By MOOK Travel Life Network, reported and compiled by Chen Guanxin
Residents in central Taiwan are in for a treat. The Taiyuan Marriott Hotel Taichung, which opened this March as “the first international five-star hotel in central Taiwan,” will host a “Michelin Ultimate Feast” at The Prime-Grill Steakhouse & Bar on the 24th floor from October 23 to 26. Italian two-Michelin-starred chef Moreno Cedroni (a.k.a. "Moreno") will be making a special guest appearance during the event. There will be a limit of 50 diners per night, with a total of 200 spots available across the four nights. Each seat costs NT$10,800 plus 10% service charge (inclusive of wine), allowing foodies to enjoy Michelin-level seafood dishes crafted with local Taiwanese ingredients, paired with fine wines from an estate known as the “royal supplier to the Roman Empire.” It’s an exquisite fusion of Taiwanese flavors and Italian wines.
Michelin two-star chef Moreno Cedroni will be making a special guest appearance at the Taiyuan Marriott Hotel Taichung in late October, offering Michelin-level seafood dishes prepared with local Taiwanese ingredients. (Image provided by Taiyuan Marriott Hotel Taichung)
Ko Kuang-long, deputy director of F&B at the Taiyuan Marriott Hotel Taichung, said that the invited Italian two-Michelin-starred chef “Moreno Cedroni” is renowned for his seafood cuisine and creative presentation techniques. This time, the Michelin tasting menu will be paired with fine wines from the Conti Di Buscareto estate, often referred to as the “royal supplier to the Roman Empire,” offering guests a perfect culinary pairing that promises to bring the Michelin legend to life.
Born in 1964 in Ancona, central Italy, Moreno has cooked for notable figures including Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi, and famous Italian singers Luciano Ligabue and Jovanotti. Since 2000, he has established four internationally acclaimed restaurants and bars in central Italian cities, earning recognition from Espresso Guide and The Wall Street Journal. He is known for reinterpreting Japanese sashimi using innovative Italian techniques, striving to give traditional fresh fish dishes new flavors and characteristics.
On this visit to Taiwan, Moreno aims to win over local gourmands with Taiwanese ingredients and his signature seafood dishes. The planned menu will feature fresh seafood such as tuna, grouper, crayfish, shrimp, clams, cod, and squid, prepared using methods like grilling, stewing, and sashimi slicing. Combining traditional and innovative cooking styles, the dishes will deliver a direct taste of the ocean’s essence.
In addition, the Taiyuan Marriott Hotel Taichung is also offering a “Taste of Michelin Chef: Encounter Michelin in Taichung” stay package that includes both meals for just NT$17,000 per night. The package includes one night’s stay in a NT$25,000 “City Suite,” a luxurious buffet breakfast, and one serving of the “Michelin Ultimate Feast” menu.
● Further Reading:
Michelin classics in Taipei: A twin-starred feast by French and Japanese chefs
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Moreno is known for his seafood cuisine and creative presentation techniques. (Image provided by Taiyuan Marriott Hotel Taichung)