166 December 2011 BTM diningfestivefare CAMELOT RESTAURANT A French Affair This December, Camelot takes you to, not one, but two culinary destinations of France. First stop — the glitzy, glamorous, and ‘oh so festive’ Paris on Christmas Eve with an authentic Parisian menu fit for any discerning French palate. Next stop — Lyon with homage to the famous Paul Bocuse, godfather of French nouvelle cuisine. Christmas and New Year’s at Camelot Chef Bertrand has prepared a five course feast inclusive of all the trimmings like oysters, roasted goose with chestnuts and roasted potatoes, foie gras, Bûches de Noel and so much more. You’ll have the predictable dose of cheeses and salad. Ending this luxurious endeavour is a treat for the sweet-toothed with petits fours and coffee. Save the date — December 24. This night will be extra special owing to the live performance by a jazz trio. On December 31, don’t just settle for a good meal, have an amazing one at Camelot with the ‘Homage à Paul Bocuse’ menu which is a tribute to one of France’s most famous chefs and the ambassador of modern French cuisine, Paul Bocuse. The team at this mini-castle dedicates this New Year’s Eve to the culinary wonder with an ode in the form of a five-course menu not to be missed by any gourmand. Rare ingredients are being flown in from Lyon. Each item on the menu has a special Bocuse story attached to it. Devour a baba soaked in kirsch with pistachio icecream to put an end to this French affair. Camelot is picking up the tempo this New Year’s Eve with a live Jazz Funk band followed by a DJ to keep the festive mood swinging well into the New Year. What better way to welcome 2012 than with the best that food and music have to offer. E Call 39 977-540. Camelot has been bringing the best of France to you for a while now. But for Christmas and New Year, they seem to be taking things a step further. MERCURE GRAND HOTEL A Grand Celebration There’s something for everyone this December at Mercure Grand with unbelievable offers that will suit the needs of every guest. Mercure Grand Hotelhas always made the most of the season in all its years of serving the Kingdom and its guests with their amazing offers. On December 31, they choose to welcome the New Year in style. Casa Bar picks up its game and transforms from the usual relaxing ambience to an extravagant venue that will host all you need to make the night memorable. Join artists Ahmed and Nahla as they put on a special live performance as part of the jubilant celebrations. This is just the tip of the iceberg. They promise you an evening filled with a variety of entertainment in respect to music and dance. Completing the gala event is the sumptuous international buffet on offer. Add sparkling beverages to that as the whole crowd counts down to the New Year. There is just no better way to spend the last day of the year than with friends and family; this is just what Mercure Grand offers to all its guests. Operating under the Accor chain of hotels since 2005, Mercure Grand Hotel Seef offers 120 Suites (72 one-bedroom suites and 48 two-bedroom suites). It is only a few steps away from three of the most popular malls in Bahrain — Seef Mall, Al A’ali Shopping Complex and Bahrain City Centre. The hotel features a restaurant, two bars, meeting rooms; and a health club, sauna, and steam room. Apart from private parking spaces, it also boasts massage facilities, a gymnasium and a swimming pool. E Call 17 584-400 or visit www.mercurebahrain.com.
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