Get Your Roll On: Hatsune’s Sushi Roll Contest

The Maximus Prime Roll (a winning creation in Hatsune’s 2010 Sushi Roll Contest)

Do you lay awake at night wishing you had a Hatsune sushi roll with your name on it?   Believe me when I say, insomnia is just one of many symptoms sushi fiends suffer when deprived of their dream sushi roll.

Call it what you wanna call it, we’re all sushi-holics!

Luckily for you, Hatsune is an equal opportunity sushi house and we are committed to promoting a diverse menu for our nearest and dearest.

Here’s your chance to get your claim to fame and create your very own Hatsune sushi roll!!

To Enter:

1.    Create your ideal sushi roll combination – what ingredients you’d like to use inside and outside the sushi roll. You can also suggest creative means of presentation.

2.  Submit your creation and sushi roll name to me directly: kristen@lumdimsum.com

3.    Deadline: July 24, 2011.

Winners’ Prizes:

Your genius creation will earn it’s spot in Hatsune’s new menu

We will reward you with a Hatsune restaurant voucher valued at RMB 1,000 and I think it goes without saying, you will be the very first to try your sushi roll invention!

For creative inspiration, you can check out last year sushi contest winners here: Hatsune’s 2010 Sushi Contest Winners Announced!

Hatsune’s 2010 Sushi Roll Competition Winners

Check out Time Out’s Blog Post here: Create Your Own Hatsune Sushi Roll

**Save the Date: Hatsune’s 10 Year Anniversary is set for Thursday, August 4, 2011!! Stay tuned for details to come soon…

Global Times: “Flash Fried Fiction” Contest

I figure the majority of my LumDimSum foodie community is still suffering from a mild to severe case of turkey coma, so instead of a restaurant review, I will spare your stomachs and instead, encourage you to put your thinking caps on and enter a writing contest by The Global Times Beijing Metro.

Anyone and everyone is welcome to submit a “Flash” fiction entry – meaning no more than 1,000 words. All genres are permitted as long as they follow this year’s theme – “Beijing“.

“Global Times Metro Beijing is looking for Beijing’s choicest cuts of Flash Fiction. We want your sizzling, full fat, high-calorie fiction hits in bite-sized pieces (1,000 words or less).  So get writing. We’re hungry for something fresh and meaty.”         – Global Times Metro Beijing

12 entries will be published in an anthology of Beijing fiction and the first prize winner will receive RMB 5,000 cash.

Deadline for story submissions is December 25, 2010.  E-mail submissions in a Microsoft Word Doc (.doc) to flashfriedfiction@globaltimes.com.cn with the subject title “Flash Fried Fiction”.

For more information and some sample entries, visit the Global Times website here.

12-Week Body Transformation Challenge Winners

Contestant Tony Nicholson wins Best Male and Best Overall Body Transformation

This year the World Health Store launched their very first 12-week Body Transformation Challenge in Beijing and what an amazing turnout it was!

They started with over 50 contestants, which was narrowed down to 10 finalists who competed last Friday for their chance to win over 100,000rmb worth of cash and prizes. The energy in the room was high and the suspense was intense.

In just 12 weeks, the participants truly made miraculous transformations. The final results were unreal and totally mind blowing.

10 Finalists Group Pic

See here a before and after shot of Tony Nicholson, winner of both “Best Male” and “Best Overall” categories.  Not only was his change the most drastic, going from 24% body fat to 8%, he displayed a home-made video of his 12-week journey winning him thousands in gift certificates and prize money.

“Best Male” & “Best Overall” winner Tony Nicholson lost 16% body fat!

“Best Female” winner, Dorothy Cronin lost 16 kilos and over 22 inches!

As one of the four judges (representing both LumDimSum and the Hatsune Restaurant Group), it was difficult to choose just one winner knowing how hard each contestant worked over the 12 weeks, each one making life-changing steps toward a healthier lifestyle.  Not only was it inspirational, it really goes to show that exercise and a healthy diet really does make a world of difference.

Congratulations to both Dorothy Cronin “Best Female” and Tony Nicholson “Best Male & Best Overall” on their incredible achievements!

LumDimSum Snapshots of 12 Week Body Transformation Challenge Finale Party @ Zeta Bar (Hilton):

12 Week Body Transformation Challenge Finale

At the start of summer, the World Health Store launched a 12-weeks body transformation challenge to motivate Beijingers to transform their bodies in 12 weeks.

