LUXURY
Dining Destinations February 2022
C O N T E N T S February 2022
04| Sa’Mesa di Nonna
06| Kiree, The Bistro
07| Tree Tops Sky Dining & Bar
08| KURA - Teppanyaki
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Melia Fine Dining
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Kalamata
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El Mirador
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Brach Le Restaurant
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Buffalo Restaurant
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West Bay Lounge
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Liwan Restaurant
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AtTEAtude
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Infinity
20| Burj Al Hamam
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Izakaya Cairo
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Acquapazza®
24| Ambula, Heritance Aarah
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Marine Restô
ASIA
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Sa’Mesa di Nonna Bali - INDONESIA Authentic Italian Family Style Dining elevated into a luxurious, almost fine dining-like dinner concept in a restaurant that features only 1 table with 26 seats. Guests book one or several seats on their table for a fixed price shared style set menu with 20+ dishes and either Wine-, Cocktail- or Mocktail-pairing. All guests sit together at one table as one big Italian Family enjoying a meal of the Highest Quality. What seems a little awkward in the beginning turns out to be one of the best experiences ever. Having been featured by magazines such as Prestige, YAK Magazine, and by Exquisite Media Group, they became the best-rated restaurant in Bali that opened in 2021 with 400+ 5-Star Reviews on Google and Tripadvisor.
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ASIA
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ASIA
Kiree The Bistro
Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui - THAILAND Opulent yet comfortable and inviting, and framed by a backdrop of the Gulf of Thailand, Kiree the Bistro has a lounge-like ambience in the main dining room, with low black-stone tables, plush sofas, and sleek black flooring combined with modern archways, while the outdoor terrace is the place upon which to enjoy the ocean breezes. The chefs provide a touch of theatre in the open kitchen, preparing hearty international bistro cuisine based on the European ethos of generous size, economy of style, simplicity of presentation, and excellence of ingredients.
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Tree Tops Sky Dining & Bar
ASIA
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort - THAILAND
Hide amongst the tree tops to create the ultimate romantic dining experience. Enjoy an expertly concocted cocktail complemented by the scenic vistas and a personal salsa experience. Revel in a unique and intimate dinner where connoisseur menus of French and Mediterranean cuisine take inspiration from the island’s finest produce and exquisite ingredients. Celebrate a special occasion with the selective wine list, which will be carefully explained by the resident Wine Guru.
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ASIA
KURA - Teppanyaki Conrad Osaka - JAPAN
KURA – Teppanyaki carefully selected ingredients with exquisite hospitality; guests can enjoy the gastronomic art performed in front of their own eyes by masters of the art whose refined skills have been acquired working exclusively for the restaurant, seated at four counters for teppan-yaki, serving a maximum of eight people. With 10,000 pieces of lacquerware to hand, many partitions divide up the interior of the shop in a gentle fashion, and in Teppan-yaki you can enjoy a delicious Japanese modern space with a feeling of openness and a sense of privacy both at the same time, as you dine on the stunning Kobe and Omi beef. You can also experience a special time with luxurious cuisine such as abalone and Ise shrimp. KURA-Teppanyaki restaurant delivers a truly theatrical dining experience from the moment you enter. Be entertained by a chef who prepares Teppan-yaki grill at your private table while looking out at the breathtaking view of the city from the Japonesque room which blends traditional Urushi lacquer decorations in a contemporary design. And enjoy an array of Sushi and Sashimi prepared fresh upon order from the Sushi bar. KURA is indeed unlike any Japanese restaurant you’ve ever encountered.
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EUROPE
Melia Fine Dining
Lesante Blu Exclusive Beach Resort, Zakynthos - GREECE
Melia restaurant with panoramic views of the Ionian Sea offers international fine dining dishes, exceptionally prepared by Executive Chef, Nikos Ispiroudis. By reservation only, the team will take you through a memorable gastronomic journey accompanied perfectly with the wine list, selected and served by the Head Sommelier. Breath-taking sunset skies complete the magical scenery. Melia Restaurant is open from May to October from 20:00 to 23:00 within the Lesante Blu, adults only resort, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
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EUROPE
Kalamata
Rixos Premium Bodrum - TURKEY Kalamata is located at Rixos Premium Bodrum. The finest ingredients unite with delicious seafood from the Mediterranean and Aegean Sea for your taste enjoyment. In this fine dining restaurant, your beachfront table is waiting for you to feast with a never to be forgotten seafood experience.
