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A legendary "Vila Comoda" was opened to residents and guests of the city for over a hundred years, in Palanga, far from the mobile street Basanavičius, next to the Avenue of Love renovated. She kept not only the history of the Tyszkiewicz family but also the strong spirit, marked by the coat of arms of Lelivas and expanded forever through its solid walls.
This summer, visitors are invited to a guest house, a restaurant, a rooftop terrace, a bar in the hot season and an outdoor terrace. In the villa, we expect young people and seniors to be excited, creative workshops will be celebrated, the ceremony will take place and everyone will feel at home, as at that time, in the big family. Tyszkiewicz
in the long run, and we are talking about the current owners of Villa Comoda – the family duo Martynas Meidas and Carolinas Vi-Meid.
The History of Comedy
The history of the "Villa Comodos" dates back to the nineteenth century. It is said that a two-storey neo-Renaissance Italian villa with a roof terrace was commissioned by Count Palanga Feliksas Tiškevičius (1869-1933). It was a gift to his brother Alexander and his family from the Kretinga mansion. The building draws attention to its distinctive appearance and shape, reminiscent of a dresser. In addition, unlike other Palanga villas of the time, it was brick, not wood. The villa was designed by the Polish architect and sculptor Leonardo Marconi (1835-1899).
The treasures of the Tyszkiewicz family for Palanga
Tiškevičiai is a descendant of Germans from Russian lands and appeared in the 16th century. in the second half. In the 19th century they became the richest landowners in Lithuania. Tiškevičiai has many real estate objects all over the country, and they all have the coat of arms of the family – Leliva
The Tiškevičiai family did a lot to make the Palanga resort famous and attractive to residents, holidaymakers and holidaymakers alike. guests. Most Feliksas Tiškevičius deserved this city. He inherited Palanga Manor from his father, took care of the development of the resort, built a new villa, built an artesian well, founded a truck, built a Turkish garden with a hotel, a reading room, a billiard room and a casino. 1897-1902 In the vicinity of Birute Hill, he built a new mansion (see Amber Museum) and established a botanical park designed by the French architect Dendrologist Edward François André (1840-1911). It is interesting to note that F. Tiškevičius himself has collected a unique collection of antique amber jewelery, highly appreciated in 1900. Exhibition in Paris.
Tyszkiewicz was the main founder of the new Palanga church, gave the premises to the school of the Society "Saulė", donated a building to the Palanga Gymnasium
The Palanga Station, which was founded by Tiskevicius , was not too famous outside of Lithuania. People come from Kuršė, Prussia and even Warsaw to rest and heal here. Concerts began to be organized for sailors, a theater was set up. 1899 August 8 Palanga, first Lithuanian performance – A.Vilkutaitis-Keturakis comedy "America in the Bathhouse"
Including the growing popularity and profitability of Palanga in 1909, Tiškevičius granted the city the rights to the station and allowed people to use the forest and the park
"The Vila Commode" – from World Wars to today
During the First World War, the villa was severely affected, was shot down, but survived. The building between the two wars belonged to the Association of Student Lawyers. It was restored in its own way (a sloping roof was installed) and renamed "Jūrpilis". During the Second World War, the "Komoda" was even more devastated, and more than once it burned. Recently, she remained idle and abandoned.
In 2009, Villa Comoda was included in the list of regional cultural heritage. And already in 2016 the local businessman Egidijus Vičius bought this building and started the restoration.
Family born of the family
in 2018. In the summer, Komoda opened its doors as a guest house, a restaurant and a roof terrace. Well, the new hosts of "Chest" are the young and beautiful family of Martynas Meidus and Karolina Vi-Meid. They spent a lot of time in London – they are both 17 years old. However, it is always said that he always knew that he would come back to Lithuania and make himself known here.
The opportunity to come back was quite unexpected (the father of Caroline had bought the abandoned building "Komoda" – aut.), But it turned out perfect and the experience and capabilities of Martin.
Martynas is a professional chef from Klaipėda, known for his restaurant INK in East London, and his achievements in the development and culture of northern cuisine. His work experience is more than 10 years old. Martin has worked with world-renowned actors such as Alain Ducbade, Thomas Aikens and René Redzepi. Four Magazine has been named Martin's one of the best young chefs.
Karolina Vi-Meid is a professional organizer of Palanga. In London, his clients were The Body Shop, Guggenheim, Unilever, LinkendIn, and so on. She has also worked and maintained warm ties with companies such as Secret Cinema, Vaults Festival and Hot Tube Cinema. Lately, she has been busy with the De Vere group.
