Hyderabad|India|October'2010: Aditya Park’s Promenade Restaurant has always been in the forefront of providing culinary experiences to Hyderabad’s gourmets. A 10-day Mediterranean Food Festival presented as a Dinner Buffet is another step in that direction. The festival is on till 31st October 2010 from 7:30 pm onwards daily at Promenade Restaurant, Aditya Park Hotel located at Ameerpet. Spearheading the initiative in the kitchen is Chef Vijay who comes with 18 years of experience in kitchens of world renowned hotels in the Middle East.

Mediterranean food presents a wide variety of choices as it is derived from the cuisines of countries that are located around the Mediterranean Sea such as Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Albania, Syria, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and Morocco. By and large Mediterranean cuisine is characterized by its flexibility, its range of ingredients and its many regional variations, informs Chef Vijay.

Owing to the terrain in the countries surrounding the Mediterranean, which is conducive to the raising of goats and sheep, there is abundance of this meat in the cuisine. Seafood dishes are also common, while the other common items include bread, grains, lentils; fresh vegetables, fruits, rice, pasta and nuts. In addition, olive oil and garlic are the pillars of most of the recipes which are widely used in Mediterranean cuisine. It is widely believed that Mediterranean cuisine is particularly healthful. Grilled meats, pita bread, hummus, and falafel are very popular forms of the Eastern type of Mediterranean cuisine.

The food festival at Promenade promises to be a judicious mix of all these elements. The spread offers an array of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. From starters to main course to desserts — this festive spread will see a wide range of Mediterranean specialties. To name a few Hommous, Motabal, Fattoush, Babaganoush, Spinach Fattayer, Sambousek, Samke harra, Shish Kabab, Shish Taouk, Lamb Chops, Roasted Chicken, Chicken cordon Bleu, Ratatouille, Lasagna, Spaghetti, Cioppino Fish Stew, Arroz cubano and Arabic Rice. Desserts include Umm ali, Mohallabiah, Qatayef, Baklawas, Mafruka, Kunafa, Sahlab, Profiteroles, Spanish Natillas, Chocolate mousse and Tiramisu.

With a treat like this on offer, we are sure that all roads lead to Aditya Park. Hyderabadis can enjoy a Mediterranean culinary experience like never before that brings the taste and flavor of region, says Mr. Pankaj Saxena, GM - Aditya Park Hotel.

Venue : “Promenade” - The multi cuisine restaurant, Aditya Park Hotel, Ameerpet, Hyderabad.

Dates : 22nd October to 31st October 2010

Timings : Buffet Dinner - 19:00 hrs to 23:00 hrs

Rate : Rs. 400 per person. (Taxes as applicable)