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EUROPE
El Mirador
The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, Guía de Isora - SPAIN
El Mirador enjoys perhaps the most enviable location of all of the restaurants at The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, perched on a cliff’s edge near the Villa Club, with panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean towards La Gomera island. Overseen by chef César González, it specializes in locally sourced seafood as well as dishes such as paella and arroz caldoso and Canarian terramar cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant also benefits from a wonderful outdoor terrace and garden and its own secluded infinity pool.
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EUROPE
Brach Le Restaurant Brach Paris - FRANCE
Brach Le Restaurant is a shared, colorful, lively table that resonates to the rhythm of the city morning to night and invites you to take a journey without leaving your seat. It’s an immersion in the generous cuisines of the Mediterranean. The desire to bring people together and make them happy inspires this warm, spontaneous menu designed by Adam Bentalha in the open kitchen: there are sights to enjoy everywhere. The desserts are by Yann Brys. The bread and pastries are made in-house. The cocktails are part of the restaurant’s sophisticated, joyful atmosphere.
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EUROPE
Buffalo Restaurant Kraków - POLAND
On the Main Market Square, established in 1257, you can taste real American cuisine. The Buffalo Restaurant is located at Rynek Główny 37! Unique steaks, wings, burgers and a selection of the best American bourbons and drinks in one place. All this is served in a year-round garden and in unique interiors. In the United States, the heart of every home is the kitchen, Buffalo Restaurant is the essence of this motto on the plate. Sounds incredible? Try it yourself today!
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MIDDLE EAST
West Bay Lounge
West Bay Abu Dhabi Resort - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
West Bay Lounge is unique for its iconic sunsets, sea breeze and tropical vibes. Chef Niko will prepare something very special for every guest with sense awakening culinary delights that can be perfectly paired with delicious concoctions from the bar or freshly brewed hot beverages followed by tantalizing Instagramable desserts. A popular place for a vibrant Saturday Brunch, delightful Afternoon Tea, Ladies Nights, romantic evenings or family gatherings. West Bay Lounge is a vibrant beachfront venue that extends out over the sands of the Corniche beach just and mere steps away from the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf.
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MIDDLE EAST
Liwan Restaurant
Swissôtel Al Ghurair & Swissôtel Living Al Ghurair, Dubai - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Let the team of expertly trained chefs take your senses on a journey of discovery and experience flavours from across the globe. At Liwan the choice is yours. Available throughout the day, flavour-packed dishes from around the world will inspire and delight you. Live your best moments at Liwan, with a dining concept that will transport you from authentic middle-eastern dishes to sumptuous western flavours and beyond. Enjoy a casual evening on the spacious terrace and take in the stunning vistas of Deira whilst puffing away a shisha and sipping on Moroccan tea. This award-winning family-friendly restaurant is home to the well-known Little Explorer’s Sunday Brunch and offers a perfect spot for a family celebration no matter how big or small.
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MIDDLE EAST
AtTEAtude
Alwadi Doha - MGallery Hotel Collection, Doha - QATAR
Qatari warmth and heritage surrounds you at this quintessential tea & coffee lounge, the wonderful aroma of baked pastries leads you to the AtTEAtude lounge & majlis. Delight your palate with freshly made pastries, croissant, desserts, light lunches and snacks in Alwadi Doha MGallery. Enjoy the comfort of being served in the chic lounge, refined majlis or alternatively enjoy the fresh breeze on the airy terrace. The perfect setting for a morning of freshly brewed coffee, sumptuous business lunches and delightful afternoon tea. AtTEAtude Lounge & majlis at night transforms to a cozier place, the lights dimmed creating a warm ambience, the ideal atmosphere for enjoying pre-dinner or late-night snacks with friends.
