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gourmet getaway

A Mediterranean Masterpiece Cheers to Delights

Mercato’s Pranzo Della A tasty new opportunity
Domenica features a vast can enrich your evenings,
interactive Italian Buffet the Aperitivo experience of
with Chef-manned stations Gallerie Café at Athens Capital
set to uplifting DJ beats. Hotel-MGallery.

I magine tables abundantly spread, where Y ou’re in the centre of Athens near
families and friends gather to laugh and share the
week’s stories over lovingly prepared dishes. The
Kriezotou and Panepistimiou streets and
grand Pranzo Della Domenica – embodying the
heart and soul of an Italian Sunday brunch – makes crave a delicious drink and treat. Athens
Capital Hotel-MGallery has just the
a welcome return to Mercato at Four Seasons Astir thing for you. Every day between 17:00 and 20:00,
Palace Hotel Athens, under the masterful touch of the hotel’s Gallerie Café hosts a special Aperitivo
Head Chef Sergio Favata, supported by his team experience.
Chef Gianmaria, Chef Manuel and Chef Michali. Patrons and guests alike are welcome to relax in the
“This is more than just a meal. It’s a jubilant café. Its vibrant environment alone, featuring lush
celebration of Italy, its spirited people, vibrant colours, and artistic décor, comfortable seating, and pleasant
and rich flavours,” says Sicilian-native Chef Sergio. tunes, is sure to stimulate your senses and open your
“It’s my homage to the timeless traditions of Italy, appetite. This is where the Aperitivo experience
a true testament to Mercato’s deep roots in Italian works its magic.
markets, rejuvenated and enriched with modern You get to indulge in premium cocktails, sparkling
twists for contemporary gatherings.” wine, and beverages, as well as a range of sweet and
Witness the spectacle of Chef Sergio’s 100-layer savoury treats, from cheese and charcuterie shareable
lasagna, artfully carved and caramelised at a Live platters to signature dishes like traditional Kakavia,
Station for that final flourish. Savour the finest a fish soup, and Ekmek, a dessert made of shredded
cold cuts at Chef Gianmaria’s Salumeria, a curated Mercato’s spacious interiors, relaxed atmosphere, syrupy phyllo pastry and custard, topped with ice
selection sourced from the farthest reaches of and generous Italian heart offer a warm welcome to families cream and extra flavours. Executive Chef Dimitris
Italy from pancetta and finocchiona to salsiccia, and groups of all ages. Boutsalis, Chef De Cuisine Dimitris Arsenidis, and
soppressata and salami. Pastry Chef Nantia Makrygianni are the people to
This year, the Pranzo Della Domenica brunch thank for this delectable menu.
spotlight also shines bright on the Crudo Di Pesce Assuming you even want to leave Gallerie Café,
Bar. Chef Manuel’s avant-garde interpretation of it’s within easy distance of the most popular bars, Inspired infusions
Italian Ceviche, Fish Carpaccio, and an abundant clubs, theatres, and any other entertainment you await at Gallerie
array of seafood – including Fine De Claire Oysters, need in Athens. Or you could have a nice stroll along Café’s new Aperitivo
Clams and zesty Marinated Mussels – is a marine Monastiraki and catch a glimpse of the Acropolis experience, from
masterpiece that must be witnessed to be believed. by night. There are several sights to see in the area, premium sparkling wine
to signature cocktails,
The final brunchtime showstopper comes in the form if you plan your evening right. such as the Londoner,
of the irresistible Mercato Tiramisu Trolley, featuring Athens Capital Hotel-MGallery offers the perfect Mexican Russian,
Chef Michali’s luxuriously layered Tiramisu – served opportunity to make your evenings unforgettable. and Capital Lady.
directly from the tray, in a style reminiscent of a true Include the Aperitivo experience in your outings for
Italian Trattoria. an extra burst of flavour and glee.
Elsewhere, tuck into Italian cheeses, whole suckling Experience the ultimate Aperitivo experience daily
pig Porchetta style, Mercato-made pastas, plus from 17:00 to 20:00 at Gallerie Cafe at the Athens
moreish Mediterranean meats, fish, poultry and more Capital Hotel-MGallery Collection, and discover
– all served in bottomless format for the duration of the taste and atmosphere you deserve! 
each brunch sitting. 
Athens Capital Hotel-MGallery Collection |
Four Seasons Hotel Astir Palace Hotel Athens, Leoforos Eleftheriou Venizelou 4 & Kriezotou 2 |
Apollonos 40, Vouliagmeni 166 71 Syntagma Square, Athens 106 71 | WEB: www.
T: +30 21 0890 1199 athenscapitalhotel-mgallery.com

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