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Langham Hotel’s Afternoon Tea Hits High Note - World Cocoa Search leads to AriaThe Chocolate Bar, which features intricate chocolate creations crafted from cocoas from as far afield as Yucatan, Costa Rica and Madagascar, is a sweet-tooth’s ultimate world tour – except that they don’t have to leave Melbourne’s riverside Southbank precinct. “The product of the cocoa tree has been seducing fans for centuries,” says German-born and trained Chef Bohm. “Having worked throughout Europe, the Caribbean, the United States and now in Australia, I can assure you that very few people in this world can resist chocolate in some form or another. We have created The Chocolate Bar as a divine celebration of this global treasure.” For ARIA’s afternoon guests, the tricky part will be deciding where to begin their chocolate journey…or perhaps when to finish. Exotic South America may prove an alluring starting point; say a flourless chocolate cupcake topped with Costa Rican cocoa ganache, a shot glass of delicately layered white and dark chocolate mousse featuring cocoa from Ecuador, or perhaps a sliver of the stunning Lady Mogador Mousse Cake, made with dark Venezuelan cocoa and topped with passionfruit glaze. Then again, The Chocolate Bar’s European offerings, including brandy chocolate bon bons topped with fresh raspberries or the signature Langham Torte – a true indulgence with almond marzipan, cherries, brandy and Valrhona chocolate – may prove an ideal launching point. While sourced from a plethora of international cocoa plantations, all of the chocolate featured at The Chocolate Bar has been blended and processed by the world’s finest chocolate houses. ARIA Lounge’s luscious weekend line-up includes products from Lindt & Sprüngli, Callebaut, Belcolade, Valrhona, Cacao Berry, DGF Royal and Australia’s very own Haigh’s. Beyond the allure of dark delights, the Langham’s Anthony Ross and Markus Bohm have put together fresh fruit skewers, to be enjoyed natural or with a drizzle from the Lindt chocolate fountain, miniature berry tartlets and airy, cooked-to-order soufflés – just the thing to complement an afternoon cuppa. Of course, no high tea would be complete without hot fluffy scones with jam and cream, or a stand of elegant savouries such as classic smoked salmon and cucumber finger sandwiches, open face sandwiches topped with King Island brie and smoked ham, or classic chicken and avocado. Background Notes: Situated in the exclusive riverside Southbank precinct and offering stunning views of the Melbourne city skyline, the Yarra River and Federation Square, The Langham, Melbourne offers an opulent inner-city experience. The 25-floor hotel is a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World and has 387 luxuriously appointed rooms including 68 Hotel Club rooms, 11 suites and the Presidential Suite, complete with personalized butler service. The Langham, Melbourne is listed in the top three hotels on mainland Australia on the Condé Nast Traveler US Gold List for 2010 and 2009, and is included on the Condé Nast Traveler US 2008 and Condé Nast Traveller UK 2008 Gold Lists as one of the World’s Best Hotels. The hotel’s chic Aria Bar & Lounge and interactive Melba restaurant offer guests exciting and sophisticated dining and drinking options. Extensive conference and meeting facilities are offered by the hotel and the five-star property is home to the highly acclaimed, luxury Chuan Spa. A member of the Leading Spas of the World, Chuan Spa offers treatments founded on Traditional Chinese Medicine and adjoins the sun terrace, pool and hotel’s Health Club. For media enquiries, please contact:
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