Melba restaurant named Australian ‘Flavours of the World’ winner in the Lifestyle I LOVE FOOD Awards for 2012

Melbourne, April 17, 2012 - The Langham, Melbourne’s culinary diversity has been recognised at the 2012 Lifestyle FOOD channel’s I LOVE FOOD’ awards, with the hotel’s innovative Melba restaurant taking home the ‘Flavours of the World’ national award. The 2012 awards have been Australia’s biggest people’s choice restaurant awards to date, with over 134,000 votes registered in over 27 categories throughout January to March. Melba was previously a Victorian winner in the 2010 ‘I LOVE FOOD’ awards.

A favourite amongst locals and guests, Melba is known for its diverse range of international dishes. The enticing multicultural cuisines are showcased through the buffet and at the live cooking stations, from the freshly sliced sashimi and sushi at the Japanese stand to succulent five spice Asian duck and traditional roasts at the rotisserie station; and fiery wok-tossed South East Asian delights to exotic Indian feasts at the Tandoori ovens.

On weekdays, Melba also presents a daily ‘Flavours of the World’ special– showcasing and celebrating the international culinary offerings at the restaurant. The daily specials are part of Melba’s popular evening buffet.

Melba Monday – Oysters Kilpatrick (Ireland)
Oyster lovers will enjoy Monday evenings at Melba, when skilled chefs prepare an indulgent feast of Oysters Kilpatrick for diners.

Melba Lobster Mornay Tuesday (France)
Guests can add a little luxury to their Tuesday evenings with Lobster Mornay.

Melba Wednesday - Nineteen Naan’s (India)
Abhijit Lad, The Langham, Melbourne's Indian kitchen chef de cuisine designed nineteen addictive flavours of sweet and savoury naan based on the tastes of restaurant guests. Spiced duck and hoisin sauce, lamb mince with dill and fenugreek, vine ripened tomato and cheese, coconut and sultana, M&Ms and white or dark chocolate are just some of the flavours guests can try on Wednesday evenings.

For more information about Melba restaurant and for bookings and reservations, contact 1800 641 107 or visit www.melbarestaurant.com.au.

Background Notes:
Situated in the riverside arts and culture precinct of Southbank and offering stunning views of the Melbourne city skyline, the Yarra River and Federation Square, The Langham, Melbourne offers a luxurious and timeless inner-city experience.

The 25-floor hotel has 387 luxuriously appointed rooms including 45 executive club rooms, 46 river view rooms, 11 suites and seven Terrace Rooms with expansive 50m2 private balconies, attended to by the hotel’s signature Service Stylists. Famed for their legendary ‘service with poise’ and enchanting hospitality, the Service Stylists are there to fulfill guests’ every need.

The Langham, Melbourne was voted the top hotel in Melbourne in the region of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in Travel & Leisure USA World’s 500 Best Hotels List (2010, 2011) and the top hotel in Australia in Travel & Leisure USA World’s 500 Best Hotels List, 2012. The hotel is also on Travel & Leisure USA’s World’s Best Awards List (2011), and is placed amongst the Top 20 Hotels in the Oceania region in the Condé Nast Traveler US Readers Choice Awards 2010.

The hotel has also been recognised by notable consumer-voted awards including TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards 2012 (No.1 in the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Australia), and the Lifestyle FOOD Channel’s 2012 ‘I ♥ FOOD’ awards, in which Melba restaurant was named a National Winner in the ‘Flavours of the World’ category.

The hotel’s chic Aria Bar & Lounge and interactive Melba restaurant offer guests exciting and sophisticated dining options, including a buffet with live cooking stations, as well as elegant and indulgent Afternoon Teas. Extensive function spaces for special occasions, weddings and corporate conferences are offered by the hotel and the five-star property is home to the highly acclaimed, luxury Chuan Spa. Chuan Spa was voted Favourite Hotel Spa: Australasia & the South Pacific at the Conde Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Spa Awards 2011 and offers treatments founded on Traditional Chinese Medicine and adjoins the sun terrace, pool and hotel’s Health Club.

Find out more about enchanting experiences at The Langham, Melbourne and make a reservation by visiting langhamhotels.com.

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