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Dining Destinations October 2020
C O N T E N T S October 2020
04| The Grand Palace
06| GUSTOSO Italian Restaurant
07| Yi Hui Xuan Chinese Restaurant
08| TERAKOYA
09| Teppanyaki TEN
10| Favola
11| Jaras
12| COAST Beach Club & Bistro Phuket
13| Pagoda Chinese Restaurant
14| CHAR Bangkok
15| The Cliff Bar & Grill
16| Olive Italian Restaurant
18| L’Olivier Restaurant
19| Absinthe
20| Stellar Steakhouse
21| 3 Spoons
22| Maison Vie Restaurant
23| The Peppertree
24| Bejana
25| Citilites Sky Club & Bistro
26| China Blue by Jereme Leung
27| YEN
29| Idiom Restaurant
30| Royal Restaurant
31| Izakaya Cairo
32| Restaurant Okapi
33| Azure
34| HAN SHI FU
35| DRiFT Seafood Kitchen & Bar
37| Moscow Sky
38| Aqua Restaurant
39| KATAGI Blau
40| Incredibile Pizzeria
41| Bertram’s Restaurant
42| Café Parisien Belfast
43| Bridges
44| PRESSROOM Amsterdam
45| Montreux Jazz Café
46| Le Pavillon
47| Esperisma Bar-Restaurant
49| K Restaurant
50| Stacks Pub
52| Filigrana Santo Domingo
53| Erre de Ramón Freixa
Asia
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The Grand Palace The Legend Palace 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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GUSTOSO Italian Restaurant MADISON TAIPEI HOTEL - Taipei - TAIWAN GUSTOSO, which means yummy in Italian, believes that dining is all about the experience. That is why at GUSTOSO a symphony of harmonious setting with textures, will leave you both satisfied and longing for more. Located on the second floor of Madison Taipei Hotel, GUSTOSO’s inconspicuous luxury will make you feel as if you were dining in a park surrounded by the wide and lush trees from the medians in the street. The authentic Southern Italian cuisine brings people together with a festive touch that encourages guests to interact with each other. All bright, the lively Mediterranean dishes consist only of fresh and the highest quality, local ingredients to amuse your palate, including risottos, house-made pasta, and thin-crust pizza.
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Yi Hui Xuan Chinese Restaurant
Asia
COZZI Blu - Taipei -TAIWAN
The Yi Hui Xuan Chinese Restaurant, which brings together exquisite Sichuan and Yang delicacies, presents a high-quality dining environment in New Oriental design style. Yi Hui Xuan has a high space, quiet and pleasant, a total of 130 seats in independent VIP rooms and Ă la carte area. To stay away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the atmosphere, Yi Hui Xuan is your best choice for gathering with friends and relatives or business dining.
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TERAKOYA Tokyo - JAPAN TERAKOYA will welcome you with creative French cuisine made with seasonal ingredients, selected by the chef’s inspiration. All the menus are renewed each season, therefore the same dish will never appear twice. The dishes are created with science and advanced technologies, as well as the traditional culinary method. The European-style house used to be a residence of the first generation, and later it became the restaurant to host celebrities such as Prime Ministers, actors, writers, etc. You may also experience the Japanese garden where there are two tea ceremony houses, a kannon-do hall, a large symbolic cherry blossom tree as well as other plants and natures upon which to feast your eyes every season. From the garden, in the distance you can see the mountains of Tanzawa and Mount Fuji, the highest and most beautiful mountain in Japan.
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Teppanyaki TEN
Asia
Okinawa EXES Naha - Okinawa - JAPAN
Teppanyaki TEN, located in Okinawa EXES Naha Hotel, part of the EXES brand of hotels that are part of Kariyushi Hotels Group is situated in the heart of Naha, the capital city of Okinawa Island. It is a short walk from Nahas main shopping and night life street and is a 15 minute drive from Naha Airport. The seating area of the Teppanyaki TEN consists of 20 counter seats and a private room for 6 people only. Teppanyaki TEN is where you can enjoy exquisite steaks and the finest carefully selected wines while watching the chef’s skilled cooking in front of you.