Combining strengths and knowledge, she hopes to get the best results and pleasantly surprise guests every moment. In addition, according to the young guests of the "Komoda", it is extremely important for them that the wealth of the Tiskevice family for a new life is born again in the family. "It's a project for all of us – we want to not only revive the legendary Palanga building, make it a place of attraction, motivate people to rest, spend time in Palanga, enjoy nature. unique, but dream to transmit the "Komodo" to future generations Martynas admits
The spirit of the "Komoda" who has survived forever
For the first time, having come to the "Villa Comodus" , Martynas and Karolina say that there is a special spirit of this place.Although the building is roofless, without windows, the trees were inside, the winds were whizzing through the walls, it was Abandoned and seems to be forgotten, but they immediately saw how everything was going to change and change, the new "Chest" Story.
Once upon a time, Martyn dreamed of architectural studies, so he reacted to "Komodo "with a very sensitive, unbadailable love and respect." Arrived at the building I bow to His Majesty. It's pure, pulsating, clean, clean and natural. For many years, its walls are streaked with wind turbines, sand dunes … On the other hand, this building is muscular, it is obliged to survive ", explains Martynas
" The rebirth of vodkas Comodes »
Tyszkiewicz times. A restored patio on the roof "Komoda", surrounded by a balustrade. The total area of the building is nearly 500 square meters. meters. The building has land on the hectare, in which it is planned to build a park with fountains, illuminated pedestrian walkways and a rotunda.
"Vilija Komoda" has 10 elegant suites. On the first floor of the building there are three rooms, two of which – a restaurant, and a – a bar. 36 seats in the lobby
Regarding the design of the Villa Comodos, it combines luxury and modernity: the walls of the gray restaurant are combined with natural wood floors, as well as marble and marble motifs. amber. In this environment, green velvet helmets, which provide a living and play space, create a contrast. And the golden details recall the rich history of Komoda's history.
During the hot season, there is also an outdoor terrace (on the side of Love Avenue). The atmosphere is also used for perfumes: santalmedia, burnt vanilla, pepper … The dining rooms and the bar ring the most versatile music – from Simply Red to hip hop
The terrace is adorned with plants , with modern lacquered furniture. This area is designed to enjoy champagne, badtails and light snacks during the day and evening. "The roof terrace is unique.There are many places where you are surrounded by peaks, through which the seashore shines and the sun rises and falls …" – Martynas said.
Variation of cuisine
In the restaurant "Villa Comoda" according to Karolina and Martina, mainly "Scandinavian cuisine with Lithuanian ingredients and French spine". Martynas describes it as New Baltic Cuisine
An badysis of the relevant products for Sheffas (as a result of which there is work such as the rhizoti potato, etc.), it is not necessary to use it. was not warned and Martynas describes it as an optical cerebral disappointment when the taste of the dish is the opposite of the one you expect). In addition, it seems important for Martyn to revive the old cooking technologies that prevail in our country, which, according to him, we forget in an unforgettable way.
Before the opening of the restaurant, Martynas and Caroline visited different farms, encouraged them to cultivate, harvest and inspiring and gastronomic ideas. Martynas also pays special attention to spices that are well known as "food perfumery, which highlights the character of the dish".
The menu is not very abundant, but really impressive. And the description of the dishes here looks like real Lithuanian stories or looks like the traits of the Lithuanian landscape. Here is an example: Lithuanian crawfish tails, cream of cauliflower and burnt mint, roasted birch leaves, mussels cooked in butter or (recalls a book read in childhood) "War mushrooms" (buckwheat cooked mushrooms, mushrooms and onions essence, cream cheese, mushroom ketchup) …
The restaurant also offers a tasting dinner consisting of of nine elements. The base includes 3 snacks, 3 main courses and 3 desserts. Next to à la carte and tasting menus, Lithuanian wine is served. "The world of gastronomy must be accessible to all", explains Martine
Carolina and Martine create this space with love and zeal. They have great and very beautiful projects for the future. They seek to involve the local community in various activities: they organize creative workshops, organize social events, enjoy special offers and discounts for seniors, invite young people to watch movie reviews, etc.
Alexander Tiskevicius – the spirit. The character of A. Tiškevičius was created and "inhabited" here precisely: his name is addressed to guests, presented, narrated, guided … After all, he is the true owner of this villa. This gives the time spent in the "dresser", the game, the mystery, while showing respect for the magnificent past of the building – and all the past of Palanga.
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