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2009 Grand Hotel Europe,
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L'Europe Restaurant, St.
Petersburg - Russia |
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Caviar Bar Restaurant, St.
Petersburg - Russia |
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| At the old gate, a Grand Hotel Europe courtesy van was expecting us
and we were greeted once again with smiles. “Welcome to Russia” we
toasted, after we had taken our seats, with a glass of nicely chilled Dom
Pérignon 2000 instead of the traditional Russian vodka. A picnic basket
full of delicacies with popping-fresh, chilled Russian caviar, fresh fruit and
other international and traditional delicacies turned our two hour ride into a
leisurely late lunch and time flew by. If you can choose between hopping cities
by plane or train or hop borders by foot the way we experienced it, you've got
to book this unusual road trip.
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| ... 301 sumptuously appointed Rooms and Suites - complete
with all the 21st century conveniences - convey an elegance unseen since the
days of the Tsars, when Dostoevsky and Strauss were frequent visitors. it says
in the hotel brochure, and we entirely agree, these home away from home
accommodations were designed for people who appreciate the ultimate in style
and comfort. The private butler service has been greatly perfected and while
the lady butler unpacked my luggage carefully I explored a laptop placed on the
secretary ready to log on - and also GHEs embossed signature collection.
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| ... But back to our Russian wine tasting, this one was the
most elite wine tasting experience we ever attended, unsurpassed so far, it
went on for eight hours tasting eight flights and since it was by private
invitation we may report only that it included a magnum bottle of Margaux from
1900, Chateau d'Yquem 1869 and a Heidsieck Monopole form 1907. Some of these
particular bottles were salvaged from a ship that was sank by a German U-boat
during World War One and laid 80 meter below sea level for decades. The wines
that were presented that night were collectors wines,
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| St. Petersburg,
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| 6 Stars and 7 Stripes |
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| A visit to the Caviar Bar in the Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg will
most likely conjure up visions of the former grandeur of Tsarist Russia
reminding us that the spirit of the past often lends glamour and drama to the
present. In grandiose fashion, the restaurant is bedecked with cameo reliefs on
its walls depicting centaur-like creatures carrying bunches of grapes. Table
settings include Imperial Russian Porcelain, from a tradition established by
Empress Elizabeth in 1744 to produce wares exclusively for the Romanov family.
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Another course of Roasted Half Quail with parsley, mashed potatoes, ceps and
quail jus was served subsequently and was plump, juicy and full of flavor
complimented by the earthy essence of the ceps (porcini mushrooms). Chassagne
Montrachet, Louis Latour, 2001, a Premier Cru with a beautiful structure and
acidity offered the right amount of seduction with its exciting cultured aromas
festooned with orange blossom and jasmine.
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| Dear Friends, |
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| summer is here and the perfect time to consider
vacationing in the northern hemispheres. Estonia and Russia are not only most
pleasant this time of the year but also educating and fascinating with their
wealth of history and grandeur, and very adept at welcoming visitors from all
over the world. We highly suggest making the “Seven Star Grand Hotel
Europe” your home when you are visiting St. Petersburg, joining
Tchaikovsky, Dostoyevsky and former US President Bill Clinton, who have all
spent quality time there over the years. Here we experienced one of the most
elite wine tastings we ever attended, unsurpassed so far, over ten flights. As
it was by private invitation we may report only that it included a magnum
bottle of Margaux from 1900, Chateau d’Yquem 1869 and a Heidsieck Monopole
form 1907. Missing the dining experience at the GHE’s L’Europe
Restaurant or the Caviar Bar could be considered a loss! Please witness in this
issue the Seven Stars and Stripes Award-Hand-Out Ceremony 2009 at the GHE with
Mr. Christian Kremer, General Director of BMW Russia who introduced the BMW 7
Series at this national press spectacular. Talk about a grand Seven Stars and
Stripes, Award-Hand-Out at the small Schloessle Hotel in Tallinn, Estonia where
the GM invited 100 VIPs, Diplomats and members of the national press to witness
the presentation of the highest hospitality accolade! Well-deserved indeed, by
both of these fabulous, historic establishments, their managements and their
teams! Flip through Manhattan’s newest luxury magazine The New York
Hamptonite with Countess Luann de Lesseps of the hit show The Real Housewives
of New York City on the cover and read the fabulous Seven Stars and Stripes
10-page feature of the finest resort and most famous spa in Costa Rica, the
Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort! Countess LuAnn de Lesseps and over 400 VIPs
celebrated the first edition of The New York Hamptonite at the Four Seasons
caterers in Southampton, NY last weekend. |
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| I remain yours truly |
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Thorsten Buehrmann |
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| Our exquisite hardcover coffee table books, custom designed for each
resort, hotel, spa and restaurant, feature highlights and possible excursions
of each establishment, along with the Seven Stars and Stripes review and award
presentation. These impressive hard cover books, now available in three
different styles, are luxuriously wrapped and make great holiday gifts and
keepsakes, all the while showing the full potential of what guests may
experience.
Please ‘CLICK and FLIP through the 2009
Seven Stars and Stripes review and award celebration at the Kempinski Hotel
Giardino di Costanza on Sicily, Italy. Enjoy! |
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| The grandeur that was once prevalent in Czarist Russia manifests
itself in the decorative interior of the L’Europe Restaurant located in
the Grand Hotel Europe. The restaurant is laid out as if one is dining in a
theatrical or operatic venue, with tables located in what would be the
‘audience’ section leading up to a ‘stage’ of sorts
sporting a classical ensemble offering a private concert while patrons dine.
Along the side of the restaurant, as one would expect in a theatre, are private
dining booths with curtains mimicking the ornate ‘viewing’ booths
omnipresent at the Bolshoi or Mariinsky Theatres in St. Petersburg. To look up
while dining at L’Europe, you get the feeling of ...
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| Duck Liver, richly marbled with truffles, smoked salmon and apple in
a layered Napoleon style with Hazelnut jelly proved to be a little too much for
the palate to appreciate. To the rescue came a bottle of Cadillac A.O.C.,
Chateau Memoires, 2005, a powerful reminder that this honeyed wine with
tropical fruits could support and highlight such a sumptuous appetizer. We
approached the next course with a familiar smile since we had tried it once
before and recall the pleasurable feeling on the palate.
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| For dessert, a modern look at an old favorite became Crème
Brûlée, this time with lime and pineapple salsa and coconut
sorbet. Taylors 10 year old Tawny Port, a 300-year family tradition displayed a
pale golden brown color with overtones of caramel and whole clove and exotic
spice aromatics. After this delightful tasting menu giving further evidence of
Chef Alexeys culinary prowess, the usual thing is to have a double espresso
along with an assortment of fine cognacs and after-dinner drinks. Our server
brought over an impressive cart filled to the brim with the finest choices
available. My selection was Remy Martin XO, which was slowly poured into a
magnificent crystal cordial glass etched with the logo of the Grand Hotel
Europe. Chocolate bon bons were placed on the table stuffed into a realistic
looking chocolate piano from which we nibbled with our coffee.
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| Congratulations to all, from your Guests and from Seven Stars and
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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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| In Next Gazette: |
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| * Swissotel Moscow -
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| * Oheka Castle - NY - USA |
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* Our 'Tabcon' Review - see 10 pages
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