FROM DAWN TO DUSK: FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER UNVEILS LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH IMMERSIVE AFTERNOON TEA, NEW EVENING LOUNGE CONCEPT
-The return of afternoon tea and debut of Moonlight Lounge arrives to celebrate year of the dragon-
Beginning on Thursday, January 4, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver will introduce Lunar New Year at the Castle, with the return of Notch8’s immersive Themed Afternoon Tea and the debut of an evening lounge concept, Moonlight Lounge, inspired by The Year of the Dragon.
With the room design by Koncept Designs, the salon has been brought to life as a sensory setting and the backdrop for a fully immersive experience from day to night. Notch8 Executive Chef Danai Hongwanishkuhl’s Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea menu will be available for $69.00 per person ($34.50 for children 12 and under), and begins with a selection of LOT 35 Tea and specialty teas for the occasion, along with sweet and savoury bites such as Chilled Char Siu Pork Belly with apple and pork floss, Duck Confit with scallion pancake and apricot “duck sauce”, Shrimp + Egg Tart with nappa and mala chili oil, Curry Puff with chickpea keema, Dragon Ball Cream Puff, Black Sesame Macaron, Opera Cake with matcha and red bean paste, a special red envelope with chocolate coins, and more.
As the sun sets, guests are invited to visit the newly introduced Moonlight Lounge to indulge in dim sum, light bites and desserts, complemented by a menu of Lunar New Year inspired cocktails designed by Bar Manager Steve Hagan and in partnership with The Macallan. Guests will discover cocktails and spirit-free libations such the Baijiu Berry Bliss, a refreshing blend of potent Baijiu with the sweet-tart notes of hawthorn juice, the Suanmeitang Sour, an intriguing twist on the classic sour by incorporating the tartness of Suanmeitang, and the Mango Baozhong Cooler, a tropical and refreshing cocktail with floral notes and vibrant fruit.
Throughout the Lunar New Year season, eight lucky diners will receive a ‘Golden Ticket’ in a red envelope, ranging from complimentary tea for two, to an overnight stay at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and more. A special Lion Dance ceremony will be performed at the hotel on Friday, February 9; more details on the performance will be shared via the hotel’s website and Instagram @FairmontVan in the coming weeks.
Reservations | The Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea at Notch8 is available Wednesday through Sunday from January 4 through February 25 with three daily seatings available at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Reservations are now available and can be made online.
The Moonlight Lounge at Notch8 will debut on Thursday, January 18 and will be open Thursday to Saturdays from 6:00 p.m., through February 24. Reservations are now available and can be made online, and walk-ins are welcome.
About Notch8
Named after a train’s top speed, achieved only by the most skilled conductors, Notch8 Restaurant & Bar pays homage to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s storied history and legacy as a luxury hotel along the Canadian Pacific Railway. Featuring regional fare that includes new favourites and prized dishes, cocktails made popular during pre and post-prohibition times, as well as an extensive wine list. Open for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner, lounge, weekend brunch, and afternoon tea, offering themed afternoon teas with a playful twist on the classic tradition. Changing quarterly, past themes include Griffin’s Gambit, Silver Screen Hollywood, Cherry Blossom, Holiday Haus and more. | notch8-dining.com
About Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the ‘Castle in the City’, with its chateau-style green-clad copper roof and gargoyles is an architectural landmark in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. A registered heritage property operating since 1939, the hotel symbolizes grandeur and timeless elegance with service and hospitality that has earned it a top spot on the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List. In spring 2019, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver completed a $75M, five-year multiphase renovation project showcasing a new lobby and restaurant, 557 new guest rooms, the luxurious Fourteenth Floor Heritage Suites and a new Fairmont Gold product featuring redesigned guest rooms, private lounge, dedicated concierge team and first-class services | fairmont.com/hotelvancouver
About Fairmont
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexist with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 80 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world-leading hospitality group consisting of 5,300 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. fairmont.com | all.accor.com | group.accor.com
