Luxury Dining Destinations - April 2023

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LUXURY Dining Destinations April

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04| ERTLIO NAMAS 06| Le Jardin de Berne 07| Bô ! 08| Mountain Hub Gourmet 09| Quirat 10| La Musa Restaurant & Rooftop Terrace 11| Dalmazia Restaurant 13| IDA 14| Koze by Kopegfood 15| Talung Thai 16| TASTE Restaurant 17| Stellar Steakhouse 18| Handi by Brasserie 19| KŌWHAI MĀUA Nusa Penida 20| Wei Lou 21| Asian Live 23| Dante Cucina Italiana 24| Majdool Restaurant 25| The Exit Sports Bar 27| EV Restaurant 28| Avontuur Restaurant 30| Taste 31| Le Asiatique 32| Teien® 33| Benjarong at Dusit Thani Maldives 34| Le Château de Bel Ombre April 2023
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ERTLIO NAMAS

Vilnius - LITHUANIA

Situated in the heart of Vilnius Lithuania old town, restaurant Ertlio namas offers a unique opportunity to experience historic noble cuisine.

It is a space where refined historical Lithuanian cuisine gracefully meets modern culture and technology. Having thoroughly studied recipes found in manors and monasteries, as well as the secrets of Lithuanian Küchenchefs, the restaurant has recreated authentic dishes of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque epochs and interpreted them in the modern manner.

In the restaurant, guests can enjoy meals that most probably were proudly served for dinner in influential estates and were savored by Radvilos – significant personas in the Europe of the time. The recipes are inspired by the history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and followed by live presentation of each dish.

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Le Jardin de Berne Château de Berne, Flayosc - FRANCE

At Le Jardin de Berne*, chefs Louis Rameau and Eric Raynal seek the secret truth in every ingredient, creating new associations, novel flavor harmonies and amazing textures, while staying true to nature’s initial intent.

The two chefs aspire to unveil the potential of every ingredient, by imagining creative dishes with distinctive flavor combinations. Certain aromas, fragile and fleeting, are so subtle that they can almost be enjoyed on their own.

The Michelin-starred restaurant is committed to a locavore approach that favors fresh organic produce and herbs grown on the estate, as well as enduring relationships with local farmers and breeders. This spirit is expressed right down to the locally handmade plates, and the knives, crafted in the nearby town of Draguignan. Jardin de Berne’s eco-conscious approach, received in 2021 the Michelin Green Star distinction, awarded for exemplary sustainable restaurant practices.

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In the Valaisan dictionary*: Bô? or Bô! can be used in the interrogative or exclamatory form; it indicates surprise or astonishment.

Bô! is a culinary adventure. The menu celebrates the Art of Taste and seasonality, cooking techniques are sustainable and healthy while respecting the product.

Gourmets are delighted as creativity is in the spotlight and invites to the discovery of an extensive range of new flavors. The dishes tell a story and highlight the best of the local soil combined with global influences.

A dinner at Bô! is a memorable experience. Guests are invited to savor a vibrant, contemporary and multicultural signature cuisine that translates into emotion and creates a sense of sharing.

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Mountain Hub Gourmet Hilton Munich Airport, Munich - GERMANY

Right next to Munich Airport, you can immerse yourself in the pure essence of Alpine cuisine. Unadulterated and authentic, but always with a very special touch. Elegance meets a young, fresh signature.

Open to the whole world. As the new Fine Dining Restaurant of Hilton Munich Airport, it is exactly what you would expect from a world-class international establishment: Exclusive. Cordial. Close. The bar is high. For people from all over the world. Wide horizons. Alpine Taste. Unmistakable and unspent. Close to the purist world of the Alps and exuberant, like a mountain stream. Let yourself be carried away by chef Stefan Barnhusen into his world of flavours and creations and be welcomed by the host Johannes Gahberger. Arrive. Be at home. Enjoy the summit.

