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Dining Destinations March 2021
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March 2021
04| China Blue
06| The Grand Palace
07| China Blue by Jereme Leung
08| Favola at Le Méridien Chiang Mai
09| Beach Society
10| Hall of Golden Chimes
11| 2Pangea
12| Man Fu Yuan
13| AMUZ Gourmet
15| The Rooftop at Gran Meliá Arusha
16| Puerto 99
17| JANA International Cuisine
18| The Elephant & The Butterfly 19| Raakani Grill
21| Bridges Restaurant
22| The Japanese by
The Chedi Andermatt
23| Cilantro Restaurant at
Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
24| Pathos Restaurant
25| Epsilon Resto Bar
26| Malva Restaurant
27| Yûhi Restaurant
Asia
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China Blue Conrad Tokyo - JAPAN China Blue serves innovative Cantonese food with a dash of flair. Chef Albert Tse, who established his reputation in Singapore at the renowned Jiang-Na Chun restaurant, is the creator behind the original modern Chinese dishes. China Blue is also home to a spectacular walk-in wine cellar and three private dining rooms with breathtaking views of Hamarikyu Gardens and Tokyo Bay.
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The Grand Palace Legend Palace - MACAU
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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China Blue by Jereme Leung Conrad Manila - PHILIPPINES China Blue by Jereme Leung situated in Conrad Manila, Philippines, presents a modern interpretation of traditional Chinese cuisine. A first for a Chinese restaurant in the Philippines to partner with a celebrity chef; China Blue by Jereme Leung elevates the local dining experience to new heights with the restaurant’s tastefully authentic dishes coupled with plush modern interiors, featuring the signature blue chandeliers, local artworks and floor-to-ceiling glass windows that offer glittering panoramic bay views. An award-winning and renowned chef in the culinary industry, Jereme Leung is hailed as one of the most creative Asian pioneers of modern Chinese cuisine, blending it perfectly with classical Chinese dishes. Hong Kong-born, Leung has made his rounds as a Chinese executive chef in luxury hotels around Asia and has been instrumental in curating various restaurant and menu concepts.
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Asia
Favola at Le Méridien Chiang Mai Le Méridien 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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Beach Society
Asia
SO Sofitel Hua Hin - Cha-Am - THAILAND
Discover new beach dining experiences at Beach Society, SO Sofitel Hua Hin. Step into Beach Society, open-air beachfront restaurant with stunning views. Savour beachside bites, nouveau earthstone oven-fired flatbreads, and the best of surf and turf during lunch and dinner – all superbly crafted from the finest and freshest local ingredients.
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Asia
Hall of Golden Chimes NagaWorld - Phnom Penh - CAMBODIA Hall of Golden Chimes is a luxurious Chinese restaurant offering the freshest seafood and authentic Cantonese delights. Exquisitely decorated with a golden theme flowing throughout, its location on Level 5 of NagaWorld2 affords stunning views of the nearby Hun Sen Park and the confluence of the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Tonle Bassac rivers. Private rooms are also available through advance bookings for an exclusive feast in close company. Signature dishes include Live Lobster poached with Cheese and Butter, Golden-fried Mekong Lobster with Salted Egg Yolk, and Braised Dried South African 28 Heads Abalone. The premium seafood and fish for these meals can be selected directly from the freshwater tanks in the restaurant.
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2Pangea
Asia
NagaWorld - Phnom Penh - CAMBODIA
2Pangea serves up a phenomenal buffet dinner every evening from 5:30pm to 10pm. The restaurant is home to Phnom Penh’s longest buffet line, stocked with premium food items including the freshest seafood on ice, tantalising meat carvings, homemade pizza and pasta, a huge selection of Asian and Western mains, dim sum, sushi, noodles, salads and some delectable desserts and fruits. The restaurant is located at Level 2 of NagaWorld2, the glittering expansion development of multi-award winning, world-class integrated resort NagaWorld. There is seating to fit up to 346 diners. 2Pangea’s vast array of food offerings is constantly updated and features special additions during major celebrations and annual holidays including the Western, Chinese and Khmer New Years, Valentine’s Day and more.
