New Restaurant Set To Showcase Authentic Tastes And Offer Contemporary Chinese Haute Cuisine
Shuang Ba, an ultra-luxe restaurant poised to offer the highest quality and most authentic Chinese dining experience in The Bahamas, opens December 8 at Baha Mar Resort.
“Our vision is to create an immersive dining experience that transports guests across the world through taste, aesthetic and ambiance,” said Graeme Davis, president, Baha Mar. “Our exceptionally curated team will deliver the highest level of Chinese taste profiles – both food and design – to a sophisticated audience interested in cultural experiences.”
Culinary
As the crown jewel of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar’s culinary offerings, chefs will utilize the finest ingredients in creating a new Chinese haute cuisine. Diners will experience an unprecedented menu of flavors that meld traditional and contemporary. Signature dishes include: “Cherry” foie gras; Traditional Peking duck; Braised “black-gold” abalone; Fragrant iberico pork with preserved tofu, wrapped with crepes; Chaozhou style truffle & vegetable dumplings; and Steamed imperial bird’s nest, crystal sugar in orange
Seafood specialties will be prepared using locally sourced fresh catches including lobsters, crab, abalone and conch, and housed in four aquariums in which guests can personally select their entrée. Kitchens will feature specialized imported equipment, such as duck roasters and state-of-the-art steamers. Libations include a selection of Baijiu, a highly regarded Chinese liquor that are bottled in beautifully designed and decorated glass vessels. Traditional Eastern and Western tastes converge with Chinese five spice-infused cocktails that incorporate house-made syrups; the Double Dragon will feature dragon fruits, and the Far East Fashioned is inspired by the traditional cocktail, the Old Fashioned.
Personnel
Executive Chef Brent Martin hand-selected a talented team of 15 renowned chefs, all of whom hail from China’s most esteemed hotels including Park Hyatt Beijing, Four Seasons Beijing, Shangri La Shenzhen and Wynn Palace Macau. Offering a level of authenticity rivaled by none, each chef has specialized in a limited practice throughout their career to achieve culinary perfection. Merging international culinary practices with local customs, the restaurant’s Chinese chefs will work closely with Bahamian talent to foster the seamless integration of two cultures rooted in passion and inspired by exquisite cuisine. Master Chinese Chef Nick Du, previously Master Chef at Grand Hyatt Dalian, leads the culinary team and Hai Lin, manager, will oversee the front of house and restaurant operations. Fostering a culture of connectedness and inspiring
Design
Symbols of double, which translate to good fortune in Chinese culture, permeate the restaurant’s design. Shuang Ba, meaning, “double eight,” signifies prosperity and wealth; far from coincidence, there are 88 seats in the restaurant and 88 items on the menu. In traditional fashion, hues of deep red accompany dark woods and metal furnishings, along with ornate statues appearing in double. Many of the restaurant’s serving carts, trays and bureaus were purchased at antique auctions. The focal point of the dining room is a 15-ton marble pillar of two intertwined dragons, which represent reverence for the emperor, wealth and heritage. Four hand-woven silk tapestries in each corner of the dining room feature artisan detailing of a Chinese carp pond and water lilies, iris flowers, a bamboo grove and Chinese plum blossoms. These represent abundance in life, elegance and prosperity. Furthermore, four private dining rooms are decorated with symbols of the phoenix and dragon, among other mystical creatures representative of good fortune, endless wealth and yin and yang. Each dining room features a hidden private bathroom; a design characteristic that propels the experience of luxury and allure.
“Inspired by connectedness to local culture and passion for creating extraordinary experiences, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar caters to world travelers seeking international tastes,” said said Scott Allen, general manager, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. “Shuang Ba will uphold the Grand Hyatt brand’s legacy by embodying the highest standard of international luxury and cultural culinary experiences.”
Shuang Ba will accompany a myriad of international dining outlets, from experiential pan-Asian eateries and ornate cocktail lounges, to swim-up pool bars and pastel airstream food trucks. Shuang Ba is located at the end of a discreet hallway adjacent to the high rollers section of the casino floor and The Lynden, the resort’s high-end all-whiskey lounge and most exclusive of all the resort’s casino experiences.
About Grand Hyatt
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About Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
Celebrating the ocean, culture and spirit of The Bahamas, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is a spectacular luxury resort located on the picturesque island of New Providence in Nassau. With stunning views of the ocean and green coastal fairways, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is a sanctuary of natural beauty, dramatic architecture, art, and modern luxury. The oceanfront haven boasts 1,800 opulent guestrooms, including 230 suites that comprise one, two and three-bedroom residences with lavish amenities and contemporary décor. Designed to become the preferred venue for international incentives, meetings and events, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar manages The Baha Mar Convention, Art and Entertainment Center, the destination’s 200,000 square foot indoor and outdoor convention facility. At Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, guests can experience a 100,000-square-foot casino with 1,140 slots and 119 table games, indulge in the destination’s 30,000- square-foot ESPA Spa, splurge at high-end retail shops, and savor innovative cuisine at more than 20 restaurants, bars and lounges. A white sand beach with water sports, multiple pools, The Racquet Club at Baha Mar, Royal Blue, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course, and a vibrant nightclub will ensure no shortage of activities and fun, accented by unforgettable Bahamian hospitality. For more information visit bahamar.grand.hyatt.com.
