112 February 2012 BTM A Taste of Romance KEMPINSKI GRAND & IXIR HOTEL diningf&bhappenings Celebrate the most romantic time of the year in style with the wonderful packages for couples on Valentine’s Day, and throughout the month. Entice your loved one at the Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre in the most exceptional way with a romantic dinner in the splendour of Boudoir lounge which will be reserved exclusively for couples to revel in. An extravagant five-course dinner served with a bottle of chilled champagne with live music sets the tone for an intimate evening with that special person. Luminescent walls, a dome-shaped ceiling, glamorous lounge chairs reminiscent of the French Renaissance period and exotic art decor lend an aura of panache to this upscale bar. The romantic dining package is priced at BD120++ per couple with availability limited to only 20 couples in this exclusive venue on Valentine’s Day from 7pm onwards. It would be almost impossible to think of a better place to enjoy a magnificent romantic meal with your partner unless you are thinking of the Mezzanine lounge, where couples can relive the time when the idea of romance was ‘dinner and a movie’. Enjoy special moments with your loved one with a selection of classic movies in the comfort of their own private ‘pod’ combined with a delectable three-course menu complemented with a glass of sparkling wine. Located on the first floor of Kempinski Grand Hotel, this venue is accentuated with contemporary furniture, plush seating, luxurious fabrics and stylish wooden panels offering the perfect setting for a relaxed, romantic dining experience with a well-stocked bar and a specially set Valentine’s menu. The private pods here combined with a three-course menu are priced at BD35++ per person. You can reserve for up to four people in a ‘pod’ to spend their precious moments at the hotel on February 14 from 7pm onwards. February 29 comes only once every 1,461 days. So, in this leap year, ladies have a chance to propose to their man in a special way. We have all heard of that tradition, haven’t we? Women can reserve a table for a delicious dinner with their sweetheart in Boudoir lounge. In addition, the hotel has a fantastic prize of a Valentino handbag to give away on the night. Are you one of the lucky couples to unlock the magnificent box placed in this grand venue to find the gorgeous gift courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue? E Call 17 171-000 or email [email protected]. Boudoir RIC’S KOUNTRY KITCHEN A Home Away from Home Popular among the American crowd and located in Juffair is Ric’s Kountry Kitchen. It was established in 1997 as the best in American cuisine. Over-indulging here is inevitable and is not the place to go if you’re watching your waistline. Think mouthwatering breakfasts, burgers, ribs, steaks, sandwiches and soups just to name a few. Rick Abernathy, owner and operator of the restaurant, is a former American marine. He is a true patriot whose hospitality makes the venue truly a home away from home. Downstairs, the décor boasts the country style with a relaxed atmosphere. The kitchen opens from 5.30am to the wee hours of the night. The lounge plays country western and top 40 music and the prices are extremely reasonable to boot. Their brick oven pizza is known to be one of the best in town and delivery is free. Upstairs has been recently renovated with a more sophisticated interior for those who enjoy fine dining and wines from all over the world. Executive chef Roland Sollberger, from Switzerland, draws upon his culinary experience from around the world. He creates magic at his live cooking sessions for Italian and Mexican buffets. Wednesday night brings on a succulent display of certified Black Angus US prime ribs and is the choice of many. Friday brunch is everything from breakfast to sushi and includes unlimited selected alcoholic beverages; military with ID need only spend BD14. They also ensure everyone makes it back safely with complimentary rides to your home or to the NSA base. E Call 17 725-550. Are you looking for American food in the heart of Bahrain? You can’t go wrong at Ric’s Kountry Kitchen. Upstairs Downstairs
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