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THE WORLD'S TOP RESTAURANTS, 2007 |
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Candied,
tangerine-infused strawberries,
Campari meringues, accompanied by a
cocktail of tangerine and
strawberries with Campari foam, a
classic of El Bulli's desconstructed
cuisine.
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Each
year, an elite,
international group of food
and wine experts compiles
one of the good life's most
exclusive lists, the
Pellegrino World's Best
Restaurant list.
Though the S. Pellegrino
list tends to excite great
debate and controversy among
the global cuisine
cognoscenti, one thing is
clear: it's an honour
to be chosen, and a treat to
dine at these global
hot-spots.
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| THE LUXURY
DOSSIER TOP TEN OF 2008
A few special
mentions from the editors of Luxury
Dossier, Life at a Gallop, in no
particular order
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L'Auberge Provencale Bed &
Breakfast, White Post, Virginia,
USA
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Provencale-inspired
cuisine in a gorgeous setting not far from
the best polo on the East Coast of the
United States. The serene and
beautiful dining room, excellent service,
and delights ranging from duck in reduction
sauce to a splendid pate make this the
logical choice for after-polo relaxation.
2. Amaseena,
Ritz Carlton, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Traditional Arabian
delights under the stars overlooking the
Arabian Sea and the spectacular Palm
Jumeirah. Perfect for after-polo at
the nearby Arabian Ranches, the Ritz Carlton
also sponsors a dashing beach polo
tournament in conjunciton with a local
charity and features the best club level in
all of the United Arab Emirates.
3. The
Lanesborough Library Bar, London
You'll feel like
more than a conqueror at this luxurious
London hotel overlooking Buckingham Palace.
Sample traditional English delights while
partaking of a cognac from the time of
Napoleon.
4.
Jean-Georges Shanghai, China
China is THE new
hotspot for international polo players, so
after a few chukkers at Nine Dragon Hills,
repair to Jean-Georges flagship restaurant
on The Bund for a spectacular repast of Sea
Bass & Parsnips in Fragrant Coconut Juice.
5. Cafe
Pushkin, Moscow
Far from a cafe,
this posh retreat for Muskovites features
reinterpreted Russian classics in a
delectable atmosphere, the perfect panacea
to the blistering snow polo nearby.
6. La
Hacienda, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
The perfect fresh
fish/Chilean wine atmosphere for
globe-trotting and beach combing in this
central American paradise. Ask for the
Tuna Carpaccio or the Ceviche to get
started.
7. felt,
Hotel Lindrum, Melbourne, Australia
Head Chef Sharon
Robinson creates an eclectic mix of Aussie
fusion cuisine at this gorgeoous, ultra-hip
hideaway. Our favourites include
roasted barramundi filet with almandine
potatoes and carrot reduction.
8. Cliff,
Barbados
Cliff is everything
a seaside luxury spot on one of the most
beautiful islands on earth should be, and we
can't say enough about it. Just go!
9. Posta
Vecie, Antica Trattoria, Venice, Italy
The oldest
restaurant in Venice, with fresh fish from
the Rialto market and everything you would
expect.
10. Charlie's
L'Etoile Verte, Hilton Head Island, South
Carolina, USA
The classic of
South Carolina's insiders, Charlie's has
recently moved to a new location, but the
culinary delights stay the same, everything
made from scratch, a daily hand-written
menu, and the pristine air of the South
Carolina lowcountry.
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