NEWSLETTER 2015 SIEM REAP Dear valued Friends, Partners and Supporters
CONTENT . EVENTS . RESTAURANT UPDATE . SOCIAL WORK . EMPLOYEES SPOTLIGHT . PROMOTIONS
Introducing our 1st Annual Newsletter! Angkor W has now been part of the Siem Reap community for over 14 years! So we have decided to share our memorable moments with you going into the future. This has resulted in the launch our inaugural Annual Newsletter. It will update you on all the events, projects and highlights from Angkor W over the last twelve months. First and foremost we would like to thank everyone who has shared it with us. Our continuous success would not be possible without your generous support! The expansion of the company has also been an investment in the community and we are very proud of all our hardworking employees. One such honorable mention are Executive Chefs the “Kimsan Twins”, who have been recognized internationally for elevating the profile of contemporary Khmer Cuisine at Embassy Restaurant. Excitingly we are currently preparing our latest venue - The Ten Bells - which is set to open in March 2016. The new premier location along Alley West (near Old Market) will be a leading high - end venue, specially catering for cocktail, wine and oyster lovers. Make sure to stay tuned for more… We thank you again for your continuous support and look forward to sharing a bright future with you. Please enjoy our 1st Annual Newsletter! Best Regards,
Mobile: [+855] 77 566 455 [+855] 17 312 827 Office: [+855] 63 966 441
Stephane Aubry Director of Sales & Marketing
reservation@angkorw.com www.restaurant-siemreap.com
EXCITING EVENTS A NIGHT OF LUXURY WINE EVENT @ MADAME BUTTERFLY
Madame Butterfly RESTAURANT
Madame Butterfly, the iconic Siem Reap venue hosted an indulgent one-off evening that consisted of 9 course meal crafted by Executive Chefs Kimsan Twins & Chef Corentien Hennon, sampling 9 Grand Crus wines all sourced from the Bordeaux region of France evening of 4th December 2015. See Gallery >>
MIXOLOGIST STIRTS THE CROWS AT BANANA LEAF – PUB STREET
Pro Mixologist Bob Louison pleased the crowds at Banana Leaf Restaurant & Bar in Pub Street 13rd August 2015, crafting plenty of creative and delicious Grand Marnier based cocktails. The guests and our team had so much from that night. See Gallery >>
SPEED MEETS GRACE AT THE 2015 WAITER’S RACE
Waitresses & Waiters braved the elements and showed off their skills at this Year’s 2015 Waiters’ Race in Siem Reap. The event, organized by Angkor W, attracted 127 contestants from a wide variety of restaurants, hotels and bars based in Siem Reap. Review Result >>
2nd CHEF CHALLENGE SIEM REAP
Chef Challenge was open to the public for the first time held in Kings Road Angkor Public area 22nd March 2015. The challenge pitted 18 contestants from 10 of our restaurants against each other to see which team would be taking home bragging rights as the 2015 champion. Review Result >>
SOCIAL WORK CAMBODIAN CHEF KIMSAN SOK JOINS STAR CHEF TEAM- AT SALABAI EVENT IN SINGAPORE
November 19, 2015 Sala Baï Hotel & Restaurant School recently held their annual ‘Touch Sala Baï dinner and auction evening in Singapore. It was an honor to have our very own Assistant Executive Chef Kimsan Sok invited to attend and participate in the event as a former alumni of the school. Kimsan is now heading Embassy Restaurant as half of The Kimsan Twins, along with Executive Chef Kimsan Pol. See Gallery >>
SUPPORT KANTHA BOPHA CHARITY GALA DINNER
It was an exciting night for the Madame Butterfly Restaurant team as representatives presented the cheque from their recent Charity Gala Dinner to Dr. Beat Richner, Director of Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospitals. Madame Butterfly restaurant managed to raise $3,636.00 from the event by holding a signature gastronomy dinner specially prepared by local Chef legends the ‘Kimsan Twins‘; 100% of revenue from the evening was donated to the hospital’s new maternity building . See official news coverage of the cheque handover in the clip See Video >>
EMBASSY EXECUTIVE CHEF DUO ON SHOW AT PSE INSTITUTE, PHNOM PENH
Embassy Restaurant’s star Executive Chef Team the “Kimsan Twins” had a chance to visit Pour Un Sourire D’Enfant (PSE) in Phnom Penh and hold a special cooking demonstration for a select group of inspiring students last May 2015. See Gallery >>
WE ARE TURNING WASTE INTO POWER WITH NAGA BIOFUEL
Angkor W is impressed by the work and vision of Naga Biofuels and extends their support by donating all used oils from all their outlets. Recently Angkor W’s team of Head Chefs, led by Executive Chefs “The Kimsan Twins,” had an opportunity to visit the factory to see and learn about their admirable work. According to Tim Waterfield, director of the social enterprise, “This is an important and crucial part of the process as it is ultimately the Chefs who must be willing to donate the oil they previously may have sold for re-use on the streets.” Support Naga Earth Project >>
SOCIAL WORK FROM RUBISH TO FUNKY FASION BAGS & OTHERS
Another initiative of Angkor W to support Re Hash Trash by donating used plastic bags. The Re Hash trash mum on their daily workshop turns dirty roadside rubbish into incredible funky fashion customize the used plastic bags. Support Rehash Trash >>
RING CAN PULLS PROJECT
How does that tiny ring-pull on your can of soft drink help people in Cambodia? Watch this video for the low-down on our latest side project in Siem Reap being carried out in conjunction with Run Ta-Ek Eco Village. See Video >>
PROUD SUPPORTER OF IBIS RICE – SOCIAL INTERPRICE
New Siem Reap dining sensation, Embassy, and long established Restaurant Madame Butterfly are now proud to support Cambodian based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Sansom Mlup Prey, by using socially and ecologically responsible Ibis Rice. See More >>
SNEAK PEAK INSIDE HOME OF EAU KULEN MINERAL WATER SIEM REAP
