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2  Introducing an Exciting New Dining Venue 

3  Dine with a Lord & Take Tea Like a Royal 

4  Can’t-Miss New York City Dining Experience 

5  A 360-Degree Dining Experience 

6  Tea-Infused Dining 

7  Dining Across Colombia, from Cartagena to 

the Coffee Region 

8  Impeccable British cuisine with Views to 

Match 

9  The Finest Outdoor Dining in Surrey 

10  Dining Trends Down Under 

11  Dining Experiences in the Yucatan 

12  Sophisticated Dining at Its Finest 

13  Dine Around in Jaipur, Udaipur and Mumbai 

14  Mouth-watering delights await 

15  Time for Tea 

16  Field-to-Fork Flavors 

 

 

 

 

 

Eco Organic Farm, Dwarika’s Resort, Dhulikhel, Nepal. 

 

Fine Dining Suggestions From Our Clients Around The World 

 

Dear Friends, 

 

I am beyond excited to dine at The Goring’s new restaurant - when it opens this spring, it will be the                                         

hotel’s first in more than 108 years. Promising the city’s best and freshest seafood offerings,                             

renowned Cornish chef Nathan Outlaw is bringing a more casual dining outlet to the hotel - which                                 

until now has offered guests the elegant, Michelin-starred Dining Room (which will continue to                           

operate). Jeremy Goring says, “We wanted to major on Cornish produce because of its extraordinary                             

quality, and it just so happens that Nathan’s probably the best seafood chef in the country. Knowing                                 

Nathan he’ll do whatever it takes to ensure we produce the goods.”  

 

British architect Russell Sage has designed a new orangery setting for the new                         

fish restaurant, overlooking The Goring’s secluded garden and ensuring that                   

indoor and outdoor spaces are linked throughout the seasons.  

 

Nathan Outlaw says, “Creating a new restaurant with such an iconic British hotel                         

is a huge highlight in my career. I can’t wait to get cooking!” And I certainly                               

cannot wait to partake of the very best of Cornish seafood and produce. Join us                             

in welcoming this brand-new eatery to The Goring and making your clients’                       

reservations soon.  

 

Read on for more in dining news from our clientele, from Sri Lanka to Antigua. As always, if you’d                                     

like to learn more, please be in touch. We love hearing from you. 

 

Fondly,  

 

 

April, 2019

 

Opening soon is The Goring’s new fish restaurant. 

The Goring: Introducing an Exciting New Dining Venue 

 

This will be an exciting year at The Goring, thanks to an inspiring project underway that will see the                                     

addition of a fabulous new fish restaurant, to complement the Michelin-starred Dining Room. With                           

the help of Nathan Outlaw, the new restaurant will offer simple seafood dishes of understated                             

brilliance that showcase the best of Cornish seafood and produce. The Bar & Lounge will also be fully                                   

refurbished with a new look and feel. British designer Russell Sage will once again be working with                                 

the hotel to create a bespoke design, accentuating the impeccably English and perfectly individual                           

feel of this unique hotel. Transformed into a bright, lively space serving classic cocktails and British                               

spirits, the bar is set to become a destination in its own right. 

The wonderful tradition of High Tea. 

Original Travel UK: Dine with a Lord & Take Tea Like a Royal 

Dine with Lord Bruce at his family home in Scotland’s prestigious Broomhall House, conveniently                           

located less than an hour from Edinburgh city center. As a descendant of King Robert the Bruce of                                   

Scotland, the family of Bruce has lived at Broomhall House for centuries, which has led the estate to                                   

become a significant and valued piece of Scottish history. Join the company of nobility and                             

statesmen from over the centuries by dining with your hosts in one of the spectacular dining rooms,                                 

enjoying local and seasonal ingredients from Scotland. 

  

Afternoon Tea with a “Master of Etiquette’” 

From how to properly pronounce “scone,” to whether to dollop the jam or the cream onto your scone                                   

first, we’ve got all of your afternoon tea-etiquette queries sorted. Join a master of manners in one                                 

of central London’s best tea salons as he shares his extensive knowledge and guidance in the quirky                                 

nuances of English tea etiquette. 

