Culinary travel has grown in popularity in recent years. For many, food and drink are major factors to consider when planning a trip.
According to the World Food Travel Association, 93% of travelers are considered "food travelers", meaning that there's interest in tours at food or beverage factories, participating in wine, beer and spirits tastings, and/or eating out at unique or memorable food service establishments.
Michelin Star Dining is an Unforgettable Experience
In 1926 the Michelin Guide began awarding stars to a select few fine dining restaurants. This rating system sets apart excellence and a star (or 3) is coveted by many chefs. One star indicates "a very good restaurant in it's category"; two stars indicates "excellent cooking, worth a detor"; and three stars "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey".
Restaurant Le Gabriel - La Réserve Hotel & Spa Paris
Awarded two Michelin stars after just one year in operation, Le Gabriel has made a majestic entrance onto the Parisian gastronomy scene and found its place at the peak of the capital’s demanding gourmet culture. Within the prestigious Napoleon III style interior design created by Jacques Garcia, Jérôme Banctel offers virtuoso interpretations of a magnificent culinary ‘score’.
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In tribute to his native region, the coriander-flavored Brittany artichoke heart and the Vendée pigeon with cacao and crunchy buckwheat have already become signature dishes at Le Gabriel. Grand classics of French cuisines are revisited with considerable talent, inspired by Jérôme Banctel’s many visits to the country. Trained by the greatest names in the business, he is considered the spiritual son of Alain Senderens, under whom he worked at the famous Lucas-Carton restaurant. The maestro taught him to adopt a rigorous approach to selecting produce, to respect authentic tastes, as well as the art of enhancing them by meticulously chosen wines. The passionate and demanding Executive Chef of Le Gabriel pursues his quest for perfection with unwavering constancy, building on impeccable technique to exalt the intensity of each flavor. A bold, pure and incredibly appealing style...
Take a peek at the menu here.
Le Cinq Restaurant - Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris
Le Cinq at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, in Paris, features an exquisite dining room, dressed in grey and gold. The tablecloths, china and silver were all created specifically for this legendary Hotel. Menus draw on classic French culinary techniques and also embrace newer, lighter cooking styles, always incorporating the freshest regional ingredients. With 12 consecutive years heralded by three Michelin stars, Christian Le Squer has given proof of exemplary regularity. He is a determined and serene Chef who defines himself as a creator of flavors and composer of tastes. Christian Squer defines his cuisine as being “flavors, concentrated and moving.” Among the signature dishes of the chef that may be mentioned: the turbot with truffled fingerling potato emulsion, large crispy prawns from Bretagne and citrus emulsion or whipped oysters.
The third Michelin star for Le Cinq for the second consecutive year rewards the very essence of today’s cuisine. We strive to continuously evolve our style and techniques to instill an emotional connection with our guests. - Christian Le Squer, Chef, Le Cinq
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Alain Ducasse - The Dorchester Park Lane London
The celebrated and pioneering French chef, Alain Ducasse, holds a total of 20 Michelin stars, three of which adorn his restaurant here at The Dorchester. Known not only for his incomparable French cuisine, Alain Ducasse has created innovative dining concepts reflecting international influences, and consequently has earned a reputation for phenomenal cuisine.
"The product is the only truth. A turbot without a stroke of genius is better than a genius without turbot. Each good product, grown with love and respect, in its distinctive land, has an incomparable flavor. Without which, a chef is nothing." - Alain Ducasse
A new collection of fine dining menus is introduced every season, and the set lunch menu, the ‘Lunch Hour’ changes every Wednesday.
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Explore the menus:
UNIQUE DINING - Table Lumière
This restaurant features as its centerpiece a special dining experience, the ‘Table Lumière’. Cocooned by a luminescent curtain of 4,500 shimmering fibre optics, guests can enjoy the ambience and buzz of the restaurant whilst being screened from view.
Aqua - The Ritz-Carlton Wolfsburg Germany
An utterly transformative dining experience awaits you at Aqua at The Ritz Carlton Wolfsburg. Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Sven Elverfeld, Aqua is the only Michelin 3-star restaurant in Wolfsburg; the emphasis is the Modern European cuisine, sourced from northern Germany whenever possible. The restaurant's interior draws inspiration from the theme of nature, and the shimmering serenity of water; it opens up into a private garden, with a tranquil, Zen-like atmosphere.
Take a look at the menu here.
