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Message in a bottle October til December 2011
Moin moin,
my best buddies from the USA have been visiting me and I showed them around Germany a little bit. Among others, the Oktoberfest and Bavarian cosiness. And now finally back again: Standing at the Baltic and feeling home. Breezing deeply. And absorbing energy for an eventful autumn and winter program in our Birke. My message in a bottle will inform you every quarter now. These are my tips from October through December.
My tip for fish fans: FISCHERS FRITZ FISH MARKET
Market dates: 13.10./ 10.11./ 8.12.2011 starting at 6 p.m.
Mighty fish is laying on our ice buffet, freshly caught from the cutter or delivered from regional suppliers. And you can also find fish from the Northern Atlantic Ocean. You simply choose “your” fish and your favourite preparation style. Either pan fried, grilled or gently cooked, everything will be prepared in the front kitchen of our Fischers Fritz restaurant. Added with regional and seasonal vegetables and potatoes. As starter we serve a variation of sea food and fish specialties and the varied dessert buffet offers a selection of homemade delicacies. You better reserve a table right away: Tel. +49 431 5331 435. 34.50 EUR/person incl. served starter, chosen fish dish and dessert buffet
My tip for bon-viveurs: WINE & DINE No. 30
5th November 2011 starting at 7 p.m. with Thomas Hensel
Thomas Hensel – a “high flyer” in the German wine scene, close friend to Markus Schneider, is a young wine grower and hobby pilot. He is responsible for the cellar of the family-run vineyard Hensel in Bad Dürkheim, Germany since 1990. He will present 12 kinds of wines to our guests and will offer useful information about wine growing and his vineyard. Our kitchen team will serve a fine 6-course menu with it. Tickets are available for 89.00 EUR/person under tel. +49 431 5331 444. The price includes aperitif, 6 course menu, 12 wines and water.
My tip for tradition-minds: St. Martin’s goose
11th November 2011 starting at 6 p.m.
Very delicious! Our traditional St. Martin’s goose. Whole geese from the farm in Bokelholm are grilled and carved at the table by kitchen chef Pierre Binder and his team. They are served classically with red cabbage and dumplings. For each ordered goose we will give part of the revenue to the foundation “Kinderherz Deutschland”. Reservations under +49 431 5331 435
My tip for Nikolaus-fans: Christmas-songs at sunset
6th December 2011
I’m already looking forward to our Christmas singing with hotel guests, neighbours and everyone else in front of our hotel doors. With punch and Christmas pastries – and maybe some snow flakes? We warmly invite all Kiel inhabitants, neighbours and guests to support our singing!
My tip for celebrating-friends: Celebrate in our Birke
24th December 2011 – Christmas Eve
Our Fischers Fritz Restaurant opens at 6 p.m. A special evening with a special buffet. Christmas like with regional and seasonal specialties from “in front of and behind the dike”. Our house will be lovely decorated. Candle light glare, fir smells and we open-hearted expect you. Reservations: +49 431 5331 435
25th and 26th December 2011 – Christmas Holidays
In our Fischers Fritz Restaurant and in our traditional house Waldesruh, we serve festive 3- and 4-course menus.
31st December 2011 – New Years Eve
The BIRKE-NEW-YEARS-EVE-GALA! In our festively decorated locations in our event center and in our traditional Birke-Waldesruh artists from Kiel’s opera house and from the world of opera and theatre under the guidance of conductor Michael Nündel present a musical potpourri of opera, chanson and musical. In addition an exclusive 5-course specialty menu, a midnight snack with a glass of champagne are served topped with colorful fireworks for 128.00 EUR/person. If you decide not to drive home afterwards just book an overnight-stay as well. +49 431 5331 444
My tip for everybody: Plunging in our Birke Spa
Our Birke Spa does not only entice with pool and saunas but also with cosmetic treatments and massages. The basis of sustainability, the use regional and fair produced products is a holistic approach in our Birke that we also stronger implement in our Spa area. Our flagship is still “the power of the sea” which means the targeted use of ecological and natural products with resources from the sea for our offered massages and beauty concepts. Please book an appointment: +49 431 5331 470
Sincerely yours,
Christian Birke
Message in a bottle October til December 2011
Moin moin,
my best buddies from the USA have been visiting me and I showed them around Germany a little bit. Among others, the Oktoberfest and Bavarian cosiness. And now finally back again: Standing at the Baltic and feeling home. Breezing deeply. And absorbing energy for an eventful autumn and winter program in our Birke. My message in a bottle will inform you every quarter now. These are my tips from October through December.
