February in Zagreb

After the sleepy January we´re looking forward to the following weeks and lots of events in the Croatian capital

Zagreb´s event scene is extended by two more events in February. In the first half of February, from 10.02. to 14.02., the sweetest festival takes place - the Chocolate Festival or simply "Cochofest". As a hotel with the best chocolates in the city, ARCOTEL Allegra Zagreb participates in this manifestation. During the same period at the Joe's Bar will be offered different kinds of chocolates and cakes at discounted prices.End of the February, ARCOTEL Allegra will be part of the traditional “Restaurant Week Zagreb”. During the period of two weeks all gourmet will have the opportunity to try the best specialties at reasonable prices in different restaurants. Our restaurant Radicchio will take part for the fourth time as one of the best restaurants of Zagreb.

Herring treat at dasRESTAURANT

Fish enthusiasts and gourmets are looking forward to this pleasurable experience for weeks or even month: the traditional herring treat on Ash Wednesday at dasRESTAURANT.

Executive Chef Markus Kainberger and his crew recently revealed the detailed choice of delicacies that will be offered to our guests that evening. Our high class fish, sea food & dessert buffet leaves nothing to be desired. All guests will be welcomed with oysters and a glass of sparkling wine.

When it comes to the main course, our guests may choose à la carte from five different fish dishes - which is not that easy, since one course seems to be more palatable than the other.

Herring treat | 22nd February 2012 from 6.30 p.m.
Live piano music with Wolfgang Schnaitl
EUR 59.00 per person (excluding beverages)

Information and reservation
T +43 732 7626-1416
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www.das-restaurant.at

What highlights await you in Hamburg during 2012?

Although the past year was an eventful one, the prospects for 2012 are extremely promising. A wide range of diverse events await us.

2012 will be a year of several high points for motorbike fans. Right at the start of the year, on January 27th and 28th, the engines will be running hot and humming at the Hamburger Motorrad Tage, the city’s motorbike event, and visitors will be able to look at and examine the latest motorbike models on display. The legendary bikers’ church service, held in Hamburg’s St Michaelis church, takes place on 10th June. Each year around 10,000 bikers attend this service, driving off in convoy afterwards to celebrate in Kaltenkirchen. Hamburg is again firmly in the hands of motorbike enthusiasts just a few days later as they meet up for the Harley Days, from 22nd to 24th June, to indulge in their shared hobby.

The Port of Hamburg will also be busy again in the coming year. There’s hustle and bustle with both large and small cruise ships entering the port. You’ll find a complete list (in German) of all those ships arriving under http://www.hamburg.de/kreuzfahrtschiffe/ . A particular highlight, and certainly worth a trip to the port, are the regular annual visits of the impressive Queen Mary 2. During this year’s Cruise Days, from 17th to 19th August, seven cruise ships will drop anchor in the Port of Hamburg. At night, artist Michael Batz’s Blue Port lighting production submerges the port in magical blue light, illuminating the ships to create a fascinating, all-embracing work of art. Equally to be recommended is the port’s annual birthday festivities, which will be celebrated on a large scale this year, from 11th to 13th June. This year we welcome India as our partner country.

High spirits and colourful parties are popular again this year. Laughing and dancing partygoers meet up at major events including the Schlagermove, Hamburg’s festival of Schlager, or popular, music, and the Christopher Street Day gay pride parade. Schlager music fans get out their 1970’s trousers and flower print shirts on 7th July to dance to the best Schlager songs, accompanied by 45 decorated trucks. The event starts and finishes at the Heiligengeistfeld in St. Pauli. On Saturday 4th August the Christopher Street Day Parade sets off on its procession from St. Georg. Whether leather boys, feather boas, dykes on bikes, dance groups or bikini girls – it’s going to be colourful again!

WINE, ART & CULTURE

On 10 January General Manager Sebastian Ömer welcomed around 40 guests to the first vernissage in the BAR SCALA at the ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart. The impressive and colorful paintings from the Italian artist Schejla Massellucci can be viewed until the 2nd April 2012. Schejla Massellucci was born on 24th September 1973 in Florence. She is a graduate of the Academy Of Fine Arts and the National Cultural Institute of Florence. Since 1999 she has participated in numerous exhibitions in Italy. She had her first solo exhibition at the ARCOTEL Nike in Linz/Austria. She deals with the everyday things and world political events in an ironic and sometimes funny point if view.

