Pleasure meeting you all. Thank you for allowing me to be part of  The Aberdeen Marina Club as the new Executive Assistant Manager – Food & Beverage.

I was born in Alba, the city of the white truffle, where food and wine is life. Between the Barolo and Barbaresco vineyards, my home is situated in the Roero area, and I started at very young age to fall in love with what today is my life. Food and Beverage is not a job, but passion and what I love, as it helps in discovering new cultures and ensures the creation of memorable experiences that will keep my family happy and joyful.

With almost 20 years in the industry, I hope to indulge you in our new promotions and projects happening in the near future.

Stay tuned and looking forward to personally meet you all.

Ciao,

Roberto Garrone

There comes a time for all restaurants when the doors have to be closed and reopened to reveal a new dining experience.

Year after year, day after day, morning to evening – It is time for The Deck’s makeover, which starts with its closure on June 17. As this is not surprise enough, Balcony will go thru soft renovation starting on June 1.

For all those who already miss their favourite Thai dishes, please stop by before and if desired, join Chef Pachuen’s Thai Buffet Dinner on May 17.

None of you has to miss out on your culinary favourites. During the transition of The Deck and Balcony, our other outlets will catch up with your culinary desires. And for the concerned early birds, breakfast will be served at Portside, which offers convenient all day dining.

We are looking forward to a successful reopening of The Deck and Balcony.

With best regards,

Richard Leuenberger

On April 14 we celebrated one year since the opening of Kids on 8. Please see attached pictures from the first-year milestone.

It was great to see so many of you there to join us for this birthday party. As part of the party celebrations we also introduced our new attraction with the construction zone and JCB digger. This looks like being a real hit.

At slightly more relaxed pace, I am pleased to welcome back Yoga Classes to the Club. Yoga provides a unique platform to integrate the mind, body and spirit by engaging in a series of poses to help the body realign, strengthen, stretch, detox and relieve stress.

The Club is offering a variety of classes to help stimulate and revitalise you. All classes are suitable for both beginners and regular practitioners as a variety of adjustments will be offered. The classes below will commence on Monday, April 22.

Monday: 8.30-9.30am Power Flow A fun, strong, flowing practice, with a combination of strengthening poses, core work, challenging balances and deep stretches, this session will leave you ready to start your week feeling grounded but empowered.

Wednesday: 8.30-9.30am Detox Flow This session uses a flowing sequence, primarily of twists to assist the body in clearing out the toxins that can build up from living the urban, fast-paced lifestyle.

Friday: 8.30-9.30am Yin Yang This practice offers a gentle flow with longer holds in passive yin stretches. Such a practice encourages us to release into a deeper alignment, not just physically, but also mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Thank you.

Healthy regards,

Derek
Director of Sports & Recreation

I’d like to present to you some amazing products that we have introduced in Marina Deli. Please come and try them soon.

Firstly, fruit nectars from Alain Milliat Based near Lyon, France, Milliat sources his fruit with an obsessive eye on quality, buying them from many small, household farms, processing them as close to harvest as possible and applying only a single pasteurisation, to preserve their fresh character. The resulting nectars scream ‘summer’.

Secondly, Christine Ferber Jam Known as the “Queen of Confitures,” Christine Ferber prides herself in hand picking the freshest ingredients to go in each of her world’s best jams and jellies. One of the many things that make Christine Ferber’s confitures so special is that she uses seasonal fruit in small batches to create her gourmet artisan jams.

Please enjoy!

Regards,

Laurent Varachaud
Executive Chef

Pontet-Canet Wine Dinner – Savoir Vivre from Southwestern France
We can now proudly look back on an interactive wine dinner with Ms Melanie Tesseron, owner of Château Pontet-Canet. The exquisite wine savoured has its origin in Pauillac, Bordeaux, home of some of the most exquisite wines in the world.

It was a night of fine wines, great food and overall an enjoyable casual gathering of wine lovers and the one who has mastered it. In a unique atmosphere, Ms Tesseron took our members behind the walls of Château Pontet-Canet and shared her wine expertise.

Guest Chef Michel Del Burgo – A Master of his Trade
For one week, The Dining Room was home to Guest Chef Michel Del Burgo and his contemporary French creations. Some of you might have known him from L’ATELIER de Joel Robuchon where he was leading the kitchen from 2010 to 2012, while others might have tasted his creations for the first time. In any case, many of you took the chance to meet him, and hopefully some of you were able to elicit one of his culinary secrets; I have tried!

