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FELIX
THE PENINSULA HONG KONG
YEAR OPENED :
1994
MEALS SERVED :
DINNER
SEATS :
110 IN THE MAIN RESTAURANT
AVERAGE DINNER CHECK :
US $ 154
CHEF / CULINARY TEAM : Chef Yoshiharu Kaji
MENU FOCUS : Felix emphasizes modern European cuisine .
SIGNATURE DISHES : Dill-marinated Tasmanian salmon with crushed eggplant and tomato , horseradish cream , camomile sago and green pea purée ; pan-seared Japanese beef tenderloin with tomato water , curry-mushroom dice and mashed potato
STANDOUT DESIGN FEATURES : Located on the 28th floor , Felix is the creation of Philippe Starck and offers views of Victoria Harbour , Hong Kong Island and Kowloon .
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT : The food is inventive and flavorful , which — along with attentive service and impressive views — creates a unique , multi-sensory dining experience .
YEAR OPENED :
2012
MEALS SERVED :
BREAKFAST , LUNCH AND DINNER
SEATS :
APPROXIMATELY 60 IN THE ATRIUM ( PICTURED ), 62 IN THE PARLOR , 15 IN THE FIREPLACE AREA , 40 IN THE LIBRARY
AVERAGE DINNER CHECK :
US $ 95
CHEF / CULINARY TEAM : Chef Daniel Humm , Chef de Cuisine Abram Bissell , Pastry Chef Mark Welker
MENU FOCUS : Inspired by Humm ’ s time spent throughout Switzerland , California and New York City , the restaurant is rooted in the same traditions found at his Eleven Madison Park restaurant , also in New York City .
SIGNATURE DISHES : Roast chicken for two with foie gras , black truffle and brioche ; tagliatelle with king crab and Meyer lemon
STANDOUT DESIGN FEATURES : Designer Jacques Garcia crafted a series of rooms with different noteworthy details including a grand fireplace imported from a French chateau and a large pyramidal glass roof that enhances the atrium with natural light .
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT : A dramatic and comfortable space complements a casual yet elegant menu in addition to an impressive international wine list and inventive cocktails .
THE NOMAD HOTEL
NEW YORK CITY
Daniel Krieger
40 HOTELS September 2013 www . hotelsmag . com