04 September 2007

Boris: Fusilli to Frauleins



Roughly a month ago, I embarked on a trip for a wedding in Austria. I needed a worthwhile hub on my way to the land of fraulines and schnitzel, which is how I found Lake Garda and the Villa Feltrinelli-one of the most phenomenal hotels I have ever had the pleasure of staying at. As many of you know, your fearless editor-in-chief is not easily impressed, but this place was perfect. The staff and the service were seamless. All my wants and desires were forecasted and sorted out without any sort of frill or pomp. The grounds and the villa are excellently designed: attractive but not vulgar (not often you'll hear this Russian saying something like that). The food at Feltrinelli is delicious and plentiful. My favorites were the pre-appetizer appetizers such as chunky fried zucchini and prosciutto and foie gras on toast served during cocktails on the terrace. A great day excursion is to get a Riva with driver and cruise the lake and the crazy villas (many of which are privately owned) and stop for lunch at San Vigilio for a little pasta with bottarga and cream and a bottle of Antinori white. Also dinner at Lido is excellent. Its a mom and son operation serving among other dishes the best beef carpaccio I've ever had (generally I find this plate as interesting as egg whites but this really peaked my fancy). Last but not least choppering in from Milan is the way to arrive, landing on the villa's croquet course.
Continued on to Salzburg afterwards, but not much of interest there. None of the expected petite Austrian beauties just bloated patatas. Of note, authentic garb from Stassny and a very good schnitzel with curry (aka a #2) at Balkan Grill in the Old City.
Over and Out,
Boris

+Villa Feltrinelli, Via Rimembranze 38-40, Gargnano, +39(0365)79-8000


+San Vigilio, Localita San Vigilio, Lago di Garda, +39(045)725-6688


+Lido, Via Colleta 64, Gargnano


+Stassny, Getreidegasse 35, Salzburg, +43(0)662-842-357


+Balkan Grill, Getreidegasse 33, Salzburg

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