Upper House Brings Upper House Chengdu’s MI XUN Teahouse to Plant Food + Wine in Los Angeles (English Only)

LOS ANGELES - 12 August, 2019 - This August, Upper House, a group of refined, highly individual hotels in Asia, is bringing Upper House Chengdu in Chengdu to life with an exclusive dining experience in Los Angeles. For a limited time only, the imaginative vegetarian Sichuan cuisine from Upper House Chengdu’s MI XUN Teahouse will be available with a special experience at popular Venice eatery, Plant Food + Wine.
 
The pop-up debuted with a VIP cocktail party hosted in collaboration with Cathay Pacific. Both a part of The Swire Group, a family-owned business with a 200-year history, the brands share an underlying DNA on helping to connect people, places, and experiences that matter. At this event, Upper House curated a series of experiences where guests enjoyed a taste of the plant-based menu offerings, wellness treatments by Bamford, Upper House’s provider of in-room bath amenities, and received vegan leather travel cases designed by Australian designer, Poppy Lissiman, which where personally engraved by Laser Monkey. The pop-up at Plant Food + Wine will be open to the public from August 12 through August 18, where guests can experience a specially curated menu by MI XUN Teahouse’s acclaimed Executive Sous Chef, Tony Xu.
 
Part of Upper House portfolio by Swire Hotels - which also includes Upper House Hong Kong in Hong Kong, The Opposite House in Beijing, and Upper House Shanghai in Shanghai - MI XUN Teahouse at Upper House Chengdu is nestled in a restored historical heritage building, taking inspiration from the healthful dishes once served at its neighboring Daci Temple. One of Chengdu’s most beloved restaurants, MI XUN Teahouse is treasured for its distinctly modern interpretation of traditional Sichuan cuisine, utilizing locally sourced ingredients to create refreshingly light, plant-based dishes. Upper House’s special pop-up will provide foodies in Los Angeles with the opportunity to enjoy this enriching dining experience, while also allowing them to connect and find inspiration across cultures through the Chengdu teahouse’s distinctive cuisine.
 
“This is the first pop-up designed to showcase Upper House in the U.S., and we are so thrilled to be bringing the MI XUN Teahouse to life in Los Angeles,” said Dean Winters, Group Director of Operations at Swire Hotels. “Our dedication to refined, vegan cuisine at MI XUN Teahouse is similar to that of Plant Food + Wine, making for the perfect partnership during this limited time offer. We are excited to connect with friends in Los Angeles to share Upper House’s unique cultural offerings and hope this cross-collaboration resonates with individuals in a meaningful way.”
 
Celebrated for offering a unique vegan dining experience focusing on delicious health-conscious food, Plant Food + Wine lends a perfect setting for the authentic Chengdu teahouse, as MI XUN Teahouse specializes in traditional, yet modern Sichuan Chinese dishes inspired by the healing power of plants. For reservation, please visit www.matthewkenneycuisine.com.

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