EAST, MIAMI, SWIRE HOTELS FIRST U.S. LOCATION, TO UNVEIL QUINTO LA HUELLA RESTAURANT, THE FIRST OUTPOST OF URUGUAY S AWARD-WINNING PARADOR LA HUELLA

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1 EAST, MIAMI, SWIRE HOTELS FIRST U.S. LOCATION, TO UNVEIL QUINTO LA HUELLA RESTAURANT, THE FIRST OUTPOST OF URUGUAY S AWARD-WINNING PARADOR LA HUELLA Urban Interpretation of Acclaimed Beachfront Concept to Serve as EAST, Miami s Signature Dining Experience Located within Brickell City Centre, Swire Properties Inc. s $1.05 Billion Mixed-Use Development Left: La Huella Partners, Guzman Artagaveytia, Gustavo Barbero, Alejandro Morales and Martin Pittaluga. Right: Uruguayan-style fish preparation. All images by Eric Wolfinger. MIAMI (May 4, 2016) Swire Hotels and the partners of Uruguay s world-renowned Parador La Huella restaurant will unveil Quinto La Huella, an exciting new interpretation of the award-winning parrilla dining experience, on May 23, A first for the acclaimed Latin American brand, Quinto La Huella will debut as the signature restaurant for the highly anticipated EAST, Miami, the exclusive U.S. flagship for Swire Hotels EAST collection and its first North American property, located within Brickell City Centre, Swire Properties Inc. s $1.05 billion mixed-use development in the heart of Miami s Brickell district.

2 Designed by Los Angeles firm Studio Collective, Quinto La Huella will open on EAST, Miami s fifth floor and feature a signature parrilla (open-fire) at the heart of its kitchen, along with wood fire ovens fueled by locally sourced red and white oak. Led by Executive Chef Nano Crespo, the urban reinvention of its sister location Parador La Huella will also feature a sushi bar highlighting the freshest catch from Florida s coastline and an expansive outdoor dining experience with views of the Miami skyline. Fueled by a passion for creating destination-dining establishments at properties in China and now the U.S., Brian Williams, managing director of Swire Hotels, and his executive team did extensive research in finding the perfect concept for Swire Hotels first North American hotel located in the heart of Miami. Inspired by numerous recommendations from influential culinary writers, Williams connected with the partners of Parador La Huella, Martín Pittaluga, Gustavo Barbero, and Guzmán Artagaveytia. After meeting with Martin, Gustavo and Guzmán, it was clear that this was a perfect match, given Parador La Huella s outstanding reputation and the team s invigorating passion for their work, Williams said. The partnership was an ideal opportunity for both brands, combining world-class experts from Swire Hotels hospitality team and Parador La Huella s premier culinary executives. Prior to our meeting with Brian Williams for the EAST, Miami project, we had been approached many times before. However, we were never really interested in expanding Parador La Huella, said Pittaluga, partner of Quinto and Parador La Huella. This opportunity was different. Swire Hotels restaurants and bars are destinations in their own right, and this project presented a unique challenge for us in a powerful and culturally rich city. Thanks to the tremendous cuisine, growing arts scene, and incredible architecture the city offers, Miami is truly becoming a cultural capital.

3 Left: Quinto La Huella's Executive Chef Nano Crespo and the parilla wood fire ovens. Middle and Right: Quinto La Huella seafood and ribs Quinto La Huella s Chef Nano Crespo and his executive culinary staff will serve guests breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night bites. Crespo s most recent accolades include the successful openings of Soho House s West Hollywood, Toronto, and Chicago locations, where he was responsible for culinary operations and concept development. Alejandro Morales, Executive Chef of Parador La Huella and Florencia Courreges, Executive Pastry Chef of Parador La Huella, will also support the team. Chef Morales has maintained Parador La Huella s status amongst South America s most elite restaurants for years. Parador La Huella currently holds the No. 11 position on the list of Latin America s 50 Best Restaurants 2015, sponsored by S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. Featuring an eclectic blend of world fare and a menagerie of culinary training from around the globe, Quinto La Huella s collaborative menu will feature a wide array of dishes including fresh fish and meats cooked over an open flame; locally sourced produce from South Florida; native South American grains; wood-fired pizza; homemade pastas; a sushi bar and more. The restaurant s innovative items will emanate from the signature parrilla, an enormous blackened steel, centrally positioned open fire where highly specialized chefs will tend to meats, vegetables and fish. Highlights will include Entrecot (rib eye), Arroz Negro (squid ink & shrimp rice), and Mollejas (sweetbreads), to name a few.

