Hotel Lobby
By Jun Ji-hye
Andaz Seoul Gangnam Launches GRAB & GO Service
Andaz Seoul Gangnam, a lifestyle hotel brand of Hyatt International, announced the launch of its Spanish Tapas Counter to offer a variety of Spanish tapas and beverages at reasonable prices on weekends.
The GRAB & GO service at the restaurant Jogakbo aims to provide contactless service to minimize direct contact and reduce the dangers of virus contamination.
The chef has prepared five “dishes” for the event ― The Andaz burger, a beef patty with cheddar cheese and cucumber; the Andaz panini BLT, made with pork belly, bacon with soybean chili paste mayonnaise and garlic; the chicken avocado sourdough sandwich, made of chicken breast marinated with lemon garlic and topped with avocado; the smoked salmon cream cheese wrap; and the grilled halloumi and mushroom wrap.
All selections are served in a to-go package with French fries.
A family set for three to four people is also available. Guests can select two items from the above GRAB & GO menu, and chicken tenders, sliced fruit, a garden salad and condiments are included.
The Grab & Go service is available from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 pm. every day.
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas presents afternoon tea
The Lobby Lounge, located on the ground floor of Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, is presenting Royal High Tea reminiscent of the sentimental atmosphere of autumn through Nov. 30.
This season's High Tea comes with caviar, truffle and foie gras, the world's top three delicacies, alongside various High Tea treats made from seasonal local ingredients, including fig, chestnut, date, apple and ripe persimmon.
Desserts from the hotel's head pastry chef Eric Kalaboke and nutrition-packed savory dishes made from healthy ingredients will be presented. The upgraded menu features flavorful and exquisite dishes made from the world's most renowned three delicacies, including caviar-topped lemon pavlova, truffle chou and scone, brioche served with foie gras and truffle-infused mian bao xia with its rich taste.
The Lobby Lounge is one of the hotel's iconic spaces as it combines the scale of grand European architecture with Asian elegance and features a three-floor-tall ceiling and an open view.
“As the Lobby Lounge boasts grammable, gorgeous features and offers eleven types of tea foods available at reasonable prices, our Royal High Tea has been gaining in popularity among customers,” said the manager of the Lobby Lounge.
“We also provide reduced rates for online reservations, preferred by younger patrons, and it is one of the reasons we have been able to successfully deliver customer satisfaction.”
The Royal High Tea provides famous tea varieties from prestigious American tea brand Steven Smith Teamaker as tea options.
Steven Smith is a master of tea, often dubbed “the tea shaman.” He created sixty types of popular drinks including the Tazo brand of Starbucks.
The Royal High Tea from The Lobby Lounge is available from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the week.
Reservations and payments made through Naver Pay are eligible for a 15-percent discount in September.
Park Hyatt Seoul unveils luxury Chuseok gift set selection
Park Hyatt Seoul is offering a selection of luxury gift sets available through Oct. 1 from second-floor Italian restaurant Cornerstone as Chuseok, Korea's traditional harvest festival and time of thanksgiving, is approaching.
This year's sets are created exclusively from hotel guests' best-loved signature items, with highlights including Cornerstone's signature fresh meat set.
The Cornerstone signature meat set features premium cuts of the finest beef including chuck tail flap, rib eye, tenderloin and striploin, as well as whole peppercorns perfect for highlighting the tender texture and unmatched beef flavors.
Each cut is elegantly presented in a box decorated with striking traditional Korean patterns, making the ideal choice for those in search of a truly special Chuseok gift.
Orders can be placed with Cornerstone by telephone or email.