In his unmistakable way, Stefan Barnhusen creates culinary experiences from flavors and textures that could not be more virtuosic. Always demanding contrast. Seeking the counterpart to each component. Setting the stage for every aroma.

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Quirat

Quirat, the gastronomic jewel at InterContinental Barcelona, represents the unit of measurement of the purity and richness of the elements that form the earth.

The restaurant offers a reinterpretation of the land and its ingredients through flavorful tasting menus that respond to the different seasons in an elegant, exclusive culinary journey devised by the youngest Chef in Spain awarded with a Michelin star, Víctor Torres.

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La Musa Restaurant & Rooftop Terrace

Parco San Marco Lifestyle Beach Resort, Porlezza - ITALY

Its timeless, elegant design emphasises the classy style of “La Musa Restaurant & Rooftop Terrace”. The interiors impress with precious materials while fine fabrics add pleasant touches of colour. Large windows allow for stunning views of the resort’s park and lake surroundings. The restaurant invites you as well to spend pleasurable hours on the beautiful terrace with splendid views. La Musa takes you on an unforgettable journey through present day gastronomy. It has also been included in the 2021 edition of the MICHELIN Italy Guide.

La Musa’s culinary concept is, simultaneously, captivatingly simple and highly sophisticated. The Chef is the man behind the creative cooking style. His cuisine focuses on the harmony of textures and the natural flavours of high quality ingredients.

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Dalmazia Restaurant

Principe Forte dei Marmi - ITALY

An authentic experience made of smells and flavors typical of Versilia.

The verandas open towards an unparalleled view of the open sea, the scents and colors create the ideal environment for a pleasant lunch in a relaxing atmosphere on the golden beach of Dalmazia Beach Club. Seating ranges from outdoors on the beach, in the shade of the pergola or comfortably inside. In the aromatic Mediterranean garden the guests can enjoy of a relaxing cocktail.

Valentino Cassanelli cuisine directly connects to the location celebrating authentic flavours and ingredients, all thoughtfully considered with imagination and his non-traditional approach to cooking; his uncompromising support of local producers and growers allows Principe Forte dei Marmi to celebrate Tuscany and all her tastes and flavours.

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IDA

Alappuzha - INDIA

Set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens, IDA serves you local delicacies cooked to perfection. If you yearn for the familiar, chefs at IDA serve multi- cuisine delicacies.

At Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort, they have built an organic garden within the resort, growing fruits, vegetables spices and Ayurvedic herbs for the restaurant. The resort grows these vegetables without chemicals by feeding them with natural nutrients and bio extracts.

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Koze by Kopegfood

Le Monte Hotel Khao Yai - THAILAND

Enjoy a meal at Koze Restaurant, a place to meet and make new friends.

Koze serves international dishes. Beverages include fresh coffee and sipping wine with a live brand at night. The restaurant is open from 10:00 am. to 22:00 pm.

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Talung Thai

Paresa’s signature restaurant offers diners something special, with breathtaking views from its clifftop setting and great food to accompany.

The Thai and International chefs create simple and wholesome cuisine, focusing on the quality of the ingredients sustainably sourced through trusted local farmers, fishermen, and producers of fine ingredients.

Talung Thai has been presented with a Michelin award from 2019 to 2022.

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TASTE Restaurant

SUN & MOON, Riverside Hotel, Phnom Penh - CAMBODIA

Savour the flavours of rich food culture at TASTE, where all your dietary and nutritional needs are taken care of. Indulge in a multi‐culinary journey hand‐crafted by Chef Joel in a sophisticated setting.

Chef Joel sources the finest quality local ingredients to design a menu that delicately balances the fundamental tastes of sweet, salty, bitter, and sour. The experienced chef prides himself on adding contemporary culinary flair to age‐old recipes that have been passed down generations, with a focus on serving nutritious and healthy meals to complement your wellness journey.