Some of the team recently hit the road for a research trip to the Eau Kulen natural mineral water extraction and bottling plant. The trip is part of regular efforts to personally visit suppliers, learn more about their operations and foster a relationship that ultimately results in a better experience for our customers. This particular trip was also an opportunity to discuss a new social project that Angkor W and Kulara Water will be initiating in the future, but more on that at a later date. See More >>
RESTAURANT UPDATES RUSSIAN PM TRIES KHMER CUISINE
It was our honor recently to host Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev at Madame Butterfly Restaurant during his brief visit to Siem Reap. The evening before touring the famous Angkor Wat temples, Prime Minister Medvedev wanted to explore Cambodian cuisine and the team at Madame Butterfly were more than pleased to host him. See Details >>
EAT SAFE 4 CLEAN & HYGIENIC RESTAURNATS IN SIEM REAP
Looking for the cleanest, safest and most hygienic restaurants in Siem Reap? These kitchens have been officially inspected, assessed and certified by the Cambodian Ministry of Health’s Food and Drug division. They have obtained class B certification, the highest ranking you can find in Cambodia and equivalent ranking of international 5 star hotels in Siem Reap such as Raffles or Sofitel. See More >>
PUB STREET ICON SET UNVIEL NEW LOOK
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The long standing Banana Leaf Cocktail Bar & Restaurant re-open its doors after months of renovation. The Pub Street icon, which has been a Siem Reap fixture since its humble beginnings in 2002, has undergone a number of redesigns over the years. See Gallery >>
NEW RENOVATIONS THE KHMER BAR BE Q
There have been a few changes lately at The Khmer BarBeQ with the Open-air Dinner & Dance Theater moved to the much more spacious lower terrace and the open plan upper floor now converted for BBQ dining. The renovations now allow us to entertain even more guests while they enjoy their meal with our traditional music & dance show “Apsara,” shown every night of the week. The new dine-in theater accommodates a larger stage and brings you close to the performers, perfect for enjoying all the action and capturing great photographs. Book your Table >>
RESTAURANT UPDATES MADAME BUTTERFLY
Recently, the expansion gives onlookers for a wider view of the garden and revealing the elegant house itself from far. Book your Table >>
EMBASSY RESTAURANT HITS #1 IN TRIP ADVISOR
The team at Embassy celebrated their rise to Number 1 Restaurant in Siem Reap on TripAdvisor last year with a champagne toast among their Chef peers. The hard earned and well deserved number one position has taken them just under 5 months to achieve and with over 530 restaurants in Siem Reap listed on TripAdvisor it was certainly a moment worthy of celebration. Book your Table >>
DON’T LET FOOD SPOIL HOLIDAY
Concerned about health and hygiene while dining in Cambodia? Well you’re safe with us at our Restaurant as we have official Hygiene Certification from the Ministry of Health (a rare thing in Cambodia!). With a kitchen that is run on western standards we will ensure your next dining experience is a memorable one for the right reasons. See our Restaurants >>
ANGKOR MACARON TEAM UP WITH CDF
Angkor Macaron has teamed up with CDF, expanding operations into a new store based on the 3rd floor of the duty free outlet. Shoppers can now enjoy the delightful Cambodian tropical fruit flavors of Angkor Macaron while browsing the many varied retailers on site. Booking for Macaron >>
EMPLOYEES SPOTLIGHT JOINING ANGKOR WAT HALF MARATHON
The whole office team wanted to join the occasion, so to accommodate everyone we chose the less demanding 3km Fun Run rather than the challenging full race. One pleasing additional aspect of the whole event is that it is for charity, “raising relief for victims of antipersonnel mines in Cambodia. See Gallery >>
ANGKOR W SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT DURING SIEM REAPS EXPO ‘15
The show was co-run with Camfood (Cambodia’s biggest F&B industry show) and over the course of the expo Apsara Palace Resort hosted competitions, exhibitions, trials and demonstrations ranging from elaborate fruit carving to cooking challenges and the team from Angkor W Restaurant Collection made sure they were there to join in the action. Chefs Bet Soky (The Grey Khmer Grill), Loeng Peou (Banana Leaf) and Sok Pisey (Madame Butterfly) go head-to-head against Siem Reap’s best, in a set menu competition. Their skill and dedication paid off as the team took home second place for the Culinary Competition in an announcement made at the closing ceremony on the final day. See Gallery >>
LAUNCHING OF TRAINING COURSE
Angkor W’s Food & Beverage department headed by Manager Mr. Mao Sokthea & Assistant Manager Mr. Sok Savin officially launched their first in-house introductory training course, during the course students were taught and required to demonstrate the appropriate skills and attributes to be an Angkor W team member. In addition to training new employees the course is also designed as refreshment training for current staff who are rotated into the lessons as well. See Gallery >>
KIMSAN TWIN GUEST JURY TO CAMBODIAS BEST CHEF 2015
Embassy’s Executive Chefs Kimsan Twins appearance to Cambodias Best Chef 2015 CTNs Culinary Competition. See Video >>
EMPLOYEES SPOTLIGHT WORK HARD PLAY HARD
The Angkor W team celebrated annual New Year’s Staff Party, with plenty of food, drink, singing, dancing, laughing and LOTS of prizes! All the things you expect from a great party. It was a fantastic opportunity to recognize and reward everyone for their hard work during the year and the perfect chance for staff who normally work in separate locations to join the entire Angkor W family as one. See Gallery >>