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Favola at Le MĂŠridien Chiang Rai Resort Le MĂŠridien Chiang Rai Resort - Chiang Rai - THAILAND A contemporary mid-century Italian designed venue serving classic Italian dishes, in a warm and convivial atmosphere for the gathering of families, friends and intimate couples, define the signature restaurant, Favola. Enjoy generous portions of delectable Italian dishes paired with a curated collection of fine wines at this romantic riverside location.
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Jaras
Asia
InterContinental Phuket Resort - Phuket - THAILAND
The flavours of the locale are brought to life with vibrant style at Jaras – a sophisticated venue in a stylish setting overlooking Kamala Beach. Immerse yourself in the tastes and textures of local cuisine, creatively reimagined and lovingly prepared with the freshest local and regional ingredients. Daily signature dishes feature seasonal elements, sourced from the local area. Feast on a full array of innovative Thai dishes, served family-style for sharing, or individually plated to your taste. The à la carte and set menus have dishes to suit every palate. Each menu is complemented by innovative beverage options, such as hand-crafted cocktails specially prepared to add extra zest to your chosen dishes. Guests can also choose quality wines from the collection, specially curated for Thai food pairings. Thai, international and craft beers are also available, along with classics including Thai tea, and the restaurants own contemporary twist on Thai coffee.
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COAST Beach Club & Bistro Phuket Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket - THAILAND COAST - a tranquil beachside bar and grill restaurant, presented in a modern relaxed tropical setting. A space designed for the discerning traveller to embrace the better things in life. COAST is an all-day destination located on the tropical island of Phuket, Karon Beach. Here, guests can experience sophisticated beach culture in a variety of relaxation spheres. At leisure, choose to sit at the bar on daybeds, dine in style or whet your appetite with delicious tapas. The mixologists serve up the best tropical cocktails off-set by Tropical House Music and a relaxing atmosphere. Avant-garde cocktails combine intricate preparations, with unique textures that are balanced to perfection. One can dine comfortably next to the relaxed beach-grill where the freshest of seafood is char-grilled to perfection. During the day beach favourites are served, which include stunning salads amongst other classics. At dinner, diners are presented with an abundance of vibrant and innovative flavours, with a focus on grilled imported meats and steaks, local seafood and romantic dishes for two. Sunset entertainment is ensured with an ever changing array of performances, while letting the night spring to life. The perfect place to be soothed by incredible music and a romantic mood, right beside the beach.
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Pagoda Chinese Restaurant Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park - Bangkok - THAILAND
The interior design of Pagoda Chinese Restaurant is inspired by the structure that gives the restaurant its name; the pagoda, which in China stands for power and wealth. This was an important part of every ancient Chinese royal household, as the emperors developed grand pagodas to display their power. This classical Chinese interior design also incorporates dragons, which are believed to bring good fortune to all patrons. Pagoda serves authentic Cantonese cuisine with premium ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible. Some of the spices and seasonings that are not available in Thailand are imported directly from their native sources in Hong Kong and China. Pagoda also serves many other delicious delicacies, including delectable dim sum, sumptuous steamed dumplings, perfect prawn spring rolls and pork buns, and sticky barbecued pork, all prepared in a classical yet contemporary Cantonese style. These timeless dishes can be enjoyed alongside a selection of premium Chinese teas.
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CHAR Bangkok Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road - Bangkok - THAILAND CHAR, on the 25th floor of the Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road, serves top-notch grill and steak under the “contemporary grill” concept in a refined yet informal atmosphere. Premium meats and responsibly-sourced seafood are grilled to sizzling perfection to delight your senses. A selection of freshly shucked oysters and several signature dishes from its namesake and sister restaurant, CHAR at Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund, adds a wow factor to CHAR Restaurant at Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road. Most importantly, the engaging and knowledgeable culinary and service teams are ready to cater to every whim of the restaurant’s customers. CHAR is a unique dining destination, featuring three distinctive venues. CHAR Restaurant is a stunning dining space, offering modern grills and contemporary flavors. A simply elegant venue, CHAR Private lets you dine in the utmost privacy and style. For creative cocktails and breathtaking cityscape views, zoom up to CHAR Rooftop Bar on the 26th floor.
