LUXURY
Dining Destinations June 2020
C O N T E N T S June 2020
04| Avant-Garde Restaurant
06| La Cour des Lions
07| Le NAMASKAR
08| Bushman’s Restaurant & Bar
09| Majdool Restaurant at
11| Thai Square Trafalgar Square
12| Tetedoie
13| Taiko Cuisine
14| Li Neuli Restaurant
15| Sky Blu Restaurant
16| Al Quimia
17| The Spot
18| Lil’a Restaurant
19| Seki Restaurant
Al Nakhla Residential Resort
20| The Grill at Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
21| Attimi by Loris
22| Marconi Restaurant
24| KURA - Teppanyaki
25| SALTIDA
26| La Rotisserie Steak House
27| 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA
28| Air Bar
29| Koze Bar & Grill
30| Praya Kitchen
31| Venezia Restaurant
32| Amaya Food Gallery
33| F29 Sky Bar Restaurant
34| Hall of Golden Chimes
35| Sky Lounge
36| FIRE Grill & Bar
37| Breeze Restaurant
Africa
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Avant-Garde Restaurant Stellenbosch - SOUTH AFRICA Telling stories through food - Avant-Garde, the flagship venue at Hazendal wine estate, pushes boundaries through its contemporary and creative interpretation of South African and Russian recipes and the fusion of these two cultures. With focus on the quality of the ingredients, each creation is framed by Hazendal’s fine wines, in addition to labels from neighbouring wineries in the Bottelary wine region. A sense of understated elegance runs throughout the experience at Avant-Garde. The restaurant’s luxurious interior with mural ceiling, an exotic aquarium and full views of the wine cellar’s impressive stainless-steel tanks and copper distillery behind glass panels serves as a backdrop to the magical food journey. The restaurant’s menu is inspired by South African and Russian traditional recipes with a globally inspired contemporary interpretation. Each dish focuses on seasonality, with fresh ingredients being prepared to create a feast for the senses. The menu changes frequently according to the availability of products and produce from local farmers. The use of food and wine to share a story is evident in the restaurant’s menu.
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Africa
La Cour des Lions Es Saadi Resort - Marrakech - MOROCCO
On the top floor of the Es Saadi Palace lies the beautifully ornate La Cour des Lions. Offering spectacular panoramic views of the city, but also of the pool and gardens of the Palace, lace-like carved stone and sculpted plaster is apparent throughout, with a strong similarity to the Arab-Andalusian décor of Granada. Before dinner, guests can enjoy a drink or two in the main lounge or on one of the two terraces before heading for dinner. The Bauchet-Bouhlal family has appointed seminal Parisian chef, Fatéma Hal to helm the destination restaurant. Having spent most of her life in Marrakech, Fatéma Hal has always taken great delight in her native cuisine. Dedicating her career to reigniting the passion for Moroccan food, Fatema opened her own restaurant ‘MANSOURIA’, in Paris in 1984 going on to secure itself a place on the prestigious Michelin guide. Describing her inspiration as being “to make people dream and to regain the sense of the journey”, she has allowed guests to delve into a slice of the Moroccan culture and gone about enhancing traditional but forgotten courses, to make this beautiful restaurant a principle gastronomic delight in Marrakech.
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Le NAMASKAR
Africa
Palais Namaskar - Marrakech - MOROCCO
Under the auspices of the Chefs, this fine dining restaurant is intrinsically French at heart, but the Moroccan culture and market produce is a daily inspiration. The cuisine is refined but simple, acknowledging many of their guests’ desire to retreat and rejuvenate, albeit in sensory luxury. And so the menu features such gourmet dishes as wild seabass tajine with chermoula spices and the spectacular roasted lamb tucked within a Moroccan kefta.
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Middle East
Bushman’s Restaurant & Bar Anantara The Palm, Dubai - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Aussie outback in a Palm Jumeirah restaurant. The Palm Jumeirah restaurant, Bushman’s, offers an immersive Aussie experience, from rustic casual interiors to a billabong-inspired al fresco area. Sample national dishes such as kangaroo sirloin. Order a signature Pavlova dessert, which the chef prepares right at your table.
