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| Check-in was quick and professional and the accommodations, at first
glance, were inviting. The interior designer combined clean loft style
functionality with semi-traditional decoration techniques. The bathroom was
spacious, in perfect condition and well equipped, though there was a problem
with the drainage in the shower. Guests of the Hotel Hessischer Hof have access
to the Mainhattan Sports Club right next to the hotel, which also includes the
full schedule of fitness classes. The level of well-rehearsed and genuinely
caring service is what made this Hotel Hessischer Hof a good choice. Though the
turndown service left something to be desired,,
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| Spring is by far the most fascinating season of all,
no wonder; it’s a great time to fall in love, travel, or both. After a few
days attending the ITB (the annual global travel expo and conference) and
breathing the famous Berlin air, I spent a couple of days on business in
Frankfurt, Germany and continued to Italy and Switzerland. I had been torn
between staying at the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof and the
Hotel
Hessischer Hof, both which came highly recommended, but decided to try the
latter due to the fact that this hotel is still owned by the ‘Family
Foundation of the Barons and Princesses von Hessen’. The level of
well-rehearsed and genuinely caring service is what made the Hotel Hessischer
Hof a good choice. Visiting the metropolis ‘Frankfurt am Main’ in
Southern Germany was a treat; Goethe’s city is fascinating. From Frankfurt
we continued to Milano with a quick stop in Zurich at the
Widder Hotel. Here we had a
couple of drinks at the Widder Bar, which we can highly recommend. In Milan we
took a private tour of the globally renowned
Cimbali espresso and
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| Our meal got off to a great start with a basket filled with an
assortment of crisp local breads and butter. Our waitress/server was charming,
knowledgeable and extremely helpful in describing each course. Rita and I
waited with great anticipaiton as our server brought the first course to the
table. What we saw was a beautifully arranged shimmering pink filet of Organic
Scottish Salmon & Yukon Gold Potato Cake with Truffled Tartar Sauce and
Herb Salad. The added presence of golden straw colored Yukon Gold Potatoes
provided an appealing contrast to the eye and promoted a gradual appetite
arrousal simply by visual admiration of the dish. The Salmon was delicate and
flaky with a noticeable fresh ocean aroma and a sublime flavor.
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The wine presented for this course proved to be a dry, fruit driven Riesling,
Kung Fu Girl, Charles Smith, 2008 Columbia Valley, WA, with low alcohol and
brisk acidity thereby providing the necessary compliment to the salmon. A
second appetizer of Sautéed Peconic Bay Scallops with Meyer Lemon
Vinaigrette and Micro Greens arrived shortly thereafter. We marveled at the
bright crimson color of shredded pieces of radish adorning the entire dish
creatively mixed together with wedges of orange and mixed micro greens. The
wine paring was an especially crisp Alsatian style Pinot Blanc, Lieb Cellars,
2007 Mattituck, NY, with honeyed floral notes, and a big creamy palate.We were
acutely aware after the first two courses that we were headed in the right
direction in terms of a polished, creative and flavorful experience. Next up,
Long Island Duck Breast with Chanterelle Mushrooms and Roasted Butternut
Squash-Orange Puree appeared from the kitchen resembling a three-dimensional
work or art. Crispy skin atop tender duck breast sliced thinly to reveal
perfectly broiled juicy meat instigated an immediate reach for a taste. The
portion was that of half a duck including the leg together with a few cippolini
onions, whole baby carrots and the almost magical sautéed chanterelles.
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