   

A wonderful selection of Italian Food, Café Fiorello, New York City. 

 

Beyond Times Square: A Can’t-Miss New York City Dining Experience, Café Fiorello 

Café Fiorello is the ideal spot for a delicious meal anytime of the day. Located just across the street                                     

from Lincoln Center, the classic café offers a great selection of Italian food, including excellent                             

cocktails and desserts. If you’re stopping in before your event begins, don’t worry - the staff has                                 

been getting its diners to the opera, philharmonic and the ballet on time for years. Or, since Café                                   

Fiorello is open late, it makes the perfect stop for those post-theater eats. What’s the signature dish                                 

to order? The thin-crust pizza in any of its variations: margherita, with nova smoked salmon and dill                                 

creme fraiche, with meatballs, sausage and wild boar ragu - they’re all amazing. Follow it up with an                                   

indulgent specialty of the house dessert: a bucket of chocolate mousse and whipped cream, served                             

tableside.  

 

Fine dining in Antigua awaits at Curtain Bluff’s restaurants. 

Curtain Bluff, Antigua: A 360-Degree Dining Experience 

“Fine dining” means a lot more than great-tasting food. At its best, it’s an experience that stirs all                                   

five senses. And at Curtain Bluff, the culinary team takes that definition to heart, offering truly great                                 

food in an exceptional setting with an atmosphere suited to every meal. 

  

The resort’s two restaurants shift in style throughout the day. At breakfast, The Tamarind Tree is                               

bright with morning sun, as a soft sea breeze and garden scents flow through its open walls, while in                                     

the evening, the room takes on a quiet sophistication. The tables flicker with candlelight and a                               

constantly changing, five-course menu offers salads, outstanding fish and meats and so many desserts                           

that they have their own menu. Every night there is a different band and, as the tempo builds after                                     

dinner, couples dance on the terrace under the spreading arms of an ancient tamarind tree. 

  

The second restaurant, The Seagrape, is secluded from the rest of the resort, right on calm Bay                                 

Beach. It serves the resort’s famous buffet lunch as guests filter in from the beach in casual beach                                   

dress. At dusk, tiki torches are lit along the beach, curtains catch the breeze and the restaurant is                                   

transformed into an elegant and intimate sanctuary serving healthy dishes influenced by                       

Mediterranean flavors. 

Lake Fish served at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Sri Lanka. 

Resplendent Ceylon: Tea-Infused Dining 

Sri Lanka’s culture and heritage is complex and rich due to strong historic links to Indian kings and                                   

queens, European colonial invaders, Arab merchants and all those that came with the island being a                               

key trading port between east and west. The food philosophy of Resplendent Ceylon’s collection of                             

tastefully designed luxury boutique hotels is anchored by a “Modern Sri Lankan” theme - where                             

flavors and ingredients are inspired by the country’s multi-ethnic heritage.  

 

Each property delivers a nuanced menu relevant to its location. Tea Trails delivers a gastronomic ode                               

to the days of colonial influence, highlighted by “tea-infused” menus whose flavors are delicate, yet                             

still indulgent. Wild Coast Lodge in Yala features signature dishes that are inspired by very local                               

ingredients and recipes with a “modern” twist, such as the Wild Coast Lake Fish - while this fish is                                     

local village staple, Wild Coast celebrates it with coconut-based sauce that is infused with a                             

collection of spices and condiments that melds to become gastronomic passion on a plate. Cape                             

Weligama features multiple dining options, from private clifftop dinners to a daily five-course Chef's                           

Table degustation menu that teases both the palate and the mind of the intellectually curious                             

gourmand.  

   

The rich expression of art, taste and fervent love of the Colombian restaurant, Helena Adentro. 

