by InTrieste
Heading to Trieste in the near future? Aside from coffee galore and such celebrated cutting-edge art spaces as Revoltella and Salone degli Incanti, there’s a newly redesigned bistro, part of the The Modernist hotel right in the heart of Trieste in Corso Italia, 12.
In marking its 3rd anniversary, the four-star hotel, headed by Guido Guidi, enlisted world-renowned chef and food designer Leonardo Concezzi to inject his élan to the storied property.
Concezzi has long been celebrated for his talents in working at the top world locations, including the Four Season, Jumeirah Kempinski, Dubai, Bodrum and New York. His dossier includes collaborating with Gordon Ramsey, organizing a gala dinner for Condé Nast and getting his first Michelin star in 1997. Concezzi is now ready for his first Italian challenge at the new concept restaurant right here In Trieste.
The Modernist bistro, with its new slogan “come as you are”, invites everyone take part in celebrating of life downtown Trieste. The bistro is open daily from breakfast until the wee hours, and is just the right place for mingling and sharing, whether food, cocktail or a laughter. It’s a place where everyone can come as they are and feel at home.
The newly inaugurated Fitness Club John Reed together right in front of the hotel together with glammed up bistro will turn via del Corso into the downtown district our city has been waiting for. Is there anything better than getting a healthy lunch after a workout at the gym? Keeping that in mind, the Modernist Bistro’s innovative menu will also include healthy choices like salad with blueberries and nuts, harvest salad with beetroot, and delicious smoothies and avocado toast to start (or finish) your day off right. All menu choices will have a calorie count right next to them.
While you’re deciding on your dish, the waiters will bring the signature Modernist appetizers: plantain chips and freshly made guacamole dip. Yum!
Together with Leonardo Concezzi’s stellar dishes, the head bartender from the Begin Hotels, Stefano Conte, together with Riccardo Dolcini will delight the guests with elaborate cocktails made to perfection.
The Modernist becomes the place to be for all music lovers every Tuesday and Sunday night with iconic DJ sets. The world famous Yaya DJ – DJ resident at the Nobu in Ibiza will bring the night alive at the inauguration day, 26 November. Other dates to put on your calendars include 9 and 10 December with DIASS DJ and his tribal lounge music directly from Mykonos, and 25 December with “Christmas Holidays” music set.
Luxurious, fun yet affordable, you’ll be able to get an exquisite dish by a stellar chef with a drink for about 25 euro per person at this downtown bistro.
The Modernist Hotel has a rock soul and a natural tendency to look into the future. The hotel’s building was built by the doctor and philanthropist Gregorio Ananian, and furnished with elegance and functionality in each room. With its moto “Come as you are”, the freedom here is absolute. The hotel’s style is fresh, vibrant and colorful. Just as its 56 rooms and the design lamps, which also played a role in giving the hotel interiors a heavy dose of sophistication. The Modernist Bistrò, with its concept of sharing, is inspired by the new York clubs, perfect for a cup of coffee, business lunch, aperitivo or dinner accompanied by a DJ set.
For more info, please visit: www.themodernistbistro.com