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Exclusive offer:
For all those, who like to take the perfect opportunity to combine a visit of the 3-star restaurant Aqua with a stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg the 'Culinary Aqua Journey' is the perfect choice. The Ritz will delight you with a 6-course menu from Sven Elverfeld, enjoy their breakfast in the Club Lounge and experience exclusive services. The Ritz-Carlton Spa is awaiting you with a floating pool in the harbor basin after discovering the theme park Autostadt.
- One night in one of our exclusive Club rooms
- 6-course menu at gourmet restaurant AQUA including aperitif, a bottle of wine, digestif, water and coffee
- Breakfast in our Club Lounge
- Welcome amenity in your room
- Use of The Ritz-Carlton Spa
- Entrance to the theme park Autostadt
Enjoy food and beverage presentations, on-site concierge services, laptop and free internet, and a selection of newspapers and magazines in the Club Lounge.
More information at www.restaurant-aqua.com
Gordon Ramsay au Trianon at Waldorf Astoria Palace Versailles
Award-winning cuisine in an intimate setting
Delight in a masterful feast for the senses at the Michelin-starred “Gordon Ramsay au Trianon” restaurant at Waldorf Astoria, where exquisite French cuisine is enjoyed against the stirring backdrop of the Park of the Château de Versailles. Savor exquisitely prepared French specialties, served in an intimate elegance, which assures a personalized dining experience. The restaurant's menu offers exquisite French cuisine, featuring sumptuous dishes with a distinct fine dining feel all created using products of the highest quality. Modeled on Chef Gordon Ramsay’s eponymous, three-Michelin-starred restaurant in London, this sophisticated dining destination offers exquisitely prepared French specialties, served in intimate elegance. An intimate setting assures an unforgettably personal dining experience.
Chef's Table
The exclusive Chef’s Table at Gordon Ramsay au Trianon features views of their dynamic kitchen team in action. Treat up to six guests to an exquisite, fully personalized dinner experience.
- Available for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday
- Seating for up to six guests
- Unique menus created exclusively for your group
- Sommelier on hand to choose partnering wines for each course
Le Bristol Paris - Oetker Collection - Home to four Michelin stars
Epicure - 3 Michelin Stars
Le Bristol Paris is a bastion of gastronomic excellence built on the true values of craftsmanship, with four Michelin stars awarded between the highly exclusive three stars restaurant Epicure and the one star brasserie de luxe, 114 Faubourg.
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This year, Eric Frechon celebrates 20 years at Le Bristol Paris, and 10 years holding three Michelin stars.
At Epicure celebrated chef Eric Frechon, has created a temple of gastronomy that is absolutely French. His macaroni stuffed with black truffle, artichoke and duck foie gras, gratinéed with aged Parmesan is an unforgettable dish that people travel to Paris to experience. Epicure restaurant can be enjoyed every day of the year, with tables laid in an exquisite garden setting throughout the summer.
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Award winning pastry creations by Julien Alvarez
Epicure has been appointed for the third consecutive year with the “Grand Award” in Wine Spectator’s 2018 Awards, for its outstanding wine collection.
View the menu here.
Eric Frechon's 20th anniversary
20 years and 3 Michelin Stars at Le Bristol Paris
Eric Frechon celebrates 20 years at Le Bristol Paris, and 10 years holding three Michelin stars. For the occasion we have created a gourmet package, to celebrate this gastronomic milestone.
This week-end offer includes:
- The guaranteed room upgrade
- An American breakfast for two
- A dinner for two at the 3 Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant Epicure, featuring the special "20th anniversary menu".
Chef Eric Frechon's 20th anniversary menu.
Le Bristol Paris, Oetker Collection - 114 Faubourg
114 Faubourg - 1 Michelin Star
Awarded a Michelin star in 2013, 114 Faubourg has established a loyal clientele who make it their Parisian dining room. Showcasing the extraordinary cuisine of world-renowned chef Eric Frechon, this smart but relaxed two-floor space is energised by an open-plan kitchen. The warm and exuberant atmosphere is further nurtured by charismatic restaurant director Patrice Jeanne. You don’t have to be a Parisian to lunch or dine like one. Treat yourself to a veritable French meal at Hotel Le Bristol’s one Michelin star brasserie, Le 114 Faubourg. With a menu concocted by our Chef and overseen by three Michelin star chef Eric Frechon, it is sure to remain a meal to remember.
Belmond's Michelin Starred Restaurants
A Taste of Stardom
From gold-plated dining overlooking the Venetian lagoon to pan-Asian elegance in the heart of Rio, Belmond is proud to offer some of the best Michelin-star restaurants in the world.