My tip for fish fans: FISCHERS FRITZ FISH MARKET
Market dates: 13.10./ 10.11./ 8.12.2011 starting at 6 p.m.
Mighty fish is laying on our ice buffet, freshly caught from the cutter or delivered from regional suppliers. And you can also find fish from the Northern Atlantic Ocean. You simply choose “your” fish and your favourite preparation style. Either pan fried, grilled or gently cooked, everything will be prepared in the front kitchen of our Fischers Fritz restaurant. Added with regional and seasonal vegetables and potatoes. As starter we serve a variation of sea food and fish specialties and the varied dessert buffet offers a selection of homemade delicacies. You better reserve a table right away: Tel. +49 431 5331 435. 34.50 EUR/person incl. served starter, chosen fish dish and dessert buffet
My tip for bon-viveurs: WINE & DINE No. 30
5th November 2011 starting at 7 p.m. with Thomas Hensel
Thomas Hensel – a “high flyer” in the German wine scene, close friend to Markus Schneider, is a young wine grower and hobby pilot. He is responsible for the cellar of the family-run vineyard Hensel in Bad Dürkheim, Germany since 1990. He will present 12 kinds of wines to our guests and will offer useful information about wine growing and his vineyard. Our kitchen team will serve a fine 6-course menu with it. Tickets are available for 89.00 EUR/person under tel. +49 431 5331 444. The price includes aperitif, 6 course menu, 12 wines and water.
My tip for tradition-minds: St. Martin’s goose
11th November 2011 starting at 6 p.m.
Very delicious! Our traditional St. Martin’s goose. Whole geese from the farm in Bokelholm are grilled and carved at the table by kitchen chef Pierre Binder and his team. They are served classically with red cabbage and dumplings. For each ordered goose we will give part of the revenue to the foundation “Kinderherz Deutschland”. Reservations under +49 431 5331 435
My tip for Nikolaus-fans: Christmas-songs at sunset
6th December 2011
I’m already looking forward to our Christmas singing with hotel guests, neighbours and everyone else in front of our hotel doors. With punch and Christmas pastries – and maybe some snow flakes? We warmly invite all Kiel inhabitants, neighbours and guests to support our singing!
My tip for celebrating-friends: Celebrate in our Birke
24th December 2011 – Christmas Eve
Our Fischers Fritz Restaurant opens at 6 p.m. A special evening with a special buffet. Christmas like with regional and seasonal specialties from “in front of and behind the dike”. Our house will be lovely decorated. Candle light glare, fir smells and we open-hearted expect you. Reservations: +49 431 5331 435
25th and 26th December 2011 – Christmas Holidays
In our Fischers Fritz Restaurant and in our traditional house Waldesruh, we serve festive 3- and 4-course menus.
31st December 2011 – New Years Eve
The BIRKE-NEW-YEARS-EVE-GALA! In our festively decorated locations in our event center and in our traditional Birke-Waldesruh artists from Kiel’s opera house and from the world of opera and theatre under the guidance of conductor Michael Nündel present a musical potpourri of opera, chanson and musical. In addition an exclusive 5-course specialty menu, a midnight snack with a glass of champagne are served topped with colorful fireworks for 128.00 EUR/person. If you decide not to drive home afterwards just book an overnight-stay as well. +49 431 5331 444
My tip for everybody: Plunging in our Birke Spa
Our Birke Spa does not only entice with pool and saunas but also with cosmetic treatments and massages. The basis of sustainability, the use regional and fair produced products is a holistic approach in our Birke that we also stronger implement in our Spa area. Our flagship is still “the power of the sea” which means the targeted use of ecological and natural products with resources from the sea for our offered massages and beauty concepts. Please book an appointment: +49 431 5331 470
Sincerely yours,
Christian Birke
October til December News 2011
Our message in a bottle has been published monthly during the past years. We are happy to let you know that you'll receive our Birke news quarterly in advance now. I just returned from a 4-weeks-long vacation, full of energy for an eventful autumn and winter program in our Birke. So you better read on right away!
Message in a bottle August 2011
Moin Moin,
I just found a pleasant message on my desk: Our Fischers Fritz restaurant is one of the best adresses at the Baltic Sea! You have already known it, but now we got it in cold print from the FEINSCHMECKER. Their current magazine presents 400 chosen hotels and restaurants along the whole Baltic Sea coast and we are part of them. Our kitchen team with chef Pierre Binder convinced the FEINSCHMECKER jury with our home created fish soup and a variation of different fillets of fish and shrimps. In addition our ambitious use of regional products just as the obliging and friendly service were praised.
