A Chocolatier’s Reverie: GODIVA’s Winter Spell at GREEN
Hotel ICON's GREEN restaurant conjures an enchanting afternoon tea experience infused with the artistry of master chocolatier GODIVA, where graceful theatricality meets the refined indulgence of premium chocolate.
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There is a particular kind of magic that unfolds when exceptional craftsmanship meets theatrical presentation. At GREEN, the restaurant within Hotel ICON, this alchemy takes the form of the Winter Starlight Chocolate Afternoon Tea, a collaboration between the culinary team and the venerable chocolatier GODIVA that transforms the ritual of afternoon tea into something altogether more mesmerising.
The experience revolves around a centrepiece of crystalline elegance: a ballerina globe that spins with balletic grace, setting the tone for what follows. It is a gesture toward wonder, a small but deliberate flourish that speaks to the attention lavished upon every element of the three course journey ahead.
The Craft of Chocolate
GODIVA’s mastery permeates each course. The savoury offerings arrive first, artfully composed and threaded through with the subtle sophistication of premium chocolate. These are not confections masquerading as savoury; rather, they represent a thoughtful dialogue between chocolate’s depth and the clean lines of savoury construction, a balance that demands considerable skill to achieve.
The sweet course that follows celebrates chocolate more openly. Here, the maker’s hand becomes more visible. Each piece has been crafted with the precision one expects from a house with decades of heritage in the craft, yet there remains an element of contemporary refinement in how the flavours are layered and presented.
Limitless Indulgence
Completing the narrative is something that speaks to pure, uncomplicated pleasure: unlimited GODIVA soft serve ice cream. There is an honesty in this inclusion, a recognition that sometimes luxury need not be complicated to be memorable. The silken texture of expertly churned chocolate ice cream, available in generous measure throughout the service, provides both comfort and satisfaction in equal measure.
The service runs daily from three in the afternoon until five, a window that captures that particular quality of light and mood that makes afternoon tea such a civilised ritual. The setting within GREEN complements the experience; the restaurant’s design provides an environment of considered sophistication without demanding attention away from the moment at hand and the pleasures it contains.
This collaboration between GODIVA and GREEN extends through to February 2027, offering ample opportunity to experience this festive indulgence. Reservations are recommended, as experiences of this calibre tend to find their audience swiftly. A service charge applies, a standard practice that reflects the labour and artistry involved in bringing such work to the table.
Imagery courtesy of Hotel ICON (@hoteliconhk).
