Club Vivanova http://www.clubvivanova.de Your international business networking and premium wine club in Berlin and Prague Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:20:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Spa Networking with Cantonese Buffet , Thursday 25th March http://www.clubvivanova.de/2010/03/spa-networking-with-cantonese-buffet-thursday-25th-march/ http://www.clubvivanova.de/2010/03/spa-networking-with-cantonese-buffet-thursday-25th-march/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:20:50 +0000 Bradley Mitton http://www.clubvivanova.de/?p=566 Society Health & Spa, Marmorhaus Ku’damm Berlin
Spa and Wellness – Wine and Networking Party

Gourmet Cantonese Cuisine Buffet
New World White Wine Degustation
Thursday 25th March, 19.30

Join us for a special networking night with fantastic Cantonese cuisine catered by Berlin’s best Hong Kong Cantonese Restaurant “Good Friends” and a selection of our best New World white wines that fits this cuisine perfectly.

Our networking and wine tasting event will take place at the Society Health & Spa Club (www.society-health-spa.de) overlooking the Ku’damm. The club has over 1,200 square metres of floor space and is a private executive sporting club, catering to the elite. During our event, you can try their alphasphere (power-napping) and their kinesis fitness system.

Free day-pass and bodycare product-pack
Each attendee will receive a free day-pass for future use at the club plus a Linden Leaves premium selection pack of bodycare products.

Complementing Gourmet Cantonese Buffet
Fong Wong Rolls with Shrimp and Chicken
Baked Wontons with King Prawns
Dim Sum Selection
Wok-Fried Chicken with Pak Choi
Grilled Pork Belly with Spring Onion and Soy Sauce
Sesame Seared Abalone Mushrooms with Snow Peas
Hong Kong Fried Noodles with Chinese Vegetables
Zander Filet with Black Bean Sauce
Grilled Boneless Duck with Hoisin Plum Sauce
*Coffee, still and sparkling bottled water included
*Vegetarian options available on request

Premium New World White Wines
A selection of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Verdelho and Chardonnay picked from premium family-owned wineries in Australia, New Zealand and California.

For booking
Tickets are limited and will cost EUR 20 per person for Club Vivanova members (EUR 25 for guests and non-members). Please contact us on info@mittonwines.com to confirm your booking and we will send you further event and location details.

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]]> http://www.clubvivanova.de/2010/03/event-photos-magnificent-seven-shiraz-25th-february/feed/ 0 Celeste Bistro French Wine Dinner – 11th March 2010 http://www.clubvivanova.de/2010/02/prague-wine-dinner-celeste-bistro-11th-march-2010/ http://www.clubvivanova.de/2010/02/prague-wine-dinner-celeste-bistro-11th-march-2010/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:21:24 +0000 Bradley Mitton http://www.clubvivanova.de/?p=520 Australian and New Zealand Gourmet Wine Degustation
Five-course Classical French Cuisine Dinner
Six New World Wines
Celeste Bistro, Prague 1
Thursday 11th March, 19.30

Join us in Prague at the newly opened Celeste Bistro on Thursday 11th March for a fantastic Classical French Cuisine dinner with five exceptional and complementing wines from New Zealand and Australia. The event is being organised in conjunction with the Czech Australian New Zealand Association.

We have exclusively reserved the whole restaurant for this event however seating is limited to thirty for the club so please book early. The Celeste Bistro will bring another fourteen people from their dinner club amounting to forty four attendees in total.

Five Course Classical French Cuisine Dinner

Taylor Ferguson Sparkling Brut aperitif

Canapés with Foie Gras and Fresh Goat Cheese
Sliding Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Terrine of Foie Gras with Quince Marmelade, Homemade Toast
Mancini Vignerons Selection Chardonnay 2006

Seared Atlantic Scallops with Sage Butter and Braised Leeks
Barking Owl Rose 2009

Organic Moravian Lamb, Butterbeans with Chorizo
Mancini Vignerons Selection Shiraz Cabernet 2006

Chocolate Mousse, Caramel Sauce and Macadamia Nuts
Barking Owl Shiraz Viognier 2007

Coffee and tea, Petits Fours
*Vegetarian option available upon request

Ticket Booking
Tickets will cost CZK 990 (EUR 39) per person including five courses, six wines, mineral water and coffee; the price has been specially sponsored by the restaurant and Mitton Wines. Early reservations are highly recommended. Please register by emailing info@mittonwines.com

