These dining experiences are worth a trip.
A one-table osteria in Portofino.
A 12-course lunch in Istanbul.
An Intuit chef finishes a plated dish of caribou, peas, and mushrooms aboard the Ultramarine.Credit: Courtesy of Quark Expeditions
A hidden restaurant in Bali.
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Meals are served in the elegant dining room or on the outdoor terrace overlooking the hotel’s gardens."
Six of the 10-courses served at Meza Malonga restaurant in Kigali, Rwanda.Courtesy of Dieuveil Malonga Group
Hilary Clinton is among the many travelers who’ve eaten here."
We finished the evening with a whirling dervishes ceremony.
There’s no water or electricity, but as night falls, dinner calls at Konoba Humac.
The hostess dressed in black will serve wine and start dinner.
The ingredients are organic, direct from her garden.
The fish may have been caught that morning by her neighbor.
Linger, drink more wine, and share stories with strangers.
When you leave, notice the moon and stars high in the sky.
We can make arrangements to meet the chef and learn about their cooking style.
The food, purity of the air, and untouched environment all make for an incredible dining experience.
One chef who comes to mind is Jean Imbert.
“Erina Pindar, SmartFlyer