Amakuna: Dining Across Colombia, from Cartagena to the Coffee Region 

We’ve drawn on the extensive knowledge (and palates) of Amakuna for these delectable suggestions 

for Colombian dining:  

 

Carmen, Cartagena: Carmen is a gourmet delight run by a pair of Cordon-Bleu-educated chefs. Their                             

cuisine is a beautiful reflection of their American-Colombian backgrounds infused with their                       

California training. They focus on dining as a whole experience, providing an intimate setting with a                               

warm and highly skilled staff. Amakuna frequently sends its clients to Carmen for a fabulous class in                                 

Colombian cuisine preparation.  

  

Restaurant Leo, Bogota: At Restaurant Leo, fearlessly explore traditional flavors and ingredients,                       

masterminded by the critically acclaimed Leonor Espinosa (Latin America’s Best Female Chef by                         

World’s Best 50 Restaurants), and her sommelier daughter. Expect to walk away with more                           

gastronomical knowledge about Colombia’s most exotic ingredients, including wild rodents, ants or                       

fish sourced from the Amazon.   

 

Helena Adentro: Set in the coffee region’s charming town of Filandia, Helena Adentro is a tangible                               

expression of art, taste and fervent love for Colombia. Between the small and large plates options,                               

specialized cocktails and tantalizing desserts, you will have no trouble finding something you fancy.                           

Start with the eggplant as an appetizer and then try the trout with coconut rice or the pulled pork!  

 

A beautiful view to match the delights of expertly crafted cuisine at The Nare. 

The Nare: Impeccable British cuisine with Views to Match 

With spectacular sea views over Cornwall’s Carne Beach, the Dining Room at The Nare is renowned                               

for its traditional British dining experience. Enjoy canapés in the cocktail bar before indulging in five                               

courses of exquisite cuisine. 

  

Menus change each night and use only the finest local produce, including lobster caught fresh from                               

the bay. Waiters serve from the renowned hors d’oeuvres trolley and cook fiery flambé dishes at your                                 

table. To finish off the perfect meal, choose a selection of homemade puddings and local cheeses                               

from the dessert trolley. 

 

Sunday lunch is a special treat and reservations in advance are recommended. Recent menu                           

temptations have included a warm butternut squash and brie tart, braised ham hock and pea risotto,                               

roast rib of prime Cornish beef and Crêpes Suzette. 

  

The Nare also has a sea-view restaurant, The Quarterdeck, offering à la carte dishes in a more                                 

informal atmosphere with classic yachting decor. During the warmer months, you can charter the                           

hotel boat with its coxswain and a luxurious picnic packed on board - a sublime way to soak up the                                       

English summer.

Al fresco dining at Great Fosters. 

Great Fosters: The Finest Outdoor Dining in Surrey 

With a Michelin star to its name, the dining experience at Great Fosters is rightfully renowned. But                                 

while the Tudor Room may claim many of the plaudits, it is the al fresco offerings that deserve their                                     

share of the limelight. Affording spectacular views of parterres, a Saxon moat and a Japanese bridge                               

– with 50 acres of parkland beyond – the terrace at Great Fosters not only boasts one of the finest                                       

outdoor settings that Surrey has to offer, but also magnificent fare. With quintessential British                           

afternoon teas, the contemporary menu of the Estate Grill restaurant and the fine dining of Great                               

Fosters’ Michelin-starred menu from which to choose, the country house hotel caters to the most                             

discerning of palates. 

 

   

 

Dining Dune Top at Longitude 131. Photo credit Luxury Lodges of Australia. 

Southern Crossings - Australia/New Zealand: Dining Trends Down Under 

Whether it’s a spicy sunset laksa at the Mindil Markets in Darwin, a real Aussie meat pie at the                                     

Melbourne MCG watching Aussie Rules football or fresh crayfish from a roadside stall devoured on the                               

beach at Kaikoura, cuisine Down Under is world-class and the locations sublime. A few favorites from                               

Southern Crossings:  

● Attica, Melbourne: Highly awarded chef Ben Shrewry uses native ingredients to create                       

cutting-edge innovative cuisine at Attica, #20 on the World’s Best Restaurants List.  

● Hiakai, Wellington: Monique Fiso (of Maori/Samoan descent) has honed her skills under the                         

guidance of greats and pushes the envelope with Maori favorites, including paua (abalone),                         

kina (sea urchin) and kumara (sweet potato). 

