Chic snacking on an Opera tune

Paris, Tuesday, February 19th, 2010– Hotel Concorde Opéra Paris, formerly known as Hotel Concorde Saint-Lazare and deeply anchored within the eponymous neighbourhood where shows, ballet and theatre rule the night, is launching its Snacking Luxury special for those gourmets seeking to enjoy a few titbits prior to setting off on an evening of strong emotions.

So as the greatest shows are getting ready and excitement is mounting backstage, the Concorde Opéra Paris invites its guests to a most refined tasting session, and most sparkling too should they so wish… Enough to work up an appetite prior to heading for a ballet in the majestic auditorium of Opera Garnier or a show at the nearby Olympia…For the enjoyment of discerning gourmets, Chef Guy Pommelet will perform an adaptation on cocktail-hour morsels in 5 acts, backed by the world’s most famous opera arias such as Verdi’s La Traviata or Strauss’ Daphné, highlighting leading products from the very countries that gave the world those masterpieces.

At a time when “Happy Hours” and like “Aperitifs” are spreading throughout bars and restaurants all over the capital city, the Luxury Snacking provided by Hotel Concorde Opéra Paris offers a more intimate approach, featuring small portions that guests can order according to how hungry they are, and which they can adapt into several acts. Taste buds will delight at an original Foie Gras “conik” with toasted Poilâne bread, or a creamy truffle oil polenta with specks of raw ham. As for bubble lovers, they can have those chic morsels served with a glass of Champagne, called a “Solo” special, or a bottle of Champagne if they order an elegant “Pas de Deux”.

Ideally located steps away from the most beautiful show venues in Paris, Hotel Concorde Opéra Paris sets the tone with its Luxury Snacking, giving everyone an opportunity for sustenance within the hushed ambiance of the Golden Black Bar. Truly a delicious way to start the evening!

Concorde Opéra Paris
108, rue Saint-Lazare – 75 008 PARIS
Information & Bookings: +33 (0)1 40 08 44 44
http://www.concorde-hotels.com/operaparis
Snacking Luxury, Mondays to Saturdays from 6 to 10 pm
“Opera in 5 acts”:
1 portion…€5 / 2 portions…€8 / 3 portions…€10 / 4 portions…€12 / 5 portions…€15
“Garnier Solo”:
1 glass of Bruno Paillard dry white Champagne served with 3 snacks – €24
“Bastille Solo”:
1 glass of Bruno Paillard dry white Champagne served with 5 snacks – €29
“Pas de Deux”:
A bottle of Bruno Paillard dry white Champagne served with 10 snacks – €110