Affluent Luxury Concierge

Sunday, November 11, 2012

London Hilton On Park Lane Launches Festive Dining Packages

This year guests are invited to get Christmas all wrapped up with a gourmet dining package at London Hilton on Park Lane. From intimate office socials to large scale exclusive events, guests will experience all the sparkle and enchantment that makes Christmas so magical at the iconic Park Lane hotel.

London Hilton on Park Lane has hosted everyone from kings, queens and presidents, to rock royalty and Hollywood stars; located in the heart of Mayfair overlooking Hyde Park, diners can experience unrivalled service against an impressive city backdrop.

Guests can choose between the ‘Sparkling Wine’ or the ‘Champagne’ package, priced at £104.00 and £108.00 per person. Both packages offer a different three-course menu and include room hire, two glasses of bubbles, half a bottle of house wine, mineral water, a dedicated conference and banqueting manager and Christmas crackers to ensure the event goes off with a bang.

Starters from the ‘Sparkling Wine’ menu include salmon rillette with avocado, olive powder and marinated cucumber; chilli and soy roasted chicken with pickled vegetables and cashew nuts in a sesame dressing; and vegetable tart with onion marmalade and pesto mayonnaise. Main dishes include breast of guinea fowl, Paris mushrooms and balsamic jus, with mixed vegetables and fondant potatoes; confit of duck, star anis and orange sauce, with stir fried bok choy and lemongrass mash, and roast salmon with a cassoulet of courgette, tomato and onion, roasted new potatoes and French beans.

For dessert, diners can choose from a selection of treats including coffee panacotta, chocolate dacquoise with milk ice cream; passion fruit posset with coconut and macadamia cookies; toffee and apple bavaroise; and five spices cake, with grapefruit and white chocolate.

Diners choosing from the ‘Champagne’ package menu can enjoy starters such as smoked chicken and shitake mushroom terrine with fig chutney; seabass carpaccio served with a fennel salad, tomato and citrus dressing; and Gorgonzola with celery, truffle tart served with aged balsamic dressing.

Main dishes include rump of lamb, Mediterranean seared vegetables, horseradish dauphinoise and potato thyme jus; steamed seabass served with asparagus and courgettes, saffron crushed potatoes and lemon beurre blanc; and breast of maize fed chicken stuffed with sundried tomato mousse, olive oil mash and glazed carrots.

Desserts from the ‘Champagne’ package include cherry soufflé with white chocolate ice cream; rhubarb variation with cinnamon fritters; banana soufflé with caramelised peanuts and maple ice cream; and pistachio parfait, elderflower jelly and berries.

The ‘Sparkling Wine’ and ‘Champagne’ packages are available for events held in any one of the hotel’s thirteen function rooms, accommodating up to 1,250 people. Venues include the lavish, crystal chandelier-lit, Wellington Ballroom and Grand Ballroom with its sweeping stairwell entrance, to the stylish and contemporary Serpentine Suite with interconnecting entrance to the Marlborough Suite, ideal for staging pre-event drinks receptions.

To book, contact the events team on +44 207 2084045 or email events.parklane@hilton.com.
Packages subject to availability. Prices exclude VAT. Rates are non commissionable. 100% pre-payment required.

Media can access additional information about London Hilton on Park Lane at news.hilton.com/londonparklane.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

One of the most recognized names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, forward thinking global leader in hospitality. From inaugural balls and Hollywood award galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions and gets away from it all. The flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of tomorrow’s savvy global travelers while more than 144,000 Team Members shape experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Today, the Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio includes more than 550 hotels in 80 countries and the brand remains synonymous with “hotel.” Access the latest Hilton news at news.hilton.com or begin your journey at www.hilton.com.

Social media users can engage with Hilton at www.twitter.com/hiltonhotels, www.facebook.com/hilton and www.youtube.com/hilton. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands.

Contact

Emily Conradi
For Hilton London Wembley
+44 20 7255 6458
econradi@golleyslater.co.uk
Guy Marturano
For Hilton London Wembley
+44 20 7255 6435
guym@golleyslater.co.uk

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Billionaire Warren Buffet Gives $3 Billion Away For His Birthday

OMAHA, Aug. 31 (UPI)

U.S. billionaire Warren Buffett says he has pledged an additional $3 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to foundations operated by his children.

In 1996, Buffett pledged 17.5 million Class B shares of his firm's stock to each of his children's foundations. Buffett, who turned 82 Thursday, said in an open letter how proud he is of the work they've accomplished with the funds and increased the pledge by 12.2 million shares each, Berkshire Hathaway said in a release.

"I knew you would apply your considerable brains and energies in order to make the most of the funds from my gift," Buffett said in

Read more: http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2012/08/31/Buffett-gives-away-3-billion-on-birthday/UPI-43191346441511/#ixzz25Xp1vZH5

Costco Caters to Ultra-affluent

STEVENS, Pa., Aug. 30 (UPI)

It's not surprising Mitt and Ann Romney enjoy shopping at Costco, because it is the only discount retailer that attracts the affluent, a U.S. expert says.