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Middle East
Majdool Restaurant at Al Nakhla Residential Resort 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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Europe
Thai Square Trafalgar Square London - UNITED KINGDOM The Thai Square flagship restaurant is centrally located in the heart of Trafalgar Square. The innovative menu and glamorous interior attract politicians, stars, locals, and tourists alike. One of the most iconic restaurants near Trafalgar Square, this flagship location features an open plan and split-level experience. An elegant spiral staircase is a central feature to this ornate and beautiful restaurant. It connects the main level to the airy mezzanine area, which is available for private hire. Botanical walls and floral dĂŠcor also adorn the space and bring the outside in. The chefs are constantly updating the menu with creative and authentic new dishes, which have won Thai Square numerous awards in the past, which makes it one of the best Thai restaurants in London.
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Tetedoie Villa Maïa - Lyon - FRANCE
Time stands still on the hill of Fourvière. The birthplace of Roman civilisation, called the “hill that prays” by locals, Fourvière stands guard over the city of Lyon in a conventual silence - a uniquely serene and spiritual place. Villa Maïa is a sumptuously intimate 37 keys hotel, imagined, designed and decorated by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Jacques Grange and Louis Benech. Facing Villa Maïa, Christian Têtedoie, “Meilleur Ouvrier de France”, schooled in the Bocuse tradition, hosts epicureans in his “Têtedoie” one Michelin star restaurant. Tetedoie Restaurant will welcome you with breathtaking 180° views over Lyon, as far as the Mont Blanc and over the boats navigating on the Saone and Rhone rivers or thrilling to the city’s nightscapes.
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Taiko Cuisine
Europe
Conservatorium Hotel - Amsterdam - NETHERLANDS
Located in the heart of Amsterdam’s famous museum district, Conservatorium has been designed for a new generation of travelers who expect a hotel to not only offer immaculate contemporary design, exceptional service and exemplary facilities, but also to provide them with impeccable social and cultural experience. Opened in 2014, Taiko restaurant serves contemporary Asian cuisine that is extremely popular with Amsterdam locals and hotel guests alike. The ingredients that the executive chef Schilo van Coevorden uses in Taiko are beauty, flavour, aroma and texture that enchant every sense.
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Europe
Li Neuli Restaurant Li Neuli Country Club - San Pantaleo - ITALY
A rustic yet sophisticated setting, where the warm colors of wood alternate and combine with design elements, giving character through contrast. This harmony of different elements can be found in the kitchen: a continuous fusion of flavors and reinterpretations of Mediterranean products; the modernity that enhances the tradition, cuisine is surrounded by the scent of the local flavors, treated with respect and interpreted with creativity and cooking method innovations. Sea and land alternate in proposals that are renewed based on the seasonality of the products and with attention to the origin, preferably local. An extensive wine cellar with Italian excellences ranging from refined labels to small niche producers, to enhance the peculiarities of each course.
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Sky Blu Restaurant Aleph Rome Hotel - Curio Collection by Hilton - ITALY This rooftop Trattoria is home to authentic, contemporary Italian cuisine, every dish carefully considered and created with ingredients of the highest quality. Recognised by locals as a place to savour exquisite food and excellent service from knowledgeable staff, it’s an ideal choice for an intimate, romantic meal or an exceptional business gathering. During the summer months, the external patio allows guests to dine amongst the Roman rooftops for a truly authentic experience.
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Europe
Al Quimia EPIC SANA Algarve - Albufeira - PORTUGAL At the reinvented Al Quimia Restaurant, you will find a sophisticated and comfortable atmosphere, with attention to detail and mindful service without the limitations imposed by a traditional fine dining environment. Creative, modern and inspired by regional products and the proximity to the sea, this is how Al Quimia is defined. A space where the use of seasonal and sustainable products, is ever present. All the elements of the Portuguese cuisine and all its flavour, are treated by Chef LuĂs MourĂŁo with the respect and integrity they deserve.
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The Spot
Europe
The Chedi Lustica Bay - Radovići - MONTENEGRO
Whether you’re after a leisurely brunch, a light snack, an alfresco lunch, a casual dinner or cocktails on the terrace, The Spot restaurant is the place to be. Set on the marina promenade with endless sea vistas, it is a brasserie-style, all-day dining restaurant, serving fresh, healthy and satisfying meals. By day drift in from the beach and soak up the relaxed atmosphere and by night head to THE SPOT for dinner and cocktails alongside live music and DJ’s. THE SPOT’s menu offers flavourful Asian dishes and curries, healthy salads, freshly grilled meat and fish, and bar staples including burgers and their signature club sandwich. High stools surround the colour and action of the bar area, where you can take a seat and enjoy expertly prepared Mediterranean coffee. Cocktails are served into the night with a menu built around locally foraged herbs and blended by the master mixologists. There is also a selection of international and Montenegrin wines, and beers including varieties sourced from local microbreweries.
