LUXURY
Dining Destinations December 2021
C O N T E N T S December 2021
04| Louroc Restaurant 06| Nolinski Le Restaurant
07| Aromi Restaurant
08| Nea Diagonios
10| VIC’S RESTAURANTE
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The Grand Palace
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Amaya Food Gallery at Amari Watergate Bangkok
13| Favola at Le Meridien Chiang Mai
14| Hyakuna Garan “Kanro”
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Stellar Steakhouse
16| Dawat Restaurant at Islamabad Serena Hotel
18| Great British Restaurant 19| Dalchini Restaurant & Bar
20| Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant and Café 21|
Château Mon Désir
22| Silver Leaf Restaurant
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Louroc Restaurant Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes - FRANCE The Louroc restaurant has pushed the boundaries of perfection even further for the enjoyment of guests and visitors, all within a new decor imagined by renowned interior architect Patricia Anastassiadis in 2020. For the hotel’s gastronomic restaurant, Eric Frechon and Sébastien Broda have created a menu that expresses an authentic dialog between the Mediterranean and Provence. The two territories meld in a cuisine that is close to nature, drawn directly from the source. The distinguished chefs have created a bespoke dining experience in close collaboration with local artisans and working hand-in-hand with the region’s best producers, glorifying their refined ingredients in every dish. Their culinary creativity showcases the authenticity of rare ingredients and is guided by the endless pursuit of extraordinary flavour. Louroc promises an unforgettable dinner with sunset views over the Mediterranean.
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Nolinski Le Restaurant Nolinski Paris - FRANCE
Set among décor that subtly mingles Art Deco with a seventies spirit, a nod to the hotel’s 1930’s façade, Nolinski Le Restaurant presents a contemporary, sun-drenched cuisine that features fresh and unexpected textures, colors and flavors. Here, its Chef, Philip Chronopoulos, celebrates a unique, cosmopolitan cuisine infused with Mediterranean accents, and the originality of a menu devoted to different worlds: “The world of raw food, spices, and the sea, for cuisine that will never be boring”. Now Executive Chef of the Nolinski hotels in Paris and Venice, he also heads the Michelin-starred Palais Royal Restaurant. On the menu are mini stewed veal turnovers, burrata cauliflower with pesto, poultry kebab and crispy ravioli. As for dessert, the pâtisserie is invented by Yann Brys, who was named Meilleur Ouvrier de France.
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Aromi Restaurant
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Hilton Molino Stucky Venice - ITALY Water, the dominant element of the lagoon city, is the main feature of Aromi Restaurant, immersed in a yacht club atmosphere and surrounded by the colour blue. The outside panoramic terrace offers breath-taking views, overlooking Giudecca Canal and the floating city of Venice, with a unique perspective. The menu is a palate pleasing journey designed by Chef Ivan Catenacci’s imagination. From the Chocolate and Avocado tuna starter to the superb Peach and Shrimps Risotto, fine dining at Aromi is a true culinary experience. Jewel in the crown of the Aromi menu are the signature dishes “The Catenacci”, born from the desire of creating a dish representing the chef. This unusual combination of pasta and rice shaped in a chain is proposed in four versions (meat, fish, vegetarian and sweet). Finally to complete the culinary experience, a team of experts takes care of guests needs to ensure a dinner of a lifetime.
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Nea Diagonios Thessaloniki - GREECE
The food at Nea Diagonios has character with strong flavors that leave a memory. Something inside you will be woken up, giving you something you want to return to. Your interest will be piqued at the intimate feeling created from the marriage of flavours. Although the classic flavours are always good, on the other hand your thirst for change will be awakened – for the “modern” time; for something different. This is, in fact, the essence. Balance and evolution. Which is why Nea Diagonios has been awarded as the restaurant of the year.
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ASIA
VIC’S RESTAURANTE Rocks Hotel, Macau - CHINA
Portugal is a coastal nation found in Southern Europe with a culture and cuisine that has so many influences, Vic’s Restaurante embraces these elements and features a panoramic waterfront view, great alfresco dining terrace, and a comfortable indoor dining area decorated in the traditional Portuguese fashion. Step into Vic’s Restaurante and surround yourself with authentic Portuguese dishes and style. Decorated with blue and white azulejo panels, the restaurant is bathed in natural light, with a panoramic harbour view and a patio where guests can dine by the sea. It truly is a taste of Portugal with a modern twist. You don’t want to miss his signature dishes such as lobster rice with monkfish when you’re at Vic’s.
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The Grand Palace
Legend Palace Hotel, Macau - CHINA The Grand Palace Chinese fine dining restaurant serves an innovative Chinese cuisine and exquisite, handmade dim sum dishes. The spacious dining area with panoramic sea views provides an unmatched dining experience. There are also 10 private dining rooms available for exclusive gatherings.
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Amaya Food Gallery
Amari Watergate Bangkok - THAILAND
You will find the restaurant, Amaya Food Gallery, a vibrant, indoor hawker stall paradise with live cooking stations serving up international cuisine and Asian favourites inspired by local flavours. There will be 4 interactive cooking stations providing zesty delights ranging from the spices of Thai cuisine to the tantalising flavours of western signatures. These 4 stations include AMAYA Thai & Neighbouring regions, Indian, Italian, Grill, and complimented by a Bakery Deli & Treats section and a Bar & Cellar. Inspired by Asian street food markets, Amaya strives to draw from a wide range of iconic dishes one would find on the around Asia. The Amaya experience celebrates the diversity of the regional dining cultures and focuses on the interaction between chefs and dinners at the live cooking stations. Guests will also have the satisfaction of seeing how dishes are prepared and coming in the contact with flavours and aromas.
