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Unforgettable Hotel Culinary Experiences
by Eva ZhuThese aren’t your typical Tuesday night meals. The luxury hotels in our collection redefine the dining experience in especially memorable ways—tantalizing your palate and inviting you into the most extraordinary settings. Be it dining in the treetops of Thailand, truffle hunting in Tuscany or harvesting Virginia’s wild oysters, follow your taste buds to these unique and hands-on hotel culinary experiences.
Unforgettable Hotel Culinary Experiences
When in Paris, a table with a view of the Eiffel Tower as it glitters in the evening sky is the ultimate romantic gesture. At The Peninsula Paris, booking The Secret Table will grant you access to a secret location at the highest point of the hotel for a private dining experience in front of the famous view. There, Champagne and a gourmet menu will be served by your own dedicated butler. Who can say non?
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At Soneva Kiri, dining is taken to new heights in the hotel’s bamboo treepods. As you are slowly lifted up into the tropical foliage of Koh Kood’s ancient rainforest canopy, gaze out to a breathtaking view of the boulder-covered shoreline lapped by gentle waves. Meanwhile, gourmet food and wine will be delivered on a zipline by your personal waiter.
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Lovers of truffles can immerse in one of the richest truffle regions in the world—San Miato, Pisa, with an excursion into the Tuscan countryside from the Hotel Savoy. Led by professional truffle hunter Giulio Benuzzi and his trusted sniffer dog, enjoy a transfer to the Savini Tartufi farm and Savini Museum, discovering the region’s traditions and enogastronomic culture. Afterwards, venture into the woods for a truffle hunt, followed by an exquisite lunch of local truffle dishes and wines.
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Experience an Omakase dinner in a lavish suite at SLS South Beach, whose Tower Penthouse designed by Lenny Kravitz sets the stage for an intimate, private dining experience with Chef Hiro Asano. Taste unique dishes curated daily by Chef Hiro, paired with Sakes and feature items, while Chef and your private server explain the Omakase tradition, dishes and pairings. After dinner, order from the bottle menu and dance the evening away to the suite’s collection of vintage records.
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An invasive species to the island of Dominica, hunting lionfish both preserves the local fish supply and coral reefs, and provides fresh catch for culinary dinners. Join a Lionfish Hunting tour at Secret Bay and a local fisherman will take you out to the calm waters by boat, where you will learn to dive and spear for this unique fish. Back on shore, allow the hotel’s Chef Jemer, who won the 2013 Dominica Iron Chef Challenge for her lionfish dish, teach you how to turn your sustainable catch into a delicious meal.
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When in Chesapeake Bay, one must indulge in the coastal region’s seafood abundance, and at The Tides Inn, the Virginia Oyster Academy is one of their most popular experiences. Learn about the history and delicate ecosystem of native oysters from a local oyster expert, then meet the captain at the marina for a boat tour harvesting wild oysters—with opportunity to taste one right out of the water. Lastly, meet the chef at the Fish Hawk Oyster Bar to learn about farmed oysters and enjoy raw or cooked oysters on the patio alongside local wine.
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As if Soneva Jani, Maldives and its out-of-this-world villas don’t already set a new standard for overwater luxury, it’s also home to a state-of-the-art, Bond-inspired observatory. Enjoy a starlit dinner at the So Starstruck deck, then gaze up into the 16-inch telescope and allow the hotel’s in-house Astronomer to guide you on a journey through the night sky and beyond.
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Once a month, Brach’s Executive Chef Adam Bentalha shares his well-guarded secrets in a Cooking Masterclass. Within the Brach kitchen, Benthala draws inspiration from his North African origins, bringing the flavors of the Mediterranean basin to his menu. For 90 minutes, he will share his skills with you in a class that is part conversation and part cooking lesson. Your prepared dish can be enjoyed on-site or taken home.
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To bring back the pleasure of being in each other’s company, Sinner Paris launched the Sinner & Victorious brunch in collaboration with musician and Art Director Victor le Douarec. Inspired by the iconic nightclub Studio 54 and the 1970s and 80s, it takes place every Sunday. Come enjoy the North African tribal cuisine-inspired cooking of Chef Adam Bentalha, while musicians, singers and the Victorious DJ provide lively music. The dress code: cocktail and more.
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The Cattani Collection at the Kempinski Palace Engelberg Titlis puts a focus on quality Swiss products by inviting local food suppliers to showcase their products on the hotel menu and in the dining room. Every week, guests can taste cheeses from the iconic Gerschnialp at Cheesy Wednesday, where one of the most renowned cheesemakers of Engelberg and Switzerland, Sälmi Töngi will present his handmade cheeses paired with wines by the hotel. There’s no better way to spend a Wednesday night.
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Within The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong’s MO Bar is another hidden bar. Created in partnership with New York’s iconic PDT “Please Don’t Tell” cocktail bar, PDT Hong Kong is an intimate 25-seat hideaway where you can sip on creative cocktails by renowned mixologists Jim Meehan and Jeff Bell, under the lead of New York transplant and Head Bartender Kevin Unido. Enjoy drinks alongside pub fare such as hot dogs, Impossible burgers and waffle fries, made even better by two Michelin-starred Chef Richard Ekkebus. Find PDT behind the phone booth.
