From the Maldives to St. Barth, luxury hotels are firing up the stove and rolling out the red carpet to hungry guests—serving local cuisine with gourmet flair, a sense of place and a delicious outcome.
Some of the best festivals and offerings from around the world can be had on vacation, on a business stay and for events.
Country Club Lima Hotel Lima, Peru. Perroquet Restaurant
The Country Club Lima Hotel is the perfect place to experience the best of Lima’s gastronomy. The hotel is just a short walk from a number of top restaurants, including Astrid y Gaston, Central, and Maido. These restaurants offer a variety of Peruvian dishes, from classic ceviche and anticuchos to more modern creations. Its own Perroquet Restaurant, with its brand new menu, is known for popular local dishes including Menestrón, Sudado de Pescado and preparations with duck such as Magret with Potato Pie which in a lively addition to the menu’s traditional rice with duck. Of course, the menu also includes iconic Peruvian dishes Lomo Saltado, ceviche, and causa, among others. Chef and his team also offer ceviche lessons at the restaurant. The chef’s mission is to surprise—offering classic dishes with subtle contemporary nuances.
Perroquet Restaurant is home to not only incredible food but also several contributions of the Pedro de Osma Foundation, which owns one of the greatest art collections in the country. Paintings and mirrors with gold leaf frames, colonial canvases, carved cabinets and trunks with pictorial motifs, consoles, chandeliers, and the history contained in all of these items impregnate the environment with a unique and unmistakably Peruvian history and spirit.
Also at Country Club Lima Hotel is La Panadería del Country, which is arguably now one of Lima’s favorite bakeries offering artisanal coffees, a variety of enticing baked goods and a light daytime menu available on its terrace, making it an instant local favorite. @lapanaderiadelcountry
Other local restaurants included in the The World’s 50 BEST Restaurants make Country Club Lima a destination for gastronomes and those exploring the treasures that Lima, Peru has to offer.
Matilda-San Miguel Allende, Mexico, Moxi restaurant
Moxi, the renowned restaurant at Hotel Matilda, is proud to introduce an exciting new menu specially crafted to be paired with prestigious Krug Champagne. The menu, curated by Chef Vicente Torres, NEWLY appointed Michelin Star Restaurant Chef from La Sucursal in Spain, celebrates the rich tradition and history of Krug while incorporating the finest local ingredients for an unforgettable dining experience. Inspired by the elegance and complexity of Krug Champagne, Chef Vicente Torres has meticulously created a six-course culinary journey that harmonizes the distinctive flavors of each dish with the characteristics of Krug Champagne. This exclusive menu promises to take diners on a gastronomic adventure like no other.
This extraordinary culinary experience awaits discerning guests seeking to indulge in an unforgettable evening of fine dining and champagne excellence. The Krug Menu is available by reservation only.
The Krug Menu at Moxi features the following exquisite dishes:
Sauteed Bread with Lobster and Ikura Roe.
Grilled Tuna Tostada with Avocado and Jalapeño.
Sea Bass Flower with Watermelon and Radish in Mandarin Aguchile.
Grilled Scallops in Butter Sauce with Caviar.
Pork Loin Braised with Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, and Roasted Pear.
Lemon, Basil, and Gin Sorbet.
Chef Vicente Torres, renowned for his culinary expertise and innovation, skillfully combines the finest local ingredients with Krug Champagne, enhancing the overall dining experience and creating a perfect harmony of flavors.
The Krug Menu at Moxi includes a welcome drink and two glasses of Krug Brut Champagne. Please note that VAT is included in the price, while gratuity is not included.
Manapany St. Barth
The Hotel Manapany, a leading luxury resort on the beautiful island of St. Barth, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 10th anniversary of the Gourmet Festival taking place from November 7th to 12th. This culinary event promises to be an unforgettable experience for food enthusiasts, featuring a lineup of top chefs and a wide array of delectable dishes.
Eleven renowned chefs will showcase their talents and create gastronomic masterpieces using the finest local and international ingredients. Hotel Manapany is proud to host Chef Kelly Rangama of Le Faham, a Michelin star restaurant in Paris that takes its name and culinary inspiration from Réunion, another Caribbean island.
A testament to Hotel Manapany’s ongoing commitment to culinary excellence and innovation, this event will not only showcase the talents of renowned chefs but also highlight the rich culinary heritage of the local region. The resort’s in-house team, led by Chef Anthony Martel, will collaborate with the visiting culinary maestro to create a menu.
Chef Martel values the unique Caribbean-European fusion of St. Barth; it’s what drew him to the island, and all of his culinary creations bear that intersection in mind. Hotel Manapany’s Gourmet Festival menu will undoubtedly feature many of those same influences.
Throughout the festival, guests can participate in exclusive interactive workshops and tastings, as well as attend unique events such as a bartending competition and waiter races.
Hotel Manapany will host the banana-themed kids’ cooking competition (“petites toques”) and award ceremony to close the festival on November 12th. The resort will offer a special menu for parents and guests who would like to stay to dine afterward.
Sun Siyam Resorts, Maldives
Sun Siyam Resort’s restaurants offer freshly caught and farmed local dishes like grilled fish (Fihunu Mas) or Boashi Hikikoh, prepared by Chef Ahmed Ali on Sun Siyam Vilu Reef – or the fish curry created by Chef Ashan Madusanka at Islander’s Grill, one of the 14 restaurants (and bars) on Sun Siyam Iru Fushi.
The fish used in these dishes are sustainable species which come directly from the fishermen living on the neighboring islands, also supported by Sun Siyam Resorts as part of Sun Siyam Cares, their sustainable commitment to the people and community of the Maldives. Coconuts, pandan leaves (an evergreen palm with a vanilla, nutty flavor) and most of the spices that are used are planted and harvested directly at the farm islands which belong to Sun Siyam Resorts. These spices are also the basic ingredients for delicious cocktail creations by sommelier and beverage manager Kusal Ashen from the “No Mistake Bar” on Sun Siyam Iru Fushi.
Hotel Montalembert Paris, France
The NEWLY recreated Brasserie Montalembert offers a unique experience based on seasonal flavors and classic Parisian traditions. The kitchen masters the play of senses combined with a premier wine cellar and an artistic decor with a very Parisian atmosphere.
A fireplace, library, terrace, and private lounges make this a must for visitors and residents alike. The restaurant’s bar area features a fireplace, ideally located between the restaurant and the patio, inviting guests to luxuriate in this cozy atmosphere. It’s the perfect spot for an elegant cocktail menu for an explosion of flavor. The new restaurant has been renovated from top to bottom to create a comfortable, earth toned atmosphere with eye-catching artwork, flower arrangements one can only find in the French aesthetic and a menu that reflects the very best of every season from lighter to more robust dining options.
