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South China Morning Post
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The '2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao', organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), will be staged at Roman Amphitheatre Square and Legend Boulevard of Macau Fisherman's Wharf from 11 to 20 July. Themed as 'Spices and herbs', the Fest will bring together 34 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy from 21 countries across six continents for a vibrant offering of global cuisines, culinary showcase and gastronomy forum as three major highlights. The ten-day event will manifest a splendid feast of international gastronomic cultures, weaving together tourism, gastronomy and culture in pursuit of preservation and innovation. It will showcase Macao's unique fascinations as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy to the world as an impactful platform. Gather Creative Cities of Gastronomy from 21 countries on six continents MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes highlighted the Fest's remarkable lineup of participating countries and cities this year, which unleashes Macao's strengths as an international exchange platform. To date, 34 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy from 21 countries across six continents, seven Creative Cities of other fields and two candidate cities from the Mainland, along with two Culture Cities of East Asia 2025 are committed to joining different event highlights. Gastronomy Fest presents three major highlights
TTG
18-06-2025
- TTG
The secret Spanish foodie haven that will leave clients hungry for more
However, fittingly, the final stop on my Gastronomy Route was another celebrated restaurant, just a stone's throw away on Sant Pol bay. Local legend Taverna del Mar was taken under Hostal de la Gavina's umbrella in 2013 and showcases the best of the region's seafood, including oysters, mussels, clams and fresh fish, served in a blue-and-white salon with stunning views out to sea. As I savoured my meal of paella cooked two ways – traditional with rice and fideua with short, thin noodles – I remarked to my host that my daughter would be going on her first school trip abroad in two weeks' time, quite coincidentally to a resort just 10 minutes along the coast. I hoped her voyage of discovery would be as memorable as my rediscovery of a region with so much to offer. How to book it Kirker Holidays offers the three-night Gastronomy Route package at Hostal de la Gavina from £1,886 per person, based on two sharing a classic double room with terrace. Price includes breakfast and the three included special meals (Esperit Roca, La Taverna del Mar and Candlelight – alcoholic drinks not included) plus a wine tasting at Clos d'Agon, flights to Barcelona and car hire.
Khaleej Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Restaurant Review: French artistry meets Dubai's skyline at Bar des Prés
Picture, if you will, ascending through Dubai's financial district until the city dissolves beneath you — 51 floors above DIFC's bustling energy lies something extraordinary. But who would dare to transplant the intimate charm of a Parisian neighbourhood brasserie into Dubai's gleaming corporate heavens? The answer lies in understanding Chef Cyril Lignac's remarkable vision for culinary elevation. What transforms France's most beloved television chef into Dubai's newest culinary ambassador? Perhaps it's the kind of humble confidence that emerges from childhood in the French countryside, where cooking became a pathway to recognition. Chef Lignac's journey from Aveyron, where his mother worked at a hospital and his father crafted wood, to Paris kitchens under masters like Alain Passard reads like culinary destiny fulfilled. Step into Bar des Prés Dubai, and witness something remarkable indeed. The transformation from London and Paris iterations feels both familiar and revolutionary, luxurious velvet finishes meet opulent marble tables, whilst vibrant embroidered draping creates intimate pockets within the soaring space. How does one maintain Parisian intimacy whilst embracing Dubai's appetite for grandeur? What's truly impressive is the menu that bridges continents with remarkable grace. Crab and avocado galette with Madras curry, who dares to marry French technique with subcontinental spicing? The signature dish reveals Lignac's philosophy: patient craftsmanship meets bold flavour exploration. Each delicate avocado slice tells a story of precision, whilst the Madras curry whispers tales of cultural fusion. Watch the beef gyoza arrive, and you witness East-meets-West artistry perfected. Lignac's passion for Japan permeates these dumplings — crispy exteriors yielding to tender, marinated interiors that reimagine bolognese through Asian sensibilities. The dipping sauce becomes essential poetry, adding zest to depth. How the culinary genius within the langoustine ravioli that captures oceanic essence within silken pasta parcels resting in velvet bisque foam excites, accented with Espelette pepper powder, each bite demonstrates Lignac's mastery of restraint allowing ingredients to sing without overwhelming crescendo. The 51st-floor perch creates dining theatre unlike most others in Dubai. Views of Jumeirah Mosque, Al Yaqoub Tower, and Emirates Towers transform meals into elevated experiences. The berry pavlova reveals why Lignac would choose pastry over savoury for eternity. Crisp meringue yielding to cloudlike centres, sharp raspberry sorbet providing counterpoint to sweet foundations, this dessert embodies his philosophy that timing and technique create magic. Bar des Prés succeeds because it answers a fundamental question about international culinary expansion: can restaurants maintain their soul whilst embracing new territories? Lignac has created something genuinely transportive, a space where French sophistication meets Dubai ambition. The 51st-floor location isn't just positioning; it's metaphor for culinary elevation itself.
Telegraph
11-06-2025
- Telegraph
The 19 best restaurants in Cyprus
Cyprus is often referred to as being at the crossroads of three continents – Europe, Asia and Africa – and as such their time-served influences can be seen on the menus of countless tavernas across the island. But, don't go thinking Cyprus is set in its ways. In fact, this forward-thinking island has embraced grand gastronomy from around the world, cutting-edge fusion cuisines and trendy plant-based dishes, which complement the more traditional Mediterranean fare of slow-cooked meat, lemon-drenched fish, olives and olive oil, vegetables, fruit picked fresh from the tree and nuts, perfectly. Of course, it is all accompanied by some fine Cypriot wines. All our recommendations below have been hand selected and tested by our resident destination expert to help you discover the best restaurants in Cyprus. Find out more below or for further Cyprus inspiration, see our guides devoted to the island's best hotels, things to do and beaches. Best all rounders To Pantopoleio Kali Orexi With its quirky interior of abstract panels, edgy lighting, blond wood furnishings and a wall of perfectly aligned wine bottles from almost floor to ceiling, plus a menu of classic Cypriot dishes given an inspired twist, To Pantopoleio Kali Orexi has become one of the trendiest places to dine in Nicosia. Psefdokeftedes are meatballs, which here are enhanced with feta cheese and oregano. Try this, followed by the local tenderloin pork marinated in aged whiskey and served with pitta. Round off the meal with the restaurant's famous Trigona Panoramatos, which are beautifully presented phyllo cones filled to bursting with fresh cream.
