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The Swiss hospitality provider's international cuisine and theme nights are extremely popular in Bahrain (Steak night on a Thursday in particular is a firm favourite with the Editor of this newspaper!).
And, now Mšvenpick Hotel Bahrain is offering guests a complete new look and taste to its daily lunch buffet at Silk's Restaurant promising not only a fresh appearance but also healthier and delightfully scrumptious dishes.
The 'Raw Bar' is an ideal place to sample a healthy alternative treat with daily changing unlimited exotic vegetable juices such as Sunrise (orange, carrot and lemon); Liquid Thai (coconut milk and carrot); Green Ginger Melon (celery, ginger and coriander).
The highlight of the bar is the Sushi corner with its wide variety of sushi which is already proving very popular with visitors. Be assured that you can relish some of the best sushi - Bosa Nova Roll, Poke Roll and Miyazaki Roll amongst others at the lunch buffet.
For salad lovers, the restaurant offers an array with dressings. However, it also gives customers the option of creating their own salads.
Various breads, sauces, veggies and fruits, dressings, an occasional topping of nuts and croutons, and sometimes the addition of meat or whole grains allows the diner to create a choice of tasty and crunchy dishes.
The antipasti corner features some relishing Mediterranean-style appetisers, such as marinated beetroot with ricotta and pine nuts, pickled anchovies, Salmon Gravlax and more.
A selection of international hot dishes and the 'live cooking' station is sure to add the right zing to an afternoon meal.
Guests can wind up lunch with the truly exquisite desserts prepared by Pastry Chef Tugimin, especially when it's the tempting Swiss Chocolate Layered Cake, warm Chocolate Fondant, Nougatine Cheese Cake, Raspberry Panacotta and Tiramisu Dome on offer.
The hotel's hospitality and famed cuisine should ensure afternoon meals remain a fulfilling experience. Call for reservations and more information on 1746 0000.
Of beetroot zinger, fennel fetish and rejuvenator peppery...
BEETROOT ZINGER
2 pcs Beetroot with leaves
0.5 cm (1/5in) Piece of fresh ginger; peeled
2 pcs Carrots; tops and bottoms removed
1 pc Orange peeled
Make a juice of all the ingredients and combine. Beetroot and ginger are a delicious combination-earthy and zingly all in one.
What you should know: The pigments in beetroot are much more stable than most red plant colours and hence, are sometimes extracted and used as edible food colouring.
Also, don't panic if your urine turns pink after consuming a lot of beetroot. It's harmless and it will soon return to normal when your intake falls.
FENNEL FETISH
1 pc Fennel bulb with the outer part removed
2 Handfuls watercress
20 pcs Mange-tout chopped
1 pc Apple cored and quartered
Juice all the ingredients together. Stir to combine.
What you should know: Fennel stimulates the liver and helps aid digestion. Watercress has been popular since ancient times; the Romans and Anglo-Saxons both ate watercress to avert baldness.
REJUVENATOR PEPPERY
6 pcs Radish with leaves
1 pc Lemon peeled
3 pcs Carrots tops and bottoms removed
Juice all the ingredients together. Stir.
What you should know: The rejuvenator helps maintain oral hygiene and protects your gums from disease. The bitter flavour of radishes stimulates saliva flow, crucial in maintaining healthy gums. The antibacterial properties of lemon help protect the mouth area and gums from cold sores and ulcers.
