Josh Niland to Open New Restaurant at The Sundays, Hamilton Island’s New Boutique Hotel

Hamilton Island is delighted to announce a collaboration with Australia’s award-winning culinary duo, Josh and Julie Niland.

In their first Australian collaboration outside their three-hatted Sydney restaurant Saint Peter, the Nilands will bring their world-renowned flair to The Sundays, Hamilton Island’s new luxury boutique hotel, which is set to open in April 2025.

Overlooking Catseye Beach, The Sundays is a new 59-room hotel designed to redefine luxury and relaxation for familiesset against the stunning backdrop of the Great Barrier Reef. The Nilands will bring an entirely new dining experience to Hamilton Island, blending their culinary vision with a warm and family-friendly approach.

Inspired by his experience as a father of four and with his wife and business partner, Julie, Josh has crafted a series of menus to embrace the whole family, celebrating togetherness and the joy of sharing meals in a stunning ocean-front setting.

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Da Terra, Bethnal Green reopens October 18th 2024

Chef Patron Rafael Cagali and General Manager Charlie Lee are delighted to announce the reopening of Da Terra, their two Michelin-starred restaurant located within the historic Town Hall Hotel in East London’s Bethnal Green, on Friday 18th October 2024.

Having undergone a complete four-week refurbishment, including behind-the-scenes upgrades and an extended open kitchen, the new room layout allows the pair to evolve their offering to a more personal and connected experience for their guests.

Charlie Lee says, “We’ve been open for almost six years, and it was time to reimagine our hospitality. Rafael and I have always wanted to elevate our guests' experience, so we have changed the layout, making a few tweaks to the flow and feel of the room.”   

 From a redesigned entrance, guests will be welcomed to the restaurant’s dedicated lounge to enjoy the first part of the Da Terra menu. A series of snacks will be served with pre-dinner drinks in preparation for the meal ahead, allowing everyone time to relax and unwind. The journey continues in the 28-seat main dining room with creatively refined dishes celebrating Rafael’s global upbringing and training while championing the finest produce.

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LOTUS LAND INTRODUCES VILLA MAROC AND LES JARDINS DE VILLA MAROC IN ESSAOUIRA MOROCCO

London, September 15th 2024 – Lotus is thrilled to announce the latest additions to its hotel portfolio, Villa Maroc and Les Jardins de Villa Maroc, two incredible sister properties located in the heart and also the countryside of Essaouira in Morocco. The collaboration aims to highlight the unique offering of these historic retreats, bringing their exceptional experiences and beautiful surroundings to the forefront of global travel.

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KOL celebrates the Día de los Muertos festival with an exciting cross-culinary lineup.

KOL in London’s Marylebone is set to celebrate Mexico’s annual autumn festival, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). For one exclusive evening on Saturday, 2nd November, Chef Santiago Lastra and his team will be joined by some of London’s most acclaimed culinary and drinks talent for an exceptional evening of food, music, cocktails, festivities and fun.

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N25 Caviar Experience - JAN x Ikoyi

Chef Jeremy Chan of two Michelin-starred Ikoyi will welcome N25 caviar and Munich based Chef Jan Hartwig of three Michelin-starred JAN, for an exclusive seasonal lunch and dinner collaboration. 

As Chef Ambassadors for N25 caviar, these two celebrated chefs and their acclaimed restaurants are brought together to create a series of outstanding dishes that optimise the potential of autumn’s micro seasonal produce, showcasing a select range of caviar varieties highlighted by N25’s craftsmanship.

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TURK FATIH TUTAK EXPANDS ITS CULINARY EXPERIENCE WITH NEW COURTYARD

TURK Fatih Tutak opens AVLU, a Welcome Courtyard, a space to socialise and unwind, marking a new beginning for the restaurant’s unforgettable dining experience. 

Inspired by the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of Türkiye, the design of AVLU extends the restaurant's modern sophistication with a timeless charm. The curated decor features elegant touches of artistry and artisanal items in line with the overall contemporary aesthetic of the interiors, showcasing clean lines and Turkish craftsmanship.

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Chef Spotlight: Garima Arora, the only Indian Female chef with two Michelin stars

ng at the very heart of Bangkok’s vibrant dining scene, Chef Garima Arora is the culinary mastermind behind the two Michelin starred restaurant Gaa. Since opening in 2017, she has captivated audiences with her extraordinary vision, helping transform the landscape of Indian cuisine on the global stage.