Now that we have finally reached the end of these 12 weeks, it is time to see the final results.

This Friday, Zeta bar is hosting the finale party with a panel of judges (LumDimSum will be among the panel of judges) to decide the contest winners.  The event will also feature various competitions for the contestants with generous prizes to be won.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, October 15
• Time: 8:00PM-11:30PM
• Location: Zeta Bar (Hilton)
  
• Address: 1 Dongfang Lu, 东方路1号希尔顿酒店
• Free Entrance
  

China Showcased Through Expats: Miss Laowai China Pageant

Witness 35 expat foreigners in China from over 20 different countries compete for the crown of Miss Laowai China this Saturday, September 11.

Developed to promote awareness towards breast cancer, motherhood, education and culture, this pageant will be hosted at The 21st Century Hotel (next to Lucky Street) at 7PM.

Proceeds will be donated to the breast cancer patients of Tiangtai hospital.

“This beauty pageant is an artistic celebration of natural beauty, and a showcase of culture and heritage which seeks to promote and combine physical and inner beauty together with culture pride. Miss Laowai China aims at creating role models and champions in beauty, purity and culture for many outstanding young foreign women who seek personal development through small help groups and outreach programs.”

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, September 11
• Time: 7PM + After Party at Nashville Bar
• Location: 21st Century Hotel
• Address: 40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. Tel: 64683311
• Ticket: RMB 150 per person or RMB 300 for VIP ticket (includes entrance to after party at Nashville for free flow beer)
• ***RSVP to Moya by Sept. 9: RMB 100 per person or RMB 200 for VIP ticket (e-mail the following info: name, company, tel, e-mail)
• RSVP Contact: Moya Li 13810965294 and e-mail: moya.lizeng@gmail.com

All 35 participants will be judged in the following categories:

1. Chinese Talent – Participant will perform by herself and can sing, dance, play instrument, etc (for maximum of 4 minutes

2. Personality & National Outfit – Personality-participants introduces herself and includes all information from “Education and Accomplishments” (within 2 minutes)

3. Country of Origin Talent – Participants will showcase their own country’s culture in dance, sing, poem etc

4. Evening Gown- Participants walks in style long gown (Dress)

5. Question & Answer – Participants answer randomly selected question within 2 minute

6. Posture, Composure, Presentation (eye contact, smile etc)

Background of MISS LAOWAI CHINA

Miss Laowai China Pageant is a cultural exchange platform organized at this magnitude to encompass the interest of both Chinese and Foreigners in China. While it calls for participation of female foreigners in China, its main aim is to promote friendship and understanding of the way of life in China through the eyes of foreign beauty and revealed in talent about Things Chinese. This platform allows the women to show how savoir-faire they are in China life. In their daily life they are goal-oriented and aware of the importance of Chinese culture on the global scale. Therefore, delegates who become part of the Miss Laowai China Organization will display the characteristics and aspirations from their everyday lives. Miss Laowai China is therefore a conduit through which they will compete with hope of advancing their careers, personal and humanitarian goals, and also release their kindred spirit to improve the lives of others.

The crowned Miss Laowai China is an ambassador of diversity and a positive role model. She helps extend peoples knowledge of her country, and she bridges China and Foreign culture. Miss Laowai is the dual intent single foreign voice representing foreign cultural interest in China and local culture to the foreigners. The winner of Miss Laowai China Pageant will dedicate a full year as an International Spokesperson, Advocacy for Inspiring a Renewed Interest her country, and creating awareness on Social, Cultural, Health and Wealth.

Hatsune Contest Winners Announced!

Out of the 15 entries I received, Alan and I decided there were too many good creations to choose from so we selected our top 5 favorite.

Officially introduced at Hatsune’s EPIC 9 Year Anniversary Party last night, let me announce the winning sushi rolls from Hatsune’s sushi roll contest.

A BIG thank you to everyone who took the time to submit their genius creations, and for anyone who has always wanted to make their dream roll a reality, feel free to submit me more suggestions as we will continue to add to Hatsune’s ever-growing list of delicious sushi rolls. (contact me directly: kristen@lumdimsum.com).  Winning roll creations will be rewarded with a complimentary dinner for two including your new creation, RMB 1,000 Hatsune gift card and a lifetime of bragging rights.