4 In addition to the parrilla, Quinto La Huella will feature a full-service kitchen and wood-fire oven serving beloved favorites from Parador La Huella s menu, as well as a variety of dishes created specifically for the new space. Standouts from the inaugural menu include Milanesas, lightly breaded steak fried until golden brown; Filetes de Merluza a la Plancha, a grilled filet of hake; Langostinos al Horno, oven-roasted shrimp with curried potatoes and spinach; Verduras Asadas, locally sourced vegetables grilled over open flame; and Crudo Siciliano, a fresh fish tartare with capers and fresh herbs. Rounding out the menu will be handcrafted desserts from pastry chef Courreges, noted for her signature Volcán de Dulce de Leche, a warm cake that oozes with dulce de leche when cracked open. To capture the essence of the beloved beachside restaurant and reimagine the 9,700-square-foot space, Swire Properties drew upon the talented Studio Collective design team to create a new urban oasis. With 359 seats throughout Quinto La Huella, guests can choose to dine inside in the expansive dining lounge with its large central bar, or outside on the charming patio that frames views of Brickell City Centre s Climate Ribbon and the signature parrilla. Within the main dining room, art pieces curated by Studio Collective, in collaboration with Miami-based Uruguayan Sammer Gallery, add to the restaurant s laid-back, residential feel. Reservations are now being accepted for May 23, 2016 onward and Quinto La Huella s website and reservation platform is now open to the public. For reservations, please visit or call Address: EAST, Miami Fifth Floor 788 Brickell Plaza Miami FL Restaurant Hours: Mon Thu: 6:30 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Fri Sat: 6:30 a.m.-2:00 a.m. Sunday: 6:30 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

5 About EAST, Miami EAST, Miami is Swire Hotels first venture into North America, following the openings of EAST in Hong Kong and Beijing. Created for unconventional travelers looking for a fun and relaxing place to stay, EAST, Miami will offer distinctive experiences for those seeking innovation, style, and personalized service. EAST, Miami offers 352 guest rooms to include eight suites and 89 one-, two- and threebedroom residence suites (fully equipped apartments with kitchen, laundry facilities and full access to the amenities and services of the hotel). Guests can expect keyless entry, paperless check-in and check-out, a native App with locally curated insights and travel tips, art exhibits, health and wellness programming and array of other happenings to make them feel totally at EAST. The hotel boasts its signature restaurant Quinto La Huella; a poolside bar & lounge and a rooftop destination bar called Sugar; 20,000 square feet of meeting and banquet rooms with bay and city views; a 20,000-squarefoot outdoor pool deck (with four different pools) which can be used for private events; a lobby café and bar, Domain, and a 24-hour fitness center. Located at 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami, Florida 33131, the hotel is centrally located within a 15-minute drive from the Miami International Airport, and situated on top of Brickell City Centre conveniently connected to popular districts such as Wynwood, the Design District, and South Beach. For reservations please reservations@east-miami.com or call For more information, please visit About Brickell City Centre Brickell City Centre is a landmark $1.05 billion, 5.4 million-square-foot mixed use development in downtown Miami from Swire Properties Inc, one of South Florida s leading international developers of real estate known for its $1 billion master planned development of Brickell Key. The project s first phase includes a luxury and premium shopping center, two residential towers, EAST, Miami hotel, and two mid-rise office towers. The project is LEED -registered for Neighborhood Development currently one of the largest in the U.S. Sustainability elements include the $30 million CLIMATE RIBBON ; a masterpiece of art and science, the elevated trellis will span 150,000 square feet, connecting the project s three city blocks and acting as an environmental management system. As the largest private-sector project currently under construction in Miami, Brickell City Centre began vertical construction in 2013 and the first phase of construction began completion end of Phase II is scheduled for commencement end of More information is available at