All New Tropical Pool Café
Summer is coming and with it an all new Tropical Pool Café.  As much as we can reveal at the moment is that an exciting new menu will make your days at the poolside and the new outdoor seating area even more enjoyable. But there is more; join us for a relaxing weekend at the pool and experience an additional service that will be implemented this summer.

We are looking forward to a hot summer and the refreshments that come with it!

With best regards,

Richard Leuenberger

Please take some time to check on the latest happenings in Sports and Recreation at the Club.

Kids on 8 – Improvement Works
From March 4 we will close off part of Kids on 8 for a programme of improvement works. There will be no access to the castle, jeep, kids’ cove, pirate ship and forest climbing zone. We are planning a new construction theme area which will be completed in 4-5 weeks. We look forward to this new addition to Kids on 8 and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

1st Anniversary for Kids on 8
April 14 sees one full year since the launch of Kids on 8. We would like to invite you share in our 1st birthday party and celebrate with us.

April 14, 2013 (Sunday)
10am to midday
1pm to 3pm
4pm to 6pm
Free entrance with food and beverage
For members only

Enquiries: 8/F Kids on 8 on 2814 5493 or email kidson8@aberdeenmarinaclub.com

Rugby4kids
This is an exciting sports programme specifically designed to introduce kids to the basic skills of rugby: passing, catching, kicking, balance, agility, special awareness and coordination. It is crucial to learn and develop the correct skills at a young age.

Every Tuesday
Kids Fun 3-4pm (age 18 months to 2)
Tots 4-5pm (ages 2 to 3)
Beginner 5-6pm (ages 3 to 5)
7/F Multi use court

Ice Skating – St. Patrick’s Day
From March 11 to 17, Members who wear something green can enjoy 50 percent off open skate.

Easter Camp
Have fun this Easter!  The Activities Team has prepared a wide range of new and exciting activities for you to choose from.
Soccer Adventure
Rugby4kids
Be a Gymnast
Sports for Fun
Children’s Technology – DUPLO Mechanic Exploration
Arts & Crafts – Handmade fake sweets
Science Adventure – Space & Rockery
Ice Skating
Tennis

Enquiries and booking: Central Reservations Centre on 2814 1222 or reservations@aberdeenmarinalclub.com

Easter Egg Hunt
Don’t miss the ever-popular Easter Egg Hunt!
March 24, 2013 (Sunday)
Time
Session 1 (Ages 1 – 3): 1.30pm
Session 2 (Ages 1 – 3): 2pm
Session 3 (Ages 4 – 6): 2.30pm
Session 4 (Ages 4 – 6): 3pm
Session 5 (Ages 6 and above): 3.30pm
Session 6 (Ages 6 and above): 4pm
Venues
Session 1 & 2 – Kids on 8
Session 3 to 6 – Outdoor Children’s Play Area

Member $75; Guest $85
Maximum 30 children per session
Cancellation policy: three days in advance.
Members can bring maximum three guests per session.
Enquiries: 3/F Adventure Zone on 2814 5360 or email adventurezone@aberdeenmarinaclub.com

Wishing you a happy and fun-filled Easter

Healthy Regards,
Derek Long
Director of Sport & Recreation

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Happy Chinese New Year! I wish all of you a prosperous year of the snake.

We are looking back to a successful start of the New Year with a fine feast at Horizon during the Chinese New Year holiday and a culinary journey to Myanmar at Balcony. The treats were prepared by our guest chefs from Traders Hotel Yangon and I hope some of you had the chance to meet them and savour the flavours of Myanmar. My personal highlight was the delicious seafood salad.

Here are two of the next culinary highlights, with many more to come!

National Steak Promotion at The Dining Room
A unique dining experience for all meat lovers until March 3 at The Dining Room has just started. Stop by and try some rare cuts of prime beef, rarely seen in Hong Kong.

Renowned Three Michelin Star Chef Michel Del Burgo
It is my pleasure to proudly present Chef Michel Del Burgo who will demonstrate his skills from March 12 to 17 at The Dining Room. Chef Michel has been trained by some of the best chefs of this century and he has travelled the whole world, leading to his expertise. Arriving in Hong Kong to take over the restaurant Atelier Joel Robuchon from 2010 to 2012, he headed back to France to open the restaurant Michel Del Burgo in a five star hotel in Carcassonne. And now, Chef Michel just returned to Hong Kong Book your table now, and join us for a culinary treat and indulge your palate.

