Released on: October 14, 2008, 8:01 am

Press Release Author: Swissotel Hotels & Resorts

Industry: Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary: BERLIN, 14th October 2008 - September marked a new and
fragrant beginning for the Swissotel Berlin. Exotic herbs such as tropical sage,
African lemon savoury, Ecuadorian lilac chilli, Peruvian hot pepper, Persian mint
and thyme-leaved savoury are among some of the 35 exquisite herbs and spices
reaching towards the sky on Restaurant 44's roof terrace herb garden at the
Swissotel Berlin.

Press Release Body: These herbs and spices are cultivated exclusively for the
creations of Executive Chef Danijel Kresovic, who is moulding a reputation of being
a "herb aficionado" with this unique herb garden. Since January 2008 Danijel
Kresovic, a young and creative chef with a passion for cooking, has been Head Chef
at Swissotel Berlin's Restaurant 44. He is the inspiration behind this 25m,
perfumed paradise, a project which was realised with the assistance of gardener
Antje Zinke and herb guru Dr. Ali Moshiri. "I have always had a fascination for
fresh herbs", the Croatian chef explains. "It is just impossible to get fresher and
more aromatic herbs than the ones from your own garden." At Restaurant 44 guests can
sit amongst these fragrant and colourful plants and then savour them in Kresovic's
dishes. "These unique plants are extremely demanding", Antje winks knowingly.
"However, these multicultural herbs including African lemon savoury and Persian mint
grow side by side in perfect harmony high above the rooftops of the Kurfurstendamm!"

Diners at Restaurant 44 are no longer bound to a set menu and may create their own,
or make a selection from the la carte menu if they prefer. The restaurant also
offers a special tasting menu, with smaller portions of individual courses allowing
guests to put together their own four, five or six course meal. The carefully
selected wine list complements these many dining options and boasts the greatest
selection of half-sized bottles of wine in the city.

Restaurant 44, Swissotel Berlin, Augsburger Strasse 44, 10789 Berlin,
Tel.: +49 (0)30 -220 10 22 88, www.restaurant44.de .


Web Site: http://www.swissotel.com

Contact Details: Swissotel Hotels & Resorts
Balz-Zimmermann-Str.7
8302 Kloten, Zurich
Switzerland
anne.feiereis@swissotel.com