Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens – GB Corner Restaurant

Meet Nikos Karassoulis, the oldest waiter of the GB Corner Restaurant of the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, Greece and learn all the gossip about the superstitions involved in serving wine…. and Mink Dynasty vases…..! GB Corner Located directly on the right as you cross the hotel’s majestic Beaux Arts lobby, GB Corner ushers guests into a lively brasserie-style space, bustling with energy and a steady stream of Athens’ most prominent residents and visitors alike. Undoubtedly Athens’ most famous eatery, GB Corner entices on so many levels—from its authentic 1900's Art Deco décor to a sophisticated blend of French-Mediterranean cuisine prepared under the acclaimed auspices of Master Chef Bertrand Valegeas. Artfully designed leather armchairs surround diners with their intimate embrace, creating a much-coveted impression of privacy while still allowing you to enjoy the scintillating hum of the crowd. The open kitchen offers a vibrant display of culinary showmanship sure to impress even the most worldly traveler. Infused by Chef Bertrand Valegeas’ credo that only the finest and freshest ingredients will do, the bistro menu includes a selection of local Greek delicacies and worthy French favorites, alongside its renowned offering of grilled meats. Superior cuts of imported US beef are grilled to perfection and accompanied with a choice of side dishes and inventive sauces—served in beautiful porcelain bowls that are placed in the center of the table for everyone to enjoy. Chef Valegeas recommends the following dishes as a memorable sampling of the delights his kitchen offers. Start the meal with the sushi-grade tuna marinated in soy and saki. Follow that with the restaurant's signature grilled T-bone steak, paired with a sinful potato confit and fiery green pepper sauce. As the perfect finale, indulge in the signature dessert of chocolate soup topped with vanilla chocolate. No stranger to accolades and awards, Chef Valegeas came on the Athens' restaurant scene with a star of recognition by Athinorama magazine as “Best New Chef” in 2002. Since then he has earned three "Xrysous Skoufos" or Golden Chef's Hat awards in 2003, 2004 and 2005 respectively. In 2007, he was honored with Athens’ Gourmet Magazine award for “Best Bistro/Brasserie.” During his previous stint in Dubai, his talent earned a “Best New Opening” award for his French restaurant at the Park Hyatt, Dubai. Throughout the year, he is happy to share his culinary stage with star guest chefs during the international food festivals hosted at the hotel.

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Google Video | October 15, 2008

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