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Locavore
Bali, Indonesia
Jalan Dewi Sita, Ubud
Cuisine: Contemporary
International
Locavore prides itself on sourcing 95 percent of its ingredients
locally—a rather unique selling point in a country where chefs
depend largely on expensive imports. By developing relationships
with local farmers, fishermen and artisans, the restaurant is able
to offer seasonal, chemical-free, contemporary cuisine. Such
is its popularity, guests are advised to book two to three weeks
in advance to secure a table—and the wait doesn’t end there.
Locavore focuses on a series of five- and seven-course tasting
menus, which can take between 1.5 and 2.5 hours to dish up.
Rather than poor service, taking time over the preparation and
serving of its dishes is part of the restaurant’s philosophy. A note
to tobacco lovers: Locavore is a strictly non-smoking restaurant.
The Test
Kitchen
Cape Town, South Africa
The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road,
Woodstock, Cape Town
Cuisine: Contemporary International
The Test Kitchen was established by UK-born chef,
Luke Dale‑Roberts, in 2010. Dale-Roberts trained in Switzerland
and England before moving to Asia where he launched several
restaurants in Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and the Philippines.
Since moving to Cape Town in 2006, his culinary skills have earned
him and his restaurants a string of awards and accolades. The Test
Kitchen is located in the regenerated Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock.
The restaurant interior has a distinctly industrial feel, with oak
beams and exposed brick walls, ducts and piping. The lunch and
dinner menus include carefully-crafted meat, fish and vegetarian
dishes, with suggested wine pairings for each.
La
Bourgogne
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Avenida Alvear 1891,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cuisine: French & International
La Bourgogne is the self-proclaimed king of French cuisine in
Buenos Aires and is named after the home region of its founder and
head chef, Jean Paul Bondoux. Chef Bondoux is the Argentine judge
for biennial world chef championship, the Bocuse d’Or, and was
awarded the Order of Merit from France’s ministry of agriculture for
the promotion of French cuisine in South America. The restaurant,
which opened its doors in the early 1990s, claims to be the only
Relais Gourmand restaurant in Latin America and is located within
the walls of the Alvear Palace Hotel. In addition to the main dining
room with its white and red interiors, La Bourgogne also comprises
two venues for private dining and tasting. The restaurant’s wine
cellar, La Cave, is ideal for corporate or private meetings, while the
Taste Vins room offers top quality cheese and wine experiences for
small groups.
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