Dining News from Hotel Nikko San Francisco

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. October 14, 2008

New Menu at ANZU

July 26, 2005, San Francisco - Executive Chef Philippe Striffeler at Hotel Nikko San Francisco has introduced a new menu at the hotel's popular restaurant ANZU.

Created with fresh and seasonal ingredients, the new menu features some unusual lighter dishes like Tasmanian Salmon, Hawaiian Snapper, and Kahuku Prawns (North Shore Prawns - sweet), which compliment the summer months nicely.

"ANZU's core continues to be sushi and prime beef focusing on the 'East meets West' influence," says Chef Striffeler of the new menu. "All of the dishes have some hint or taste of Asia with the presentation focused on Asian grace and beauty."

"Hotel Nikko San Francisco is working with many local vendors and purchasing produce that is locally grown, as well as using Chicken and Duck from Petaluma, CA, which helps ensure the freshness and quality of our dishes," says Chef Striffeler.

Chef Striffeler began working with the hotel in 1996, and now oversees the entire Food and Beverage operation of Hotel Nikko San Francisco as Director of Food and Beverage, in addition to being the Executive Chef. He is credited with the emergence of Restaurant ANZU in 1999, including the creation of "the prime of land and sea" menu that still exists.

Born in Switzerland, Chef Striffeler has cooked for and managed restaurants in some of the finest luxury hotels around the globe. A graduate of the 'Ecole Professionelle de la Societ'e Industrielle et Commerciale in Lausanne, Switzerland, his early culinary education included two vital apprenticeships - one at the Hotel Des Voyageurs in Lausanne, and the other with famous Swiss Chef Norbert Ziojen. In France, Striffeler studied under the tutelage of renowned French Chefs Roger Verg'e and Jean Troisgros.

Diners at ANZU can also opt to eat at the restaurant's Sushi Bar where Master Sushi Chef, Kazuhito Takahashi, one of only a handful of Master Sushi Chefs in the United States, prepares sushi and sashimi. Patrons may also order one of ANZU's 50 signature sake martinis.

ANZU is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are suggested. Complete menus and more information about ANZU can be found at: www.restaurantanzu.com.

Wedding Bells Will Ring at KKSF FM's Sunday Jazz Brunch at Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Putting a new twist on its weekly live Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch broadcast, The Hotel Nikko San Francisco and KKSF FM 103.7 will host its first-ever themed brunch. This event will be held especially for engaged couples featuring a panel of wedding-planning gurus sure to ease some of those pre-wedding jitters.

On Sunday, July 31st, brides- and grooms-to-be will gather with friends and family at Hotel Nikko San Francisco's Restaurant ANZU while enjoying the live broadcast on KKSF FM ("Smooth Jazz 103.7") for guidance on planning their "Big Day".

Engaged couples present for the brunch and KKSF FM listeners will be provided with insider tips on every facet of wedding-planning from choosing a venue to finding the perfect wedding dress. On-site wedding experts will include the Registry at Macy's, Mani-Pedi Salon in Potrero Hill, Genevieve Stevens Photography, Green Works Floral Design, Bridal Galleria, and Hotel Nikko Catering and Wedding Consultants. Brides- and grooms-to-be will be offered tours of the hotel's banquet facilities, and will have the opportunity to taste Chef Striffeler's Sunday Brunch Menu, while obtaining information from many of the brunch's participants.

Every Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Restaurant ANZU at Hotel Nikko San Francisco presents Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch Live with KKSF FM 103.7. The brunch buffet features an array of salads, entrees, breakfast favorites and desserts. Each Sunday the brunch has a different selection of entrees, but staples include made-to-order omelets, sushi and dim sum, all of which are accompanied by a choice of fruit juices, champagne or mimosas.

For more information about ANZU and its Smooth Jazz Brunches, visit: www.restaurantanzu.com.

About Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco is located in the heart of the city, steps away from Union Square. The Museum of Modern Art, South of Market (SOMA) and the Financial District are all within walking distance. There is easy access to BART, MUNI and San Francisco's famous Cable Cars just two blocks away. San Francisco and Oakland International Airports are 30 minutes away and San Jose International Airport is about an hour away by car. Reservations are available through a travel professional; the Nikko Hotels International reservation system, (800) NIKKO-US (645-5687) (in the U.S. or Canada); or by calling the hotel directly at (415) 394-1111. More information about the hotel is available online at www.hotelnikkosf.com.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco is a member of Nikko Hotels International, an international luxury hotel group operated by JAL Hotels Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Japan Airlines, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. JAL Hotels Co., Ltd. has 64 hotels worldwide, in Europe, the Americas and throughout Japan and the Asia/Pacific region. Through a unique global alliance with the Le Meridien hotel brand formed in 2000, Nikko Hotels' guests now have access to Le Meridien hotels worldwide, thus extending Nikko Hotels' marketing network to more than 170 hotels in over 63 countries and territories. The Nikko Hotels International partnership with Le Meridien covers all Le Meridien properties worldwide. For more information on Nikko Hotels International, visit its website, www.nikkohotels.com .

For more information, contact:

Linda Krebs

212-583-1043, ext.10

[email protected]