Without further ado, let me present these incredible new additions to Hatsune’s new menu (in no particular order as each of these creations are all winners!):

1.  Flory Hand Roll by Charles Chan

Shiso mint leaf, scorched salmon and raw quail egg with black tobiko

Flory Hand Roll is made for an adventurous palate

2. Megatron Roll by Lisa Qin

Tempura jalapeno, spicy tuna, masago topped with avocado, chopped spicy unagi and shichimi chili powder

Megatron guarantees to knock your senses out with some serious spice!

3.   candy&caviar Roll by Candy Lin

A creation by candy&caviar fashion label: deep fried sweet potato, crab salad, avocado and cucumber topped with yellowtail, wasabi mayo and caviar

candy&caviar roll is the perfect balance of playful purity and dark sophistication

4. Maximus Prime Roll by Maxime Pourrat

Prime Rib Steak Tartare and avocado rolled with sweet amaebi shrimp sashimi

Upgraded Deluxe Version: Kobe beef steak tartare and avocado rolled with live lobster sashimi

Maximus Prime is the ultimate roll that will take you to the max!

5. Lollipop Handroll Trio by Lexie Morris

#1: Filled with sweet coconut rice and slices of mango and papaya, garnished with twists of lime and grated coconut

#2: Filled with black sesame ice cream, garnished with toasted black sesame seeds and sliced kiwi

#3: 2 blended mini vanilla cupcakes with lollipop garnish

Hatsune Winners from L to R: Lexie, Charles, Max, Candy & Lisa

Who Will Win the Title of Miss BLING?

Calling All Beijing Beauties to Find the ONE who will win the crown: Miss BLING.

Ladies, this is an all-out event. Think you’ve got the most BLING?

Get lavish, get the jewels and get your Gucci and LV on. This night is to show off your stuff, no holding back, rings, earrings, chains included.

Winner will be selected based on crowd cheers, so rally up your posse and bring it!

*Complimentary cocktails for all ladies before 11PM.

PRIZE:  Whoever wins the title will not only win unlimited bragging rights, she will have access to the ultimate BLING VIP card (valued at RMB 5,000)  – for one month, you will be get to party with your crew as Bling’s very own superstar!

Exclusively @ BLING!

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, July 31
• Time: 10pm-late
• Reservations for table bookings are highly recommended: Hill: 138 1085 8776

Get Your Claim to Fame on Hatsune’s New Menu

Alan Wong is a culinary genius with his delicious sushi roll creations, but he didn’t do it alone.  He had help.

Ever notice the Amy Roll?  The Paster Roll? The Lydia Roll?  The Moto-Roll-Ah?  These sushi rolls were either created by or for specific people.

If you’ve ever dreamed of trying your own sushi creation, here’s your chance.

Hatsune’s 9 Year Anniversary will also mark the launch of the new menu, featuring many of Hatsune’s secret menu items together with a few more new sushi rolls guaranteed to knock your socks off.

To Enter:

1. Create your ideal sushi roll combination – what ingredients you’d like to use inside and outside the sushi roll. You can also suggest creative means of presentation.
2. Submit your & sushi roll name to me directly: kristen@lumdimsum.com
3. Deadline: August 12, 2010.

Prize:

• Your genius creation will earn it’s spot on Hatsune’s new menu (starting August 26, 2010)
• We will reward you with a dinner for two where you will be the first to try the sushi roll you invented.

Be The Burger King

Everyone has his/her own opinion about what makes the best burger. The possibilities are infinite. Is your burger a classic you’ve been missing from back home or is your ideal burger something a bit more exotic?

We call on Beijing’s burger fanatics to ignite your imaginations, fire up your grills, and join in the fun of our search for Beijing’s best burger.

We’re looking for highly creative recipes that are packed with flavor. You may choose to reinvent your favorite burger with exciting new toppings, turn the elements of a classic dish into a burger, show off your ethnic or cultural background, highlight the unique dishes or products of your home country, or surprise us with a completely new concept in burgers. Just use your imagination and think of all the millions of possibilities.

What kind of meat will your patty be made of? What type of bread will you use for your buns? What other ingredients will you add – bacon, mushrooms, sautéed onions, cheese? What veggies will you add? What condiments will you use to compliment your burger’s ingredients and leave that final touch of perfection?

Feel free to enter as many recipes as you wish, but before submitting them, please read the rules carefully.

Alright Beijing, let’s see what you’ve got.

Here’s your chance to make your dream burger known and challenge Beijing’s toughest critics.

Let the games begin!