Lobster & fish indulgence on the Danube Terrace

Lukewarm summer evenings and picturesque sunsets directly at the Danube – with a view of the landmark of Linz, the "Pöstlingberg" – offer the perfect setting for first class culinary pleasures. dasRESTAURANT at the ARCOTEL Nike Linz attracts with its delightful Danube terrace and invites to relax and enjoy culinary treats together with business associates, friends or family in best company. A special highlight this summer is the "Lobster & fish indulgence on the Danube terrace", every Thursday evening from May to August, starting at 6.00 p.m. Look forward to a two course lobster menu, freshly prepared fish, seafood and mussel specialties. You should not miss out on the exceptional opportunity to enjoy lobster and fresh fish in Linz, directly on the banks of the Danube, including unique holiday flair and real Mediterranean feeling!

Lobster
The in Linz matchless lobster menu includes a lobster cream soup and as main course classic lobster in alternating variations and interpretations of our chef de cuisine, such as lobster carpaccio, lobster tartare with tomato ciabatta, lobster with sauce hollandaise, lobster fried with garlic and thyme etc. One may enjoy the lobster menu for only EUR 49,00 per person (excluding beverages).

Fish
Choose the fresh fish directly at your table, our culinary team will prepare it as requested and afterwards our service team fillets the fish at your table. Depending on the market supply there are freshly fished delicacies such as gilthead, sea bass, parrotfish, trout, char and plaice at your choice. The price depends on the type and weight of the fish and includes side dishes as requested and also the salad buffet.

Sea food & mussels
Enjoy the Mediterranean holiday feeling on the Danube terrace of dasRESTAURANT and also sea food and mussel specialties with a premium drop of wine. The alternating offer includes fresh and maritime delicacies such as blue mussels, calamari, emperor prawns, scallop or oysters in different variations. The price depends on the type and weight of the dish and includes side dishes as requested and also the salad buffet.

First class service in "Nike" quality
Corresponding to the particular dishes you will get recommendations from the chef the cuisine, Markus Kainberger, for the proper side dishes and there is also a fresh salad buffet available. On request and for an additional charge there are also starters from the menu served. For an entirely successful "Lobster & fish induglence" choose from the wide-ranging menu of dasRESTAURANT the corresponding wine or consult the well trained service staff. Suiting your individual taste you will always make the right culinary choice at ARCOTEL Nike Linz. The kitchen and service team takes care of your wishes and comfort in familiar "Nike" quality. In case of bad weather the exclusive dinner takes place inside the dasRESTAURANT.


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Viennese coffeehouse tradition in Hamburg

The coffee trade has a long tradition in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. In 1887, merchants founded the “Coffee Exchange”, which was the first futures market in Hamburg and soon gained international importance.

At that time, the people of Vienna were already looking back on some 200 years of coffeehouse tradition. The typical Viennese coffeehouse with its chandeliers, magnificent décor and fabric wallpaper became established in early 1800. At the time of the foundation of the “Coffee Exchange” in Hamburg, Vienna already boasted about 600 coffeehouses. To this day, the Viennese coffeehouse has remained a blend of cosy retreat and social meeting place.

The locals and the visitors to Hamburg have been able to enjoy this very special flair at the WIENER KAFFEE café and restaurant at the ARCOTEL Rubin since 2007. The various speciality coffees are prepared from coffee beans from the Viennese roaster Julius Meinl. This brand was created 145 years ago by Julius Meinl I. in Vienna. It still stands for top-quality beans and today is exported into all corners of the world.

Apart from the Viennese speciality coffees such as the Melange (a milky coffee) or Kaffee Verkehrt (coffee with lots of foamy milk) the typical sweet dishes and desserts are not to be missed. Prepared from traditional recipes by hand, the Linzertorte, Esterhazytorte and Sachertorte cakes from our in-house patisserie are a delight to our guests.

What would a Viennese coffee be without these three classics of Austrian sweet cuisine? This is just as unthinkable as Hamburg without the fish market or the Reeperbahn. That’s why you will always find freshly prepared Palatschinken (pancakes), apple strudel and Kaiserschmarrn (chunky pancake pieces) at the WIENER KAFFEE café & restaurant.
In Vienna, coffee is not just a drink. It’s a lifestyle.

WIENER KAFFEE, Café & Restaurant

Exclusive homemade marmalade for the ARCOTEL John F

Every 14 days, Ilona Hoffman, winner of the German marmalade championship, prepares a unique exquisite jam for the guests of the hotel. “Frau Hoffmann’s jam is the ideal topping for our breakfast offer”, explains Thomas Kreft, F&B Manager of the ARCOTEL John F. The delicious handmade marmalade, carefully prepared in small quantities, fits very well with the hotel’s original culinary concept.