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Europe
Lil’a Restaurant Museum Hotel - Nevşehir - TURKEY Lil’a is the à la carte restaurant of the Museum Hotel, the only Relais & Chateaux hotel in Turkey. Situated in the most beautiful and scenic location of Cappadocia, and with its menus enriched by the creative suggestions of Chef Saygin Sesli, one of the most successful chefs of the new generation in Turkey, Lil’a offers the most distinct interpretations of Anatolian cuisine and Cappadocia food culture with the assurance of the world-renowned Relais & Châteaux service quality. Cavo was formed from the restoration of an ancient cave within Lil’a Restaurant. A mystical, special space now home to a unique wine collection of the finest wines from Anatolia. Cavo, from the Latin “cave”, is a space that invites you to share your most special moments; marriage proposals, anniversaries, and sumptuous dining for up to 25 people.
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Europe
Seki Restaurant argos in Cappadocia - Nevşehir - TURKEY
100-seat Seki Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the valley and “fairy chimneys” below. Serving outstanding regional and Turkish dishes as well as international cuisines prepared by professional chefs, the restaurant uses only fresh, local ingredients and has a garden where fresh herbs and vegetables are harvested. Foodies have the opportunity to visit the garden. Deep inside the caves of Argos in Cappadocia, SEKI’s cellar houses select wines and sweet wines from a variety of producers throughout Turkey along with world-class wines reflecting the character of Cappadocia, including varieties made from the hotel’s own Emir, Kalecik Karasi and Shiraz grapes.
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Europe
The Grill at Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa - Limassol - CYPRUS Enjoy prime steak, aged beef and an international menu at The Grill – Parklane’s modern steakhouse. The colonial-style ambience brings together embossed leather, wood marquetry and extensive outdoor seating, alongside skilled chefs who add style and flair to each dish. An elegant dinner venue, for guests and locals, The Grill is an immersive location where exceptional cuts of meat feature alongside a thoughtfully balanced menu of global dishes. Smart interiors furnished with leather banquettes, dark-wood-lined walls and bespoke bar create a bistro-style atmosphere, that crafts a sophisticated venue. The extensive outdoor terrace seamlessly merges with the restaurant’s private members club feel and offers choice outdoor dining. The theatre kitchen is where talented chefs craft dishes with creative flair and international appeal. Knowledgeable staff are on hand to recommend select vintages from the 1000-label above-ground, feature wine cellar.
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Attimi by Loris
Europe
Tirana - ALBANIA
Attimi Restaurant is the place where Italian culture meets international culture. They intertwine and inspire each other without ever overlapping. This gave the cousin a strong creative identity. The idea of Attimi was born out of the desire to experience a new culinary experience in a developing country such as Albania. From this desire came the idea to create an environment that reminds of the Albanian tradition of the handloom. Everything is raffinated with thought and in details, to give customers the opportunity to spend moments of pleasure in a warm ambience in the company of a special and unique menu.
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Europe
Marconi Restaurant Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Warsaw - POLAND
Located in the iconic Hotel Bristol, Warsaw in the heart of the Old Town, the Marconi Restaurant prides itself in combining relaxed dining experience with the highest standards of service. In charge of creating magnificent meals is Executive Chef, Michał Tkaczyk, who is passionate about using the best seasonal produce from local farmers and purveyors. Pamper yourself with delicious Polish beef tartare, a light salad or a premium selection of steaks and seafood from the charcoal grill. It will pair perfectly with an exquisite dessert prepared by the famous Hotel Bristol, Warsaw patisserie.
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Asia
KURA - Teppanyaki Conrad Osaka - JAPAN Located on the 40th floor, KURA Japanese restaurant is well suited for the teppanyaki and experience, 200 meters above the ground with breath taking views of Osaka city. The restaurant offers only the finest of Japanese produce from around the country. Enjoy a truly theatrical dining experience at KURA, where you are invited to interact with the chefs to find out more about the produce and watch them showcase their skills. Inspired by traditional Japanese patterns and modern design element, the space is inviting and enjoyable, perfect for a casual dinner for two, business meetings, and special occasions. A private dining room with city views is also available.
