February 2018 81 www.bahrainthismonth.com Romance and Prizes MÖVENPICK HOTEL BAHRAIN Head to this five-star favourite for the perfect romantic evening. Silk’s restaurant at the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain is known for its fresh produce and luxurious atmosphere, making it the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one. It will be a night to remember as the friendly, knowledgeable staff serve up a sumptuous five-course set menu paired with specially chosen grapes. Seasonal ingredients come together in an exquisite presentation of delicious dishes from land and sea, rounded off with a stunning chocolate-inspired dessert menu. The already intimate atmosphere, with comfortable, cosy surroundings and views out to the lights of the city, will be enhanced with tunes from a violinist, and each of the ladies will receive a red rose, the eternal symbol of love. Prior to their departure, each couple will pop a balloon for the chance to win instant prizes of hotel vouchers including a two-night stay for double occupancy including breakfast at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Silk’s is all about fine food, great atmosphere and service to provide an exclusive dining experience – what could be more perfect for your Valentine’s Day dinner? The evening is priced at BD32 per person. Call 17 460-017 or email hotel.bahrain.fb@ movenpick.com to reserve a table. If that special romantic evening leads to a proposal, the Mövenpick has you covered with a special wedding package blending the very best of Arab traditions and Swiss hospitality. Book 60 days prior to your event date to receive 25 per cent discount on any of the wedding packages. Call 17 460-028. Winter Warmer Liz O’Reilly found that this Swiss venue knows how to serve up a classic dish to combat the cooler weather. I needed no second bidding when the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain said “Come try our fondue.” After all, who can resist the lure of creamy melted cheese on a windy island evening. My companion and I were shown to a window table in the recently refurbished Silk’s restaurant, which, with its cool grey and silver décor and sparkling orb lamps, is both intimate and trendy. It’s possible to order separate starters such as a salmon or ham platter but we decided to go for the set menu for two, which includes an appetiser of thinly sliced, air-dried beef over a crisp garden salad with apple and pomegranate dressing. The sweetness of the pomegranate delicately contrasted with the rich flavour of the beef – a perfect fresh and light introduction to the main event. The burner lit, the bubbling fondue pan was carried to our table with great aplomb and we tucked in, enthusiastically dipping chunks of fresh French bread into the bowl of creamy, melted Appenzeller, Gruyère and tomme de Savoie cheese. Lightly flavoured with white grape, the cheese is a triumph of warmth – texture, flavour and scent speaking of snowcovered Alpine villages. We did choose to add the optional kirschwasser, a traditional cherry brandy, but I actually preferred the cheese without, revelling in the pure, rich taste and aroma. The serving for two of us was huge and we could happily have sat for several hours to finish off the whole pan; this is comfort food at its very best, seriously warming and eliciting smiles from both face and belly. We finished our meal with fresh fruit tart and strawberry sorbet – again, light fresh flavours, the perfect end to a meal that would be too heavy with a more traditional dessert.
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