Luxury Dining Destinations - September 2019 by The World Luxury Awards

LUXURY

Dining Destinations September 2019

C O N T E N T S September 2019

04| Bejana Sky Club & 06| Citilites Bistro

07| Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Olivier Restaurant 08| Maison Vie Restaurant Italian 09| Olive Restaurant Beach Club 10| COAST & Bistro Phuket

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Bejana The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

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. With capacity for up to 120 guests, Bejana is a fine choice for intimate celebrations and private dinners for your inner circle.

rc.dpssw.restaurant.reservation@ritzcarlton.com

www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/indonesia/bali/dining/bejana

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Asia

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.

fbr.javaparagon@reveurhotels.com

www.javaparagon.com 6 | September 2019 | Luxury Dining Destinations

L’Olivier Restaurant

Asia

Sofitel Saigon Plaza - 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 a Mediterranean-style décor, the restaurant emulates the ambience of Southern Europe, using classic elements such as Ficus trees, a veranda, beautiful tile flooring and texture providing down to earth and warm tones.

h2077-mk@sofitel.com

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Asia

Maison Vie Restaurant Hanoi - Thailand Based on 28 Tang Bat Ho Street, Maison Vie Restaurant is a familiar destination for French cuisine and French culture lovers in Hanoi. With more than 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.

info@maisonvie.vn

www.maisonvie.vn/ 8 | September 2019 | Luxury Dining Destinations

Olive Italian Restaurant

Asia

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa - 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.

jw.khaolak.reservation@marriott.com

www.marriott.com Luxury Dining Destinations | September 2019 | 9

Asia

COAST Beach Club & Bistro Phuket Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket - Thailand COAST Beach Club & Bistro is the latest addition at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, offering beachfront experiences for drinking, dining and lounging. With venues on the best beaches of Samui, Hua Hin, Pattaya and Phuket, ‘Coasters’ will enjoy the ultimate in laid-back cool – sipping chilled drinks, feasting on fresh food and sharing stories and laughter with friends and family under the sun and stars – all against the back drop of waves lapping the shore and cool, ambient tunes filling the air.

coastphuket@chr.co.th

www.coast-beach-club.com/phuket/ 10 |September 2019 | Luxury Dining Destinations

CHAR Bangkok

Asia

Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road - Thailand

CHAR Restaurant, 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.

charbangkok@ihg.com

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Asia

TERAKOYA Japan - Tokyo TERAKOYA, was established in 1954 in Koganei, a suburb of Tokyo. You will be welcomed with creative French cuisine made with seasonal ingredients, selected by the chef â&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

office@res-terakoya.co.jp

www.res-terakoya.co.jp 12 |September 2019 | Luxury Dining Destinations

Asia

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.

LPH_TGP@legendpalace.com.mo

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Asia

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 worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most exquisite Chinese teas. Even more interesting are the tea cocktails, which blends traditional Chinese tea with modern mixology.

bf.wkualalumpur@whotels.com

www.kualalumpur.com/dining 14 | September 2019 | Luxury Dining Destinations

HAN SHI FU

Middle East

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.

hsf@chinesepalacegroup.com

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Middle East

Drift Beach Bar & Grill InterContinental Fujairah Resort - 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 & 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 & Grill.

info.fjrae@ihg.com

https://www.intercontinentalfujairah.com/dining 16 | September 2019 | Luxury Dining Destinations

Moscow Sky

Europe

Moscow - Russia

The restaurant Moscow Sky is a dedication to the first flights of 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.

a.ivanov@ladim-n.ru

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Europe

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. Bertram’s Restaurant is rapidly becoming recognised as one of the North West’s culinary and social destinations and forms part of the award-winning Woodland Spa which opened in 2013 following a £4.5million investment. 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.

bertrams@crowwood.com

www.bertramsrestaurant.com 18|September 2019 | Luxury Dining Destinations

Europe

Cafe Parisien Belfast Galgorm - United Kingdom

From dawn to dusk, CafĂŠ Parisien is the place to relish in the moment and let your palette be revived with authentic French cuisine. Inspired by its Titanic namesake, CafĂŠ Parisien offers all-day dining, seven days a week. Gastronomic treasures feature across the 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.

info@cafeparisienbelfast.com

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Europe

PRESSROOM Amsterdam Beirut - Lebanon 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.

info@pressroom.amsterdam

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Europe

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.

info@bridgesrestaurant.nl

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Europe

KATAGI Blau Llaut Palace Hotel & Spa - 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.

reservations@katagiblau.com

www.katagiblau.com 22 |September 2019 | Luxury Dining Destinations

Europe

Incredibile Pizzeria Krakow - 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tyskie 14 daysâ&#x20AC;? 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.

manager@incredibilepizzeria.com

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Australia & Oceania

Me&Mee Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - New Zealand Me&Mee is the only true Chinese restaurant in the Kelvin Peninsula of Queenstown, New Zealand. Choose from a variety of delicious, authentic Chinese dishes with a modern twist at Me&Mee. Enjoy sharing-style dining options and an exciting show kitchen in the bustling dining room or use the convenient takeaway service. This family-friendly restaurant offers a fun and casual environment and is the ideal restaurant for an authentically delicious Chinese meal.

queenstown.info@hilton.com

www.kawarauvillage.com/memee 24|September 2019 | Luxury Dining Destinations

Marlin Bleu

Indian Ocean

Eden Bleu Hotel, Mahe -Eden Bleu Hotel Located in the Eden Bleu Hotel, the Marlin Bleu Restaurant is the perfect place to unwind with a casual chic atmosphere and stunning views of the Eden Island Marina. The Marlin Bleu Restaurant menu showcases the multitude of local exotic flavours and an extensive selection of global dishes offering a unique culinary experience. Guests can expect locally sourced ingredients turned into mouthwatering and modern creations respecting the products, their times and origins.

Resident.Manager@edenbleu.com

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Africa

Izakaya Cairo Cairo - Egypt

Cairoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

reservations@izakayacairo.com

https://www.facebook.com/IzakayaCairo/ 26 | September 2019 | Luxury Dining Destinations

Filigrana Santo Domingo

North America

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.

santodomingo.urbanfiligrana@cataloniahotels.com

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South America

ERRE de Ramon Freixa Hotel Las Americas, 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.

info@errederamonfreixa.com

errederamonfreixa.com 28 | September 2019 | Luxury Dining Destinations