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Favola at Le Méridien Chiang Mai Chiang Mai - THAILAND
Located in the 5-star Le Méridien Chiang Mai, Favola is an authentic Italian restaurant that showcases the genuine flavours in a contemporary yet soulful environment. At Favola, their highest aim is to serve food that is true to tradition and origins, made from the highest quality ingredients and partnered with the fine details of Italy’s culture of cuisine, with professional services in friendly atmosphere. Contemporary, upbeat dining experiences attract hotel guests, discerning travellers and local residents alike. Genuine rustic recipes and signature original creations are expertly crafted from the freshest local and imported ingredients, including Royal Project organic produce. Interactive gastronomy continues with a highly knowledgeable wine pairing service, courtesy of the showpiece glass walk-in cellar, which houses a progressive repertoire of over 1,000 bottles, along with the largest grappa selection in town.
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Hyakuna Garan “Kanro” Hyakuna Garan, Nanjo City - JAPAN
The dining space of Restaurant Kanro extends horizontally along the ocean. From the large panoramic windows you can enjoy the breathtaking ocean view, which locals call “fertile sea fields.” Fresh and colorful local ingredients are happily served for the traditional Japanese-Okinawan courses, with mindfulness of hospitality.
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Stellar Steakhouse
InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 - 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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Dawat Restaurant at Islamabad Serena Hotel Serena Hotel Pakistan, Islamabad - PAKISTAN Experience a mesmerizing dining journey in Dawat restaurant at Islamabad Serena Hotel. Savour a meticulously crafted Pakistani menu and satisfy your curiosity with an open kitchen with the chefs live in action. Prepare to be swooned away with the signature warm hospitality and live Pakistani music for a complete soulful experience.
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MIDDLE EAST
Great British Restaurant
Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, Dubai - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Patrons looking for a taste of home can find it at the award winning Great British Restaurant (GBR) where diners can sample timeless British cuisine from sumptuous roasts to the crowd-favourite fish and chips. GBR is open all-day, every day from breakfast through lunch and dinner. The venue not only offers a fabulous selection of British dishes, but also a wide-range of international plates. Apart from its views, the restaurant’s open-plan, spacious design makes it the ideal location for special celebrations and events and group dining.
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MIDDLE EAST
Dalchini Restaurant & Bar
Centara West Bay Hotel & Residences Doha - QATAR Drawing on the diversity of India’s regional cuisines, the team at Dalchini Restaurant & Bar serves a selection of progressive Indian dishes in a modern atmosphere. The à la carte menu features both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Located on the ground floor, Dalchini Restaurant & Bar welcomes guests for lunch, dinner and Social brunches in a soothing environment that combines hues of green, splashes of vivid colours and dimmed lighting. Make a reservation for a unique culinary journey filled with mystery and intrigue.
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AFRICA
Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant and Café Nairobi - KENYA
Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant & Cafe offers spectacular romantic ambience. Sectioned into 4 spaces, each giving off a unique feel yet flows through each seamlessly, giving off a tropical journey experience with opulent class and elegance. With heavy emphasis on fine seafood cuisine playfully fused with the world class bar, crafting bespoke cocktails served in unconventional ways. The tides from the Indian ocean bring the freshest catch that is elaborately prepared converting seafood into works of art on the table, delighting the taste buds in every way imaginable. The architecture captures the spirit of the sea with the waves imparted on the ceiling of the restaurant enhanced by the one of a kind neo modern paintings “the African woman” adorned all over. This tropical paradise would not be complete without the born to serve true hospitality spirit in the team, carefully chosen to deliver the one of a kind Mawimbi experience and accentuate their motto “we are Mawimbi”.
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INDIAN OCEAN
Château Mon Désir
Maritim Resort & Spa Mauritius, Turtle Bay Mauritius Set in an enchanting colonial-style mansion house, the Château Mon Désir is renowned as the gastronomic address by excellence of Mauritius. Awarded every year by a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ from TripAdvisor, it has also been recognized as the ‘Best Fine Dining Cuisine’ of the island by the prestigious ‘World Luxury Restaurant Awards’. Overlooking the ‘Historical Ruins of Balaclava’ and the Citron River, the Château Mon Désir is nestled within the 25 hectare estate of the 5-star Maritim Resort & Spa Mauritius. This ‘à la carte’ fine dining restaurant is THE place to enjoy international fine dining where classical elements and the modern influence of French cuisine blend with a touch of Mauritian spirit…
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AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA
Silver Leaf Restaurant The Stanley Hotel & Suites, Port Moresby - PAPUA NEW GUINEA With lavish interiors, breathtaking views of the city and fantastic food offerings, Silver Leaf is the epitome of fine dining in Port Moresby. The 60 seat restaurant provides guests with an unprecedented dining experience in the heart of the city, offering simplicity, quality and consistency in all aspects of food, wine and service. The Silver Leaf culinary team believes in letting the quality ingredients speak for themselves through simple cooking techniques and modern approach to dining. They ensure flavours and textures are second to none by using a specially commissioned dry-aging fridge for their quality meat.
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