● Quay, Sydney: Looking across Sydney Harbour to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge and                           

featuring creative degustation menus by celebrated Australian chef Peter Gilmore. 

● The Sugar Club, Auckland: Peter Gordon’s globally acclaimed cuisine served 53 floors above                         

the city with Hauraki Gulf views. 

  

Experiences Not to Miss ... 

 

● Foraging for lobster in Minaret Sound 

● A private dune-top dinner looking out to Uluru  

● Tasting the wine of your birth year in the Barossa Valley 

● Sampling fresh oysters on the Freycinet Peninsula  

  

For more ideas, read 30 Great Australian Food and Wine Experiences and The Many Pleasures of                               

Marlborough. 

 

Dining at the beautifully restored Hacienda Tekik de Regil. 

Catherwood Travels: Dining Experiences in the Yucatan 

 

The Yucatecan soul revolves around food, local ingredients and ancestral preparation techniques.                       

Each bite is a portal of flavor to the past. Here, we share Catherwood Travels’ signature dining                                 

experiences:  

 

Hacienda Santa Rosa de Lima: Celebrate with an exclusive experience in the beautiful Hacienda of                             

Santa Rosa de Lima, immersed in the Mayan jungle, south of Merida city. Enjoy a romantic and                                 

memorable evening by starlight, with a four-course menu, wine, cocktails and more surrounded by                           

lush gardens, colonial architecture and majestic trees. 

 

Hacienda Tekik de Regil: Dine at Tekik de Regil, an architectural gem from the Yucatecan Belle                               

Epoque, recently rescued and painstakingly restored, about 45 minutes from the Historic Center of                           

Merida. Let us organize an exquisite private dinner with live music and Yucatecan specialties.  

 

Micaela Mar y Leña and Casa Pipi Cucu: A vibrant establishment offering Mexican food, fish and                               

seafood in the Historic Center of the city of Merida. On the same street, stop in to Casa Pipi Cucu, an                                         

artisan ice cream shop.  

 

   

 

Try the Tasting Menu for an unforgettable gourmet experience. 

Middlethorpe Hall: Sophisticated Dining at Its Finest 

 

With a tranquil vista over neatly mown lawns, Middlethorpe Hall’s two dining rooms, The Oak and                               

The Pineapple, provide the perfect, elegant setting for breakfast, luncheon or a candlelit dinner,                           

complemented by a wine list reflecting quality and variety. The chefs work closely with local                             

suppliers and the hotel's gardening team to ensure the menu uses as many fresh, local and seasonal                                 

ingredients as possible. The combined experiences of Head Chef Ashley Binder and Pastry Chef Paul                             

Harrison produce superb menus that have won many accolades over the years, and continue to                             

attract connoisseurs of fine food from around the world. The carefully designed “Tasting Menu” with                             

paired wines offers a gourmet experience, while dishes are individually priced on the a la carte                               

dinner menu. A traditional menu is available Sunday to Friday for resident guests.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t miss the trendy eatery in Mumbai, The Table. 

Ventours: Dine Around in Jaipur, Udaipur and Mumbai 

 

Thanks to Ventours for these mouthwatering dining suggestions in some of our favorite Indian cities. 

 

Jaipur: Check out Shikaar Bagh, serving excellent Indian cuisine with a full bar offering a vast array                                 

of wine and cocktails. We recommend making advance reservations for your clients. 

  

Udaipur: Upre, which literally means upstairs, is located on the terrace of a local hotel and boasts                                 

spectacular views of the city and the lake, a particularly charming ambience in the evening. It is                                 

extremely popular for its specialty Rajasthani cuisine and efficient service. Again, we recommend                         

reservations. 

  

Mumbai: Many travelers conclude their India trip in Mumbai - suggest that they celebrate a fantastic                               

vacation at The Table, serving modern Californian cuisine. After a couple weeks of travel, enjoying                             

delectable Indian and regional cuisine, most travelers are ready for some “comfort” food and it                             

doesn’t get any better than this trendy eatery.  