Garima’s culinary journey began at 21, training in Paris at Le Cordon Bleu where she was introduced to a new culinary world of technique and skill. Embracing this she relocated to Dubai to work at Verre by Gordon Ramsay before spending three years at Noma in Copenhagen. This diverse training and experience guided her at Gaa to in depth explore Indian cooking techniques and flavors by applying them on locally sourced ingredients. Gaa’s current menu introduces guests to the never-ending explosion of flavours, textures and ingredients; all inspired by the limitless cuisines of India.

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Introducing Chef Daniele Sera and Tosca restaurant at Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany

Italian-born and raised, Chef Daniele Sera spent his childhood years between Liguria and Tuscany, greatly influenced by the abundant produce of the diverse landscape and by his mother who passed her passion for cooking to him. His culinary ethos expresses his deep connection with his Tuscan-Ligurian roots, a passion for the finest seasonal ingredients, and a great appreciation for local farms and artisan producers.

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Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice, celebrates the reopening of its Michelin-starred restaurant Oro with new Head Chef Vania Ghedini

Oro at Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice has now reopened for the season, announcing a new direction for the one Michelin-starred restaurant with menus designed by Head Chef Vania Ghedini and culinary director Massimo Bottura. 

Situated on the stunning Giudecca Island with views over the Venetian lagoon, the hotel is only a short five-minute boat journey by complimentary shuttle from St. Mark's Square and can be easily accessed via a private boat from anywhere in Venice. 

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REID’S PALACE, A BELMOND HOTEL, MADEIRA PRESENTS ITS FIFTH ANNUAL GASTRONOMIC FESTIVAL: THE ART OF FLAVOURS 2024 | 14TH AND 15TH JUNE

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira will host the fifth edition of its gastronomic festival dedicated to award-winning culinary talents: The Art of Flavours on 14-15 June 2024. 

For this edition, José Diogo Costa, Creative Executive Chef of Reid’s Palace and its one Michelin-starred William Restaurant, will be joined by a selection of award-winning Chefs and emerging talent for an incredible culinary journey with panoramic views over Funchal Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, and dining events featuring the very best of the local gastronomic scene.

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The all-new Saint Peter Restaurant will open in July 2024 at The Grand National Hotel, Paddington, Sydney

Saint Peter restaurant finds a new look and home within the historic surroundings of The Grand National Hotel, Paddington, Sydney - opening July 2024 - exact date to be confirmed. The restaurant's opening in July announces the first phase of the refurbished 14-bedroom boutique hotel, with the rooms opening later this year. 

More than just a relocation, Saint Peter at The Grand National introduces a dining experience that recounts the eight-year journey of owners Josh and Julie Niland. 

From opening a brave little fish eatery in 2016 on Oxford St, Paddington, the Nilands’ Saint Peter restaurant has impacted the global conversation around whole fish cooking, butchery, storing, and processing fish. In addition to the restaurant's success, Josh’s work as a chef and author has been applauded locally and internationally. Now, all of this learning to date will be realised at Saint Peter's new home in The Grand National Hotel, a space that is more than double the size of the original restaurant. 

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Oro At Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice Announces New Head Chef Vania Ghedini With Creative Culinary Inspiration By Massimo Bottura

28th March 2024 - Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, is proud to announce the arrival of Chef Vania Ghedini who will return to Italy to join the Michelin-starred Oro as Head Chef after a five-year hiatus with the Alajmo brothers at Sesamo in Marrakesh. She will be joined by internationally acclaimed visionary Chef Massimo Bottura as Culinary Creative Director.

 Vania will relaunch Oro for the season 2024, introducing exciting new menus that celebrate all the local produce that the area surrounding the hotel and wider region has to offer. The two will work together on the development of the menu, mixing creativity and international influences with the traditions of the cuisine from the Venetian lagoon.

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The Cocochine, Bruton Place, Mayfair opens March 25th 2024

Mayfair’s Hamiltons Gallery owner Tim Jefferies and Chef Larry Jayasekara open The Cocochine, restoring, renovating and reimagining the historic property in Bruton Place. Located in a former mews house at 27 Bruton Place off London’s Berkeley Square, Tim and Larry have approached the property as custodians, preserving and enhancing the 4-story building to house their new restaurant, The Cocochine.

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