For dining enquiries please contact 2814 5461

I look forward to seeing you at the club soon and hope you have time to join us for some of these exciting F&B promotions and events. 

With best regards,

Richard Leuenberger
Executive Assistant Manager – F&B

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you Kung Hei Fat Choy, and trust you will have a healthy and prosperous year ahead.

I am pleased to inform you that our renovation at the North Shore Tennis Court is now complete. As you can see from the pictures, the courts look fantastic after the resurfacing work.

North Shore Tennis Courts

Adventure Zone Opening Hours during Chinese New Year

Over the Chinese New Year Period the Adventure Zone opening hours will be as follows:

Feb 4-7: 10:30am – 7pm
Feb 8: 10:30am – 9pm
Feb 9: 9am – 9pm
Feb 10: 9am – 8:30pm
Feb 11-13: 9am – 9pm
Feb 14: 10:30am – 7pm
Feb 15: 10:30am – 9pm

Feb Fun – Snack & Skate

If you have never tried ice skating, our professional coaching staff is available to provide lessons on the 9th floor Ice Rink. But to get yourself in the mood, come along to our regular Open Skate sessions in February and enjoy our Snack and Skate month – great family fun and a great way to get started.

Bubbles & Nails

It’s the one day to be indulged, why not enjoy a glass of Champagne with your pedicure services on Valentine’s Day? Please contact the Salon on ext .320 to make an appointment.

Please enjoy the offerings around the Club this February and once again, Kung Hei Fat Choy.

Healthy Regards,

Derek
Director of Sports & Recreation

We will have the privilege to welcome M. Francois Bourgon, Cheese Master 2011 MOF (best craftsman in France), on January 23 at The Dining Room.

Francois got the passion for the cheese when he was five years old, going with his father to collect butter, cream and cheese where Comte cheese have been made since the 12th century. You might be asking yourself why we need a Cheese Master. The answer is very simple – to ensure that the long journey between the moment you milk the animal (cow, goat, sheep) and the cheese that is served on your table is complete.

Such a recognition is a lifelong dream for a French artisan. Francois will be with us for an eye-opener on the fabulous world of the cheeses and to help us to understand them better.

Degustation of special cheeses:

Three AOP Comte (France)
Two AOC Etivaz (Suisse)
Tilsit (Suisse)
 

Estoublon Olive Oil

Estoublon Olive Oil, an exceptional oil from the South of France will soon arrive at Marina Deli. I recommend to use this olive oil for seasoning your salads, on your fish and meat. Please do not use it for cooking. Come and try it in the Dining Room where we will be able to offer a few dishes with the different type of olive oils that the castle can offer.

At chateau d’Estoublon the olive are jewels, picked when fully ripe so the oil produced will have its trademark flavour of red fruits. It has a clean, golden colour with hints of green spiciness. Its aroma is full of ripe fruit with a smooth texture on the palate. Limited amounts are produced as most of the harvest is taken to make the AOC blend.

Regards,
Laurent Varachaud
Executive Chef

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I wish all of you a prosperous year of the snake.

A big thank you to all of those who were at the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner in the Grand Ballroom. It was an action-packed night full of fun and artistic entertainment hosted by MC Oliver de Molina. Indeed a night to remember with an exclusive eight-course menu created by our executive chef for this special night. We are looking forward to welcoming you to another extravagant event at the end of this year. 

With every New Year, more culinary treats are waiting to be savoured.

Swiss Chalet at The Private Deck
By popular demand, our cosy little corner of Switzerland with its authentic recipes continues until the end of January. In addition to our signature dishes such as the cheese fondue, beef fondue and melted Racelette cheese we offer now some Swiss original desserts.

The Swiss Chalet is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for dinner.

Korean favourites at The Deck
“Bibimbap” literally means “mixed rice” and it is one of Korea’s most famous dishes.  A bowl of warm white rice topped with your personal choice of sautéed vegetables, chili pepper paste, a raw or fried egg and if desired, sliced meat.

This Korean speciality will be available every day with the lunch and dinner buffet throughout February.

With best regards,

Richard Leuenberger
Executive Assistant Manager – F&B