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γέυΣτικη έµπέιριΆ Στο BYzANTINO RESTAuRANT
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ΚΡΙΘΑΡΑΚΙ ΜΕ ΓΑΡΙΔΕΣ ΚΑΙ χΤΕΝΙ Σε ένα πιάτο που µυρίζει Ελλάδα, τα ζυµαρικά αναµειγνύονται µε τα θαλασσινά και τα πολύτιµα προϊόντα του τόπου µας απογειώνουν τη γεύση. Το κριθαράκι, το κατεξοχήν αγαπηµένο ζυµαρικό της ελληνικής παραδοσιακής κουζίνας, συνοδεύεται από γαρίδες και το νοστιµότερο ίσως όστρακο, το χτένι, δηµιουργώντας ένα πιάτο που µας ταξιδεύει στα ελληνικά νησιά. Τις εξαίσιες γεύσεις έρχονται να ενισχύσουν δύο εκλεκτά ελληνικά προϊόντα µε Προστατευόµενη Ονοµασία Προέλευσης: το αβγοτάραχο Μεσολογγίου και η γραβιέρα Νάξου. Το χαβιάρι της Ελλάδας, όπως αποκαλούν το αβγοτάραχο, µε τη µοναδική γεύση και την ιδιαίτερη υφή, αναδεικνύει υπέροχα τα θαλασσινά, όσο η γραβιέρα Νάξου, µε τη γλυκιά βουτυράτη γεύση, εξισορροπεί το αποτέλεσµα. orZo WItH sHrIMpand sCallop Pasta meets seafood in a Greece-smelling dish; valuable products of our country mixed together in a unique taste explosion. Orzo, the most favorite pasta of the Greek traditional cuisine, is served with shrimps and scallop, the finest oyster par excellence; our proposal for a tasteful journey to Greek islands. Messolonghi botargo and Naxos Gruyere, two exceptional products of our country registered as Protected Designation of Origin, are boosting this exquisite flavor. The unique taste and special texture of botargo, the Greek version of caviar, reveals seafood in such a divine way, while Naxos Gruyere with its sweet buttery flavor gives the equilibrium needed.
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paloMa Εκείνοι που αγαπούν την τεκίλα θα το προτιµήσουν. Εκείνοι που γοητεύονται από τις ιδιαίτερες προσµίξεις θα το λατρέψουν. Στο εστιατόριο Βyzantino του hilton Αθηνών, ένα από τα πιο διάσηµα cocktails του Μεξικού θα σας συνεπάρει. Ιδανικό για ένα ανοιξιάτικο απόγευµα, το Paloma αποτελεί την τέλεια ισορροπία ανάµεσα στην τεκίλα Mezcal, στη σόδα 3 Cents µε γεύση γκρέιπφρουτ και στο αρωµατισµένο νερό µε ανθό πορτοκαλιού. Γλυκό, ξινό, λίγο πικρό και αλµυρό, το ιδιαίτερο αυτό cocktail συνδυάζει και τις τέσσερις οµάδες γεύσης και δεν µπορεί παρά να αποκτά φανατικούς οπαδούς. ∆εδοµένου της πικάντικης µυρωδιάς του και των γαργαλιστικών φυσαλίδων από τη σόδα, κατατάσσεται στη λίστα µε τα πιο ενδιαφέροντα cocktails.
byzantino restaurant: Το Βυζαντινό παραµένει ανοιχτό, καθηµερινά, από τις 06:00 το πρωί έως τις 12:00 τα µεσάνυχτα. T: +30 210-7281400
Those into tequila will love it. Those enchanted by special mixtures will adore it. At the hilton Athens, the byzantino restaurant serves one of the most famous Mexican Cocktails. ideal for a relaxing evening, Paloma Cocktail offers the perfect equilibrium, balancing between tequila Mezcal, 3 Cents grapefruit soda water and orange-flower water. Sweet & sour, bitter and salty at the same time, this special cocktail that combines all four tastes cannot but gain its own aficionados. its spicy smell and sparkling bubbles place Paloma on top of the “must-try” cocktails list.
byzantino restaurant: Open every day from 06:00 am till 12:00 pm
Yiorgos Poniros - The Artist Santorini
“My strongest motivation to design”
Exquisitely designed, the signature pieces of the legendary collection “Volcanic Flower” are renovated with a modern touch and new precious stones. Nature and its force, its reversal and endless beauty that never ceases to amaze us are the sources of inspiration of Yiorgos Poniros, who conveys the “magic” of Santorini all over the world. Innovative, talented and gifted descendants of a family with a long tradition in jewellery, Yiorgos and Fotis Poniros select the most rare precious stones turning them into shiny works of art. Thirdgeneration jewellers, gemmologists and designers of splendid jewels, Poniros brothers continue in the most respectable way the tradition of their ancestors who have been developing their own philosophy on jewellery since 1945. Today, there are six PONIROS Showrooms, in Athens and in the islands of Mykonos and Santorini. • Favorite Jewel ~ “Definitely, the Volcanic Flower; it reveals the strength, the glamour, and yet this strange notion of “fragile”, generated from such a dynamic, energetic, physical phenomenon”. • Culmination ~ “Most memorable moment: When Domenico Dolce, top-notch and influential fashion designer, visited our store and bought our Volcanic flower. Just like any other customer, Domenico walked into our showroom and “picked” this flower. As he confessed later, this piece of jewelry made him see Santorini through totally different lenses. Keeping such a treasured reminder of the island was something he cherished the most”. • The most creative moment ~ “Every time that the very first form of a jewel is shaped in my mind, crowing the inspiration I draw from nature, history or even light”. • Favorite Color ~ “The black of the volcano and its intrinsic force find their outmost expression in the marvelous black diamonds; the orange and red rocks of the island guide me towards deep cognac precious stones and diamonds coming in an array of shades”. • Interaction ~ “Creating is synonymous to continuous interaction. Interacting with the environment. The environment gives you the right incentive and offers you two ways to honor it; either by exalting its beauty or harnessing its “jewels”, its precious stones. Interacting with all your associates; an experienced jewelry technician has the skills to give shape to an initial concept. Interacting with others; people visiting the showroom honoring us with their presence”.
MYKONOS DOWN TOWN, Agia Anna, T: +30 22890 78545 MYKONOS GRAND Hotel & Resort SANTORINI FIRA, Goldstreet, T: +30 22860 25165 SANTORINI OIA, T: +3022860 72260 ATHENS SHOWROOM-WORKSHOP, 36, Ermou Str., 3rd floor, T: +30210 3233066