]]> http://www.clubvivanova.de/2010/02/prague-wine-dinner-celeste-bistro-11th-march-2010/feed/ 0 Event photos – Buddha Bar Prague, 11th February 2010 http://www.clubvivanova.de/2010/02/event-photos-buddha-bar-prague-11th-february-2010/ http://www.clubvivanova.de/2010/02/event-photos-buddha-bar-prague-11th-february-2010/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:00:50 +0000 Bradley Mitton http://www.clubvivanova.de/?p=476 What a fantastic night at the Buddha Bar in Prague. The meal was excellent value, the ambience and service superb and the wines a great match for the cuisine! We were particularly happy at the positive feedback we received from a number of guests. The restaurant was likewise pleased with the “special” clientele that we always attract to our Club Vivanova events. Our next event is in Prague on Thursday 11th March at the newly opened Celeste Bistro (the old Angel Restaurant) located at V kolkovně 7. Photos are courtesy of www.whitelight.cz.

 

]]> http://www.clubvivanova.de/2010/02/event-photos-buddha-bar-prague-11th-february-2010/feed/ 0 Magnificent Seven Australian Shiraz Tasting – Hilton Berlin http://www.clubvivanova.de/2010/02/magnificent-seven-australian-shiraz-tasting-hilton-hotel-berlin/ http://www.clubvivanova.de/2010/02/magnificent-seven-australian-shiraz-tasting-hilton-hotel-berlin/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:01:46 +0000 Bradley Mitton http://www.clubvivanova.de/?p=423 “Magnificent Seven” Australian Shiraz Degustationuntitled
Gourmet Buffet and Networking Event
Mark Brandenburg Restaurant, Hilton Hotel Berlin
Thursday 25th February, 19.30

Join us for an annual tasting of our seven best Australian Shiraz wines with a fantastic gourmet dinner. Our networking and wine tasting event will take place in the Mark Brandenburg Restaurant in the Hilton Hotel Berlin overlooking the Gendarmenmarkt. The private dining area of the restaurant will be reserved for our dinner, Shiraz presentation and business networking opportunities.

This exciting event will offer you an insight into the wonderful Shiraz wines of Australia. 

Seven Premium Australian Shiraz Wines for Tasting
Liebich The Darkie Shiraz 2004, Barossa Valley
Austin’s Barrabool Shiraz 1999, Geelong, Vic. (limited release)
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Shiraz 2002, Hunter Valley
Meerea Park The Aunts Shiraz 2006, Hunter Valley
Hundred Tree Hill Shiraz 2006, Pyrenees, Victoria
Barking Owl Shiraz Viognier 2007, Perth Hills
Mancini Shiraz Cabernet 2006, Riverina, NSW

Complementing Gourmet Buffet
Marinated King Prawns on Moroccan Couscous Salad
Insalata Caprese Brochettes
Talleggio Cheese Canapes
Seafood Medley with Piquant Tomato Vinaigrette
Tomato Consomme with Croutons
Ragout of Panfried Pike Perch
Filet Steak Stroganoff with Gnocchi
Salmon Penne with Zuchini
Creme Brulee with Dark Chocolate
Almond Vanilla Shortcake
*Coffee and water included
*Vegetarian options available upon request

For booking
Tickets are limited and will cost EUR 40 per person for Club Vivanova members (EUR 45 for guests and non-members). Please contact us on info@mittonwines.com to confirm your booking and we will send you further event and location details.

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Six-Course Japanese Fusion Dinner
Buddha Bar Restaurant, Prague
Thursday 11th February, 19.30

Join us in Prague at the Buddha Bar Restaurant on Thursday 11th February for a fantastic Japanese fusion wine dinner with exceptional wines from the Meerea Park winery, one of the Hunter Valley’s most awarded wineries. The event is being organised in conjunction with the Czech Australian New Zealand Association.

We have exclusively reserved part of the restaurant for this event and a complementing six-course Japanese fusion dinner will be served with five Meerea Park wines.

Meerea Park Winery
Meerea Park is owned by Rhys and Garth Eather and fruit for their hancrafted wines is grown on some of the Hunter Valley’s oldest and best vineyard sites. Alexander Munro, their great-great-grandfather was at one stage the largest and most successful winemaker in New South Wales and amassed over 2000 awards at wine shows around the world.