Venetian Gold
Dining at Oro is an ethereal and glamorous affair. Set on the tip of Giudecca Island it commands sensational views spreading out across the lagoon towards Piazza San Marco. An impressive domed gold leaf ceiling serves as the restaurant’s namesake (‘Oro’ means ‘gold’ in Italian). The magnificent handmade Murano glass chandelier at its centre accentuates the sparkle.
“Most of our produce is sourced from the Lagoon’s local gardens, especially Giudecca and Sant’Erasmo islands,” explains Executive Chef Davide Bisetto. This way he captures the true flavours of Venice at their most seasonal. Oro is the perfect place to experience authentic, elevated cuisine that is one of the most unique in all of Italy.
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Sizzle of Rio
The City of Samba is aflame with restaurants ready to ignite your imagination, but few are as hot as MEE at Belmond Copacabana Palace. Featuring dramatic décor and an elegant pan-Asian menu, it has become one of Rio’s most sought after dining venues. Take a seat, and you will be whisked on a gastronomic journey through Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Korea and Japan.
Our well-seasoned chef flexes his creative muscle, fusing flavours and textures from different places to keep guests excited. One such dish is tokubesuna kaki, fusing fresh Brazilian oysters with sea urchin and tangy ponzu sauce.
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Pearl of the Atlantic
Nestled on the cliffs of Funchal, gazing down to the endless Atlantic Ocean beyond, Belmond Reid’s Palace has long set the standard for luxury in Madeira. William restaurant honours the hotel’s rich history while pushing the often-overlooked local cuisine to daringly modern new frontiers. Executive Chef Luís Pestana has trained at some of the most extravagant restaurants in the world, but he found his own unique direction for William.
“Using local ingredients and old Madeiran recipes allows me to travel back in time to my childhood. I grew up collecting milk, eggs, harvesting vegetables and climbing trees to pick fruits,” Luis explains. “I do believe my childhood had a massive impact on my cooking philosophy: I like to keep my creations authentic by respecting Madeira traditions, but I love to introduce new twists to achieve a perfect harmony.”
Britain's Modern Classic
“Forget about any guide. Focus on your guest and what nature has provided, utilise it at its best and treat each item with reverence,” explains Gary Jones, Executive Head Chef at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire. The cuisine at this celebrated restaurant hotel is the vision of Raymond Blanc OBE, a vision which is lovingly realised by Chef Jones. “I personally only ever worry about producing good food, never about reputation. If the food is consistently good, the rest will follow.”
Gary’s approach to the food he creates has paid off. The restaurant has retained its two Michelin stars for 32 consecutive years, having received both upon opening. It enjoys a reputation as one of Britain’s best restaurants, and is a bucket list dining experience for many self-proclaimed foodies. As the seasons change, the menu also transforms to reflect this stunning time of year.
St Hubertus Restaurant - Hotel Rosa Alpina - Italy
The Restaurant St. Hubertus: A Starry Cuisine
In 2000 the efforts were honoured with the first Michelin star. The following year the pizzeria disappeared and the restaurant was expanded and refurbished getting its today's look: nine tables in the dining room, one chef's table with a view to the kitchen and one small table at the open fireplace.
In 2007, the restaurant was awarded the second Michelin star.
In the Michelin Guide 2018 the St. Hubertus has been awarded the Third Michelin Star.
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Head Chef Norbert Niederkofler: respect and love for the land
Norbert Niederkofler was born in 1961 in Luttach in the Ahrntal valley in South Tyrol / Italy where he grew up with his 4 sisters. After graduation Norbert attended the hotel school, spent a total of 15 years abroad, working in Germany, United States, Switzerland, Austria and Italy, among the others. In the early nineties, Norbert returned to South Tyrol and since 1994 he is in charge of the restaurants at the Hotel Rosa Alpina and among them also of the St. Hubertus restaurant which was opened in 1996.
Norbert Niederkofler denotes that respect for the products and knowledge of the right cooking technique retrieve the most out of the taste and that is the focal point of his culinary art.
Norbert Niederkofler perceives his commitment for the preservation of the local cultural heritage as a vision for its future.
Exclusive Offer:
Restaurant St Hubertus *** under Chef Norbert Niederkofler’s majestic direction has been awarded with three Michelin stars. Celebrate this special recognition with the opportunity to experience their gastronomic cuisine and a special stay at the resort.
The offer includes:
- Dinner with two 6-courses tasting menus at our Restaurant St Hubertus***, beverages excluded
- One night stay in an accommodation at Your choice
- Rich buffet breakfast at Limonaia Restaurant
- Access to our two wellness areas, gym and yoga studio
- WIFI
- Additional VIP amenities through our preferred relationships
