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Chef Alain Ducasse To Debut New Restaurant at Palace Hotel Tokyo
Long lauded as one of the most esteemed hotels in Japan, Palace Hotel Tokyo will soon boast one of the country’s most sought-after dining establishments. The iconic Japanese property is teaming up with DUCASSE Paris, founded by world-famous chef Alain Ducasse, to unveil a brand new restaurant on its premises – scheduled to open on November 1, 2019. Discover ESTERRE After more than half a century in operation, Palace Hotel Tokyo’s signature French restaurant, Crown, will permanently close its doors on July 28 to make way for the new venue. The new restaurant, which will bear the name ESTERRE, is set to become the first collaboration between a Japanese hotel and the world-renowned…
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DUKES LONDON raises a glass to the late Karl Lagerfeld
In memory of the late Karl Lagerfeld, DUKES LONDON is inviting devoted fashionistas to raise a glass to the “Emperor” of haute-couture fashion with its new ‘White Choupette’ cocktail, now available at DUKES Bar’s little sister, GBR. Created by GBR Bar Manager, Mariantonietta Varamo, and inspired by Lagerfeld’s beloved cat, the alleged heiress of his multi-million pound fortune, the cocktail is made up of a luxurious mix of highest-quality vodka, white crème de cacao liqueur and double cream. Deliciously sweet, yet rich and indulgent, the ingredients are shaken well and strained into a cocktail glass, served in the usual DUKES way in a martini chiller glass. At £17.50 a glass, the ‘White…
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Le Chantecler Restaurant Awarded Two Michelin-Stars
The arrival of a new talent, Virginie Basselot at the gastronomic restaurant The Chantecler, has been honored with two stars in the 2019 Michelin Guide. This tribute recognizes her ongoing determination to perpetuate the history of this great restaurant at The Negresco, a restaurant with rare culinary elegance which is in harmonious balance with the refinement of its exceptional Louis XV décor. Guardian of Culinary Heritage It is also in the history of The Negresco, the first time that a woman has donned the head chef’s hat. It’s a major challenge, but Virginie Basselot’s talent will more than rise to the occasion. With great conviction, she has created a menu…
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Château De Montcaud Launches New Fine Dining Venue, Restaurant de Montcaud
Château De Montcaud opened a new gourmet dining venue, Restaurant de Montcaud. Located in the château’s Le Mas building, which formerly housed the estate’s stables, the newly opened restaurant offers guests seasonal cuisine, celebrating the best of the region with locally sourced, quality ingredients. Ambitious Head Chef Matthieu Hervé aims to put Château de Montcaud on the culinary map with the new opening and his inspirational creativity. Restaurant de Montcaud offers guests the choice of a delicious, seasonal menu, with dishes including scallop carpaccio served with apples grown in the neighbouring estate, succulent lamb and sea bass with clams and brussels sprouts. Those looking to sample a variety of flavours…
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The Best Michelin Star Restaurants on the French Riviera
The French Riviera is filled with delightful restaurants; from glamorous beachfront establishments to quaint Provencal cafes, you are unlikely to have a bad meal whilst on the Cote d’Azur. However, the Michelin star rating system is used to define the very crème de la crème of eateries. Even one star is impressive, signifying ‘a very good restaurant’, with two stars judged as “excellent cooking that is worth a detour”, and three stars meaning “exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey”. And whether you are visiting for a weekend or have a French Riviera yacht charter booked for the full summer season, you deserve to treat yourself to the best.…
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Velathri Art Gallery and Cum Quibus Restaurant combine culinary and contemporary art
Velathri Art Gallery and Cum Quibus Restaurant present an extraordinary collaboration, combining contemporary art with culinary art, in the historic town of San Gimignano. Femme Sublime is curated by the Vitalita Association in collaboration with Velathri Art Gallery and coordinated in the course of the exhibition dedicated to femininity: [Onna], a show programmed for the Pignano Art Gallery of the Borgo Pignano and at the Palazzo Priori in Volterra. The exhibition space is in the Michelin star awarded restaurant, Femme Sublime featuring a solo show of the Tuscan artist Fabio Calvetti. This collection of works is a story of feminine introspection plucked from time and space, creating an atmosphere of…
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Introducing Michelin Excellence to Chiang Mai
Presenting world-class cuisine for intuitive taste travellers, X2 [CrossTo] Chiang Mai Riverside Resort is a new boutique hotel with an expertly curated portfolio of evolving menus, championing exquisite cuisine. Taking influence from France, the culinary capital of the world – dishes at this intimate new hotel meet the highest French culinary standards. With creative interpretations weaving together Thai and international dishes that lean heavily on fresh, local and seasonally inclined ingredients; the hotel’s Executive Chef, Alexandre Demard has recently received direction from renowned French chef Nicolas Isnard who was awarded a Michelin star in 2009 at L’Auberge de la Charme in Dijon, France. The first restaurant in Chiang Mai to…
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Fine Dining Restaurants in Monaco – Le Louis XV