Six Course Japanese Fusion Dinner Menu
(pdf download Czech and English menu)

Aperitif and Amuse Bouche

St. Jacques Scallop Tartar with Watercress

2008 Meerea Park Hell Hole Semillon
Siddharta Sushi Rolls with Balsamic Dressing

2007 Meerea Park Alexander Munro Chardonnay
Salmon and Chicken Skewer „Yakitori“ with Teriyaki Sauce

2006 Meerea Park The Aunts Shiraz
Peking Style Duck in Mandarin Crepe with Plum Sauce

2002 Meerea Park Alexander Munro Shiraz
Confited Veal Cheek with Celery Purée

2006 Meerea Park Late Harvest Viognier
Rice Pudding Scented with Yuzu, Raspberries
*Vegetarian option available upon request

Ticket Booking
Tickets will cost CZK 990 (EUR 39) per person including six courses, five wines and mineral water; the price has been specially sponsored by the restaurant and Mitton Wines. Early reservations are highly recommended. Please register by emailing info@mittonwines.com

CANZA
The Czech Australian and New Zealand Association brings together (www.canza.cz). Their mission is to promote the interests and cultures of Australia and New Zealand in the Czech Republic.

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Event: Thursday 28th January, 19.00
Guest of honour: Australian Ambassador H. E. Peter Tesch
Newly opened Leonardo Royal Hotel Berlin

Join us for a night of celebration at our New Year wine and networking party to be held at the newly opened Leonardo Royal Hotel near Alexanderplatz in Berlin-Mitte. Our special guest of honour will be the newly appointed Australian Ambassador to Germany, His Excellency Peter Tesch.

Western Australian Wines
Our wonderful Barking Owl Wines will be served throughout the night to complement a gourmet Australian buffet, which will consist of speciality dishes served from the hotel’s restaurant.  Wines include a selection of five diverse varietals including Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rose, Shiraz Viongnier and Cabernet Merlot.

Gourmet Australian Buffet
Gourmet menu items will include kangaroo, crocodile and chicken dishes with specially imported seafood including perch, barramundi and white snapper, excellent side-dishes and wonderful desserts including apple crumble and banana pie.

Tickets and Booking
Tickets will cost EUR 35 for Club Vivanova members (EUR 39 for guests and non-members). Attendance is limited so early reservations are highly recommended. Please register by emailing info@mittonwines.com.

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]]> http://www.clubvivanova.de/2009/12/event-photos-tataki-restaurant-berlin-3rd-december-2009/feed/ 0 Event photos – Augustine Hotel Prague, 27th November 2009 http://www.clubvivanova.de/2009/12/event-photos-augustine-hotel-prague-27th-november-2009/ http://www.clubvivanova.de/2009/12/event-photos-augustine-hotel-prague-27th-november-2009/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:57:17 +0000 Bradley Mitton http://www.clubvivanova.de/?p=306

A great New Zealand wine event with an excellent gourmet menu and a wonderful piano recital by Gil Sullivan. The Augustine Hotel in Prague is definitely worth a visit. Thanks to CANZA for support with this event. Photographs are courtesy of Jim Geishaker. Our next Prague event will be on 11th February 2010.

]]> http://www.clubvivanova.de/2009/12/event-photos-augustine-hotel-prague-27th-november-2009/feed/ 0 Christmas Sparkling Wine Party – Tataki Restaurant & Bar http://www.clubvivanova.de/2009/11/christmas-sparkling-wine-party-tataki-restaurant-bar/ http://www.clubvivanova.de/2009/11/christmas-sparkling-wine-party-tataki-restaurant-bar/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:39:19 +0000 Bradley Mitton http://www.clubvivanova.de/?p=297 Live Japanese Cuisine – Asian Speciality Dinner
“New” Tataki Restaurant and Bar, Mark Hotel West Berlin
Thursday 3rd December 2009, 19.30 until late

Join us for a night of celebration at our Christmas networking party to be held at Tataki – a new, vibrant restaurant and bar in West Berlin. Designed by restaurateur Yossi Eliyahoo, we have booked the venue exclusively. The unique concept-restaurant offers excellent fresh seafood, mouth-watering ceviche and Japanese style tataki.

Sparkling Wine and Tataki Specialities
Our wonderful Taylor Ferguson Sparkling Brut will be served throughout the night to complement the cuisine, which will consist of speciality dishes served from the menu of the restaurant. Most of the dishes will be prepared at the front-of-house by the restaurant’s famed Executive Sushi Chef.

Gourmet menu items will include fresh sushi and sashimi, a variety of unique maki-rolls, gourmet seafood, beef tataki specialities and wonderful fresh South-American ceviche.

Tataki
(Japanese: “pounded” or “hit into pieces”), also called tosami, is a manner of preparing fish or meat in Japanese cuisine. The meat or fish is seared very briefly over a hot flame or pan, marinated in vinegar, sliced thinly and seasoned with ginger.

Ticket Booking
Tickets will cost EUR 25 for Club Vivanova members (EUR 30 for guests and non-members). Attendance is limited so early reservations are highly recommended. Please register by replying to info@mittonwines.com.

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