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The Cliff Bar & Grill
Asia
Koh Samui - THAILAND
The Cliff Bar and Grill has been in business since 2004, and is proud to always source the highest quality products. Being it food or beverage, in turn striving to give their customers a great dining experience whilst in their care. With numerous accolades, such as being recognised as Thailand’s Best Restaurant 9 times since 2005 by Thailand Tatler, as well as awards from Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards and Wine Spectator. Be sure to visit and discover why at the Cliff.
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Olive Italian Restaurant JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa - Khao Lak - THAILAND The elegant and pristine flagship restaurant of JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa serves up fine Italian cuisine accompanied by hand selected wines. An open kitchen sets the scene for a truly memorable dining experience, and the beach front deck is designed for sunset cocktails and aperitifs. You’ll feel your spirits soar as night comes down with the freshest in seafood, stunning sea views, live entertainment and more! Enjoy thin and crispy wood fired pizzas, creative cocktails and wines in the magical Italian atmosphere of Olive. Chef’s signature dishes are; Le Bruschette d’Italia (Signature bruschetta from the four corners of Italy), Enzo’s Signature Pasta “Strozzapreti con Taggiasche all’Astice Reale, Porcini e Tartufo Nero” (Strozzapreti pasta with black olives Taggiasche, Canadian lobster, porcini mushrooms, and black truffles), Olive Enzo Pizza (Tomato, Burrata, San Daniele ham, rocket, truffle oil), Spaghetti “Ai Frutti di Mare” (Fresh seafood, tomatoes, and Olive Oil). Make sure to check the wine list and choose the perfect pairing for your meal.
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L’Olivier Restaurant Sofitel Saigon Plaza - Ho Chi Minh - VIETNAM
L’OLIVIER is a French restaurant which is well-known in the city for Michelin star promotions. Seating 60 people, the restaurant boasts easy interior access for hotel guests. With Mediterranean-style décor, the restaurant emulates the ambience of Southern Europe, using classic elements such as Ficus trees, veranda, beautiful tile flooring and texture providing down to earth and warm tones.
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Absinthe Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery - Lào Cai - VIETNAM The jewel in the Hotel de la Coupole’s crown is undoubtedly Absinthe, the hotel’s rooftop restaurant and bar. Absinthe features the finest combination of tapas, wine, and cocktails in a grand and glitzy yet subdued setting located on the hotel’s 10th floor, with tranquil and uninterrupted views of the Sapa skyline and stunning misty mountains. Inside, the restaurant has a lavish domed ceiling, period features, and includes unique vintage fashion pieces. Decorated with accents of bright magenta, Absinthe takes inspiration from the glamour and sophistication of Coco Chanel. It is a destination bar in its own right and is also open to non-hotel guests.
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Stellar Steakhouse InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 - Hanoi - 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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3 Spoons
Asia
InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 - Hanoi - VIETNAM
Bringing the best of three culinary worlds together, 3 Spoons elevates sky dining to new heights. Savor Japan’s seafood with sushi and sashimi. Explore authentic Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with a contemporary twist. Enjoy fragrant Italian breads, pasta and stone-oven pizzas.
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Maison Vie Restaurant Hanoi - VIETNAM Based on 28 Tang Bat Ho Street, Maison Vie Restaurant is a familiar destination for French cuisine and French culture lovers in Hanoi. With 20 years of in-depth experience in the French restaurant business, Maison Vie promises awesome dishes and services delivered by skillful chefs and dedicated staff.
