pinchiorri" in Italy. In 2000 he came to Japan to take up a position at the Tokyo branch of "Enoteca Pinchiorri" and was appointed chef there in 2001. Since 2005, he has worked as chef at Signature, a restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, since its opening. After receiving one Michelin star in 2007, he continued to hold the star for seven years until his retirement. Most recently, he served as owner-chef at the neo-bistro & ecle. Building on his French-trained techniques, he offers a light and airy cuisine unique to a chef from the South of France. He is highly acclaimed for his artistic technique and sensibility, harmonizing flavor, aroma, texture, and color in each dish. He has a deep knowledge of Japanese ingredients and is known for combining seasonal ingredients from Japan and abroad. In January 2019, he was appointed Executive Chef at The Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental. He oversees all food and beverage menus, and since January 2020, he has also served as Director of Food and Beverage.
【To ensure a safe visit】
As a measure to prevent infection with the current COVID-19 virus, we ask that you have your temperature taken upon arrival, wear a mask, and disinfect your hands upon entering the facility so that our guests can use the facility with peace of mind. We ask that guests with a fever or who are not feeling well refrain from entering the facility. If you feel unwell, please inform a member of staff nearby. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. For details on infection control measures, please visit the official website below.
https://intercontinental-strings.jp/jp/clean-promise
About InterContinental Strings Hotel Tokyo
A luxury hotel directly connected to the Konan exit of Shinagawa Station, Tokyo. As a member of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts family, the hotel offers a uniquely elegant and comfortable hotel experience, with heartfelt hospitality and attentive service tailored to each guest. The hotel boasts 203 guest rooms boasting breathtaking views, four vibrant restaurants, a cafe and bar, and state-of-the-art banquet facilities. In 2019, the hotel underwent extensive renovations, transforming the hotel into a space where guests can experience the sound of "strings" in every corner, including the Club InterContinental Lounge, which opened in September, and the dining destination "The Score Dining," which opened in December. The new hotel concept is "Tokyo, personally orchestrated." The hotel welcomes many guests as a place where sophisticated travelers gather and immerse themselves in the melodies of the city. For more information and the latest updates, please visit the hotel's official website and social media accounts.
Official website: https://intercontinental-strings.jp/jp
Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/strings_ic/
Official Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/STRINGSICTOKYO/
Official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/STRINGSICTOKYO
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Pierre Hermé, a leader in the world of patisserie in the 21st century, uses his playful creativity and unwavering technique to create an array of sweets loved around the world, and continues to build a "world of taste, sensibility and delight." This collaboration will feature Pierre Hermé Paris' signature and ever-popular macaron pastry, "Ispahan," as well as specially selected macarons, the "Emotion Hommage" glass dessert with a rich chestnut flavor, and "Satine" scones, one of Pierre Hermé Paris's most popular flavors. Additionally, Executive Pastry Chef Takashi Suzuki and Executive Chef Olivier Rodriguez have created sweet and savory dishes to complement these items, resulting in an afternoon tea experience that can only be enjoyed at this hotel. In a 27-meter-high atrium space high above Shinagawa, guests can enjoy a sophisticated tea time, fully immersing themselves in the world of afternoon tea created by Pierre Hermé Paris and The Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental.
"Ispahan," a signature item of Pierre Hermé Paris, is an item that symbolizes the "joy of the senses." The vibrant flavor of lychee, enhanced with refreshing raspberries, is exquisitely blended with the meltingly sweet rose cream, creating a masterpiece that allows you to fully enjoy the perfect harmony.
The macaron chosen to commemorate this afternoon tea collaboration is called "Jardin Andalou," and has a passionate flavor reminiscent of flamenco, a style that originated in Andalusia, Spain. This exquisite pairing features mandarin-flavored olive oil ganache and fruit rouge compote. The exquisite flavor of mandarin orange is freely expressed in the olive oil cream, while various red fruits create a vibrant taste. This flavor was selected from Pierre Hermé Paris's extensive macaron recipe collection, as it evokes the hotel's name, "Strings," and the guitars played along with the graceful dancing of flamenco dancers. This gleaming gold macaron, featuring the hotel's new motif (image right), designed with musical staff and noteheads, is a limited-edition item available exclusively at this afternoon tea.
