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Premier Palace, Kiev -
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Terracotta Restaurant, Kiev -
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Kiev, Ukraine |
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When we arrived at the main entrance of the Premier Palace, the
hotels façade a blend of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, three
traditional costumed people welcomed us dressed in the mesmerizing bold colors
of the folklore of their land. The ladies were attractive with wreath of
flowers in their hair, one holding a tray with a loaf of bread and the man a
tray of wine. The Ukrainian culture is personified through more than 110 ethnic
groups that are living today peacefully in this country and are representing
the rich and diverse heritage of a land that has been formed and challenged
since the 5th century.
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... One of the original two buildings that make today the
Premier Palace Hotel belonged to Prince Dimitri Zhevakhov, a colonel in the
Russian Cavalry, whose family roots went back to the legendary Kartlos. He was
a hero from the Caucasus region, leader of the Georgian people and the
great-grandson of the biblical Japheth, the third son of Noah. Our
accommodations were on the 7th and 8th Executive Floor, granting us
not only plenty of privacy, but also access to butler service and a splendid
view over the distinctive golden domes of Kiev.
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... Butler Mr. Ivan took over the service for the day on
the river. Having worked for a Princess for years on her yacht, he had seen
many of the illustrious harbors of the world and proved once again not only his
professionalism but also his background as yacht butler and team player. Mr.
Ivan has an eye for seeing things that could be improved upon and goes ahead
and does them, he never needs to be told, or if so only once. It was his
attention to details that we all admired here on the river while he presented
an expertly packed lunch, which included canapés, caviar, crawfish and
other delicacies
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* Arrival at the Premier
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Dear Friends, |
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Summer has come to a close and fall is upon us.
Id like to invite you on a remarkable journey to Kiev and its prestigious
Premier Palace Hotel. One of the original two buildings that make the Premier
Palace Hotel today, belonged to the great-grandson of the biblical Japheth, the
third son of Noah. Kiev, founded in the 5th century, is renowned worldwide for
its priceless historic landmarks. Passionate shoppers and spoiled gourmets will
get their fair share of satisfaction as well. Let us entice you with a
cascading show of culinary delights during an elegant Perrier-Jouët Sunday
brunch and convey to you Executive Chef Igal Kovrigas famed degustations
menu at the Terracotta restaurant, showcasing customs and cultures while
defining them with his own unique style. As we look ahead, I hope that you will
be enjoying a wonderful fall season in Kiev, - until next month from the Kahala
Resort in Hawaii, USA. |
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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 Alchymist Grand
Hotel & SPA in Prague, CZ. Enjoy! |
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Terracotta Restaurant |
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Kiev, UKraine |
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Executive Chef Igal Kovriga has set out to maximize the deep-rooted
tradition of the Ukraine of using any occasion, no matter how small, to bring
together the regional variations of the Mediterranean with the traditional fare
of the native Ukrainian culture, for the benefit of his clientele. The
restaurant is new to Kiev, an elegant city dotted with imperial structures of
bygone days. In choosing the venue, up on the eighth floor of the Premier
Palace Hotel, the restaurant takes advantage of imposing views of this fabulous
city and all its visual candy. Architecture aside, food is the main attraction
here and Chef Igal and his talented team make this an unforgettable gastronomic
experience. ...
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Chef Igals impressive history of experience makes him a sort of
Culinary Ambassador taking in influences from corners of the globe such as
London, Paris, Istanbul, Eilat, and Tokyo including several Michelin Star rated
restaurants. His presentation for us this evening was none-the-less especially
inspired, starting with Terracotta Salad, a colorful display of dandelion
greens, edible Nasturtiums, fresh figs and fresh buffalo mozzarella. The
natural spiciness of the flowers and greens provided the necessary spark to
ignite the sweet figs and buffalo mozzarella with enough fire to call for a
dousing of wine.
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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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