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The Peppertree
Asia
La Veranda Resort Phú Quốc MGallery by Sofitel - VIETNAM
The Peppertree Restaurant is a must-visit place for an unforgettable meal on Phu Quoc island. Fragrant Phú Quốc pepper and the island’s prized tangy fish sauce inspire an artful blend of authentic local and French cuisine. Carefully prepared by the award-winning chefs, The Peppertree’s menu takes you on an interesting culinary journey. Start off with a signature, the La Veranda Tasting of Spring Rolls, infused with more than a century of royal history from Madame Thanh’s fish sauce. The Beef Tenderloin is equally endearing with a local twist, served with seasonal hand-chosen vegetables and Peppercorn Sauce made with Phu Quoc pepper. While you soak in the romantic ocean views and cooling sea breeze, complete your journey of fine cuisine with Madame Catherine’s own num sang kya l’peou, a light coconut custard with pumpkin. Visit The Peppertree for a true fine-dining experience. A meal here is marked only by the freshness of every single ingredient, leaving diners crying out for more.
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Bejana The Ritz-Carlton, Bali - Nusa Dua, Bali - INDONESIA
Delve into the wonderful world of Indonesian cuisine at Bejana, at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali. Sample wonderfully rich world-famous Rendang, discover Bebek Betutu, a Balinese specialty of roast duck wrapped in banana leaf, or take a culinary trip around the archipelago with Rijsttafel – a multi-course meal comprised of popular regional dishes. Make sure to try the tantalizing array of chilli sauces on offer, brimming with the fiery flavours of the Spice Islands. Offering a signature luxury dining experience, Bejana clings to the clifftops and features an expansive outdoor dining terrace with dramatic views over the resort and the ocean. Those looking for a more intimate and personalized dining experience are invited to join the Chef’s Table. While guests wishing to master the art of Indonesian cookery can do so at the Culinary Cave, a beautifully-equipped culinary space dedicated to private cooking classes and hands-on instruction from the restaurant’s chefs.
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Citilites Sky Club & Bistro Java Paragon Hotel & Residences - Surabaya - INDONESIA The famous icon of Java Paragon Hotel and Residences is the Citilites Sky Club & Bistro, known as the cozy rooftop restaurant in Surabaya. Located on the 21st floor, from the height, Citilites has a magnificent view of the city lights at night. A cozy stylish setting for networking and meeting people, Citilites Sky Club & Bistro has majestic surroundings and is truly the only place to see and be seen. Enjoy the magnificent sparkling city view from Citilites Sky Club & Bistro, this is the perfect place for your most romantic moments.
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China Blue by Jereme Leung Conrad Manila - Pasay City - 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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YEN W Kuala Lumpur - MALAYSIA Chinese classics redefined. YEN offers an imperial ambience elevated by an avant-garde concept. This accomplished Cantonese restaurant is conducive for a harmonious dining experience that is both sociable and sophisticated. Although inspired by age-old traditions, its Executive Chinese Chef, Weng serves up imaginative interpretations of Cantonese cuisine with a contemporary take. Decadent dim sum offerings include pairings of foie gras, chicken and crispy yam; slow-cooked grain-fed beef short wagyu ribs with Chinese herbal broth and 10-year-old Hua Diao Wine; and many more. Furthermore, the wide selection of fresh seafood is carefully prepared and all meals are accompanied with some of the world’s most exquisite Chinese teas. Even more interesting are the tea cocktails, which blends traditional Chinese tea with modern mixology.
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Idiom Restaurant
Africa
Somerset West, Cape Town - SOUTH AFRICA
The Idiom Restaurant and Tasting Centre opened in June 2016. The venue offers ‘contemporary dining ‘ in the restaurant and a wine tasting centre that showcases Idiom’s flagship blends, signature Italian varietal wines and rare limited release 900 Series wines. Explore the ‘Cape Idiom’ of the great wine regions of the world, while taking in architecture, views, and Italian-South African wines. Enjoy the Idiom Signature experience: the 2, 3 or 4 course set menu paired with recommended wines from the exclusive Idiom Collection. The 100 seater main dining area in the restaurant offers a fusion of Italian & South African cuisine in a modern vernacular. The restaurant flaunts unique, panoramic views of the majestic Helderberg basin and the full expanse of the Cape Peninsula, from Table Mountain to Cape Point, with False Bay glistening in the foreground.
