On 3 April 2009 Stará Myslivna Restaurant was put back into operation following complete reconstruction. The interior is inspired by the chateau chambers and the period of Franz Ferdinand d'Este with rich trophies and artistic ornamentation. At the opening a painting of Franz Ferdinand, who was declared the patron of the restaurant, was uncovered to the sound of horns. Many important people participated in the official opening. The Czech Deputy Minister of Agriculture Stanislav Kozák, Mayor of the town of Benešov Petr Kouba, Konopiště chateau warden Marie Krejčová and Bohumil Bochňák, the Executive Director of IGC - International Gurman Club s.r.o. cut the ceremonial ribbon together. The ceremony included a banquet at which most of the specialities that are on offer in the restaurant’s menu were served.