24
Hour dining at the lobby level
The new look at The
Park, New Delhi draws its inspiration from the five primary elements
from the Hindu science of Vastu Shastra. The first space Fire, the
restaurant and Agni, the bar, opened to great acclaim. The stylish
reception brought in the theme of air and space.
MIST brings in the
element of "water" into the design of the hotel. It flows into the
outdoor pool, inspiring the art and decoration of the space.
The Espresso bar
greets you as you enter the space, which then opens up beyond the curve
of the lobby to the café, the wood fired pizza oven and a raised
conservatory seating area, leading out to the garden. This provides a
visual link to the outside and a new route to the pool terrace.
Light blue is the
predominant colour, and the circle is the main decorative motif in MIST.
Blue glass beaded curtain re-create a random pattern of water droplets
along the opaque window wall. Seat upholstery is in blue and cream
leather, and a dot-patterned fabric. The window between the bar and
buffet is glazed with blue glass. In the buffet area, circular glass
tables sit in front of a walnut panelled recess, hung with an array of
circular mirrors of varying diameters. The palette of materials also
uses pale and dark brown marble, and polished steel.
On the end wall is an integrated screen showing projected video art. The
work being shown is by award winning English artist Daniel Brown, whose
piece "Waterfall" is specially commissioned by The Park, New Delhi for
MIST. Central to the space is a minimalist water sculpture, designed by
Conran & Partners, in marble, polished steel and glass.
MIST has a
predominantly Italian menu, and with this in mind, the furniture chosen,
makes reference to Italian design of the 50's and 60's, helping to add a
touch of "La Dolce Vita" to the Hotel. The mood is cool, relaxed and
contemporary.
With thin crust pizzas made with innovative toppings like smoked salmon
and camembert, baked in the wood fired oven to a great selection of
sandwiches made from the finest ingredients in freeform breads, MIST
showcases a combination of Italian and Asian Recipes. The Pastas and
Risottos are made with recipes both traditional and contemporary. The
menu has been designed in such a way that there is enough choice for
vegetarians. The extensive Wine List features an interesting selection
from around the world, and the beverages on offer include fun cocktails
and a wide variety of healthy rejuvenating concoctions such as the
cucumber and watermelon refresher and Yogurt shakes in different
flavours.
There are mouthwatering desserts like the Baked Apple with Mascarporne,
caramel baked bananas and Sugarfree Panacotta for the calorie conscious.
Mozzarella artichoke rocket and olive oil bruschetta, Wrapped Spice
Prawns, Grilled pesto Smeared Roasted Vegetable Panini, Parma Ham and
Rocket pizza, Porcini Morel and oyster Mushroom risotto, Thai Roast duck
with Flat Rice noodles, baked Banali trout fillets with almond butter
sauce to name just a few dishes from the innovative menu.

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