Khaleej Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Trèsind Studio Dubai becomes first Indian restaurant with three Michelin stars
Dubai's culinary stars shone bright on Thursday night when the best, tastiest, and trendiest restaurants were awarded at the fourth edition of Michelin Guide Dubai. The biggest winners were homegrown Trèsind Studio, which became the first Indian restaurant in the world to receive three Michelin stars, and new entrant FZN by Björn Frantzén, which now also holds bragging rights to three stars — the highest recognition awarded by the body. (Currently, only about 140 restaurants across the world own this distinction.) 'Dubai's rapid transformation into a global culinary hub is testament to its diversity and excellence,' said Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide. 'Dubai embraces a rich tapestry of flavours that reflect the world's gastronomic passions. With the city now home to 119 Michelin-recommended establishments, it stands as a beacon for food lovers, drawing them to experience the very best of the world's culinary traditions, all within one dynamic destination,' Poullennec added. 'It's a testament to bold innovation, extraordinary talent, and culinary distinction,' said Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM). He added: 'Just as three Michelin stars signify a restaurant that is 'worth a special journey', the same applies to Dubai as a destination. From celebrated homegrown eateries to globally renowned names, this vibrant gastronomic landscape truly reflects the diversity and dynamism of a city that always aims to inspire the world.' Passion and teamwork Chef Himanshu Sahni of Tresind Studio threw air punches to celebrate its historic win and consistent (since 2022) success. He has always credited his family with being the driving force behind his success. In an earlier interview with Khaleej Times, he said that his inspiration comes from home. 'My mother is a great chef,' he said. 'I grew up watching her cook and soon I started my own journey of cooking. She has always supported my dream to become a chef and she has pushed me to better myself every step of my 14 years in the industry.' Bhupender Nath, the man behind Passion F&B, which owns and operates Tresind and its sister concerns, had dreamt of setting up a restaurant ever since his father closed down the family eatery in the Indian city of Patna after financial troubles. On Thursday night, he said he understood the power of the word 'only' and was thankful for it 'Today I understand the power of the word only,' he said. 'I understand how heavy it is and how beautiful a word it is. We are the only Indian restaurant to have three stars and what a place to have it — Dubai, where only dreams come true.' His wife, Sakshi Nath, credited the hard work of his team. 'We create a vision and move towards the vision,' she said. 'It is passion and teamwork that makes it work.' Best of both worlds FZN by Björn Frantzén, which blends modern European fine dining with Japanese influences, also holds three Michelin stars in Stockholm and Singapore. Speaking on stage while accepting the award, head chef Torsten Vildgaard said the moment felt unreal. 'I am speechless,' he said. 'We represent a strong and talented team that relocated here for the purpose of opening FZN and going all in. Thank you team.' The fusion three-star restaurant offers 'a highly sophisticated experience with an array of dishes blending Scandinavian and Asian influences that make great use of the finest luxury ingredients'. Aside from Tresind Studio and FZN by Björn Frantzén, three other restaurants received two Michelin stars; 14 restaurants clinched one star; while three restaurants were given the Michelin Green Star; 22 are now Bib Gourmand restaurants; and 78 others are Michelin-selected ones. All Dubai restaurants were selected and judged based on their cuisine style, concept, and location. Whether they are luxury fine dining restaurants or street food eateries, Michelin Guide applied the same five criteria used around the world: quality of ingredients; mastery of cooking techniques; harmony of the flavours; expression of chef's personality in the cuisine; and consistency, both over time and across the entire menu. Special awards A young 30-year-old chef, who was born and raised in Dubai, became a man of many jackets as he scooped up the young chef award and a Michelin star during the event, which came five months after opening. The chef, Abhiraj Khatwani of Manao, was described as 'one to watch' for his exceptional cooking skills. Just minutes after donning his black chef jacket, which was awarded as part of the young chef award, he took it off to wear the white chef's jacket as the head chef of Manao. He thanked Mohamed Orfali of the Orfali brothers fame for their support in helping set up the restaurant. 'Abhiraj and all the staff of Manao, they are not a team, they are family,' said Mohamed. 'We worked together, lived together, and ate together to make this dream a reality. It has been the best thing ever to see Abhiraj grow and develop the flavours. He does what he does. It is not like I tweaked something or changed something. Everything is him.' Manao serves an 11-course tasting menu comprising re-imagined Thai classics. Jamavar, an authentic Indian restaurant located in the Dubai Opera district, was praised for its goat curry, which was the deciding factor for inspectors. Culinary director and executive chef Surendar Mohan shared a heartfelt speech thanking his family for their 'unconditional support' and for 'allowing me to work seven days a week, morning and night for my passion'. Jamavar also has branches in London and Doha, where they boast a Michelin star as well. Other winners The Michelin Green Star recognition was retained by Boca, Lowe, Teible for their mindful practices. Several other special awards were also handed out during the evening. The Opening of the Year award went to Ronin for serving up a 'rather special experience' while the Service Award for offering hospitality of the highest standard was awarded to Mohamed Galal of Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant. The Sommelier Award was given to Shiv Menon of Boca for 'exuding enthusiasm and pride' in his work.
