LUXURY
Dining Destinations January 2022
C O N T E N T S January 2022
04| M.B
06| Artima Bistro
07| Ombra Restaurant
08| SEASIDE SANTORINI
09| Le Grand, at the Hotel Cala di Volpe
10| Quattro Sensi
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Sinner Le Restaurant
12| PRESSROOM Amsterdam
13| Bones Steakhouse Tirana
14| FIRE Steakhouse & Bar
16| Brasserie de Paris
17| Mee | Zü | Nam
18| Villa Maya
20| Sofra
21| O’Glacée
22| Azure
23| Majdool Restaurant
24| Li’Brasil
26| Binge Cairo
27| Clico Restaurant
28| Tribute Restaurant
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M.B The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, Guía de Isora - SPAIN Team. Commitment. Innovation. These are the cornerstones of M.B, the two Michelin-starred restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Abama. Chef Erlantz Gorostiza carries out the vision of Martín Berasategui, offering a bold, Basque-inspired menu that builds on familiar flavors.
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Artima Bistro Limassol - CYPRUS
Artima Bistro, member of Carob Mill Restaurants, four times awarded for its Mediterranean cuisine, is a most suitable choice for an elegant dining experience and ideal for a business lunch or dinner. The carefully restored and tastefully designed restaurant radiates unique character in a contemporary and elegant environment. The rich menu and professional staff are sure to leave guests with a favourable and flavourful impression. Located at the Lanitis Carobmill Complex next to the Medieval Castle in Limassol, Artima offers Mediterranean dishes inspired by the Italian cuisine. The creative menu is enhanced with tempting desserts and a wide selection of local and international wines. Visitors can enjoy their food or drinks sitting by the yard of the Medieval Castle.
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Ombra Restaurant
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Esperas Santorini Hotel, Santorini - GREECE Ombra Restaurant in Esperas Santorini Hotel is an alfresco (open air) restaurant in the best possible location in Oia, offering spectacular views of the sea and the famous sunset of Santorini. The cuisine pays tribute to the Greek Mediterranean culinary offering with a modern twist based on traditional recipes and the use of local ingredients. The signature dishes are Kalamari with Santorini fava and ink, Sea Bream with breadcrumb crust and Honey glazed slow-cooked lamb. Ombra is a romantic and fine dining experience and is preferred by guests from all over the world thanks to its cuisine, views and private setting. Ombra Restaurant is the ideal choice for a romantic, unforgettable dinner experience in Oia Santorini.
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SEASIDE SANTORINI Santorini - GREECE
Since 2004, SEASIDE is the most stylish beach bar/restaurant in the iconic Greek island of Santorini. Located at Perivolos Beach, the Cosmopolitan ambience of the restaurant appeals to distinguished guests, offering a culinary experience with great food, signature cocktails and a vast selection of top-class spirits and wines. At the same time, the comfortable sunbeds and the VIP beach Cabanas on the famous volcanic black beach, allow guests to spoil themselves and relax. Services at SEASIDE SANTORINI provided from a friendly and experienced staff, exceed expectation while guests from all over the world enjoy a lifestyle beach with a relaxing scenery along with a culinary experience through a selection of exquisite dishes. When the sun sets, the chill-out music vibes will soften the atmosphere, and this is the perfect time for a cool cocktail from the SEASIDE Lounge bar. SEASIDE is also an ideal beachfront place in Santorini to organise any of your special occasions and events. Private dinners, proposals, wedding receptions, pre and post wedding rehearsals and business gatherings are available on request.
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Le Grand, at the Hotel Cala di Volpe Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Porto Cervo - ITALY
Located in the heart of Hotel Cala di Volpe and overlooking the most glamorous bay in the Mediterranean, Le Grand is an iconic location in Costa Smeralda. It is a Legend Amongst World Restaurants. Waiters in elegant evening suits pushing bright silver trolleys give this Italian Mediterranean restaurant a timeless atmosphere, while providing an exceptional service. Indulge in delectable dishes, like the seabass cooked in a salt crust, or enjoy a flambé Zabaglione dessert or Crêpes Suzette prepared right in front of you. The Executive Chef is Maurizio Locatelli, who has been honored with the Marriott Europe Award of Culinary Excellence for his renowned expertise and skills.
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Quattro Sensi
Borgobrufa SPA Resort, Torgiano - ITALY
The spectacular panoramic view at Borgobrufa SPA Resort accompanies guests to their meals, thanks to the big windows in the refined “Ristorante Quattro Sensi” as well as the more intimate “Tempio del Gusto”. The cuisine, entrusted to Chef Andrea Impero, features authentic flavors and Umbrian specialties and is based on prime, strictly seasonal ingredients entirely from Umbrian and local producers. The products are sourced directly in the production area, with direct contact between the Chef and the trusted producer. From breakfast to dinner, each dish is freshly prepared through the rediscovery of cooking techniques from long ago. The new and exclusive Gourmet restaurant “Elementi Fine Dining” promises a unique culinary experience with its degustation menus. The precious Enoteca wine cellar holds over 250 premium labels, including local, regional, Italian and international wines.
