THE WONDER OF HOLYDAYS at THE BAUERS VENEZIA!

A wonderland all your own.

Canals twinkle with holiday sparkle; churches and museums are all at your disposal.
The enchanting and exalted Venetian light, immortalized by the paintings of Canaletto and Francesco Guardi, will hypnotize you.
Christmas flea markets are scattered around the city.
Local producers offer wide selections of food and wine specialities and top-quality crafts from the region.
Concerts are held in San Mark’s Basilica.
Afternoon tea at THE BAUERs, allows you to enjoy Christmas decorations and carols.

Art and culture

Do not miss the opportunity to enter one of Venice’s 150 churches, all lit up for this festive occasion and the chance to view historical collections of amazing paintings.
Enjoy free admission to many of the 30 museums in town.

Our own holiday traditions are unique.

Chef Giovanni Ciresa at DE PISIS Restaurant revisits holiday menus.
Enjoy Christmas lunch or dinner in the magical atmosphere of the De Pisis Restaurant
Since generations, our gourmet restaurant has opened its doors to families, couples and friends on this special day.

CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY

December 24^th & 25^th

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Salt cod cream puff, celeriac and black olives
Pink grapefruit and Amberjack carpaccio with first red chicory on a sweet and sour sauce
Lobster cappucino, Lentils, curry and coffee Bigoli with anchovies, black truffle, artichockes and burrata
Slice of selvage wild salmon, caramelised endive, cocco, lime and lemongrass Persimon salad, vanilla,
dried capers and beer ice- cream Dried fruit zuccotto, dates, rhum and tangerine

CHRISTMAS ESCAPE

Choose between the vivacious, cosmopolitan allure of the BAUER HOTEL, or retreat to the quiet elegance of our boutique property BAUER IL PALAZZO, living THE BAUERs style and flair…

• Two nights in an accommodation of your choice
• Welcome Drink
• 24th of December Christmas‘ Eve Dinner, or 25th of December Christmas Lunch at our gourmet restaurant De Pisis for 2 people (beverages excluded)
• Daily complimentary Buffet Breakfast in our restaurants facing the Grand Canal
• Christmas surprise in room
• Late checkout (4:00) when booking a Suite
• when booking IL PALAZZO you will be offered a free transfer at departure from the hotel to the Marco Polo Airport or Train Station

BAUER’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH 2012 CELEBRATION!

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Saturday December 31^st
An evening of exceptional custom crafted dining and live musical entertainments by flute and harp to welcome the New Year.
The Gala begins at 8:30 pm with a welcome cocktail in the hotel’s ballroom, followed by an exquisite seven course dinner designed by Chef Giovanni Ciresa. At midnight step outside on the Grand Canal terrace for the spectacular display of fireworks, toasting to the new year with Champagne, Eggnog and Vin Brulé.
The celebration continues at the B-BAR Lounge with live music and DJ Set.

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Spices Bread Duck Liver With Crouton Caramelized Apple
Royal Marinated Mediterranean Scampi With Seaweed Blinis, Orange And Saffron
Smoked Chestnut Cream, Sweet Pumpkin Tagliatelle With Seafood Sauce
Creamed Venetian Risotto With Alba White Truffles And Buratta Cheese
Sea Bass Baked In A Salt Crust, Tender Creamy Potatoes And Speck Sauce
Ovomaltine Flan, Tangerine And Coffee Sorbet
2011/2012 Exotic Fruit Millefeuille With White Chocolate And Tea

NEW YEAR’S DAY

Sunday January 1st
Traditional concert at12 Noon at La Fenice Opera House, just a few steps away from THE BAUERs.
Following the performance, starting at 1:00 pm delight yourself with a venetian Champagne Brunch at the De Pisis Restaurant.

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OYSTERS
HERBS MARINATED SALMON
SMOKED SWORD AND TUNA FISH
GRATINATED SCALLOPS
CAESAR SALAD WITH PRAWNS, AVOCADO AND PINK GRAPEFRUIT
SEASONAL GREENS
HONEY CARAMELIZED HAM
ASIAGO CHEESE AND VEGETABLE QUICHE
SELECTION OF COLD CUTS
FRESH AND SEASONED CHEESE
SPICY CHICKEN GALANTINE

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CHAMPAGNE RISOTTO
CHEESE FONDUE AND TRUFFLE RAVIOLI
BRANDIED CHESTNUT CREAM

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PIG TROTTER WITH LENTILS
RED WINE SIRLOIN BEEF
BAKED FISH IN A SALT CRUST
OVEN BAKED POTATOES
PUMPKIN AND GINGER FLAN
CARAMELIZED ORANGE ENDIVE

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FIGS AND BLACK PEPPER STRUDEL
AMARETTO MUFFINS AND PERSIMMONS SAUCE

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MIX FRUITS SORBET
CHOCOLATE AND RASPBERRIES TART
SAFFRON CREAM BIGNE
PINAPPLE MERINGUE
BARLEY, CITRUS FRUITS AND STAR ANIS COLD SOUP

NEW YEAR’S EVE ESCAPE

Your choice of luxurious accommodation
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Bottle of Italian Prosecco, homemade sweets & chocolates in room on arrival
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Buffet Breakfast at our restaurants facing the Grand Canal
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4-course lunch or dinner at Restaurant De Pisis once during stay
 (not valid for dinner on December 31,2011)
or
adding a supplement of Euro 430, 00 per person, reserve the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner
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Late checkout (3:00pm) upon availability, if a suite is reserved

Executive Chef Giovanni Ciresa shares with us his secret recipes
for traditional Venetian desserts

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