THE Radisson Blu Park Hotel recently made a stunning addition to Athens’ offer of hospitality with the opening of the 10 Urban roof bar Restaurant.
Perched ten stories above the city, 10 Urban Roof promises a whole new experience to the city’s bar-restaurant scene with lively music and great vibes.
“10 Urban Roof is on the tenth floor of the hotel, located at 10 Alexandras Avenue… We aspire for it to be a little ‘escape’ from the city but… in the city,” said the Radisson CEO Blu Park Hotel. Mari Deverikou while welcoming guests to the restaurant’s grand opening on September 14.
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Radisson Blu Park Hotel CEO Mari Deverikou welcomes guests to the grand opening of the hotel’s 10 Urban Roof rooftop bar and restaurant.
Urban nature concept
THE urban nature The concept of 10 Urban Roof reflects the hotel’s philosophy: nature-themed urban decor in its lobby and common areasinspired by the neighborhood Pedion to Areosone of the largest parks in Athens.
The design of 10 Urban Roof was carried out by Afroditi Bonatsoudirector of the Athens-based company Stones and Walls design company and offers a strong summer atmosphere. The parameter includes natural treesan exotic poola tropical bar and a breathtaking view of the city, no matter where you look: on one side is the Pedion to Areos park, on the other is Lycabettus Hill and then, in the middle, is the Acropolis.
“I think we managed to bring the urban nature, which is the general concept of the hotel, to the 10th level,” Devérikou said.
THE menu out of 10 Urban Roof offers a fusion of Mediterranean and Asian flavorsled by a renowned chef, Hervé Pronzatowho is no stranger to the Radisson Blu Park Hotel.
Elegant, casual menu and craft cocktails
“We had a collaboration with Hervé between 2004 and 2009… Since then, he has traveled to different Eastern countries and today brings us a elegant and casual menu“, said Deverikou, emphasizing that gastronomy is a key part of the city’s tourism product.
“Athens welcomed some 8 million tourists this year… This figure is due to many factors, with its cultural heritage at the forefront… But the city also has a lot to show when it comes to restaurants and bars… Everything the city offers is relevant,” she added.
Distinguished chef and one of the most creative on the Greek culinary scene, Hervé Pronzato uses Greek raw materials with Asian influences in his creations. Among the must-haves on the menu are the entrecôte with wild mushrooms, the Jerusalem artichoke puree and potato terrine with Porto sauce, the risotto with white asparagus, guanciale, pecorino and hazelnuts or the sea bass with coconut sauce with lemon, coriander and cream. ‘lawyer.
Regarding the tropical forest concept bar, Dimitris Papaioannoualso known as the “guru” of cocktails, is in charge of the menu which includes Exciting exclusive drinks with artisanal liqueurs and jams.
Improved location
In operation since 1976The Radisson Blu Park Hotel in Athens, made up of 160 rooms, has become a “destination” in the Greek capital.
“The hotel, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in two years, has left its mark in history and over time… In addition to being a place of hospitality, in which we are constantly investing and improving, it is also a place of artbecause we host periodic exhibitions and a gastronomy venue,” said Devérikou, highlighting the hotel’s location in an area that has seen major improvement in recent years.
“Our region has been greatly improved in recent years and includes the ‘Green park’ place open all day inside the Pedion to Areos park and outdoors Aussis Theater where great plays take place… These touches helped modernize the area and we decided to do our part and revamp our “space” and bring the 10 Urban roof to visitors and residents of Athens… It all adds to the hospitality experience“, she concluded.
A member of the Radisson Hotel GroupTHE Radisson Blu Park Five Star Hotel, Athensoffers easy access to the city’s iconic sites such as the Acropolisand districts, like Plaka And Monastiraki, as well as a number of museums. Indoor parking is available.
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