A wealth of fine dining restaurants in Monaco await those lucky enough to reside in or visit the Principality. With inspiring surroundings and an abundance of phenomenal produce at its doorsteps, it is no surprise why many of the worlds most revered chefs have made Monaco their home. For those seeking culinary delight, head to Casino Square for a fine dining experience you’ll never to forget. « It is here, in the Louis XV, at the heart of the Riviera and over 25 years ago that the story began. Discovering this land was an essential moment in my life. This land that sings like the sun, inspires all my cooking. Today,…
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The Wonder of Under: Snøhetta’s First Underwater Restaurant in Europe
At the southernmost point of the Norwegian coastline by the village of Båly, in the Lindesness area, Snøhetta, a world renowned architecture group, has designed Europe’s very first underwater restaurant, called UNDER. There are underwater restaurants in other areas of the world, but Under will be Europe’s first. With its immediate proximity to the ocean’s underwater world, the restaurant will also function as a research center for marine life. It is an architectural tribute to the Norwegian coast – and to its colourful, various undersea life. Under will open in early 2018. Under’s namesake holds a double meaning in Norwegian: ‘under’ can also be translated as ‘wonder.’ Half-sunken into the…
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Sumptuous Sicily: The Best Restaurants on the Island
Sicily is awash with culture: set along the ancient trade route with Greece – the original ‘Silk Road’ – it was an obvious choice for the site of the first Greek colonization during the C8th/7th BCE. This heritage, and succeeding reigning historical periods, has cemented Sicily’s status as one of the most fascinating islands in the Mediterranean. In addition to her mix of history, art, and culture, as well as her pleasant climate and incredible natural beauty, Sicily has yet another notch in her belt when competing for visitors’ attention: food. Heralded as producing some of the most interesting and varied dishes in all Italian cuisine, Sicily offers delicacies quite…
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Fine Dining in the Mountains: The Best Tables in Courchevel
Those who like the finer things in life often head upwards, and this is the case with Courchevel. Not only is Courchevel home to enviable skiing and designer boutiques that attract famous faces and royalty, but it also boasts the finest tables in the Alps. It is home to no fewer than 12 Michelin-star restaurants and two of those have three stars. Coupled with its famous altiport, it’s possible to take a Courchevel helicopter trip just to sample the resort’s unparalleled gourmet offerings on a short break. Despite this incredible concentration of Michelin-recognised cuisine, Courchevel also has some exceptional low-key restaurants. We’ve selected seven of the best restaurants in Courchevel.…
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Prime Restaurant Launches Unique Caviar Dining Experience
Prime Steak Restaurant has introduced a luxury caviar selection to complement their award-winning steak-focused a la carte menu, as it continues to lead the way in luxury dining in Australia. The premium caviar menu comprises Iranian Beluga Caviar, which is sourced from the world’s rarest, most prized and most expensive Sturgeon fish. Carefully prepared according to Persian tradition, the large grains are light to dark grey-coloured with a soft, creamy texture and a refined fruity, buttery flavour. Prime also presents exquisite Golden Russian Oscietra Caviar, which is delicately hand-selected from wild-raised white sturgeon, known for its large dark to golden brown-coloured pearls. The glossy and firm roe offer a crisp…
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Prominent Architect Launches Soori Bali Under New Lifestyle Brand
In the first bold move under his new lifestyle brand Soori, renowned architect Soo K. Chan has relaunched his beachfront resort, set between a volcanic sand beach and rice fields in Bali’s Tabanan Regency, as the ultimate well-being destination. The relaunch of Soori Bali, which has just joined Leading Hotels of the World, marks the first in a series of major developments to be rolled out under the Soori brand. Soori High Line, a residence opening in New York City’s West Chelsea, and Soori Niseko, a forthcoming ski resort in Japan, will underscore Soori’s philosophy of “living exceptionally well through holistic design”. Expansive Resort and Well-Being Destination Each of Soori…
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Unique Seafront Escapes : Great Luxury Travel Destinations for 2017
Unique Island escapes offering intrepid seafront escapes that are the height of luxury for 2017 can be found at Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Exploring and experiencing a secluded paradise is on the bucket list of every affluent consumer, with a key focus on trailblazing with healthier, more revitalising adventures all bringing new meaning to island escapism. (Trendwatching 2017). Sikelia in Italy Perched between Tunisia and Sicily, Sikelia is located on the rugged yet picturesque black volcanic island, Pantelleria, in a UNESCO World Heritage site, known only to locals who enhance their health with the wellness properties of the unique springs and mineral rich mud. The simple monastic architecture…
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Four Seasons Paris Three Restaurants All Awarded Michelin Stars
Following the announcement of the 2017 Michelin Guide, the restaurants Le Cinq, Le George and L’Orangerie at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris have collectively been crowned with a total of five Michelin stars, making the acclaimed Hotel the first palace hotel in Europe to be home to three Michelin-starred restaurants. Le George and L’Orangerie have both been awarded their first Michelin star in the latest edition of the Michelin Guide and join the Hotel’s French haute cuisine restaurant, Le Cinq, which retains the highest accolade of three Michelin stars for the second consecutive year. “We believe that a memorable stay would be incomplete without an extraordinary dining experience. As…
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