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 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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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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We are pleased to announce the official opening date of the new Osip by Merlin Labron-Johnson, set for the 20th of August. Bookings are already live on the Osip website and a new selection of photos is available to download HERE
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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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Looking to elevate that office lunch? Allow us to introduce some of London’s best lunchtime offerings…
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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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This summer, Chef Merlin Labron-Johnson will welcome guests to his all-new restaurant and rooms, a complete reimagining of his original Osip. This move will further elevate Chef Merlin’s West Country field-to-plate philosophy.
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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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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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Ciccio Sultano is delighted to announce the arrival of chef Riccardo Canella to Duomo in Ragusa Ibla. Riccardo will be joining Ciccio, focusing on the development and research of the menus at the two Michelin-starred Restaurant
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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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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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The Singapore EDITION introduces its signature restaurant FYSH at EDITION and the Lobby Bar by the multi-award-winning chef, restaurateur and author Josh Niland, his first venues outside Sydney, Australia.
More than just a fish restaurant, FYSH is chef Niland’s reimagining of the steakhouse, and his menu showcases a thoughtful balance of innovative fish, seafood, and meat dishes, much of it cooked over the charcoal Josper grill. Whilst the menu is fish-focused, land-based protein and vegetables are treated with equal reverence and respect.
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Florence, Thursday 7th March: Chef Simone Caponnetto, executive chef of Locale Firenze, is set to welcome Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz and the team of Mugaritz ** for one exclusive evening, melding the finest Italian produce with vanguard techniques, creativity, art, gastronomy and science from two of Europe’s most experiential chefs.
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Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire has retained its two Michelin stars for 40 consecutive years in the 2024 edition of the prestigious Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland Awards, revealed last night at the Midland Hotel in Manchester.
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5 February 2024 - The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant in Crieff has been awarded a second Michelin star in the 2024 edition of the prestigious Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland during the award ceremony that took place at the Midland Hotel in Manchester.
Scottish Chef Mark Donald arrived at The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant in 2021, and the first Michelin star was awarded just seven months later. It was the first restaurant inside a distillery to achieve Michelin recognition. Other awards and recognition followed for Mark and his team, and now, with two Michelin stars, they join a small and celebrated selection of establishments in the UK and Ireland.
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Josh Niland took home Chef of the Year at The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2024 Awards last night, Monday, 23rd October 2023.
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The annual gift season is almost upon us, and we have put together a hot list from our clients that the Lotus team would love to receive. We hope it gives you some inspiration, personally or professionally.
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KOL in London is set to host four British culinary stars for an exciting collaborative dinner to celebrate the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) 2023.
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