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SALTIDA
Asia
ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort - Okinawa - JAPAN
Ishigaki is famous throughout Japan for its high quality, fresh locally caught seafood and world famous Ishigaki beef, locally grown vegetables, herbs and artisan salts. SALTIDA showcases the best of the island with its fresh seasonal foods that are sourced on a daily basis. Ishigaki Island salts, containing some of the highest mineral contents found in the rich oceans, are perfectly paired. Each dish tells a unique story, expertly prepared by the experienced chefs.
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Asia
La Rotisserie Steak House InterContinental Century City Chengdu - CHINA
La Rotisserie Steakhouse invites guests to luxuriate in elegance amongst a well-landscaped outdoor garden and to feast on the contemporary cuisine. Enjoy the premium imported steak and a glass of well selected fine wine with your precious friends and families in this luxury European designed restaurant.
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8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Galaxy Macau™ - MACAU Bombana strikes a perfect balance between tradition and innovation – between the ingredients and Chef Antimo Merone’s execution of the dishes. With a commitment to using only the freshest seasonal products, the menu evolves subject to the availability of premium ingredients. Dine in luxury, with private rooms available at this one Michelin starred restaurant and allow your taste buds to take you on a culinary journey they’ll never forget.
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Asia
Air Bar InterContinental Koh Samui Resort - THAILAND Experience the one and only sunset destination in Samui at this chic and stylish bar nestled in Taling Ngam Bay. Drink signature cocktails as you watch the Samui sunset from one of the best locations on the island with the calm smooth sounds of live saxophone and guitar. Perched high above the Gulf of Thailand with amazing views of the ocean and Five Islands, experience this incredible sunset location featured in The New York Times bestseller, One of 1000 Places to Visit in your Lifetime. It’s the island’s go-to destination bar for pre-dinner drinks, sunset celebrations, and wedding receptions. After sunset, head down to Flames for a beachfront BBQ or across to Amber for a themed buffet dinner.
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Koze Bar & Grill
Asia
Le Monte Hotel Khao Yai - Pakchong - THAILAND
Koze Bar & Grill is a place to meet and make new friends, serving international dishes and beverages, including fresh coffee and alcoholic beverages.
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Asia
Praya Kitchen
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse - THAILAND Dining at Praya Kitchen is often a pleasant time of pure nostalgia. The restaurant’s dining concept is a fusion of past, present and future culinary tradition. Praya Kitchen serves up marvelous Thai cuisine based on the chefs’ childhood memories in which the recipes have been handed down from generation to generation. The chefs have a real knack for reviving some of the rarest traditional recipes from their youth. The results are favorite Thai dishes of yesteryear that easily evoke fond memories of childhood when Thai mothers or grandmas were responsible for dishing up unforgettable meals for family members. Special for every last Sunday of the month, the Surf ‘n’ Turf Sunday Brunch abounds with classic Thai dishes and a wide selection of sea and freshwater crustaceans from Seafood Wall and premium meats from Butcher Selections. Another highlight is the Oyster Bar, offering three kinds of oysters on a rotational basis.
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Venezia Restaurant Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort - THAILAND
Venezia Restaurant serves authentic cuisine prepared by an Italian chef, with ingredients imported from Italy. Guests can enjoy their Italian cuisine and fine wines in air-conditioned comfort, where they watch the chefs working in the open kitchen, or they can sit outside on the terrace overlooking the pool and the spa garden. The colourfully illustrated menu is a joy to explore, as guests settle back with a glass of wine and prepare to enjoy a fine dining Krabi experience. The restaurant is renowned for its risotto menu featuring eight different styles of risotto dishes, made with the famous Acquerello rice from Italy, and guests have the choice of the one-year or seven-year aged rice which both provide totally different characteristics and flavours.
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Asia
Amaya Food Gallery Amari Pattaya - THAILAND Whether you want to experience the live cooking stations or just sip a cocktail, the restaurants and bars at Amari Pattaya combine contemporary settings with dedicated cookery. Breakfasts are when Amaya Food Gallery truly comes to life, with an extensive market-style spread complimented by a kids-only breakfast section supervised by members from the resort’s animation team. Later, whilst the little ones are having fun at the water park, the poolside Aqua Eatery & Bar is perfect for enjoying a relaxing meal or cocktail while keeping an eye on their activities. Amaya Food Gallery is an all-day dining experience inspired by the local food markets of Asia with its open-air cooking stations and friendly chefs preparing regional and international culinary highlights, as well as a collection of signature Thai favorites.
