A top Glasgow hotel popular with celebrities and stars has revealed its off menu dish adored by guests 'in the know'.
Earlier this month, Johnny Depp stayed at the city centre Dakota, while top footballers have been seen leaving and entering the hotel as well.
In April, we reported on the Dakota being Glasgow's top-rated hotel on TripAdvisor, with guests hailing it as the 'best in the UK'.
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And today the team behind the West Regent Street luxury accommodation have told of their ‘best kept secret’ – an exclusive surprise dish which doesn't even appeared on the menu.
The Dakota Grill's on-site restaurant is considered one of the hotel's major attractions, serving up reimagined classic dishes with an award-winning twist.
And staff say one dish in particular has captured the hearts and taste buds of guests - yet it might not be something you expected.
Their Signature Venetian Dip & Bread - an appetiser of hot tomato compote topped with a layer of melting creamy goat’s cheese served in a skillet, accompanied with warm freshly baked bread - is the delicious dish that's often devoured, if you know to ask for it.
Despite not being listed on the A La Carte menu, the dip and bread combo has gained widespread recognition and earned a reputation as Dakota Hotel’s ‘must try’ dish.
The Dakota team revealed: "It’s proven so popular, that the dish is now one of Dakota’s most talked about dishes, with scores of customers reaching out via phone, email and social media to request the ingredients and tips on how they can recreate the oozing dish at home.
"Dakota Hotels, which is known for its stylish interiors and top-class food offering, often showcases the secret dish across its social media channels, with Dakota Manchester recently posting a shot of the dish, alongside the caption 'If you know, then you most definitely do know.'
"The post was met with a host of comments from followers declaring their love for the dish, with comments such as “This is a great way to start a meal, so delicious and tasty", and "I thrilled my guests with this delicious dish”, showcasing immense appreciation amongst Dakota guests.
"The Signature Venetian Dip & Bread isn’t the only adored dish on the menu, iconic favourites including Dakota’s Duck Salad with watermelon, cashews & sesame and Monkfish Curry with rice, raita and Kachumba have also become firm favourites, with guests regularly requesting the recipes to recreate at home."
Sam Karle, Executive Head Chef at Dakota Hotels, said: “When creating a dish for our menu, we always have the same aim in mind, for it to become a favourite amongst guests. But we’ve never seen anything like the love for our Signature Venetian Dip & Bread.
"The dish isn’t on our A La Carte menu, it’s a dish we like to surprise our guests with when dining at our in-hotel destination restaurant, The Grill.
"It just goes to show that reputation can easily make a dish speak for itself. We have guests returning time and time again to enjoy the dish and even visit Dakota Hotels in different cities to enjoy the goodness of the Signature Venetian Dip & Bread."
To find out more about the popular Dakota Hotel and for a look at the Dakota Grill menu, you can visit their website here.
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