Do you need any more arguments to have a delicious dinner once again? I could highly recommend our Fischers Fritz Fischmarkt. You better reservce a table as soon as possible: +49 431 5331 435. On August 11th at 6 p.m we serve fresh sea food specialities on ice at your choice from a varied offer from the Baltic and North Sea, our Holstein lakes and the North Atlantic. We prepare your choice according to your wishes and combined with regional and seasonal vegetables and potatoes.
Not only our restaurant has its specialties. A lot of guest are keen on our new treatments out of our just published spa brochure. Very popular is our wellness package “DAY AT THE SEA” a pampering ceremony from head to toe. If the weather does not attract to go to the beach, you get your sea experience at our house. Within 90 minutes you experience a true boost of energy at our Birke Spa. Afterwards you feel fresh and almost re-born like a day at the sea. Our price 112,00 EUR per person, for appointments please call +49 431 5331 470.
And if you feel like spending a few more days at the sea and along the beautiful beaches of the Baltic Sea just book our basic arrangement to create your vacation the way you feel! 5 over night stays including our popular breakfast buffet, two 4-course dinner menus and a 40 Euro voucher for a wellness treatment, an event or any leisure activity you like. All together for just 416,00 EUR. Extra services can easily be booked separately. My hint: BBQ & Relax at the beach. We provide you with a pocket-grill and delicious ingredients for your special BBQ. Not just a sunset experience for romantic, I can tell you! Our price 60,00 EUR per person.
We do not only love the amazing summer days in August. The North is always beautiful with extensive treasures, healthy air, unique landscapes. And with the Kiel Institute of World Economy there is a national flagship in our city. We always want our region to grow. Rainer Birke had the idea to support young economists with a scholarship. Jasmine Birke and I were absolutely with him! With the Birke Hospitality Fellowship our traditional family-run hotel supports the Excellence-Award-Program of the Institute for World Economy.
Staying a little longer in the North is so easy. Try it yourself in our Birke – the business and wellness hotel in Kiel. And you know: We look forward to seeing you soon!
Yours sincerely,
Christian Birke
Message in a bottle August 2011
Moin Moin,
I just found a pleasant message on my desk: Our Fischers Fritz restaurant is one of the best adresses at the Baltic Sea! You have already known it, but now we got it in cold print from the FEINSCHMECKER. Their current magazine presents 400 chosen hotels and restaurants along the whole Baltic Sea coast and we are part of them. Our kitchen team with chef Pierre Binder convinced the FEINSCHMECKER jury with our home created fish soup and a variation of different fillets of fish and shrimps. In addition our ambitious use of regional products just as the obliging and friendly service were praised.
Do you need any more arguments to have a delicious dinner once again? I could highly recommend our Fischers Fritz Fischmarkt. You better reservce a table as soon as possible: +49 431 5331 435. On August 11th at 6 p.m we serve fresh sea food specialities on ice at your choice from a varied offer from the Baltic and North Sea, our Holstein lakes and the North Atlantic. We prepare your choice according to your wishes and combined with regional and seasonal vegetables and potatoes.
Not only our restaurant has its specialties. A lot of guest are keen on our new treatments out of our just published spa brochure. Very popular is our wellness package “DAY AT THE SEA” a pampering ceremony from head to toe. If the weather does not attract to go to the beach, you get your sea experience at our house. Within 90 minutes you experience a true boost of energy at our Birke Spa. Afterwards you feel fresh and almost re-born like a day at the sea. Our price 112,00 EUR per person, for appointments please call +49 431 5331 470.
And if you feel like spending a few more days at the sea and along the beautiful beaches of the Baltic Sea just book our basic arrangement to create your vacation the way you feel! 5 over night stays including our popular breakfast buffet, two 4-course dinner menus and a 40 Euro voucher for a wellness treatment, an event or any leisure activity you like. All together for just 416,00 EUR. Extra services can easily be booked separately. My hint: BBQ & Relax at the beach. We provide you with a pocket-grill and delicious ingredients for your special BBQ. Not just a sunset experience for romantic, I can tell you! Our price 60,00 EUR per person.
We do not only love the amazing summer days in August. The North is always beautiful with extensive treasures, healthy air, unique landscapes. And with the Kiel Institute of World Economy there is a national flagship in our city. We always want our region to grow. Rainer Birke had the idea to support young economists with a scholarship. Jasmine Birke and I were absolutely with him! With the Birke Hospitality Fellowship our traditional family-run hotel supports the Excellence-Award-Program of the Institute for World Economy.
Staying a little longer in the North is so easy. Try it yourself in our Birke – the business and wellness hotel in Kiel. And you know: We look forward to seeing you soon!
Yours sincerely,
Christian Birke
