The Bite Magazine - Spring 2016 - Issue 15

M andarin Oriental Hyde Park will be collaborating with British couture milliner Emily Baxendale to create the first ever Royal Enclosure collection of fashionable hats and specialised head- pieces inspired by the hotel’s own history and oriental influences. The milliner whose couture label Emily-London is stocked at Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge has partnered with the hotel to create six beautiful designs that take inspira- tion from the property’s iconic location, renowned restaurant and royal history. The capsule collection will coincide with the launch of T he Royal Enclosure Afternoon Tea inThe Rosebery Lounge on 24th May 2016 with a special performance by the Tootsie Rollers who will be wearing the hats for Royal Ascot 2016. To comple- ment the specially created hat collection, Executive Chef Pâtissière Heather Kanjuk will provide tea cakes and other delights such as a raspberry rose lychee gateau to reference the Royal Gate entrance; a gooseberry, mascarpone and lime tart in honour of The Rosebery Lounge; and a nectarine raspberry frangipane cake inspired by the Royal Guards. Guests booking this limited-edition themed afternoon tea will be able to admire the bespoke collection, as well as be treated to a private consultation with milliner Emily Baxendale, and receive 10% discount on all of her handcrafted designs. The Royal Enclosure Afternoon Tea will be served from 12pm to 6pm from 24 May 2016 to 27 July 2016. www.mandarinoriental.com/london bitetravel Jada Brookes looks at some of the latest travel news from Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group ‘Hats Off’ To Milliner Emily Baxendale at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London Dinosaur Adventure Holiday with Mandarin Oriental Macau M andarin Oriental Macau has the perfect solution for parents stuck on where to take their children during the holidays. The Dinosaur Explorer package offers parents and children a great learning experience at the Macao Science Centre where they can have fun exploring the interactive Living Dinosaurs exhibition and enjoy a three-dimensional show at the ‘highest-resolution planetar- ium’ as awarded by the Guinness Book of World Records. Living Dinosaurs is the first special exhibition themed around dinosaurs pre- sented by the Macao Science Centre.The exciting exhibits include 14 mechanical replica dinosaurs, 72 small-scale dino- saur models, and interactive activities such as augmented reality colouring and card games and motion sensor virtual reality exhibit, ‘Dare to Venture Into the World of the Dinosaurs’. Apart from Living Dinosaurs, the 5,800-square-metre exhibition centre also comprises 12 per- manent galleries covering topics in space science, fun science, children’s science, science express, robotics, sound, earth, genetics (DNA), eco conservation, sports health, sports challenge and food science, inspiring science learners of all ages. The Dinosaur Explorer package valid from 23rd March to 11 September 2016 includes tickets to the exhibition, comfortable and luxurious one night’s accommodation with breakfast for two adults and one child at Vida Rica restau- rant and access to the hotel’s Forbes five-star facilities making this a perfect family getaway. www.mandarinoriental.com/macau