Start the day with a hearty breakfast served in food display form. Take your pick and travel across the globe to sample breakfasts from all corners of the world served on a rotational basis. Various cooking stations are also set up, ranging from eggs and dim sum to waffles and pancakes.

In the evening, enjoy decadent-style eating with the Western à la carte menu, or sample local delights with the set rotating Khmer Royal Cuisine menu that captures the essence of local flavours. Thanks to the extensive wine selection and expert sommeliers, you can pair your meal with the perfect bottle to complete this culture‐infused culinary experience. At TASTE, truly tantalise your tastebuds with the range of multi‐sensory dishes that take you on an unforgettable adventure across the world!

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Stellar Steakhouse

InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72, Hanoi - VIETNAM

A deserving icon of Hanoi’s emerging culinary scene, Stellar Steakhouse at InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 is the city’s most innovative steakhouse, and the only one to dry-age beef in-house.

Stellar Steakhouse boasts a bountiful and extensive wine cellar featuring carefully curated old and new age bottles, unique cheese and charcuterie atelier, an authentic teppanyaki kitchen as well as an elegant lounge dedicated to whiskies and sake.

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Handi by Brasserie

Le Méridien Jakarta - INDONESIA

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Indulge in Le Méridien Jakarta’s signature restaurant with breath-taking views across Jakarta’s skyline.
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Handi Restaurant serves traditional, authentic North-West Frontier cuisine in a modern contemporary setting.
ASIA

KŌWHAI MĀUA Nusa Penida

MĀUA Nusa Penida, Bali - INDONESIA

KŌWHAI Restaurant designed for casual dining overlooking a picturesque hill and swimming pool, the all-day dining restaurant provides alfresco seating options.

It offers a succulent dining experience with well-prepared cuisines by the professional chefs, including organic cuisines and a ‘Fresh from the Farm’ à la carte menu concept for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It sources fresh, local, and seasonal herbs as well as vegetables from the organic garden.

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Wei Lou

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas - SOUTH KOREA

Modern Chinese restaurant Wei Lou opened its doors on the 34th floor of the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in May 2016. Meaning “outstanding taste,” Wei Lou guests can experience Chinese fine dining, including savoury and healthy traditional Beijing duck and Shandong cuisine along with magnificent views of the entire city.

Wei Lou boasts 11 private rooms as part of its 512 square-meter layout. 78 of the 110 seats available (over 70%) cater to the prevailing customer preference for private rooms. From 4 guests to 24 guests, there is a room to satisfy almost every small group’s needs.

With a blue and white interior, the atmosphere evokes the sense of being in a king’s greeting room, with an appeal to not just Asian sensibilities but also to classic European royalty. The entire restaurant has a modern Chinese feel with its blue and white colour pattern, and in the private rooms a sense of “wealth” has been instilled with the use of gold trim on the walls along with the white and blue.

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Asian Live

Situated in the Intercontinental Seoul Coex, Asian Live is Korea’s only restaurant with a ‘5-in-1’ concept that offers the cuisines from 5 Asian countries such as Korea, China, Japan, India and Arabic region with a modern and trendy sensation.

Health and wellness cuisine with local tastes are prepared by the international chefs from India, China and the Middle East using healthy ingredients. The 17 private dining rooms are perfect for all kinds of business meetings and family gatherings.

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Dante Cucina Italiana

Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, Abu Samra - QATAR

With Italian cuisine and an interior that matches, Dante transports its guests to a modern Italian restaurant that serves all the favorites, handcrafted pizzas, and pastas, but also the often forgotten delicacies that are often served under the Tuscan sun.

Dante was inspired by authentic Italian experiences with a true passion for the finest ingredients, and that is why the guests at Dante are able to celebrate life the Italian way.

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Majdool Restaurant

Al Nakhla Residential Resort, Riyadh - SAUDI ARABIA

Take a culinary expedition through the world, with detours into exotic Asian cuisines. Heirloom recipes receive contemporary upgrades and get paired with an eclectic delicacies.

