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Society - Extraordinary
January - 2005 |
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6
Stars & 5 Stripes
Overall - 'Cuisine & Service' |
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The Ultimate Award:
Seven Stars and Stripes® |
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The 'less is more' philosophy that places greater
emphasis on underlying shape and structure is wonderfully apparent in the
Minimalist Style of the first rate ADA Restaurant in the Hotel Hoffmeister in
Prague, Czech Republic. On the contrary, Chef de Cuisine Monsieur Martial
Clément's opulent creations add the necessary depth to satisfy the
affluent demands of people seeking gastronomic perfection.
Bursting on the
international scene in 1983 after becoming a finalist in the 'Best Young Cooks
of France Competition', Mr. Clement proceeded to make a name for himself
working in Versailles, Paris and London. Chef Clement overcame the pressures of
maintaining and nurturing the prestigious Michelin stars at his restaurants
while being voted Best Chef of Eastern & Central Europe between 1998 and
2000. |
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Hard work and
discipline brought Chef Clement to Prague as Head Chef at the French Embassy,
no doubt a dauntless assignment in which Chef Clement was at the top of his
game.
At times Chef Clement was influenced by the specialties of French
cuisine and at times it was he who influenced the world of cookery with his
innovative manipulation of traditional methods.
Our Seven Stars and
Stripes™ preferred menu was prepared for us under the close guidance of
Chef Clement and his capable crew and emphasized creativity with seemingly
endless varieties of fresh local produce, seafood and fowl. |
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Clement Martial & Thorsten Piosczyk |
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Many creations were accented with interesting
ingredients including fresh coriander, wild mushrooms and truffles while ocean
fresh selections of sea bass, wild salmon, red tuna and turbot were prepared
and served with fortified stock reductions, which take hours to get ready.
Flavor is not an issue in these labor intensive carefully squired methods of
cooking, for it is rich and lavish while not overpowering the items with which
it coexists acting in a supporting role to accentuate the subtle taste
elements.
Our extremely delightful dining experience can be counted
along with the thousands of other satisfied patrons of the ADA Restaurant and
will live on for many years to come. Each of us was very pleased with the
cuisine quality, presentation and the service. We sat by the window and our
waiter Radek needs to be recognized as the person who guided us knowledgeable
and with great patience through the menu. He was extremely attentive and very
courteous. The inspiring wine menu featured foremost Czech wines and a few
carefully selected international 'musts'. Every employee we encountered during
our dining event, from the water boy to the connoisseur was pleasant and
polite. Our food was excellent and so was the dessert. The restaurant itself is
sheer beautiful and well kept. |
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by Simone Buehrmann & Thorsten Piosczyk
Editor-in-Chief:
John Lomitola
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| © 2005 ~ Seven Stars and Stripes,
Inc. |
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