www.bahrainthismonth.com February 2013 117 Spoilt For Choice GULF HOTEL BAHRAIN The Gulf Hotel receives endless praises for serving some of the best food available in the Kingdom. For diverse cuisines and unique settings, the restaurants at this five-star hotel are on every gourmand’s list of favourites. Benefiting from no less than 15 speciality restaurants, bars and cafés, it is no wonder that this venue is known as a gastronomic paradise. During the design stage, staff travelled the globe to ensure its outlets perfectly captured the true spirit and flavour of a destination. It is this authenticity that drives the hotel’s reputation as the pinnacle of fine-dining in Bahrain. China Garden, which is designed in a modern oriental style, offers a varied selection of food influenced by distinct Chinese regions creating Cantonese, Szechuan and Peking specialities. From February 11-23, guests can enjoy a special à la carte menu prepared by chef Wang for the Chinese New Year. One of the hotel’s most unique eateries, Fusions, prides itself on its creative, modern and imaginative cuisine. A team of experienced chefs seamlessly blend Asian and Mediterranean techniques with traditional European ingredients to create food that combines unusual. With exceptional gastronomy and an unsurpassed live entertainment programme featuring renowned Lebanese singers alongside time-honoured belly dancing routines, Zahle has become a favourite for many residents. The Gulf Hotel made history by opening the island’s first ever fine-dining Mexican restaurant in 2009. What’s more, all dishes are freshly prepared at guests’ tables. Renowned for being one of Bahrain’s oldest Italian eateries, La Pergola offers a fantastic Mediterranean ambience with a vaulted roof and striking wall murals depicting scenes of ancient Rome. Its sautéed veal escallops in a light thyme sauce is widely recognised as one of the finest Italian dishes around. Taking inspiration from Persia’s royal palace of Takht Jamsheed, the chic restaurant of the same name offers a fine-dining experience fit for a king. Al Waha Restaurant is a popular dining spot within the Gulf Hotel where guests can enjoy dishes from all over the world all day long. Royal Thai restaurant never fails to impress the most discerning of guests. The distinguished Sato restaurant has earned itself a reputation for serving the absolute best in Japanese cuisine. At the helm Leading the culinary brigade is the newly appointed executive chef, Louis van Reenen, who has over 15 years of international experience having worked in five-star hotels in Turkey, West Africa and South Africa. In his new role, chef Louis is in charge of overseeing all of the hotel’s kitchen operations, which include nine fine-dining restaurants and banqueting and convention facilities that can cater up for up to 2,000 people. Expect him to offer new ideas and his personal ‘touch’ as the hotel continues to stay on ‘trend’ and meet the demands of its customers. E Call 17 713-000 or visit www.gulfhotelbahrain.com. Al Waha Restaurant A hotel is only as good as its food. A leading hotelier in the Kingdom, popular for its many dining venues, has upped the ante by introducing a new executive chef. When? February 11-23 | Event? Chef’s choice menu | Venue? China Garden, Gulf Hotel China Garden Restaurant Louis van Reenen
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