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Africa
Royal Restaurant
Highgrove House Country Hotel - Mpumulanga - SOUTH AFRICA
At the Royal the finest locally produced ingredients are used ensuring socially and environmentally conscious menu. A 5 course Table d’hôte Menu is served with an option between two main courses and two desserts. Combine these excellent dishes with the selected wines on offer and you have a Gastronomic experience. The produce from the Highgrove Farm are also used extensively in the menu, such produce includes avocados, macadamia nuts, raw honey and a variety of herbs and vegetables from the organic gardens. The Royal at Highgrove House is an award-winning fine dining restaurant for several years and serving globally inspired cuisine.
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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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Africa
Restaurant Okapi Pullman Kinshasa Grand Hotel - Kinshasa - CONGO
This gourmet restaurant offers an international menu and a different menu every week. A wide selection of wines is available to enjoy with your meal.
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Middle East
Azure
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya - SAUDI 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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Middle East
HAN SHI FU
Aloft Hotel City Centre Deira - Dubai - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
A modern Chinese gastropub and restaurant, HAN SHI FU offers a truly authentic and unique urban dining experience. HAN SHI FU maps a culinary journey straight into the hearts of cities such as Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York, and Los Angeles; where execution of traditional dishes has transformed into an art, and the trendy infusion of flavors is elevated into an experience. One can expect excellent food with bold Asian flavors served alongside artfully crafted beverages.
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Middle East
DRiFT Seafood Kitchen & Bar InterContinental Fujairah Resort - Fujairah - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES A sensory delight for visitors of InterContinental Fujairah Resort, Drift Beach Bar and Grill serves up the freshest seafood, cooked on a unique Josper Grill for an unforgettable culinary experience. Grilled to perfection and flavoured to impress, the food at Drift Beach Bar and Grill restaurant is crafted to perfection by the culinary maestros and served with a smile, as you take in an ethereal view of the Indian Ocean. Make your meals the pinnacle of your stay at InterContinental Fujairah Resort as you savour a scrumptious meal. The choice of indoor or outdoor seating and the signature fire pits lets you dine to a view of the azure water crashing against the pristine sands of the beach. All you need is good dose of Vitamin Sea while you dine at Drift Beach Bar and Grill.
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Moscow Sky Moscow - RUSSIA The restaurant Moscow Sky is a dedication to the first flights of the man. The restaurant interior décor depicts the images of brave pilots that served as inspiration behind the restaurant’s design: their uniform, distinctions, astronautics and, overall, pictures of the sky over the capital of Moscow. Moscow Sky consists of two halls which can seat up to 140 people. There is also an airy hall with a dome that imitates a parachute, creating a festive and solemn environment. Experience the open kitchen where famous and beloved dishes are made in their original execution on the open grill. Famous traditional dishes are also prepared, such as; Mimosa salad, Russian Salad Olivye, Dressed Herring, Chicken Kiev, Satsivi – these dishes won’t leave guests indifferent of their restaurant experience. The restaurant menu returns one back to the soviet era when the VDNH (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy) was being established. Traditions of 15 United Republics are weaved together in the menu of the restaurant Moskow Sky.
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Europe
Aqua Restaurant Dublin - IRELAND
Aqua Restaurant has the best restaurant views in Dublin, Ireland. Serving mouth-watering seafood from local waters in a first floor dining room overlooking the water. The picturesque working fishing village of Howth offers visitors a choice of scenic walks, boat trips, shopping or historical sites to enjoy before or after dining. Howth is just a short 20-minute drive from Dublin City Centre or a 30-minute train ride on the local DART. The Aqua dining room has floor to ceiling windows offering a majestic view over the water to Ireland’s Eye a stunning uninhabited island or over the bustling fishing harbour. Always included on the Aqua menu is the finest fish from the daily local catch. Howth lobster is a favourite speciality or Irish reared beef or lamb served with seasonal vegetables or salads from the Aqua kitchen garden. A truly memorable dining experience awaits with the combination of seriously good food, in a room with a view.