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Sinner Le Restaurant Sinner Paris - FRANCE
Shaded by green walls, which run along the whole length of the venue, the Sinner restaurant offers a menu incorporating international flare taking inspiration from street food culture, like the Kanoun technique in North Africa. By drawing inspiration from street food, from the desert and South America, the Chef has designed the most exceptional yet accessible fusion menu. Around the table, rituals create connection and genuine, sociable simplicity. Patisserie chef Yann Brys also whisks you away to far-off places with his dessert creations infused with the flavors of exotic continents bathed in light. In the upper part of the restaurant, Sinner offers for lunch this cuisine that is joyful and spontaneous. It’s a mysterious, electric place with a renewed sense of celebration sheltered from prying eyes.
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PRESSROOM Amsterdam
INK Hotel Amsterdam - MGallery - NETHERLANDS
PRESSROOM is a restaurant with a story. Not just any story; the first page dates back to 1904 when the building became the base of Dutch newspaper ‘De Tijd’. With a history like that, it’s no surprise PRESSROOM is still a place ‘’where stories are yet to be written’’. Today, this rich history is translated into an uncomplicated and relaxed dining experience with a modern and personal approach. PRESSROOM lives from early morning until late at night simply because: the story must go on. The menu consists of modern classics with pure and simple flavors that merge into great combinations on your plate. You see what you eat and you taste what you see. Located inside INK Hotel Amsterdam, a stone’s throw from Dam Square, PRESSROOM is your hidden gem in the city center.
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Bones Steakhouse Tirana mk | hotel tirana - ALBANIA
Good food, great cuisine. At Bones Restaurant, only top-notch dishes make it to the table. Bones opened its doors in 2021 with the mission to offer the best steaks and seafood along with the best service. Prime beef and fresh seafood served along with regional specialties of their Albanian roots. Known for business lunches and business dinners, Bones offers private party rooms and personalized menus to accommodate fine dining experiences and special occasions.
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FIRE Steakhouse & Bar Dublin - IRELAND
FIRE Steakhouse & Bar is an award-winning restaurant located in the heart of Dublin City. Originally built in 1864 as the Lord Mayor of Dublin’s supper room FIRE features incredible vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows and a beautiful terrace overlooking the Lord Mayor’s Garden. Today it is the most historical and impressive dining room in Dublin and this year FIRE is celebrating its 15th birthday. As part of the celebrations, FIRE underwent a €1.1 million refurbishment offering a new look FIRE and an extended menu. FIRE is firmly committed to supporting sustainable local Irish produce and only serves the finest selection of award-winning meats and produce that Ireland has to offer.
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Brasserie de Paris
Legend Palace Hotel, Macau - CHINA
This Parisian-themed restaurant is inspired by Monte Carlo and features high-class international cuisine in both its buffet and à la carte menu selections.
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Mee | Zü | Nam
Onsen @ Moncham, Chiang Mai - THAILAND Meaning “Water” in both Japanese and Thai, Mee| Zü |Nam captures the essence of a Japanese culinary technique while never losing touch with Thai culture to delight the palates of discerning diners. With a magnificent view of a rolling green landscape 1200 meters above sea level, Mee | Zü | Nam offers all-day dining combining a unique and palate pleasing blend of Thai and Japanese cuisines along with a selection of European favourites all of which are inspired by the abundant natural ingredients of the local area. Sake selections and food and wine pairings are their specialty.
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Villa Maya
Trivandrum - INDIA Villa Maya is a lovingly restored 18th century Dutch manor that once enjoyed the attention of the royal house of Travancore. In the spirit of its noble heritage it continues to exude timeless elegance through contemporary design and haute cuisine. Villa Maya is a treasure trove of subtle sensory delights; a theatre of the senses meticulously crafted to offer you an escape into serenity. Authentic traditional cuisines from around the world are exquisitely plated to harmonise with its classical architecture, minimal style and carefully selected art and craft pieces, creating an experience of beauty and grace. Sophisticated dining experiences have been introduced to provide comfort, privacy and finesse in each of the varied dining spaces, which have been individually styled to suit every mood and celebration. At Villa Maya there is no separation, only a surrender to the immediacy of one’s senses.
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Sofra
Alwadi Doha - MGallery Hotel Collection, Doha - QATAR
Sofra, offers the finest Levant cuisine and regional delicacies over lunch and dinners from locally sourced markets for the ultimate gastronomic journey. At Sofra, guests will get a delicious taste of local culinary heritage, served with a generous dose of renowned Qatari hospitality. Sofra has in store some of the best regional delicacies such as hummus, kibbeh, falafel and samosa, while specialty dishes are available à la carte. This charming restaurant is designed as reminisce of Qatari culture and local traditions where the interior reflects the inside of dhow boats and pearl diving.