Pamela Danziger, president of Unity Marketing and luxury market expert, said Costco was the only discount chain that attracted more ultra-affluent -- consumers with more than $250,000 income a year -- than lower-income shoppers, with income ranging from $100,000 to $249,900 a year.

Affluent people less likely to reach out to others in times of trouble?

Crises are said to bring people closer together. But a new study from UC Berkeley suggests that while the have-nots reach out to one another in times of trouble, the wealthy are more apt to find comfort in material possessions.

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Affluent people less likely to reach out to others in times of trouble?

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Seeking a Top Interior Designer? A Lifestyle Expert?

Seeking a Top Interior Designer? A Lifestyle Expert? Well, look no further, because I know just the person! Barclay Fryery is the best of the best! I absolutely adore him!

Contact Barclay to begin a better lifestyle today! A lifestyle of luxury that will leave your friends covetous!
About Barclay Fryery: Turn on the TV or radio, pick up a newspaper or magazine, surf the net and you're likely to see Barclay Fryery. He gives new meaning to the term “Million Dollar Man.”

Fryery is a Greenwich, CT-based lifestyle expert, interior decorator, TV host, columnist, author. He has been named one of the top 125 designers in America by "House Beautiful" for four consecutive years. He has also been featured in "Elle Décor," "Maison Francaise..." He decorates for those who are truly chic and for those that want to be - he fusses over the way they dress, the way they decorate, the way they entertain, he teaches them how to “Indulge!”

Barclay was the winning designer on the USA Network's "House Wars" in 2003. You can also catch him as a guest expert on A&E's "Mansions, Monuments & Masterpieces." Fryery has also appeared on "Living it Up! with Ali & Jack", ABC Good Morning America, CBS - The Early Show, Weekend Today in NY-WNBC, Fox & Friends-Fox News Channel, The Flip Side and The Biz-CNNfn, Style Court-E!/Style, Everyday Elegance with Colin Cowie, and Style & Design with Leslie Mueller.

Regarding his press appearances, Barclay says, "All my life I have wanted to share everything that's wonderful and help people become fabulous through my design work, radio, TV, print and of course, there's my Web site, he said.

Currently, he is shopping a TV show and book called "Indulge - Seven Ways to a Fabulous Life" - from his own experience he will inspire you to be the very best that you can be.

"There is simply NOTHING WORSE than seeing someone walk through the halls of their home not looking like they belong there," Fryery insists. In order to create a lifestyle for a client, he looks at the architecture of the home, how the client dresses, what is the flavor of the neighborhood and gives the client an elevation of their current style within their range. He gives them something they never, ever thought they wanted.

Some of Fryery's design maxims include: "When in doubt, think symmetry;" "A balanced room is never a bad thing," "Try not to do too matchy-matchy- mix it up," and "Fashion inspires great interiors."

As a creative consultant for very special events (he actually plans them for you) his beat includes fashion shows, museums, auction houses, choice lunches and occasionally Wal-Mart by day; at night it's grand events, openings, galas et all.

His professional lifestyle goal is to track down what's hip; what's not. When "House Beautiful" asked him his preferred window treatment, he responded, "Pencil-pleated silk draperies that pull up high, paired with petite bamboo blinds underneath." About his featured layout apartment, he said, "I think the secret of life is learning how to delegate. This place (his apartment) functions like a hotel, which keeps me free to focus on the next project."

In his lifestyle manifesto which introduces a compendium of his work, Fryery defines key style terms: "Style is a distinctive manner; glamour is an essence that encompasses excitement, beauty and charm; elegance is a manner of tasteful grace and refined luxury."

The Top Ten Yacht Manufacturers In The World

Azimut-Benetti
Since 1969 this Italian based ship builder has developed into one of the world’s largest luxury yacht producers. With Benetti as part of their lineup, some of their well known yachts include the Azimut 116, Reverie, and Kingdom 5KR.

Blohm + Voss Shipyards
Owned by ThyssenKrupp Marine systems and founded in 1877, this German based shipbuilder is known for its array of luxurious yachts which include the Dubai, Enigma, Eclipse, and the Saranova.

Christensen Shipyards
Since 1983, Christensen Shipyards has been producing innovative technology through tidal power, wind turbines, and its line of fiberglass hulled motor yachts. Based in Vancouver, WA, one of the most famous Christensen luxury yachts was the 155’ Privacy built for Tiger Woods.

Feadship Royal Dutch Shipyards
Based in Holland since 1949, Feadship is one of the leading yacht builders in the world. Over time, the name ‘Feadship’ has evolved to become synonymous with exceptionally built yachts. Only producing five vessels each year, well known Feadship yachts include the Ectasea and Ocean Victory.

Ferretti
With 2,800 employees, Ferretti ranks as one of the top companies in Italy. The Ferretti Group produces Ferretti flybridge motor yachts up to 88’, Pershing open cruisers up to 114’, and Riva flybridge or open motor yachts up to 114.

Lurssen
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