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KATAGI Blau Llaut Palace Hotel & Spa - Playa De Palma - SPAIN Katagi Blau is the latest roof top venue in the Balearics. With breath-taking views along the bay of Palma, it is the perfect place for a long relaxing lunch or watching the amazing sunset with one of the bespoke cocktails. Alternatively, enjoy the Asian fusion cuisine techniques from Gunnar Blischke with high quality local Mallorquin products in the unique garden restaurant.
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Europe
Incredibile Pizzeria Kraków - POLAND
Choose a table, sit down and make yourself comfortable around the clock. The only one in Poland; Incredible Pizzeria has one of a few unique pizza ovens in Poland. Combined with the highest quality Italian-only ingredients, special flour and dough aged for several days guarantees an unforgettable culinary feast. Because pizza is not only a flat cake! In the 24-hour bar you will find excellent wines selected by a sommelier, quality choices of alcohol, original cocktails at attractive prices and delicious coffee. You are also invited to try the latest beer in Poland “Tyskie 14 days” straight from the tank, which gets to the restaurant within 24 hours after brewing. This is a rare opportunity to taste beer delivered straight from the brewery.
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Bertram’s Restaurant Burnley - UNITED KINGDOM Culinary excellence combined with fantastic views - and an adult-only dining experience - helps create Bertram’s Restaurant’s unique ambience. The restaurant is unique, stylish and contemporary. Set in an elevated position and accessed via its own lift, Bertram’s boast breath-taking views over Pendle Hill and the surrounding 100 aces of greenbelt countryside. The imaginative menus focus on regionally-sourced produce wherever possible, including a noteworthy Lancashire cheeseboard and locally-reared meat. There’s also an expansive wine & cocktail list waiting to be enjoyed. Bertram’s has a character and identity of its own – from the subtle but sophisticated styling, to the culinary excellence.
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Europe
Café Parisien Belfast Galgorm - UNITED KINGDOM
From dawn to dusk, Café Parisien is the place to relish in the moment and let your palette be revived with authentic French cuisine. Inspired by its Titanic namesake, Café Parisien offers all-day dining, seven days a week. Gastronomic treasures feature across our menus, from classic crepes to brasserie and bistro dishes, with patisserie delights to curb your sweet tooth. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Belfast, the restaurant offers a friendly welcome in a superb setting, ideal for any occasion.
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Bridges Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam - NETHERLANDS The legendary location, which once served as the canteen of the former Town Hall, is now a place where gourmands can savour the delights of restaurant Bridges. Bridges is located on one of Amsterdam’s oldest canals and is the ultimate place to go to for a business lunch or an elaborate dinner. It is a place where you feel at home; with inviting service, hospitality and conviviality. Bridges is a Michelin-star awarded fish restaurant, where you can choose between a wide variety of à la carte options or a special Chef’s menu (4, 5 or 6 courses). A unique feature of Bridges is the Chef’s Table in the heart of the kitchen, where you can enjoy the magic of the kitchen brigade up close (max. 6 people). For private events, Bridges also provides a private dining area, where you can enjoy an intimate dinner in the comfort of your own private space. The private dining features its own cocktail station, cigar cabinet and a selection of specialty whiskeys. This private room is suitable for parties up to 12 people.
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Europe
PRESSROOM Amsterdam INK Hotel Amsterdam MGallery by Sofitel - 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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Europe
Montreux Jazz Café Montreux - SWITZERLAND The generous cuisine, combined with a selection of the region’s best wines and irresistibly-named aperitifs, make it the perfect venue to share an informal moment enveloped by that special festival feel. Pulsing to the jazz rhythms of the greatest concerts, immersed in surroundings filled with emotion – or indeed sitting at the chef’s table – the Montreux Jazz Café embodies the event’s inimitable vibe as it reverberates out along the Riviera – and echoes endlessly across the planet, as it has done ever since 1967. The Montreux Jazz Café is a not-to-be-missed spot where you can catch the rhythm of the festival beat all year round, in the fairy-tale setting of the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace.