"Emotion Hommage" is an exquisite glass dessert featuring the luscious flavor of fruity pear compote and light chestnut cream. Its smooth texture, supple flavor, and elegant lingering finish are distinctive. To accompany these three Pierre Hermé Paris desserts, Executive Pastry Chef Takashi Suzuki has created two desserts. The mille-feuille, a traditional French pastry made with layers of puff pastry and a specially crafted cream filling, is a delightful dish, offering a crispy texture and a soft, milky creamy flavor. The dessert glass also features a pairing of osmanthus panna cotta, which exudes a sweet and fragrant aroma at this time of year, with grape compote, creating a sublime aroma perfect for autumn. For the scones, enjoy a plain version from Strings' recipe, as well as Pierre Hermé Paris' "Satine" scone, featuring a refreshing combination of orange and passion fruit. The three savory dishes were created by Olivier Rodriguez, a star chef and executive chef from France. We've created a savory selection featuring luxurious, high-quality seasonal ingredients, including a rich foie gras mousse paired with seasonal persimmon, a "Smoked Salmon & Lime-Flavored Sour Cream" dish featuring the refreshing aroma of lime, and a luxurious croque monsieur, a Parisian favorite, topped with autumn truffles. This selection complements sweets with a touch of French elegance. This limited-time offer, set in an open and elegant space with a 27-meter ceiling high above Shinagawa, allows you to experience the unique world of Pierre Hermé Paris, the brand of Pierre Hermé, known as the "Picasso of the patisserie world," in the style of Strings' signature afternoon tea. Enjoy a sophisticated tea time befitting the discerning adult. Details of this afternoon tea are as follows:
"Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris" Overview
Period: Tuesday, September 1st to Saturday, October 31st, 2020
Location: Cafe & Bar "Rhythmos"
Time:
Afternoon Tea 14:00-18:00 (L.O. 16:30) *1.5 hour system
Lunch & Afternoon Tea 11:30-14:30 (L.O. 13:00) *1.5 hour system
Night Afternoon Tea 18:00-21:30 (L.O. 19:30) *Weekday evenings only, 2 hour system
Price (all prices exclude tax and service charge):
Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris Per person 5,300 yen
Lunch & Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris 5,800 yen per person
Night Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris 6,500 yen, 7,500 yen per person (with free-flowing champagne)
Contents:
Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris
< ...・Autumn truffle & croque monsieur
... (Sweets will be served on a plate)
Night Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris
This plan, available only on weekday evenings, includes the "Afternoon Tea by Pierre Hermé Paris" set and our hotel's popular truffle-flavored french fries. A plan with free-flowing champagne is also available. *Two-hour limit (free-flowing champagne ends 30 minutes before closing)
*For reservations and inquiries, please visit the official website or call 03-5783-1258 (direct restaurant reservations)
*Tax and service charges are not included in the displayed prices.
*This afternoon tea will be served on a variety of tea stands/plates. Please note that we cannot accommodate advance requests for specific types of tea stands/plates.
*Images are for illustrative purposes only.
About Pierre Hermé
A leading figure in the world of patisserie in the 21st century.
Born into a family of Alsatian pastry chefs that has been in business for four generations, Pierre Hermé began his apprenticeship under Gaston Lenôtre at the age of 14. He is always challenging himself to create creative pastries, and is passionate about imparting his unique know-how of "haute patisserie" (high-end pastry).
He has received rave reviews from many sweets fans and is respected by fellow patissiers. His genius has been recognized worldwide, with Vogue magazine praising him as the "Picasso of the patisserie world."
In 1998, Pierre Hermé Paris opened its first store in the Hotel New Otani in Akasaka, Tokyo, and in 2001, he opened a boutique on Rue Bonaparte in Paris. In 2007, he was awarded the Chevalier of the Légion d'Honneur. He currently serves as Vice President of Relais Desserts, an international association of professional pastry chefs. In 2016, he received the World's Best Pastry Chef Award from the World's 50 Best Restaurants Academy.
