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Kempinski Baltschug Moscow,
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Rainer Sigg: Restaurant
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In Next Gazette: 2006 Grand Hotel
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The Sagamore
Bolton Landing,
NY - USA |
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a splendid spring day, a myriad of boats dangled on the azure blue lake, as if
competing with the blue of the sky, some were racing. Situated on a 72-acre
private island in the most pristine lake of all, the resort features a
historic, colonial hotel and adjoining 'lodges'. The grounds were superbly
manicured and nicely planted and the scent of pines inspired us to breath deep.
Check-inn was delightful, all three ladies behind the elaborately designed
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“The resort and the entire lake region
enjoy a four-season climate; summers must be quite pleasant.” ~
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but surely we got to understand why this elegant resort is a year-round
destination. Besides its breathtaking location it is a sports paradise,
featuring a championship golf course, tennis courts, a sailing school and easy
access downhill skiing in the winter. Throughout its vibrant history,
the
Sagamore has been a 'social center' for the 'rich and famous' of Green
Island and Millionaires Row, noble mansions along the island's western shore.
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know that you never get a second chance to make your arriving guest welcome
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we witnessed a grand welcome for these new arrivals. The BMW was
immediately sourounded by bell staff; we were greeted respectfully by raising
their uniform hats. Then efficient, outgoing, gracious front desk personnel
recognized us by our last names, seemingly all our data was well preserved from
our last stay. Miss Helen Gorbunova, a well dressed lady emerged from a back
office and welcomed us personally, looking like shed just attended a photo
session by Vogue. |
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“Eye contact is an important factor in the
world hospitality, if you train your staff right, you will succeed.” ~
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| A personal, uniformed butler expected me at the door of my suite with
a silver tray. She presented a 'cool' selection of freshly pressed pineapple
juice, orange juice, water, flat and an exquisite fine pearling but
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| 2006 Award Hand Out at the
Kempinski Baltschug Hotel |
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Stars and Stripes Global Review Policy: |
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are reviewing 'on site' only!
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are comparing your establishment on the global luxury level.
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will retain information only as long as it is needed for review purposes and as
required by our Seven Stars and Stripes policy.
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will provide nobody access about the information we've collected other the
initiating company.
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will promptly report inaccuracies as we discover them.
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assure world wide accepted high-class hotel, restaurant and product industry
standards.
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share our information only with you.
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expect shortcomings that have come across to be corrected ASAP or we can’t
guarantee the award level.
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| In Next Gazette: All New |
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| Dear Friends,
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| Happy, hectic travel season! Summer travel is in full swing. With
skies deep blue and 'hot' temperatures even in Russia, tourists are filling the
hotel lobbies, streets, shops and certainly the ever so desirable beaches.
Travel and Tourism is the largest industry in the world; can you try to imagine
what the world spends on travel? The travel and tourism industry is one of
America's largest service exports with circa ninety billion dollars spent
outside the U.S. by U.S. travelers (reports the
Travel
Industry Association of America in Washington, DC). Interestingly shopping
is seen to be one of the most popular travel activities, but over eighty
percent of adult world-travelers are also looking for historic or cultural
activities. These travelers do their research on the computer; they are looking
for deals and recognized establishments with international awards. World-class
is no longer a five star deal. Let me remind and assure you that our reviews
are always done onsite as we travel to any destination in the world. The
prestigious Seven Stars and Stripes award recognizes the company and their
management team for its continued dedication of striving for excellence on a
world level. Its time for a reality check amongst the world travel industry
leaders as it is all really about reliable excellence on any level and constant
sincere caring, one guest at a time. |
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Restaurant Baltschug
Chef de Cuisine: Rainer Sigg |
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always a joy to see Chef Rainer at the helm of his magnificent kitchen
operation, stirring this, tasting that and leading his team by motivating each
member to cultivate his or her inner greatness. It is no wonder that Sigg has
been recognized as one of the "Top 50 Best Chefs in Europe" according to the
latest press releases, which in turn keeps his restaurant fully booked. Sigg is
dedicated to making sure his guests are 100% happy with his impressive
creations thus restoring Baltschug's reputation among
Moscow's
leading restaurants. |
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“Executive Chef Rainer Sigg performs his
gastronomic orchestrations as if he were some sort of 'culinary
Tchaikovsky'” ~ TB |
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| Restaurant Manager Charles Fouquet provided a warm and honest
connection with us as he checked to see if we were sufficiently comfortable at
our table. Service was professional and seamless but always in the background
and for all practical purposes elegantly European. |
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