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Asia
Man Fu Yuan InterContinental Singapore - SINGAPORE
Man Fu Yuan is a stalwart in the Chinese fine dining scene in Singapore, serving culinary presentations that showcase an artful balance of spices and flavours, uplifted by modern interpretations and quality ingredients. Look forward to a refined dining experience underpinned by traditional culinary techniques with a touch of modernity, and elevate your experience with a handpicked selection of quality wines or premium tea pairings. Set within an elegant venue which accommodates up to 172 guests, including a suite of private dining rooms, Man Fu Yuan is well-suited for all occasions, from private business lunches to joyous celebratory events.
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Amuz Gourmet Jakarta - INDONESIA Offering an opulent fine dining experience, AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant is a sanctuary of French gastronomy and lifestyle situated in the heart of Jakarta. Savor the finest of contemporary French cuisine accompanied by the finest of French wines, as well as other European and New World wines that are perfectly stored in a walk-in glass cellar at AMUZ Gourmet restaurant. Led by Chef Gilles Marx, a seasoned chef in French cuisine with over 20 years of experience and multiple prestigious awards to his name, AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant offers guests a remarkable fine dining experience. Chef Gilles based his culinary creations on finding the best produce and preparing it with respect by experienced chefs using traditional as well as modern French techniques. With perfect presentation, an ever-changing menu based on the best seasonal produce from markets around the world, and exclusive desserts as well as fine wines that are all delivered with quality service, your fine dining experience at AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant will be a perfect one.
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Africa
The Rooftop at Gran Meliá Arusha Gran Meliá Arusha - TANZANIA Located on the top floor is the most exclusive place in Arusha with incredible views to the Mount Meru, the second highest mountain in the country. This stunning African environment combines with a unique ambience to create a high-energy restaurant and bar where the sunset invites you in to enjoy the Peruvian-Spanish fusion cuisine. Enjoy both the indoor restaurant dining experience or food to share and tapas on the terrace, all accompanied by live entertainment and high-energy cocktails and beer bar.
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Middle East
Puerto 99 Dubai - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Located in Bluewaters Island, Puerto 99 Seafood & Steak brings to you the best Mexican experience in Dubai. Puerto 99 stands out for its incredible atmosphere and unique style! Inspired in the Mexican territory, its parties, its folklore and its great marine extension; the chefs retake the culinary techniques that have prevailed for centuries in the country and give it a contemporary twist to present to the cosmopolitan city of Dubai. Next to the beach, Puerto 99 offers a beautiful view of JBR and Marina, with live performances of Mexican Mariachis, amazing DJ’s, musicians and regional Mexican dancers to amuse you while you enjoy the exquisite variety of cocktails on offer, including of course the signature Margaritas!
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Middle East
JANA International Cuisine Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel - Riyadh - SAUDI ARABIA JANA is an International Cuisine all-day and fine dining restaurant, offering daily changing buffet meals in a cozy setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a variety of à la carte choices with a live cooking station crafted by the culinary chef. Guests can experience entertaining live food preparation at the open kitchen. There is also an Italian kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven for a truly unique gastronomic adventure. The setting is vivid and luxurious, making JANA the most perfect venue for a new trend of both modern and traditional experiences, with ostentatious accessories. Overlooking the vibrant Al Ourouba Street, JANA serves international dishes in different regions of centuries.
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Indian Ocean
The Elephant & The Butterfly Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - South Malé Atoll - MALDIVES Rooted in Mexico and inspired by Latin American cuisine, The Elephant and The Butterfly™ is the iconic oceanfront restaurant and bar at Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, offering Pan-Latin inspired dishes and live music six days a week. Enjoy lunch with a panoramic ocean view or dive into the menu of gourmet bites, including a variety of soft tacos, locally-caught seafood ceviche and tiradito, or signature guacamole prepared tableside. All of these culinary delights pair perfectly with a varied selection of international wines, selected by the resident sommelier. Polar elements of rusticity and sophistication co-exist in celebration with the rhythm of colors, tastes and styles.
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Raakani Grill
Indian Ocean
Fushifaru Maldives - Lhaviyani Atoll - MALDIVES
Raakani draws on the culinary riches of the seas and offers a spectacular sea front dining experience. The creative Asian fusion seafood menu offers the finest array of freshly caught seafood and meat which is grilled and serviced to perfection with the bonus of the fresh ocean breeze and unrivalled views of the Indian Ocean. At Raakani, guests can kick off their shoes in the pristine white beach and dine under private pavilions. Unforgettable sunset views and a mesmerizing starry night sky offers the ultimate dining experience at Raakani.
