The Art of Luxury Issue 34 2018 | Page 39

FAMILY local inspiration in a 9-course tasting menu that evolves on a weekly The wellbeing of families is another key element of Cheval Blanc’s Art de basis and is a truly unexpected gastronomic revelation for the Maldives. Recevoir, with a dedicated team ensuring that children are completely catered to; from specially designed linen, to carefully crafted mini- The adjoining 1947 Evening Bar with its live piano entertainment has furniture and tailored food and drink menus. views over the glass enclosed wine cellar stocked with rare vintages that can be discovered in the tastings organized in the cellar’s comfortable Le Carrousel, with its dedicated arts & crafts rooms and private pool setting; the nearby cigar lounge with its cosy atmosphere completes this with slide, welcomes children aged 3-12 years to enjoy a rich collection fine dining experience for connoisseurs. of experiences, ranging from nature to culture, adventure, education, art and sport, and provides many memorable activities for families to LA TABLE DE PARTAGE enjoy. This includes children’s yoga, underwater photo safaris, local flora La Table de Partage is a private dining space that celebrates the and fauna workshops, island treasure hunts and much more. convivial art of eating together. The creative menu is prepared by the Chef according to each party’s wishes, accompanied by magnums For teenagers, the Paddock Club offers exciting water sports and of vintage wine and champagne only. The guests there enjoy the top snorkelling, yoga, stargazing and dedicated programmes such as Junior quality and creativity of the Chef in exclusive privacy Lifesaver, which trains teens in lifesaving skills and first aid. This teenage club is equipped with a juice bar, a media lounge, table-football and THE DIPTYQUE ping-pong table. Its proximity to the watersports centre also makes it The Diptyque, imagined on the concept of dual live cooking and an ideal place for teenagers to socialise and enjoy an exciting range of interaction between guests and chefs, is split into two areas, each aquatic experiences. inviting guests to a different culinary journey on each side: East Asian on one, Japanese on the opposite. Dinner after dinner, our inspired CULINARY ART team demonstrates all their know-how before the eyes of delighted Food is an art at Cheval Blanc Randheli, with exciting culinary guests sitting at the counter right in front of them. For a more private experiences that are entertaining, surprising and deliciously varied. The dining experience, guests can choose to sit outdoors on the beachfront, island’s experiences range from fine dining to relaxed alfresco in five overlooking the ocean. restaurants, and three bars which complete the Carte Blanche menu and tailored offers. Diners can follow the Chefs recommendations or choose à la carte from a menu which includes the freshest Nigiri, Makimono and sashimi as LE 1947 well as delicious East Asian specialties such as gyoza, tempura, dim Named after Château Cheval Blanc’s most sought-after Grand Cru, here sum, peking duck, and miso black cod. Executive Chef Sébastien Le Gall revisits French culinary know- how with Issue 34 2018 The Art of Luxury 39