The canton of Vaud, a gastronome’s haven in the Lake Geneva region

The region has influenced and inspired many artists over the years – from Lord Byron, Audrey Hepburn, Charlie Chaplin to David Bowie and Freddie Mercury.

With its numerous options of Michelin-starred restaurants and unique dining experiences, the canton of Vaud makes for the ultimate destination, where one can indulge in world-class flavours whilst enjoying the spectacular scenic views offered at the various establishments.

Visitors to canton of Vaud can choose from the region’s 51 Michelin Guide approved restaurants including the world-renowned Restaurant de l’Hôtel de Ville, led by acclaimed Chef Franck Giovannini, which ranks at the top of the list with its threestar rating. The restaurant was awarded the three stars in 1975 and has since retained the rating with its exemplary food standards and service.

For a scenic dining experience, La Table du Lausanne Palace offers stunning panoramic views across Lausanne and Lake Geneva while treating diners to the best of French cuisine with a contemporary menu curated by Chef Franck Pelux. Those looking for a glimpse into the region’s past can rediscover Vevey’s history through wholesome flavours at Les Ateliers in Vevey. The restaurant is situated in a former stainless-steel workshop and pays homage to the area’s industrial heritage through delicious food made using the freshest ingredients. Located in the southwestern part of Switzerland in its French-speaking region between Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, the region of Vaud is a dream vacation destination.

The region features beautiful towns such as Lausanne, the Olympic Capital and Montreux Riviera, all steeped in centuries of history and culture. It has influenced and inspired many artists over the years – from Lord Byron, Audrey Hepburn, Charlie Chaplin to David Bowie and Freddie Mercury.

Prime: Exquisite steakhouse experience at The Meydan Hotel

Start your evening with appetizers such as Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Creekston Beef Tartar and Seared Hand Dived Sea Scallops.

Prime, The Meydan Hotel’s fine dining restaurant has reopened its doors. Overlooking the famous Meydan Racecourse and perfect for business gatherings, intimate dinners or private occasions, Prime steakhouse introduces a menu of elegance, with classy interiors, exquisite flavours, a signature Flambé experience and more.

Indulge in an extensive à la carte menu carefully curated for connoisseurs of prime cuts, or savour a wide selection of seafood, poultry and vegetarian dishes.

Start your evening with appetizers such as Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Creekston Beef Tartar and Seared Hand Dived Sea Scallops. Continue your flavour journey with a premium selection of the finest cuts, sourced by the talented chefs at Prime. Satiate your cravings further with culinary masterpieces like Truffle Porcini Risotto, Char-grilled Gulf King Prawns, Bultarra Saltbush Rack of Lamb, Veal Fillet Mignon, Steak Rossini, Tenderloin and a variety of rich sauces. An exquisite beverage menu, featuring premium house beverages and an extensive wine list, perfectly complements your evening.

An impressive assortment of desserts such as Classic Crème Brûlée, New York Cheesecake, Crepes Suzette, Sticky Toffee Pudding bring a sweet ending to your meal.

Got your Sunday brunch plans yet?

The all-day dining outlet, The M One Restaurant, located at Millennium Place Barsha Heights welcomes guests for a fun Sunday brunch that offers guests delicious flavors from across the globe. Promising a diverse range of dishes for just AED 119, the brunch indulges your cultural appetite with dishes including Pasta Marinara, Butter Chicken, a Roast Lamb carving station as well as live cooking stations that feature fresh Seafood, Meats, Pizzas and Crepes.

Additionally, the little ones can have their own set of yummy treats at their special colorful corner with mini burgers, mac and cheese, chocolate fountain, fresh popcorn & live cotton candy. While the Sunday brunch is on from 12:30pm to 4pm, the tiny tots are in for an extended treat at the Kid’s Club, where the real child-friendly fun happens. Located on the first floor of Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel, the M One Restaurant is an ideal spot for families to enjoy a variety of innocent beverages from smoothies & fresh juices to 0% hops, virgin mojitos and beyond. Choose between dining alfresco on the rooftop terrace or inside the restaurant while swaying to the tunes of Latino ‘Timeless Duo’, who will keep the crowd, entertained.

Open Sesame rolls out electrifying Marashi spread

Open Sesame, the artsy social eatery at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown, has moved their brunch to Saturday, named after Marasi Drive, the buzzing location in the busy Downtown district.