As usual two wineries, each from Austria and Baden-Wuerttemberg, presented their wine specialities. Austrian specialties from Restaurant WEISSENHOF were served by our kitchen team. The next "Art & Culture" Event will take place on 3rd April 2012 with photographic art by Wolf-Peter Steinheißer. We are looking forward to welcome you on April!

In January, Berlin is holding something big in store!

A trip to Berlin is always worthwhile! If you haven’t managed a visit for Christmas or New Year’s, you can still come in January to experience the highlights of early 2012. The team at the ARCOTEL Velvet is happy to provide tips for your Berlin visit.

Berlin stands for fresh and young fashion and has become the latest centre of attraction for Europe’s trendy crowd. The city offers fashion businesses excellent potential for development. The 18 January 2012 sees the start of Berlin’s legendary fashion week where a wide variety of international fashion labels are going to present their 2012 autumn/winter collections

The BREAD & BUTTER trade fair is set to open its doors around the same time. With about 600 exhibitors from the fields of denim, sportswear, street fashion, functional wear and casual dressed-up fashion the BREAD & BUTTER represents the contemporary segment of streetwear and urban wear. After ten years, during which this major trade fair has won wide recognition through its exclusive brand portfolio, BREAD & BUTTER acts as a unique meeting point for purchasers, traders and press representatives from the textiles industry.
In summer 2011, the “BREAD & BUTTER – trade show for selected brands” celebrated its 10th anniversary under the motto of “THE BREAD & BUTTER SUPERSHOW”.

Yet another highlight event offers plenty of reasons to visit the German capital in January: The Green Week is again held from 20 to 29 January 2012 at the Messegelände trade fair venue in Berlin.

The Green Week has been a regular feature in the schedule of Berlin trade fairs since 1926. Around 1,500 national and international exhibitors present their typical national products and services from the food and agricultural industries and from the horticultural sector in a total of 26 halls. The food and beverages on show turn this fair into a veritable culinary adventure tour.

Impressive horse shows, exhibitions on the subject of holidays and an adventure farm turn this fair into a very popular event with families.

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What’s new at the ARCOTEL John F !

Our TOWN BAR is renowned for its exceptional ambiance in which you can enjoy perfectly mixed cocktails and end the day on a relaxed note. Our bar staff keep themselves up to date through training courses and seminars so as to surprise our guests by treating them to the latest trends.

The Food & Beverage Manager at the ARCOTEL John F has chosen four new and special spirits, which make the TOWN BAR an outstanding hotspot in Berlin. The drinks all originate from the city itself, making them all the more interesting.

The “rebirth” of the Preußische Spirituosen Manufaktur allows you the pleasure of enjoying “Adler Berlin Dry Gin”. This gin is made solely by hand using only the choicest of ingredients and is then stored in earthenware barrels for three months. The result is a very special and carefully balanced drink.

“Das Korn” is a grain spirit whose tradition goes back to the late Middle Ages. This excellent, pure and clear spirit is exclusively produced at the Brennerei Sellendorf private distillery in Brandenburg.

In 1921, the Meisner family from Berlin developed the recipe for its “Held Vodka”. In the war years of 1944/45 they, like many others, had to flee the country. The business was later re-established and the Robert Meisner spirit and liqueur factory has been successfully producing regional spirits since 1952. The “Held Vodka” can be enjoyed unchilled and pure.

And since we are in Berlin, a drinks list is not complete without a good herbal liqueur. Mr Kreft has chosen the “Pjökel 55”. The recipe for this unique drink was developed by an apothecary. It is based on traditional, pure medicinal tinctures combined with spice and herb infusions.

It will be our pleasure to welcome you!

ARCOTEL Allegra – Promo Code

Visit us again at ARCOTEL Allegra. The lifestyle hotel offers flexible prices and best quality. With the current promo code "ALLEGRA15" you will receive 15 percent discount on the current daily prices.The barrier-free hotel in downtown Zagreb is ideal for both, business guests as well as for shopping fans. Three conference rooms and four business suites provide the best conditions for conferences and meetings in various settings. Features such as movable tables, free wireless internet access in all rooms and public areas make it easy to work in the whole the hotel. For relaxation after the work day ensures the Orlando Fitness & Spa area on the sixth floor. At the end of the day check the exeptional cousine of our restaurant Radicchio and the best cocktails at our Joe´s Bar. Do not hesitate and check the availability on our website.