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Asia
F29 Sky Bar Restaurant Danang Golden Bay Hotel - VIETNAM
Taking pride in being one of the genuine French restaurants in Danang City, F29 Sky Bar Restaurant possesses what it takes to be a gathering place for private birthdays or business parties. A dinner at F29 is not only about the food, but the experience as well. With an original French experienced chef and consultant, F29 undoubtedly brings customers the best-quality and the most sophisticated dishes. The exhibition kitchen, as well as the tableside show, allows customers to observe the whole procedure of food preparation and the techniques whilst enhancing their appetite. Every detail is always precisely taken into consideration in order for a proper and satisfactory arrangement. F29 Sky Bar Restaurant, overlooking sparkling Danang at night, draws guests a vivid picture of the city with the romantic Han River flow reflecting the twinkling lights.
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Asia
Hall of Golden Chimes NagaWorld - Phnom Penh - CAMBODIA Whether you want to experience the live cooking stations or just sip a cocktail, the restaurants and bars at Amari Pattaya combine contemporary settings with dedicated cookery. Breakfasts are when Amaya Food Gallery truly comes to life, with an extensive market-style spread complimented by a kids-only breakfast section supervised by members from the resort’s animation team. Later, whilst the little ones are having fun at the water park, the poolside Aqua Eatery & Bar is perfect for enjoying a relaxing meal or cocktail while keeping an eye on their activities. Amaya Food Gallery is an all-day dining experience inspired by the local food markets of Asia with its open-air cooking stations and friendly chefs preparing regional and international culinary highlights, as well as a collection of signature Thai favorites.
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Sky Lounge
Asia
InterContinental Seoul COEX - SOUTH KOREA
Taking pride in being one of the genuine French restaurants in Danang City, F29 Sky Bar Restaurant possesses what it takes to be a gathering place for private birthdays or business parties. A dinner at F29 is not only about the food, but the experience as well. With an original French experienced chef and consultant, F29 undoubtedly brings customers the best-quality and the most sophisticated dishes. The exhibition kitchen, as well as the tableside show, allows customers to observe the whole procedure of food preparation and the techniques whilst enhancing their appetite. Every detail is always precisely taken into consideration in order for a proper and satisfactory arrangement. F29 Sky Bar Restaurant, overlooking sparkling Danang at night, draws guests a vivid picture of the city with the romantic Han River flow reflecting the twinkling lights.
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Asia
FIRE Grill & Bar Hotel Royal Tulip Golf Resort Gunung Geulis - Bogor - INDONESIA Savour a great connoisseur selection of prime aged imported cuts of meat, succulently grilled to perfection over a distinct lava stone grill. FIRE Grill & Bar is located next to the pool with beautiful views, the restaurant serves a variety of delicious meals all cooked to perfection, whether you would like to taste the thin crust, hand tossed pizzas fired in an wood fired oven, sizzling steaks, or enjoy lamb shanks slowly cooked to perfection in a clay tandoori oven.
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Breeze Restaurant
Asia
The Samaya Seminyak Bali - INDONESIA
Hailing from Bali’s trendiest area, Seminyak, The Samaya Seminyak - Bali offers a classic culinary experience at its signature restaurant, Breeze. Located on the shores of Seminyak Beach, one of Bali’s favorite sunset spots, Breeze offers a selection of Indonesian classics and Balinese inspired cuisine, along with a range of continental and western favorites featuring locally sourced ingredients as well as imported products. At night, Breeze becomes a romantic dining venue, and couples can take advantage of the selection of set menus or entertain themselves with a candle-light dinner surrounded by tropical flowers. “Our romantic dinner is our bestselling package as we offer several different locations - on the beachfront deck and the island in the middle of our main swimming pool,” explained Christian, “We’ve also received a lot of requests for a proposal dinner - it’s the romantic setting that sets the right mood for this.” The Breeze’s chic open bar, virtually on the beach, is an extremely eye-catching feature, as is the outside seating arrangement with comfortable chairs and sofas.
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