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Kempinski Emirates Palace -
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Sayad Restaurant, Abu Dhabi -
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Mezzaluna Restaurant, Abu Dhabi -
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Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi -
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InterContinental Harbor Court, Baltimore -
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Hampton's Restaurant, Baltimore -
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In Next Gazette: Rickshaw, Prague -
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Kempinski Emirates Palace
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. |
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| 7 Stars and 6 Stripes |
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three
billion dollar resort-hotel has a reputation for being the
most expensive hotel ever built to date, considering that it features close to
four hundred luxury accommodations. It will take your breath away, as it did
take ours. We were welcomed with awe-inspiring affection while we were
accompanied to a dedicated elevator that brought us directly to our Palace
suites on the 7th floor. We are delighted to have met with
GM Noel Massoud who directs a team of highly trained
professionals with great ease; a well-balanced cultural union of excellent
staff, indeed. |
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- For your visible commitment to excellence.
- For your willingness to be recognized for your latest
innovations.
- For your devotion to your staff and company.
- For your ability to receive.
- For your decision to raise the bar.
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Sayad Restaurant
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi -
UAE
Chef de Cuisine: Shaine O'Neill |
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informed that
Chef de Cuisine Shaine O'Neill has instructed his team to
'make every effort to impress'. Our confidence is that Chef O'Neill's stated
philosophy of ". . . bringing my passion on food from Europe to Abu Dhabi
treating all diners to a magical experience . . . " will come to
fruition. |
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next course arrives it is Timbale of Citrus flavored Salmon Tatar, Beluga
Caviar with Saffron Dressing. The delicate flavor and texture of the salmon
seems to be supported by the addition of citrus contrasting with the slightly
salty black caviar in a gorgeous assemblage of colors and textures. |
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| Our
long-awaited book Seven Stars and Stripes™ - 2003 to 2006 world-edition,
is
now available. Over 300 pages - featuring only the finest
establishments and fascinating cuisine art images from around the world. All
beautifully compiled in this full-color collector's edition.
ISBN# 1-4259-4267-9 |
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Mezzaluna
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi - UAE
Chef de
Cuisine: Luigi Antinio Piu |
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told that the Executive Sous Chef of
Mezzaluna, Luigi Antonio Piu had come to Emirates Palace
via his humble origins from the village of Sassari, in Sardinia, Italy and
brought with him all the earthy recipes from his life growing up with his
parents. 'It doesn't get any better than that" I mused as the thought of a
dine-around Italy featuring Chef Luigi's innovations seemed like the perfect
way to go. |
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| Luxury Product: |
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Traveler." |
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| In Next Gazette: All New |
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| * Restaurant: Le Siècle, Vienna -
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| * Restaurant: The Rickshaw, Prague - CZ |
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| Dear Friends,
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many people from all over the world November is a month of reflection and
celebration. More and more affluent Americans are preparing for their
traditional Thanksgiving holiday by reuniting their family members at a
centrally located, traditional hotel or resort and have this important feast
catered. We have reviewed the Intercontinental Harbor Court Hotel Baltimore,
USA for you recently and find it a fabulous place for such an occasion. What if
your family members are scattered all over the world, you might consider Abu
Dhabi, U.A.E. as a perfectly placed family reunion destination. Whatever
personal holidays you might celebrate this month or if you simply feel the need
to escape some dreary fall days we have discovered for you 'the land of
perpetual sunshine'. Abu Dhabi with virtually a full year of blue skies is well
on the way to becoming one of the most searched-for travel destinations of the
world. As for the next edition I am looking forward already to sharing a visit
with you in the 'Ever so Charming City of Vienna" and the 'Golden City of
Prague'. Have a wonderful month and until next time, I am yours
truly: |
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| Featured here on the set of the Seven Stars and Stripes Award TV
Show are co-hosts Ingrid Lemme and John Lomitola, VP of Seven Stars and
Stripes, Inc. WVVH Hamptons TV is a commercial cable and broadcast TV station
airing NOW also in New Jersey, New York City, Westchester, Long
Island (in the midst are the affluent Hamptons) and on TIME
WARNER `On-Demand´. The station may be viewed world-wide in
real-time via Live-Web-Stream on our website:
http://www.WADTV.com |
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board we experienced the 'warmest welcome in the sky' presented by an
international crew as indeed it's the small touches that make a world of
difference. Captain Stefan Dudda welcomed his guests in English and German and
depending on the type of aircraft you fly, Etihad offers three Guest Zones:
Diamond,
Pearl
and Coral. I should begin by saying that as Business Class goes, it was the
best six and a half hours I have so far spend in an aircraft and a 'Pearl
Experience' it was. The new 180° flat bed is a totally awesome
chair-sleeper with a massage function that can only have been designed by back
specialists. |
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InterContinental
Harbor Court
Baltimore, USA |
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‘Gone with the Wind’ breathtaking, antique staircase was expertly
reworked recently and the marble floors were all new and shiny –
flawlessly combining old world charm with today's modern facilities. Although
completely refurbished in early 2006, the
InterContinental
Harbor Court Baltimore has retained most of its original features which
have been carefully restored to its earliest splendor and charm. |
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| The 180 degree, spectacular blue-sky, sparkling ‘duck pond’
water view from our window over
Baltimore’s
Inner Harbor world was alone worth the trip. This harbor is one of
America's oldest seaports in the habit of welcoming ships, their crews and
goods from all over the world since the 1600s. |
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Hampton's
Restaurant
at the Harbor Court in Baltimore, USA
Chef de Cuisine:
Joshua Young |
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vision of sailboats, a tall-ship, a submarine and a myriad of other vessels all
vying for position appeared in front of us as we gazed out the window of our
table at the
Hampton's
Restaurant of the Intercontinental Harbor Court. We sat amid the quiet
elegance of thickly upholstered furniture, light pink wallpaper, warm ceiling
to floor window treatments and fine linen tablecloths. A soft tone was set by
the indirect lighting as well as the elaborate candelabras set squarely on some
of the larger tables. |
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very distinguished Director of Food & Beverage Edwin Mendez introduced
himself and then his team led by Head Waiter Paul Morales and Sommelier David
Kelly. It was Kelly that suggested the deliciously floral, light-bodied
champagne from France, Nicholas Feuillatte Brut, NV as a way to initiate the
Amuse Bouche or "Greetings from the Kitchen" as arranged by
Executive
Chef Joshua Young. |
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