VIEW HOTELWhen in Paris, a table with a view of the Eiffel Tower as it glitters in the evening sky is the ultimate romantic gesture. At The Peninsula Paris, booking The Secret Table will grant you access to a secret location at the highest point of the hotel for a private dining experience in front of the famous view. There, Champagne and a gourmet menu will be served by your own dedicated butler. Who can say non?
VIEW HOTELAt Soneva Kiri, dining is taken to new heights in the hotel’s bamboo treepods. As you are slowly lifted up into the tropical foliage of Koh Kood’s ancient rainforest canopy, gaze out to a breathtaking view of the boulder-covered shoreline lapped by gentle waves. Meanwhile, gourmet food and wine will be delivered on a zipline by your personal waiter.
VIEW HOTELLovers of truffles can immerse in one of the richest truffle regions in the world—San Miato, Pisa, with an excursion into the Tuscan countryside from the Hotel Savoy. Led by professional truffle hunter Giulio Benuzzi and his trusted sniffer dog, enjoy a transfer to the Savini Tartufi farm and Savini Museum, discovering the region’s traditions and enogastronomic culture. Afterwards, venture into the woods for a truffle hunt, followed by an exquisite lunch of local truffle dishes and wines.
VIEW HOTELExperience an Omakase dinner in a lavish suite at SLS South Beach, whose Tower Penthouse designed by Lenny Kravitz sets the stage for an intimate, private dining experience with Chef Hiro Asano. Taste unique dishes curated daily by Chef Hiro, paired with Sakes and feature items, while Chef and your private server explain the Omakase tradition, dishes and pairings. After dinner, order from the bottle menu and dance the evening away to the suite’s collection of vintage records.
VIEW HOTELAn invasive species to the island of Dominica, hunting lionfish both preserves the local fish supply and coral reefs, and provides fresh catch for culinary dinners. Join a Lionfish Hunting tour at Secret Bay and a local fisherman will take you out to the calm waters by boat, where you will learn to dive and spear for this unique fish. Back on shore, allow the hotel’s Chef Jemer, who won the 2013 Dominica Iron Chef Challenge for her lionfish dish, teach you how to turn your sustainable catch into a delicious meal.
VIEW HOTELWhen in Chesapeake Bay, one must indulge in the coastal region’s seafood abundance, and at The Tides Inn, the Virginia Oyster Academy is one of their most popular experiences. Learn about the history and delicate ecosystem of native oysters from a local oyster expert, then meet the captain at the marina for a boat tour harvesting wild oysters—with opportunity to taste one right out of the water. Lastly, meet the chef at the Fish Hawk Oyster Bar to learn about farmed oysters and enjoy raw or cooked oysters on the patio alongside local wine.
VIEW HOTELAs if Soneva Jani, Maldives and its out-of-this-world villas don’t already set a new standard for overwater luxury, it’s also home to a state-of-the-art, Bond-inspired observatory. Enjoy a starlit dinner at the So Starstruck deck, then gaze up into the 16-inch telescope and allow the hotel’s in-house Astronomer to guide you on a journey through the night sky and beyond.
VIEW HOTELOnce a month, Brach’s Executive Chef Adam Bentalha shares his well-guarded secrets in a Cooking Masterclass. Within the Brach kitchen, Benthala draws inspiration from his North African origins, bringing the flavors of the Mediterranean basin to his menu. For 90 minutes, he will share his skills with you in a class that is part conversation and part cooking lesson. Your prepared dish can be enjoyed on-site or taken home.
VIEW HOTELTo bring back the pleasure of being in each other’s company, Sinner Paris launched the Sinner & Victorious brunch in collaboration with musician and Art Director Victor le Douarec. Inspired by the iconic nightclub Studio 54 and the 1970s and 80s, it takes place every Sunday. Come enjoy the North African tribal cuisine-inspired cooking of Chef Adam Bentalha, while musicians, singers and the Victorious DJ provide lively music. The dress code: cocktail and more.
VIEW HOTELThe Cattani Collection at the Kempinski Palace Engelberg Titlis puts a focus on quality Swiss products by inviting local food suppliers to showcase their products on the hotel menu and in the dining room. Every week, guests can taste cheeses from the iconic Gerschnialp at Cheesy Wednesday, where one of the most renowned cheesemakers of Engelberg and Switzerland, Sälmi Töngi will present his handmade cheeses paired with wines by the hotel. There’s no better way to spend a Wednesday night.
VIEW HOTELWithin The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong’s MO Bar is another hidden bar. Created in partnership with New York’s iconic PDT “Please Don’t Tell” cocktail bar, PDT Hong Kong is an intimate 25-seat hideaway where you can sip on creative cocktails by renowned mixologists Jim Meehan and Jeff Bell, under the lead of New York transplant and Head Bartender Kevin Unido. Enjoy drinks alongside pub fare such as hot dogs, Impossible burgers and waffle fries, made even better by two Michelin-starred Chef Richard Ekkebus. Find PDT behind the phone booth.
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