Held every Saturday from 2pm-5pm, the Marasi Brunch offers an impressive lineup of starters, mezzes, an extraordinary seafood parade, perfectly balanced mains, and a magical Candy Souq, with prices starting from AED 199 for the Falcon Pack, inclusive of soft beverages, AED335 for the Flamingo Pack inclusive of house beverages, and AED 395 for the Camel pack which is inclusive of house beverages plus bubbly.

Foodies can kick-off their culinary adventure with the new brunch menu that offers a variety of delectable dishes including a Halal Mediterranean charcuterie board served with an arrangement of cold cuts - Salami, Bresaola, Lomo along with a variety of cheese, breadsticks, delicious condiments and the famous homemade sourdough selection with feta & pistachio dip and fresh salads.

For the mains, patrons can have a treat from the Chef’s special that includes pulled beef sliders with chipotle aioli and coleslaw, Chicken Pintxo, Lamb Souvlaki with tzatziki and pita bread, Cod Croquettes, Fried Calamari, Prawns and more.

No brunch is ever complete without dessert and to offer the sweetest of endings, Open Sesame is offering a Candy Souq with an array of sweet and scrumptious delights including Chocolate

Get ready for the seafood bar, oysters and caviar

Bombe which is a chocolate raspberry mousse filled in chocolate shell with pearls, Matcha Tiramisu, Blueberry Pannacotta, a Marasi candy tree with assorted lollipop, sweets and candy, mini cakes, a chocolate fountain with a wide variety of toppings, crepe station, donut wall, and much much more to satisfy all your cravings.

Khayal at Marriott Al Forsan Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of ‘The Brunch’. Get ready for a fun, casual and laid-back international brunch with free-flowing beverages, pool access, an after-party at Appaloosa and plenty of activities to keep the kids busy.

Running every Saturday, The Brunch offers a unique family-friendly concept for guests to experience. Every corner of the venue is packed with surprises and discoveries with an array of dishes across a variety of cuisines and live stations such as a seafood bar, oysters and caviar, pub grabs from Appaloosa, special roasts from The Grill, ready to go tiffins, kababs, live Chaat Stations, a live ramen station and ‘grab & go’ Bento-style meals.

For more information and to make reservations, please call 02 201 4131 or email: diningalforsan@marriott.com

Talea collaborates with Italian Michelin green starred Chef Riccardo Gaspari for six-hand dinner

Talea by Antonio Guida, Emirates Palace’s newest Italian dining destination, hosted an exclusive six-hand dinner curated by Michelin green starred guest Chef Riccardo Gaspari, Chef Guida and the restaurant’s Head Chef Luigi Stinga on 21 and 22 May, celebrating the best of Italian cuisine and showcasing a sustainable culinary experience. The talented trio took diners on a sixcourse gourmet journey, creating an unforgettable dinner, served in a vibrant and interactive setting with live music. Paired with an array of rare Italian and French grapes, the special menu offers guests an intimate dining session that draws on the maestros’ distinctive culinary styles to create “Cucina di Famiglia” – family-style cooking. Guest Chef Riccardo Gaspari of Michelinstarred Sanbrite in Cortina, Italy, brought his award-winning skills in regenerative cooking, whereby everything is born, transformed and regenerated in the kitchen to produce food that is in harmony with nature.

Chef Riccardo Gaspari said: “I am deeply honoured and delighted to offer alongside Chef Antonio Guida and Chef Luigi Stinga my heartfelt tribute to Italy. My effort was aimed at creating a cuisine that respects the integrity of the product and created the regeneration of each element. I hope our offerings at this six-hand dinner at Talea not only pleased the palette of our valued guests but also nourished their soul.”

The sumptuous adventure of the six-hand dinner at Talea started with a delicately flavoured Sedano Rapa – celery root soup – with potatoes. Guests then savoured an inspiring oriental version of Astice Blue, a staple of Italy’s culinary sophistication, with the blue roasted lobster presented with “Loazzolo” zabaglione, leek and Matcha tea. The marine overtures gave way to Risotto with raspberry and herbs cream and a succulent serving of Filetto di Manzo or beef tenderloin, followed by fig-fed chicken breast with cannellini beans and seaweeds cream. The three master chefs signed off an evening of rare Italian gastronomic gems with an alluring Tiramisu.