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Kairali, Kerala - India |
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Next: Prague, CZ: "LE PALAIS" &
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heart of Mumbai beats fast, allowing the skyline on the banks of the Arabian
Sea to be compared with the most famous cities in the world. The modern
appearance of
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Oberoi seems to blend seamlessly into the Indian culture, we felt, as we
were guided into the arrival hall. VIPs as Bill Gates, Richard Gere, Michael
Jackson, Rupert Murdoch, and the 'Heads of State' of China, Greece, Iceland,
Indonesia, Russia and the United States (just to mention a few) have resided
and held meetings at this truly exceptional hotel on Marine Drive. The Oberoi
has a personal butler dedicated for each floor. Our luxurious superbly designed
suite was immaculate by any means, with a smashing 270-degree view of Marine
Drive and the Queen's Necklace. |
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management of
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Oberoi Mumbai focuses on consistency and attention to detail and as a
result some of the best restaurants are found in this one-of-a-kind destination
hotel and spa. Executive Vice President Rattan Keswani believes in global
marketing and keeps his brand recognized in the most affluent key markets
around the world. Keswani is a strong believer of bringing the international
traveler to India and providing them with an unforgettable experience of modern
day India, its heritage and culture. GM Mohit Nirula lives at the hotel and he
is father of two lovely daughters. Mr. Nirula, an alumnus of the Oberoi Centre
for Learning and Development, has been with the company since 1988 and worked
in various positions. He handled the pre-opening work of the Oberoi's hotels in
Agra, Mashobara, Mauritius and Egypt. Nirula is hands-on, charming and leads
with great ease. |
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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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Vetro
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Mumbai, India
Chef de Cuisine:
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| The Oberoi's flagship restaurant Vetro, has become the toast of the
town as an oasis of classical Italian cuisine in a fiery sea of South Asian
culture. The 56-seat restaurant is led by Executive Chef Emanuele Lattanzi of
Rome, a passionate man, eyes burning with fresh ideas always ready to take on
the norm and go against the grain. This clash of cultures results in a special
culinary synthesis enabled by the unification of global ideas, influences and
reactions. After all, who would have thought you could find 12 year old
Balsamico de Modena in the heart of Mumbai. The most prominent feature of the
restaurant is the Enoteca, which resembles a wine 'library' encased in a
transparent glass box for the purpose of allowing patrons to sample selected
wines and cheeses before entering the restaurant to dine. |
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| Restauarant Manager Rahul Korgaokar invited us into this visual
magnet hoping to showcase some of his favorite selections out of the 1,200
bottles in the collection. From within the confines of the Enoteca, I focused
on the wines of Friuli, Piedmonte, Toscana and Veneto, all the while noticing
curious glances from other guests wondering perhaps what the next move would be
of these 'aquarium specimens'. Dining in a contemporary Italian restaurant in
the heart of Mumbai is quite the experience, especially in the competent hands
of Chef Emanuele and his multinational team of specialists. Menus meant nothing
to us as we challenged the Chef to dig in and share some of his more memorable
culinary creations with us. Our server Pradeep became the conduit between the
kitchen and us as he brought out a continuous stream of Chef Emanuele's cuisine
concepts reflecting his deep understanding of taste and design. |
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| Our
Seven Stars and Stripes™ book - 2003 to 2006 world-edition, is
still 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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| In Next Gazette: |
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| * Hotel Le Palais, Prague - CZ |
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| Happy July and it is indeed a happy month, since it is the most
common birth month along with October. For some parts of the world July a month
of celebration of independence! By now, Americans (July 4th) and Argentines
(July 9th) have celebrated their Independence holidays; Colombia is next on
July 20 and Peru on July 28. July's flower is the water lily or larkspur and
the birthstone is the ruby. But July was not always called July, it was
(re)-named after Julius Caesar, who was born this month; previously, it was
called Quintilis in Latin, since it was the fifth month in the ancient Roman
calendar. In June, we visited Mumbai, India, one of the most exciting and
amazing cities in the world. We flew relaxed with Emirates Airlines, reviewed
the Oberoi Mumbai and tasted the luscious cuisine of Executive Chef Emanuele
Lattanzi at the exclusive Vetro Restaurant. We highly suggest putting Mumbai on
your long-term travel list and pencil in the Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort
for spring 2008, which will be a perfect retreat for the discerning traveler,