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MIDDLE EAST
Infinity
Alwadi Doha - MGallery Hotel Collection, Doha - QATAR As the sun sets and Doha sparkles into life, admire the breathtaking panoramic views of Doha’s magnificent skyline while sipping on specialty beverages from around the world. Inspired by the novel ‘Around the World in 80 Days’, offered in the menu with a combination of infinite tastes and flavors are 42 cocktails from 28 countries, designed to reflect an old novel with maps of the world. Enjoy a selection of classic beverages made famous during the US prohibition era, with their distinctive woody and bitter flavors, to exotic, spicy Asian creations or sweetness and fruity Caribbean dreams. Toast that special occasion with one of the six signature cocktails one from each continent or sip a classic captivating long drink as you watch the world below you passing by whilst enjoying the ambience of the uplifting music.
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MIDDLE EAST
Burj Al Hamam Crowne Plaza Jordan - Dead Sea Resort & Spa, Swemieh - JORDAN Burj Al Hamam Restaurant was established in 1958, it has refined “The Art of Lebanese Cuisine” for more than 40 years, satisfying guests with a wide range of Lebanese and home cooking, besides fresh seafood, poultry, meats and drinks. Treat yourself to scrumptious Lebanese food at its best at the famous Burj Al Hamam. Savor the selection of flavors from the fresh Tabbouleh to tender and juicy kebab. Enjoy the fruity aromas of Argeelah amidst a mosaic dotted setting, warmly decorated and panoramic scenic views the sandy white beach, the mountainous backdrop and the serene waters of the dead sea.
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Alto Wine Estate
IS A LEADING RED WINE PRODUCER NESTLED HIGH IN THE HELDERBERG MOUNTAINS IN STELLENBOSCH We are an Estate with a rich heritage and have been producing world-class wines for over a hundred years. We are the oldest red wine only producer in South Africa and are also one of the few wine estates to have only had five winemakers in our century old history — with two being a father and son duo. Our portfolio of wines is small and curated, our winemaker Bertho van der Westhuizen treats each wine as he would our flagship blend. From our Iconic Alto Rouge to our exceptional Alto Estate Blend, our wines ensure quality and consistency throughout. Visit our intimate Tasting Room, stroll through our barrel cellar or join us for our seasonal sunset rouge evenings and learn about the rich heritage and legacy that makes Alto what it is today. Address: Annandale Road, Stellenbosch T: 021 881 3884 E: info@altowines.co.za AltoWinery
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AFRICA
Izakaya Cairo Cairo - EGYPT
Cairo’s first Nikkei restaurant and bar; Izakaya is a fusion of Japanese precision with Peruvian flair. Using fresh ingredients and exotic flavours, the dishes showcase a unique blend of Japanese-Peruvian culinary culture, taking you on an inspiring and authentic journey of the sensation that is Nikkei cuisine.
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INDIAN OCEAN
Acquapazza®
Cora Cora Maldives, Raa Atoll - MALDIVES The glamour of an Italian beach club with a welcoming Maldivian vibe – that’s what you’ll get at this allday hang-out by the pool and sea. Start the day with a cappuccino as you slather on your sunscreen in a poolside cabana or lounge-bed. Then lunch or snack on burrata cheese or a stone-baked pizza while a DJ spins chilled-out island tunes. Feel the sand between your toes and go for a splash in the sea, then recline under a beach umbrella as a waiter brings you a cocktail, frothy lager or chilled glass of wine. No need to move when it’s time for dinner. Just grab a seat at a table on the deck as you choose from the delicious pastas, risottos, seafood, meat and vegetable-based main dishes.
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INDIAN OCEAN
Ambula, Heritance Aarah Heritance Aarah, Raa Atoll - MALDIVES
The trademarked contemporary ‘Heritance’ dining experience, Ambula is an explosion of the Sri Lankan spices and Maldivian flavours. Merging the traditional Sri Lankan and Maldivian with the inventive, the tasting menu experience encompasses exotic food and drink pairings, specially designed to surprise and sooth. A comprehensive vegan menu is also available at the restaurant.
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SOUTH AMERICA
Marine Restô Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - BRAZIL The sophistication of Marine Restô lies in the simple, relaxed environment and the freshness of the plates. The grill and the embers take center stage at this iconic restaurant. The menu offers several options of seafood, meat, salads, among other dishes to be shared.
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