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Europe
Le Pavillon
Dollenberg Schwarzwald Resort - Bad Peterstal-Griesbach - GERMANY
The 2-Michelin-star Le Pavillon restaurant in the Black Forest offers only the finest foods, plus a fine selection of French, German and Austrian wines – it is a culinary paradise. Le Pavillon provides French haute cuisine with a mouthwatering modern interpretation by Chef de Cuisine Martin Herrmann. Gifting brilliant flavours, and an unmistakable instinct for harmonious aromas with just a few ingredients on the plate. Herrmann has been shaping Germany’s haute cuisine with Michelin’s endorsement for more than 20 years. Under his leadership, Le Pavillon received its first Michelin star in 1998 and its second in 2010 – holding onto them for ten consecutive years. Unique experiences at Le Pavillon include the weekly kitchen party with live music and food and tips from the master chef.
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Esperisma Bar-Restaurant Athina Luxury Suites - Santorini - GREECE Perched high above the water and situated next to Athina Luxury Suites, Esperisma combines breath-taking views with an incredible menu to satisfy any palate. At Esperisma, there is a continuous strive towards culinary innovation and creativity to offer the guests an unforgettable gastronomic experience. The Mediterranean and Greek cuisine is inspired by the freshest local ingredients available, and Chef Zacharakis is a master in creating delectable dishes that delight guests. From fresh, vibrant salads and main dishes made with the highest quality meats and seafood, to decadent desserts- every bite is designed to impress. At Esperisma, it is believed that the menu is rivalled only by the setting. The Greek Isles have long been known as some of the most beautiful places on earth, and Santorini is the jewel of the Aegean Sea. When in Santorini, a visit to Esperisma is more than just a meal - it is the opportunity to partake in an unforgettable culinary affair in an amazing setting.
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K Restaurant Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort - Moorea - FRENCH POLYNESIA Restaurant K offers a mythical sight of the lagoon and of the island of Tahiti. Enjoy the world class cuisine K Restaurant offers in an intimate and romantic setting whilst enjoying a Polynesian dance show, called Te Vahine The Woman.
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Australia & Oceania
Stacks Pub Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - NEW ZEALAND A casual yet gourmet experience, relax outside by the roaring fire on the sunny deck or make yourself comfortable inside in the lively atmosphere. With the big sports games on the screens and delicious and gourmet pub food, Stacks Pub is the ideal destination for your relaxed family night or gathering of friends.
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Filigrana Santo Domingo Catalonia Santo Domingo - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Filigrana is a restaurant with a Mediterranean gastronomic fusion of local flavours. Filigrana offers an exquisite menu to please the most discerning palates, using local quality products, produced mostly in an authentic charcoal grill. The menu is complemented with a sensational and unique view to the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea through panoramic windows.
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South America
Erre de Ramón Freixa Hotel Las Américas - Cartagena - COLOMBIA In Las Américas Torre del Mar, there is a place where you can taste the flavour of happiness. It is Erre de Ramón Freixa, territory where the flavours come from the Mediterranean, in a journey that meets Cartagena de Indias. Enjoy a combination of original dishes of haute cuisine and a cava of selected wines. The menu is divided into four environments: Tapas, to taste exquisite bites in an informal atmosphere, with an extensive cocktail menu; Bistronomic, between the elegant and the informal; Gourmet, where delicious moments are tasted in a unique tasting menu, which Ramón Freixa has called Gastronomic Experiences, an atmosphere decorated with delicacy and luxury details, synonymous with world haute cuisine; and Effe Terrace, which is served outdoors, surrounded by the best views of the city.
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