  

 

 

 

Fresh organic leaves picked daily offer a true farm to table experience at the Dwarika’s Resort. 

Dwarika’s: Mouth-watering delights await at The Toran, Dwarika’s Hotel, Nepal  

  

The Dwarika’s Group ensures fresh, quality dining by sourcing local, seasonal, natural/organic and                         

less-traveled products from its own eco-organic farms. At Dwarika’s Hotel in Kathmandu, Krishnarpan                         

takes diners on a culinary journey through the fascinating terrains and cuisines of Nepal. Meals range                               

from 6 to 22 courses and are based on ingredients from Dwarika’s farms. 

  

Guests of Dwarika’s Resort in Dhulikhel are treated to Nature’s Flavours Restaurant, celebrating the                           

abundance nature has bestowed on them and providing a range of culinary experiences from the                             

Himalayan region and beyond. Mako’s offers Zen Zen Buddhist cuisine with a Japanese bent and                             

based on the diet originally followed by monks in training: five tastes (hot, sour, sweet, bitter and                                 

salty) combined with five colors (red, white, black, green and yellow) and five ways of cooking (raw,                                 

boiling, roasting, steaming and frying).  

  

Resort guests are encouraged to walk about the farm to pick produce and learn about what goes into                                   

their meals in true farm-to-table style. These activities allow guests to enjoy the rustic life on the                                 

farm, showcasing the country way of living and increasing their appreciation for a simple life, while                               

nurturing their mind and soul.   

 

 

  

 

Voted Top 10 Tea (& Cake) Rooms in England’s South East. 

Hartwell House: Time for Tea 

Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840.                                 

Today, Hartwell House embraces this English tradition in its historic drawing rooms, the perfect                           

setting to relax and enjoy this traditional English favorite. Beautifully prepared finger sandwiches, a                           

selection of homemade patisserie and freshly baked plain and fruit scones, along with an extensive                             

choice of teas and coffee, await guests in this serene environment. We’re not alone in adoring                               

Hartwell House’s tea tradition; it was voted “Top 10 Tea (& Cake) Rooms in England’s South East.” 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boasting delectable ingredients grown on The Torridon’s own farm. 

The Torridon: Field-to-Fork Flavors 

Dining at The Torridon’s 1887 restaurant follows a field-to-fork ethos with menus created by Head                             

Chef Ross Stovold using ingredients from the Torridon farm and two-acre kitchen garden. The 3 AA                               

Rosette restaurant offers two dining options in which to indulge: a seven-course tasting menu or                             

four-course seasonal menu, including dishes such as Highland beef, barbequed leek, seaweed and                         

smoked hollandaise or Loch Torridon langoustine, preserved carrot and seabuckthorn. Stovold, who                       

avidly champions local suppliers, believes “amazing ingredients lead to amazing plates of food.”                         

Guests are encouraged to take a tour of the farm with the chef so that they’ll gain a deeper                                     

understanding of their meals’ origins. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dramatic backdrops to renowned cuisine at Bodysgallen Hall & Spa. 

Bodysgallen Hall & Spa: Dine Back in Time 

 

Diners at the distinguished 17th-century Bodysgallen Hall & Spa are treated to renowned cuisine that                             

has been recognized by the AA with 3 AA Rosettes consistently over a number of years. Whether                                 

enjoying breakfast, lunch or dinner in the fine-dining restaurant, guests’ meals are complemented by                           

hilltop views across the gardens to a backdrop of Conwy Castle and the Snowdonia mountain range.                               

This gives the restaurant a particularly pleasing atmosphere of calm and space, and on some evenings                               

a dramatic skyscape as the sun dips behind the mountains.   

 

The kitchen is led by Head Chef John Williams, who not only directs the culinary team but also has                                     

input to what is grown in the estate’s organic gardens. His menus incorporate fresh seasonal                             

vegetables, fruit and herbs from the estate, and the best produce sourced from local suppliers. The                               

long-standing restaurant manager, Nicolette Musgrove, has a keen eye for detail, supervising the                         

restaurant and ensuring service is impeccable and the whole dining experience is sublime.