after the completion of the announced renovation project. With great pleasure I
would like to introduce our new Executive VP Barry Kay, based on the US's gold
coast - Long Island, New York. Kay is a consummate entrepreneur, investor,
developer and celebrated journalist. Until next month... |
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| the newly designated Executive Vice President of Seven Stars and
Stripes, Inc. is a global consummate entrepreneur, investor, developer and
journalist. For the past 25 years, Kay has been the CEO and creator of five
unique and diverse businesses involved in consumer & hospitality products
and services that are globally recognized today. Kay began his writing career
in college and rekindled his passion for journalism in recent years by
accepting co-editorship for Boulevard Magazine one of the fastest growing and
most popular Life Style Magazines on the Gold Coast of Long Island. Kay's very
own luxurious lifestyle is reflected in his eloquent reviews and interviews
with internationally renowned VIPs. Barry Kay and his wife Rita are proud
parents of two successful executives Brian and Bradley, and grandparents to
five grandchildren. Both Kays are very civic minded and involved in working for
the betterment of their communities and fellow man. Rita Kay has spent the past
28 years fundraising pro-bono, for Children's Medical Fund of NY the major fund
raising arm for Schneider Children's Hospital of the North Shore/LIJ Health
System. She has received many honors for her outstanding commitment to
children's and women's causes as well as having her philanthropic achievements
read into the Congressional Record by Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy. Two years
ago, she was chosen to be the Executive Director of Children's Medical Fund.
Barry was and is a world traveler and this love of different cultures,
exceptional cuisine and fine wines, led him to his affiliation with Seven Stars
and Stripes. This global entrepreneur is extremely well connected and
specializes in the field of US - international luxury trade and travel market
development. |
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we were on board
Emirates
airline, we felt special and definitely cared for. Emirates seems to recruit
its experienced flight crews and well-trained, personable attendants from all
around the world; flight announcements were given in several languages -
English included. We both choose a glass (with engraved Emirates logo) of
Perrier Jouët Grand Brut N/V champagne and toasted each other "to a good
flight" and take off was indeed as smooth as one could wish for. The on-board
cuisine was good. The food was appealingly plated on pretty china; the tray
accented with a fresh red rose and polished silverware. We started with a
Seafood Medley
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adored the fact that each passenger had their own individual in-flight
entertainment (IFE) system, featuring over six hundred channels, including a
huge selection of movies, music and games for any taste and in most languages.
Two amazing channels are definitely worth finding, one of which featured a
camera looking directly down, and the other featured a straightforward view as
seen by the pilots in the cockpit. I found that quite fascinating. Emirates
provided us also with noise reducing headphones. Our individual TV screens were
about 10" diagonal and of real good quality. Captain Clive Ian Bradnick landed
smoothly in Dubai and here the business lounge was now a sheer delight, this
was the real 'BLUE Carpet' treatment.
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a recent consulting assignment in South India, we found a haven of tranquility
in the name of The Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort, located in the small town
of Palakkad, Kerala. The resort health-spa market is perhaps amongst the
fastest-growing and most competitive markets in the world. The global,
discriminating spa destination traveler is expecting to find health, luxury,
hospitality and culture. Here, hidden amongst an amazing, colorful, tropical
landscape and organic fields, which supply the kitchens of this fifty-acre
resort, is a spa that promises to become a true temple of hospitality. Director
K.R. Abhilash believes that he will have all his goals accomplished by the
first quarter of 2008. The Kairali group is already found in various locations
in India and abroad. For Kairali, the journey towards greater excellence in the
service of health and luxury has just begun and we shall keep you informed with
the developments of this peaceful paradise. In a consulting meeting with
Managing Director Mr. K. V. Ramesh, we discussed the possibilities of
surrounding the fourteen-acre inner heart of the complex with a flowing
pool-river thereby giving the management plenty of mental stimuli in weighing
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Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort demonstrated one of their signature treatments
while we were there. A specially designed metal container called the DHARA was
filled with medicated oil and placed over my forehead. Then, the therapist
swung the pendulum-style tool back and forth while the oil stream slowly but
continuously flowed across my forehead. This treatment is meant to promote
rejuvenation and revitalization of the body and mind and definitely releases
stress. After our through and pleasant visit to this resort, it is obvious that
this full-service hotel has an abundance of potential. |
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