Sunday, January 19, 2014

ARMANI AND AQUA RESTAURANT IN HONG KONG JOIN HANDS TO DETOX YOU WITH 5 NEW DELICIOUS DISHES OF 350 CALORIES EACH BUT DON'T PIG OUT ON BURGERS ON THE WAY BACK TO YOUR HOTEL!




KEE@FSWMAG.COM



 A New Year, A New You

The Armani/Aqua Detox/Retox Menu Returns

Following the success last year of the Armani/Aqua Detox/Retox menu, the restaurant is to help its customers get this New Year off to a healthy but still enjoyable start again. Armani/Aqua, where ‘Cuisine meets Couture’ is offering a brand new Detox mini-menu (with some healthy ‘Retox’ cocktails thrown in for good measure) – without compromising on the gourmet experience or taste.

A total of five new dishes containing less than 350 calories each have been specially designed to allow foodies the pursuit of a delicious diet while minimising calories. Diners can choose the entire tasting menu priced at HK$688 or alternatively select dishes to pair with a variety of four, low calorie, anti-oxidant, ‘retox’ cocktails. The full 4 course menu will supply just under 1000 calories, less than half the recommended daily allowance for women and almost a 3rd of that for men. A cocktail-paired tasting menu is also available for HK$988. Who says dieting can’t be fun?  

‘Hero’ ingredients including Sea bass, Basil, Manuka Honey and Ginger have been carefully selected to provide the healthiest menu. Each ingredient has been scientifically proven to include countless benefits such as antioxidant qualities as well as helping to increase endurance.

Armani/Aqua’s General Manager, Max Rhodes says: We fully understand the modern demand for healthy lifestyle, as well as our customers’ expectation for fresh ingredients. With this in mind, we have worked with a team of nutritionists to design this detoxing yet delicious menu which aims to cleanse the body. Just like last year, we know our customers will definitely enjoy getting back in shape whilst appreciating the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Armani/Aqua.’

Examples of the five options comprising the Detox Menu include: Blue crab ravioli, sea vegetables, organic green pea elixir and white truffle oil coming in at just 97 calories, 5g fat, 5.8g protein and 18g carbohydrates  and Seared sea bass fillet with dashi broth and organic green herb miso that contains only 1.3g carbohydrates. The high proteinTomato crusted Mediterranean sea bream, Sorrento lemon and saffron organic vegetable stew main course and the indulgent yet lean Italian basil and Amalfi lemon curd with organic raspberries  arelow in both fat and calories.

For extra enjoyment without the guilt, the Armani/Aqua mixologists have prepared a range of retox ‘super-cocktails’, crushed full with superfoods and vitamins. TheGinger, aloe and wheatgrass smash is concocted using fresh organic ginger, ginger liquer and aloe and wheatgrass juice – all ingredients renowned for their immunity boosting and cleansing properties. The Black Garlic & Bell Pepper Bloody Mary contains premium vodka muddled with black garlic, fresh organic peppers and spiced tomato juice with the garlic famed for reducing cholesterol and the peppers bursting with Vitamin C, containing 3 times as much as fructose heavy orange juice. A third option is the Organic Cucumberand Manuka Honey Martini that uses highly prized Manuka honey, renowned for its natural antibiotic properties.

The Armani/Aqua Detox Tasting Menu, inclusive of four courses is available now until 28th February 2014, priced at HK$688 +10% per person. The retox cocktails will be available on an ongoing basis and are priced at $130 each.

Armani/Aqua
Address: 2/F, Landmark Chater (Chater House), 8 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong
Telephone: (852) 3583 2828
Website: www.aqua.com.hk

About Armani/Aqua
‘Couture meets Cuisine’ - Armani/Aqua restaurant blends an icon of fashion with an icon in dining. The result is an elegant glamorous dining experience showcasing Aqua’s dual culinary specialties – contemporary Italian and Japanese cuisines – right in the fashion heart of Hong Kong.





Tomato crusted Mediterranean sea bream, Sorrento lemon & saffron organic vegetable stew and tomato foam
Ginger, Aloe & Wheatgrass Smash







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