With a seating capacity of 280, guests can either enjoy the ultra-modern interiors or the cozy seatings by the pool.

Savour delicious recipes with farm to table ingredients and premium cuts of meat. Some of the chef’s specialities include the Tom Yam Goong Soup, Thai Beef Salad, Yakisoba Noodles, Murgh Tikka Makhani and Tagliata Beef Steak.

“I put my heart into every dish I make and, believe it or not, the results seem to be amazing every time!” Chef Vijitha Bandara

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The Exit Sports Bar

Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights, Dubai - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

THE EXIT, a sports bar with an outdoor terrace, offers 8 screens to watch live streaming of your favourite sport. This dining venue in Barsha Heights beside the Dubai Internet City Metro Station, offers a variety of sumptuous dishes to relax and unwind with friends with live entertainment.

This upbeat venue is inspired by London bars, here patrons find their favourite sports lounge style menu, paired with an extensive range of draught beers, cocktails, mocktails and other refreshments in a welcoming and lively atmosphere. THE EXIT Sports Bar, is the perfect place to catch up with friends and watch live sport from around the world on the big screen.

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EV Restaurant

Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo - EGYPT

EV is a fine dining restaurant that offers traditional Anatolian cuisine in a modern chic ambience and topped up with premium service.

The dishes have been carefully curated by native chefs to touch every part of the Turkish land. The menu is tailored to serve those who have a taste for excellence.

The restaurant offers a big terrace seating overlooking greenery and lakes, while the indoor area has an impressive bar that compliments the dining experience.

EV is positioned as a trend setter for unique gastronomical fine dining in Cairo.

A sensational experience from arrival to departure.

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Avontuur Restaurant

Avontuur Manor House, Cape Town - SOUTH AFRICA

The Avontuur Restaurant offers patrons a range of dishes for breakfast lunch and dinner, including light meals and an à la carte menu, with divine desserts to end off with.

Avontuur Estate is a well-known wine Estate in Stellenbosch South Africa, at the foothills of the Western facing slopes of the Helderberg mountain. Avontuur has been producing quality wine grapes for more than 140 years and this historical commitment is still reflected today in their range of award-winning wines.

Be captivated by the exquisite views over False Bay and the famous Table Mountain with a magnificent backdrop of the Helderberg Mountains. Add to this a vista graced with their prided racehorses to offer you a picture-perfect and unforgettable setting for your special occasion.

The Avontuur restaurant also boasts being the Winner of KFM’s Best Of The Cape, Best Date Night Restaurant 2021 and 2022.

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Taste

Baglioni Resort Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll- MALDIVES

An upscale restaurant with great food, design and atmosphere. The OMNY restaurant experience is always underpinned by quality ingredients from across the world and The Sultanate of Oman’s bountiful culinary resources – from the earth and sea.

OMNY’s design and atmosphere creates a global urban experience with warm, welcoming, non-pretentious inside seating. An amazing Oasis themed patio with fire bowl adds on to a unique dining experience.

OMNY’s design and ambience are a testament to big city living, energized by the current global explosion of brasserie style restaurant interiors. Colour and texture are meticulously selected; brushed brass, soft velvets and aged mirrors complimented with an abundance of big leaf plants and greenery that glisten through the sunlit windows help set the mood for this one of a kind concept. Fresh Meat cuts and Omani seafood displayed in abundance, with expert kitchen staff shucking oysters and preparing seafood platters is the perfect way to promote the quality and freshness of the products.

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Le Asiatique

Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa, Raa Atoll - MALDIVES

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa is the union of cultures and cuisines as it offers guests to experience different culinary journeys in its four restaurants, using authentic, fresh and mostly cultivated in local land ingredients.

The representation of when culture meets tradition, is The Asiatique Restaurant, a place to live a new experience of taste and flavors, a whole new dimension that evokes faraway lands with custom dishes of the typical Asian world.