Next to the classical jam flavours, such as apricot or plum, a variety from pinnaple-chili to sour cherry jam flavours surprises guests who strive for the unconventional.The marmalade not only stands out due to these rare recipes, but also because of its high fruit concentration. It also contains reduced sugar and no preservatives are added.

This exclusive jam can be acquired at the ARCOTEL John F Berlin, Werderscher Markt 11

Zagreb - cosmopolitan and highly fashionable

"Srdacno Dobro dosli" - Welcome! So it seems to sound from the rooftops as soon as you enter the city. Zagreb offers an attractive mix of warm-hearted atmosphere and Mediterranean lifestyle. Countless green parks dominate the cityscape in the summer months. The St. Stephan´s cathedral rises majestically above the rooftops of Croatia’s capital and numerous monumental buildings from the period of the Austro-Hungarian Empire are a reminder of a magnificent past.

Over the years Zagreb has developed into a centre of science and economy, rich in cultural treasures and places of interest. In spring and in summer the city turns into a sea of blossoms and by the time you are taking a stroll through the city centre you will have succumbed to its charm.
Life happens in the streets, the city vibrates and the warm-hearted nature of the locals makes itself felt everywhere.

Zagreb can be reached within a few hours from Klagenfurt or even Vienna by plane, train or via the well-developed motorway network. The city is perfect for day trips, weekend breaks or for a quick stop on the way to the coastal region, which is a favourite with seaside holiday-makers, campers and yachtspeople.

Zagreb is also the setting for a wide variety of popular art, cultural and trendy events and a stage for concerts and festivals. Coming soon: Busta Rhymes, Kosheen, Joe Cocker, Arcade Fire, Nick Cave and "30 Seconds to Mars" (the band of Hollywood actor Jared Leto). Even the pope has announced a visitation in June.

The ARCOTEL Allegra - with its central location - offers a high level of comfort and hospitality and a delicious Croatian cuisine. It is the ideal starting point for any kind of activities. Book your room at the ARCOTEL Allegra online - with ease. Check availability

Powered by ARCOTEL Camino: Koenigstreet – Boulevard of Dreams

Dynamic, down to earth and relaxed: So the Swabian capital Stuttgart is presenting in the minds of men. But the city is much more than one of the greenest and most dynamic cities in Europe. With exciting cultural projects right across the year, a creative and unique party scene hot spots, the city offers something for every taste and lifestyle. Such an exciting event is "Koenigstreet - Boulevard of Dreams", which is supported by the ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart. The basic idea is to develop something new beyond all standards, because life is too short for standards.

Now its time to mix the exciting elements of design, art, fashion, music, performance and lifestyle and create something new which lives, further developed and transforms. Each "Koenigstreet" event is an experience and an unforgettable event. Without forgetting its origins, it is an attempt to escape the boundaries of everyday life and immerse yourself in a new international flair. "Koenigstreet" is inviting all nighthawks to the "Boulevard of Dream". Dream and dance to the sensational beats from StoneBridge and an extraordinary violin performance. We are looking forward to this event and the unique mix. We will report, be curious.

AMICI Lautenschlagerstrasse 2 70173 Stuttgart www.amici.de 0711/227 02 92
Admission: advance sale EUR 10,00 box office EUR 12,00 advance sale directly in the Amici, Puls, Pursuits or under: info@koenigstreet-love.de

DRESSCODE: DRESS TRES CHIC OR LIKE AN ALIEN IF YOU CAN!

http://www.koenigstreet-love.de/#/Events

Date: Saturday, 21th of May 2011

Executive business at the ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser

Besides seven seminar rooms with a total of 350 sqm that provide meeting capacity for up to 350 persons, and a separate 50 sqm room for private meetings the ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser offers five air-conditioned exclusive business suites for discussions and meetings for up to 10 persons in an extraordinary atmosphere.

The business suites are located on the executive floor (5^th floor) with its own reception and lounge, are 42 sqm to 108 sqm in size and are provided with high speed internet access via WLAN and cable, flatscreen TV and DVD/CD player.



Partly with a spacious terrace overlooking the green surroundings, an open fire place or a whirlpool, all business suites offer a generous basic seminar equipment: overhead projector, screen, flip chart, pin board, notepad and ballpoint pen, presenter´s box and beamer.
Upon request we will take care of any other equipment concerning audio, video and new media.

