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| ... Miraculously the hotel survived the war without any major damage
until May 2nd, 1945 when a fire broke out in the wine cellar, ignited by
carousing soldiers, which left the main building in ruins. After the Berlin
Wall fell (the reunification of East and West Germany) a German investment firm
purchased the site and designed a new Hotel Adlon, said to be loosely inspired
by the original. August 23rd, 1997 the President of the Federal Republic of
Germany opened the new Hotel Adlon, for years the 1st house of this fascinating
city. It has been expanded twice, known as the Adlon Palais and the Adlon
Residenz. Today, the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is one of the better hotels
to choose from, though it had some pronounced service and other issues that we
addressed with Hotel Manger Marcus Lueck directly - some with regards to
cleanliness and accounting. Our accommodations appeared slightly dated, did not
live up to The Adlon's legendary history or its timeless design. The selection
of newspapers, considering that we were visiting the world-city of Berlin, was
limited. When we asked the front desk clerk for the New York Times, we were
simply told it was not available.
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| Spring greetings from Europe and two of the most
fascinating and interesting cities of the world, Amsterdam and Berlin. We found
the Five Flies Restaurant in Amsterdam is indeed a worthwhile place to dine; in
the heart of medieval Amsterdam it is not only a historical landmark but also
celebrated for its cuisine. Behind its famous doors lies an ornate piece of the
Dutch Golden Age spread over nine dining rooms located in five exemplary 17th
century townhouses. We would like to thank Chef de Cuisine Jeroen Groot and his
capable team for a delightful dining experience. We also experienced the
exquisite cuisine by Chef Sebatian Voelz at the ‘Lorenz Adlon’ in
Berlin; unfortunately the service did not live up to his stellar presentation.
The landmark ‘Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin’ is one of the better
hotels to choose from in that historic German city, with a location that is
priceless. That’s all until next month about the Montauk Yacht Club, in
the Hamptons of Long Island, N.Y. - USA. |
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| It is a fascinating place to eat, in the heart of medieval Amsterdam
considering the affect the name has on the average tourist visiting this
trendy, historical landmark. Behind those doors lies a rather ornate piece of
the Dutch Golden Age spread over nine dining rooms located in five exemplary
17th century townhouses, each one a unique reflection of the amazing mind of
founder Nicolaas Kroese. This uniqueness had not gone unnoticed over the years
since its founding in 1939, and has attracted the likes of Elvis, Walt Disney,
Versace and Bruce Springsteen among many other notable celebrities. But
ambiance alone cannot sustain a top-notch restaurant for very long and there
must be a driving force behind any creative cuisine regardless of external
factors; the proof is always in the cuisine, which Chef de Cuisine Jeroen Groot
has fine-tuned to reflect today’s trends and nuances.
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We were impressed overall with the enthusiastically intuitive way that Chef
Groot assembles his dishes and with his clever use of seasoning and sauces.
Some of the highlights of our tasting menu included the Amuse Bouche King Crab
prepared with Grapefruit, light Cocktail Sauce and Avocado, which to me
reflected utmost freshness and flavor. Our wine pairing of Drusian Proseco Rose
Mari, made with 100% Pinot Nero grapes, was able to support perfectly with its
fresh fruity bouquet of springtime berries. We were also delighted with an
appetizer of Goat Cheese with Honey and Tomato Chutney suggesting gastronomic
complexity while using everyday ingredients. A bottle of Hazendal Sauvignon
Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa offered an ample amount of tropical fruits
framed by a well-balanced acidity. We enjoyed Chef Groot’s rendition of
Baked Mackerel with Grilled Scallops, Lardo di Colonnata (a type of cured bacon
tasting like butter), Baked Cauliflower, Hazelnut Butter, Almonds and Capers.
This was an exciting combination of flavors and textures that brought a lively
feel to my palate just begging for a medium bodied creamy Chardonnay. The
answer came in the form of Chardonnay Sebastiani Sonoma, drawing on its rich
heritage of California winemaking to produce this wine resplendent with hints
of white stone fruit within a buttery texture.
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