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O’Glacée
Alwadi Doha - MGallery Hotel Collection, Doha - QATAR In the new Msheireb Downtown Doha district, visit the pool bar on the third level of the boutique hotel, Alwadi Doha - MGallery Hotel Collection, for impressive refreshing drinks, perfect if you fancy a flavorful light lunch or maybe even a quick meal. The perfect venue to sip delicious drinks, mingle and relax, tell friends and colleagues to meet you at O’Glacée restaurant for good times in Msheireb Downtown Doha. On the sunny terrace or in the shade of the bar area, the friendly staff will take care of your every desire. On the other hand, simply swim up for some refreshments after a few laps in the outdoor pool. Enjoy drinks and fusion bites al fresco as you sample the flavorful variety of Mediterranean blends. Come early and stay as long as you like to witness the daily transformation of the restaurant’s atmosphere as the sun makes its way across the Qatari sky.
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Azure
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, SAUDIA ARABIA
Indulge in a Distinct Dining Experience at Azure in Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. Set sail across the Aegean Sea at Azure, the award-winning Best Luxury Family Restaurant in the Middle East. Azure serves selections inspired by authentic Greek and Turkish cuisine. Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience in the warm ambience, while watching the chefs prepare your meal from an open kitchen, with a wood-burning oven.
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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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Li’Brasil Address Beach Resort, Dubai - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES A perfect marriage between Lebanese and Brazilian cuisine created Li’Brasil, a novel concept which offers diners an immersive experience. With a vibrant indoor area, outdoor terrace and Secret Lounge, this stunning venue is the place to be all seasons of the year. As you enter the restaurant, expect to be welcomed by the warmth and hospitality of the Lebanese and the liveliness of the Brazilians. The homely touch of the Lebanese cuisine and the exotic twist of the Brazilian cuisine will awaken your taste buds with every bite. Li’Brasil will make you feel full of life and excitement as you sip on signature cocktails and nibble on their sharing plates.
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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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Binge Cairo Cairo - EGYPT
The right taste of the ‘wrong’ food. Cairo’s first gastropub presents comfort food uplifted providing wellknown dishes in a new guise. Not all foods were created equal, but at Binge every single one is worthy of love. Forget right and wrong, gourmet or street. Binge invites you to drop the labels and immerse your senses in the richest flavors. Binge’s uniqueness lies in the ability to take you on a trip down memory lane while offering you an exquisite dining experience: A space for your inner child to savor all the favorite classics uplifted. Savor this moment and unleash your creativity to reimagine timeless comfort food with a fresh, sophisticated spin. Experimentation is at the heart of Binge and the concept is built around a clever fusion of the high and the low. Binge brings a playful and positive atmosphere with a strong focus on food as a simple and pure pleasure. Binge invites customers to witness a different culinary experience and be part of something new. With a voice as witty and clever as the food, the restaurant aims to be accessible and liked by all.
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Clico Restaurant
Clico Boutique Hotel, Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA The Restaurant @ Clico opened its doors in October 2015. Clico Hotel has become renowned for being an intimate establishment, offering personalised service, and The Restaurant @ Clico retains this theme. The space is a unique architectural design – a metal structure, triple volume ceilings and a flooding of natural light through the glass stack doors. This refined food restaurant has in a short space of time become a refreshing and welcome addition to the Johannesburg dining scene. Comfortable upholstered chairs lead to relaxing visits, and large sliding doors allow for a semi alfresco atmosphere. The Restaurant @ Clico is open to the public who, with hotel guests, can enjoy the European-style cooking which is reflected in the tasting menus that change seasonally. Clico is proud to be a member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an International Association of Gastronomy that brings together enthusiasts who share the same values of quality, refined dining, the encouragement of the culinary arts and the pleasures of the table in the appreciation of fine cuisine. The Restaurant @ Clico aims to continuously raise the 5-star boutique experience benchmark.
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Tribute Restaurant Apogee Boutique Hotel & Spa, Pretoria - SOUTH AFRICA Experience the Pretoria city scape with a gastric experience from the Tribute Restaurant. Serving up delectable meals, including Wagyu steaks, vegan fare paired with a hand-picked selection of excellent South African and International wines, Tribute will transform a memorable occasion into an unforgettable one. The indulgent full board breakfast begins with a continental gallery, followed by one of their salivating dishes, such as the Cheese & Corn Duck Waffle, Smoked Trout Rosti or Macadamia French Toast. The à la carte boasts both hearty and light dishes presented in a detailed manner to enhance the beauty of each ingredient, Braised Brisket, Confit Lamb Neck, Crayfish ravioli, seafood platters, and their own aged steaks are just some of the hand crafted menu items served. The rich South African culture is their inspiration to create a culinary experience that hands guests a memorable gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect and admiration.
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