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The Observatory Hotel 'Dines in the Dark' in support of Earth Hour
11 February 2008
In 2007, The Observatory Hotel joined many Australian businesses and environmentally concerned Australian’s in turning off their lights during Earth Hour to show their commitment to reducing global warming and spreading Earth Hour’s powerful message about the need for action on climate change.
This year, The Observatory Hotel will again ask all guests to switch off the lights and air conditioning systems in their rooms for one hour at 8pm on March 29 and will be flicking the switch in the hotel’s signature restaurant too.
Diners at Galileo Restaurant will enjoy a candlelit, seven-course ‘Dine in the Dark’ degustation menu with matching wines, which Chef Haru Inukai and Sommelier Christian Baeppler said has been ‘specially designed’ in advance to save any embarrassing incidents of menus ablaze.
“Galileo looks strikingly elegant and reminiscent of an old, romantic Parisian salon when lit by candlelight and to ensure guests aren’t straining their eyes to see the extensive wine list or, heaven forbid, leaning menus a little too close to their candles, we thought we would take the liberty to match the wines to our special menu leaving guests to enjoy our food, their company and of course the seductive ambiance.” said Christian.
The ‘Dine in the Dark’ seven-course degustation menu with accompanying wines will be served on March 29 and cost $155 per person. Guests will be treated to a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival.
To book phone 02 9256 2215 and for more information on The Observatory Hotel, please visit www.observatoryhotel.com.au-END-
For further media information on Orient-Express Hotels in Australia, please contact Kim Salt on 02 8248 5282 or email ksalt@observatoryhotel.com.au. High resolution images can be downloaded from www.orient-expressimages.com
Notes to Editor:
- The inaugural Earth Hour took place on the 31st March 2007 with 2.2 million people and 2100 Sydney businesses turning off their lights for one hour. The massive collective effort reduced Sydney's energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour, which is the equivalent effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for one hour. For more information visit www.earthhour.org
- Galileo Restaurant is located at The Observatory Hotel, 89 – 113 Kent Street, Sydney.
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