Our banquet department will be happy to assist you:
T +43 1 224 24-703
M bankett.kaiserwasser@arcotelhotels.com

Download: ARCOTEL Kaiserasser fact sheet

Cuisine at the highest level – Culinary Art Festival 2011

The Culinary Art Festival, by now one of the most important gourmet festivals in Europe, already took place the 4th in 2011. The "hotspots" of Linz, a consolidation of almost 60 restaurateurs and hoteliers, year after year campaign successfully and make Linz the indulgence centre of Austria. Within the course of the Culinary Art Festival – under the patronage of once-in-a-century cook Prof. Dr. h.c. Eckart Witzigmann – 11 celebrity chefs provided culinary fireworks for the sensual pleasures in Upper Austrian state capital.

Culinary guest appearance in a class of its own
The guests of dasRESTAURANT at the ARCOTEL Nike Linz had on the 26th April exclusively the chance to enjoy a six course gala dinner of above the title culinary star Martin Fauster. In action were four members of the "Fauster brigade", 12 waiters and 10 cooks of the ARCOTEL Nike Linz. The gala dinner was additionally supported by the vineyard Gerald Tschida, which was in charge of the corresponding and accompanying wines for each course. According to this maximal effort the culinary guest appearance of Martin Fauster was a very successful and tasty event.

Inventive cooking
Since 2004 38 years old Martin Fauster, a native of Styria, is chef de cuisine of the gourmet restaurant "Königshof" at the hotel Königshof in Munich. "A good, clear cuisine, the focus on the main product, witty and inventive cooked, without gimmicks", Martin Fauster describes his cooking style, which he implemented after years of travel at the "Königshof". The guests at dasRESTAURANT of the ARCOTEL Nike Linz, amongst others the president of Austrian Medical Chamber Peter Niedermoser, spoke in high terms of the lukewarm salmon trout with avocado, the langostinos with cauliflower, quinoa and fond of maces, the gently roasted lamb with sweetbread ravioli, and of course the perfect corresponding wines from Burgenland.


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Austrian wine, homemade treats and Viennese joy of living

On the 30th of April wine enthusiast had the unique opportunity to taste the best wines of Austria. 14 Vintagers and vineyards presented their most precious drops on the 1st Ball of the Austrian wine at the ballroom of the hotel ARCOTEL Wimberger Vienna. Participating were innovative wineries like Wellanschitz, Artner, Dockner, Krug and Schauer and also popular vintagers like Franz Weninger and Willi Opitz.

Enjoyment for all senses
Another highlight was the specifically for this unprecedented event created "Winzerball Brut Sélection" of the Styrian champagne producer Kleinoscheg. The food and a seven course menu was provided by the team of
ARCOTEL Wimberger at the restaurant WIMBERGERs wia z'Haus. Singer and presenter Andy Marek hosted the evening and guided through the programme. Responsible for the musical entertainment at the ball were Prof. Wolfgang Steubl and his Orchester, together with the folk and Schlager music group "Salonsteirer".

Shaking legs and wine glasses
A total of 14 vintager and more than 200 guests - who all were all very skillfull dancers – cut up the floor at the 1st Ball of the Austrian wine and twirled round the dance floor. This lively evening offered for the first time the opportunity to dance and to enjoy a good glass of wine at the same, whereas usually one has to choose between these two options. With this in mind the guests celebrated with premium drops, homemade culinary delights and danced to the sound of Prof. Wolfgang Steubl and his Orchester until the early hours.


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May in Berlin – The month for theatre fans

Every year in May the best German theatre professionals, journalists and international guests meet at the annual Theatre Meeting in Berlin. The ten most remarkable plays of the season - selected from among around 400 competitors by an independent jury - will be presented at different Berlin theaters starting today until 22.05.2011.

The thrilling performances are accompanied by a varied program with debates among prominent guests from the cultural, political and economics scenes, together with lively awarding ceremonies, discussions with the audience and premiére parties. Moreover, the Stückemarkt, as a “festival within the festival” will present new plays by undiscovered European authors.

Chosen scenes will be shown at the large screen in Sony Center (Potsdamer Platz) as public viewing. You can find the complete program at: http://www.berlinerfestspiele.de/en/aktuell/festivals/03_theatertreffen/tt_start.php

The ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin is the ideal starting point for your trip into the world of the best German theatre, thanks to its central location in the middle of the artistic and cultural scenes of Berlin.