Guests have the possibility of enjoying the true art of sushi and typical Japanese recipes spacing from rice to noodle base ingredients, to then have other vegetarian, carnivorous, and kid friendly options. Considered the backbone of the restaurant, the Teppanyaki cuisine combines tradition and innovation in an explosion of aromas. It involves the use of the teppan, which is a hot plate on which the raw meat, vegetables or seafood will be cooked and served, while watching a spectacular show that will involve everyone. Moreover, the ambience of the restaurant will definitely play a fundamental role with its raw design and eco- friendly materials such as the black bamboo, that blends perfectly with the surroundings without altering the “natural elegance” of the environment. This will be the cherry on top that will give its final touch by accompanying the courses.

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Teien®

Cora Cora Maldives, Raa Atoll - MALDIVES

Romance the night away in this seductive Japanese restaurant.

Keep it casual near the sushi counter, where you’ll be served fish fresh off the boat in all kinds of different ways. There is even a vegan section, which is a must try for all sushi lovers! Relax at a table as the waiter brings you skewers of kushiyaki - meats, seafood, vegetables - straight from the grill. Or nab a spot at the teppanyaki table, with set menus made on the griddle right in front of you by a talented - and entertaining - chef.

Teien® is fun for everyone, with different sushi rolls, and delicious skewers that suit all members of the family, even the smallest ones. And to finish off the night, indulge in an amazing matcha cheesecake or a trio of mochi.

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Benjarong at Dusit Thani Maldives

Dusit Thani Maldives, Baa Atoll - MALDIVES

Escape to Thailand and relish authentic cuisine, perfectly paired with vintage wines in a stunning over-water setting.

Take a seat at Benjarong, where antique Thai elements are tastefully infused in the modern interiors. Enjoy delectable lunches with family or intimate romantic dinners, gazing out to sea.

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Le Château de Bel Ombre

A 19th Century family mansion - Dating back to 1765, Le Chateau Bel Ombre has been a magical venue for its guests, taking them on a journey through the rich heritage of Mauritius. Embark on a voyage through time, within this enchanting former sugar plantation style house, set in typical French Gardens. The perfect place to give a twist of history and culture to your holidays in paradise.

The Château’s famous fine-dining restaurant was honoured for its high gastronomy with the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019. Never resting on its laurels, the Chateau is going beyond the mundane to reinvent sustainable cuisine. With the help of a Michelin Green Star chef, its sophisticated locavore cuisine reimagines gourmet menus, combining farm-to-fork dining with locally sourced quality produce.

The first floor houses an apartment where guests may enjoy “afternoon tea,” a British custom favoured by Mauritians. Birdcages, delicate tea sets, an interior courtyard with flowers and plants give the space a timeless feel.

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Tattersalls Hotel Armidale Restaurant

Tattersalls Hotel Armidale - AUSTRALIA

Originally established in 1854, after a major renovation and revitalisation project was completed, Tattersalls Hotel Armidale was brought back to the forefront of luxury and sophistication for the discerning traveller and local alike.

The restaurant is led by Head Chef, Param Brar, who brings his vast knowledge and experience to the foodies of the New England and further abroad. Treat yourself to an unforgettable dining experience, with the inspired lunch and dinner menu.

Whether it’s a fresh take on a pub classic, or unique dishes dreamed up by the restaurant team, your evening at Tattersalls will surely be one to remember.

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Tamarind

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns - AUSTRALIA

As the only Chef Hatted restaurant in Cairns, Tamarind has earned and retained the reputation as the exceptional dining institution in the region, a special place to go to enjoy the finest experience in a unique style of Asian inspired cuisine.

The chefs incorporate styles, ingredients and techniques from other destinations and cultures, particularly Asian, and design their own creations using the finest of locally obtained produce, including organic herbs and honey from their our own ‘Sky Garden’ high above the hotel rooms.

With its own special ambience, which includes a blend of the finest dining, a fine wine collection, excellence in discreet customer service and the ability to make every customer feel at ease, Tamarind excels.

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