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Bridges Restaurant
Europe
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam - NETHERLANDS
The legendary location, which once served as the canteen of the former Town Hall of Amsterdam, is now a place where gourmands can savour the delights of fine dining restaurant Bridges. Bridges is an award-winning fish restaurant, where you can choose between a wide variety of à la carte options or a special Chef’s menu. It is a place where ‘the exceptional is accessible’. Chef de Cuisine Raoul Meuwese uses international influences in his creations and gives them a unique and personal twist. A unique feature is the Chef’s Table in the heart of the kitchen, where you can experience the magic of the kitchen brigade up close. Bridges also provides a private dining area, where you can enjoy an intimate dinner in the comfort of your own private space.
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Europe
The Japanese by The Chedi Andermatt The Chedi Andermatt - SWITZERLAND With the new Japanese restaurant on Mount Gütsch, star cook Dietmar Sawyere has further refined the unique concept of The Japanese in what is Switzerland’s highest-altitude Japanese restaurant. The menu is accordingly sophisticated, with the finest Japanese dishes like shidashi bentō, omakase, kaiseki, sushi and tempura prepared for you fresh at 2300m above sea-level. The Japanese by The Chedi Andermatt is a hotspot for hikers, skiers and gourmets, whom it invites to enjoy culinary highlights accompanied by views of Gotthard, the Oberalp pass and the Ursern Valley.
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Cilantro Restaurant at Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
Europe
Sun Gardens Dubrovnik - CROATIA
Inspired by a desire to explore the Mediterranean region, the Cilantro restaurant is a diner’s gem that you mustn’t miss during your stay at Sun Gardens Dubrovnik. As the Adriatic Sea whispers on the shore, experience mouth-watering aromas from the spectacular open kitchen and enjoy a light lunch or a quiet romantic dinner for two. Authentic ingredients bursting with flavour and modern culinary techniques make Cilantro the perfect choice for discerning diners seeking delightful dishes in chic surroundings with a breath-taking sea view.
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Europe
Pathos Restaurant Milos Cove Inception Resort - Milos - GREECE From sunrise till dusk the flavors of the Mediterranean evoke the senses. The fusion of flavors and aromas, the modern inspirations, the Greek flair and spellbinding views to the sea, create a culinary experience that will exceed expectations. Service is only à la carte from Breakfast until the 10 Course Degustation Menu with the Wine Pairing.
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Epsilon Resto Bar
Europe
Limassol - CYPRUS
Since the first year of operation, Epsilon was welcomed enthusiastically not only by the local market but also by the tourist market. Creativity, adaptability and passion are definitely factors with heavy weight on the whole success story. The personal approach has over the years gained a solid and loyal customer base as well as a large percentage of repeaters, even in the tourist market, making Epsilon a proud ambassador of Cypriot hospitality and gastronomy abroad. With the tantalizing menu options based on international fusion cuisine, the creative cocktails and extensive wine list, the unparalleled view of the Limassol Marina and its cosy ambience, Epsilon Resto Bar is here to skyrocket all senses and provide an exquisite dining experience to all guests.
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Europe
Malva Restaurant Susona Bodrum - TURKEY
This is a boho chic destination restaurant, where you will experience good slow food - cooked with ingredients handpicked by the Chef. Enjoy peaceful live music with International and Turkish covers of Jazzy, Soft Funk and Soul of popular songs, after a magnificent dinner experience. As for dining, Susona Bodrum houses Malva Restaurant, an exclusive restaurant concept that wholeheartedly embraces local products and suppliers. The restaurant aims to showcase the rich and wide food range of Aegean Cuisine.
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Yûhi Restaurant Swissôtel Resort Bodrum Beach - TURKEY A night with the stars: experience the delights of Asia and the Mediterranean at Yûhi Restaurant, located at Swissotel Resort Bodrum Beach in Istanbul, Turkey. Yûhi Restaurant serves an elegant dinner experience with a view of the islands. Located on the roof, Yûhi Restaurant will make you feel above the clouds while appeasing you with unique Asian and Mediterranean taste experiences. The chefs demonstrate their skills with recipes prepared on the bar, crowned with special sushi and sashimi service.
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