Pierre Hermé Paris is a member of the prestigious Comité Colbert and has operations in Paris, Strasbourg, Nice, London, Dubai, Doha, Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Hong Kong, Seoul, Bangkok, and Macau.
The Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental Chef Profile
Executive Pastry Chef Suzuki Takashi
As the executive pastry chef, he draws on his many years of experience at hotels and his high level of skill to create sweets such as the popular afternoon tea, strings parfaits, and buffets. He is also involved in the creation and supervision of desserts served at events and wedding receptions held in the banquet hall, as well as wedding cakes.
Starting with winning the Chairman's Award in the Small Crafts category at the Kanagawa Prefecture Pastry Competition in 2006, he has since gone on to win numerous awards, including the Chairman's Award in the Small Crafts category at the Japan Cake Show (2009), the Grand Prize in the Fresh Confections category at the Kiri Cream Cheese Competition (2011), and the Excellence Award at the American Dried Egg Sweets Bakery Chef Competition (2015). He has also won the Governor's Award three times at the Kanagawa Prefecture Pastry Competition. He has continued to develop numerous desserts with meticulous attention to detail, and won the Nikkei Restaurant Menu Grand Prix in 2013. Previously, he worked on various dessert projects in the pastry department of Hilton Tokyo, a mecca for sweets buffets. In April 2018, he was appointed Executive Pastry Chef at The Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental. Born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture in 1978.
Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Manager Olivier Rodriguez
Born in Toulouse, France. Started his career as a chef at the age of 18. Starting with "Don Camillo" in France, he honed his skills at restaurants such as "Le Chantecler" and "Les Jardins du Opera" and "Enoteca Pinchiorri" in Italy. In 2000 he came to Japan to take up a position at the Tokyo branch of "Enoteca Pinchiorri" and was appointed chef there in 2001. Since 2005, he has worked as chef at Signature, a restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, since its opening. After receiving one Michelin star in 2007, he continued to hold the star for seven years until his retirement. Most recently, he served as owner-chef at the neo-bistro & ecle. Building on his French-trained techniques, he offers a light and airy cuisine unique to a chef from the South of France. He is highly acclaimed for his artistic technique and sensibility, harmonizing flavor, aroma, texture, and color in each dish. He has a deep knowledge of Japanese ingredients and is known for combining seasonal ingredients from Japan and abroad. In January 2019, he was appointed Executive Chef at The Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental. He oversees all food and beverage menus, and since January 2020, he has also served as Director of Food and Beverage.
【To ensure a safe visit】
As a measure to prevent infection with the current COVID-19 virus, we ask that you have your temperature taken upon arrival, wear a mask, and disinfect your hands upon entering the facility so that our guests can use the facility with peace of mind. We ask that guests with a fever or who are not feeling well refrain from entering the facility. If you feel unwell, please inform a member of staff nearby. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. For details on infection control measures, please visit the official website below.
https://intercontinental-strings.jp/jp/clean-promise
About InterContinental Strings Hotel Tokyo
A luxury hotel directly connected to the Konan exit of Shinagawa Station, Tokyo. As a member of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts family, the hotel offers a uniquely elegant and comfortable hotel experience, with heartfelt hospitality and attentive service tailored to each guest. The hotel boasts 203 guest rooms boasting breathtaking views, four vibrant restaurants, a cafe and bar, and state-of-the-art banquet facilities. In 2019, the hotel underwent extensive renovations, transforming the hotel into a space where guests can experience the sound of "strings" in every corner, including the Club InterContinental Lounge, which opened in September, and the dining destination "The Score Dining," which opened in December. The new hotel concept is "Tokyo, personally orchestrated." The hotel welcomes many guests as a place where sophisticated travelers gather and immerse themselves in the melodies of the city. For more information and the latest updates, please visit the hotel's official website and social media accounts.
Official website: https://intercontinental-strings.jp/jp
Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/strings_ic/
Official Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/STRINGSICTOKYO/
Official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/STRINGSICTOKYO
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