By Ankur Vadhera , Chandigarh : CITCO run Hotel Shivalikview has been once again re-launched by Sh.K.K.Sharma, IAS, Advisor to the Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh on 22ndof October, 2012, this approximately 20000 sqft. area comprisingLobby, Multi Cuisine Restaurant “BAZM” & 24 HRS Coffee Shop “Le Cafe” Loungebesides boardwalk with the pizzeria,Swimming Pool & Health Cluboffers best in hospitality ambience, entertainment and of course food has been conceptualized and designed by the talented Architect duo Mr.Vikram Malik and Ms.Vidhu Malik of M/s Planner Group. Mr.D.K.Tiwari, IAS, M.D., CITCO said that we are re–ploughing its profits to upgrade and add new facilities in the hotels to make the visitors enjoy an extraordinary experience to keep lasting memories of the CITCO hotels.
The complete Lobby area and the associated Restaurant & Coffee Shop are designed to have the appearance of one continuous connected space so that hotel guests can comfortably move between these various spaces.
The connected Coffee Shop gradually blends away into a more modern outlook. The illuminated feature wall in the Coffee Shop changes colors with the passing time allowing for a visual spectacle for the customers. The décor depicts the idea of a modern art version of a beautiful garden with its metal flowers and plants used in the ceiling area and the theme wall. The150 cover Restaurant cum Coffee Shop cum Baris designed to cater especially the variety of taste buds that reside in this multi–lingual and multi-cultural city called “Chandigarh”. The new concept i.e.Live Wood Oven Pizza, which originates from Italy has added one more feather in the cap of this distinguished Restaurant cum Coffee shop where the guests will find hand crafted base made in front of them besides have liberty to choose their own toppings from the available array’s which will certainly gives delight to the customers to become an innovative Chef.Overall the experience of the Coffee Shop is unique and one of a kind not to be experienced elsewhere in the city.
The fine dining RestaurantBazmhas strong underlying tones of the Indian culture represented in the myriad intricate jail work used throughout the space. This is complemented by delicate glass chandeliers, sheer fabric on the large picture windows and traditional motifs reflected in the overall fabric selection. The view of the new Swimming Pool outside on one side and landscaped garden on the other side, allows for a relaxing environment for the guests to site and dine in. This multi cuisine Restaurant offers an exciting range of culinary options under one roof. The irresistible combination of aromatic North – South Indian Frontier fare accompanied by a vibrant arroyo of Italian, Tex Mex and Continental and Fast Food specialties to delight the most exacting palate. The facility of live cooking inside the Restaurant is a new USP opted, which gives guests an option to have their food cooked to their taste.
Mr.Anurag Walia, Dy.General Manager of the hotel said that the Menu of the Restaurant is carefully designed by the Master Chef Vineet Chopra, which will give best dining experience to the guests of all generations . The Restaurant has several Signature Mouthwatering items in Breakfast i.e.Delhi Breakfast,Coconut & Pineapple Soup (Cold),Couscous Wheat & Coriander Chicken Soup, Fruit Kebabs with Mango Sauce,For the health conscious , Rosemarry Fish Burgers, Mapple AppleChicken Burger, Multi Grain Soya Burger and for the yuppies, Pindi Channa Wrap, Chicken Wrap besides, Poor Man Sandwich,Desi Boyz Sandwhich and Clone Sandwich which have been introduced for the first time in thetri city.In the International selection,Mediterranean Casserole,Roulade of Chicken with SaffronSauce and Dynabytes Ice cream with hot chocolate saucewould certainly make there place in the hearts of food lovers besides these delectable cuisines bound to tickle. The dishes, which are high quality and they stimulate your taste buds with their fragrance and aroma. The Restaurant not only provides food rather it caters to the guest entertainment quotient by having light live music every day. So while the dance/music steals ones heart the food stuff really leaves one carving for more.