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Call <strong>Frontiers</strong> 1-800-245-1950 • +44 (0) 1285 741340 in the UK • www.frontiersej.com Kristene Matelan in the Rhubarb Restaurant’s lounge Africa & The Middle East Edinburgh, Scotland — Rhubarb Restaurant is a hidden gem just a five-minute cab ride off of the historic Royal Mile. Richly decadent, romantic and chic, the restaurant occupies two extravagantly decorated Regency oval rooms of the Prestonfield Hotel. The whole hotel is very boudoir in style with deep reds, soft lighting, sumptuous fabrics and tapestries, fabulous art and fine furniture. While you peruse the menu, pre-dinner drinks are served by blackkilted staff in one of the intimate lounges. Oh, and ladies you must check out the over-the-top pink powder room complete with chaise lounge! Recommended by Kristene Matelan Muscat, Oman — When its 104 degrees outside and you find yourself in that awkward “pause period,” 3-6 p.m. when alcohol is not served in observance of Muslim disciplines, head to the The Bar at the Chedi and try one of their signature frozen drinks — my favorite: frozen lemonade with tons of fresh chopped mint. This oh-so-green concoction is certain to cool, refresh, and tide you over ’til happy hour! Recommended by Mollie Fitzgerald Oxford, England — Next time you are in Oxford, make a gastronomic pilgrimage to the town of Great Milton; you’ll find Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons — Raymond Blanc’s two-Michelin-star restaurant, cooking school and luxury country hotel, owned and operated by Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises. Fresh ingredients are the focus here, with a sizeable amount of the produce grown on site in the wonderful gardens and greenhouse. Be sure to save your daily carbohydrate intake for dinner; potato bread, bacon bread, pecan nut and raisin, whole-meal bread, cibatta and sourdough are all baked on site and should definitely not be skipped as they are a delightful prelude to the great meal to come. Recommended by Meredith McNaugher Johannesburg, South Africa — At home, I’m the epitome of a continental breakfast type of gal, but on a trip, I love to tuck into a savory hearty breakfast. The breakfast buffet at the Saxon Hotel had the most extensive selection of goodies — in addition to the usual fruit, pastries and cereals, there was something for everyone. Care to start with a half dozen fresh oysters How about some sushi — fresh cheeses — ten kinds of nuts I had a fabulous rendition of nasi goreng with chiles and a poached egg each morning of my stay. Recommended by Mollie Fitzgerald 62
Asia Bangkok, Thailand — My friend and Director of Sales of the legendary Oriental Hotel, Marita Marcos, invited me to dinner in Bangkok last summer at Lord Jim’s. I’d been there once before for their Sunday lunch buffet, which was extensive and beautifully presented — but Dennis Tan, Managing Director, A&K Thailand, with iceencased sorbet at Lord Jim's crowded. I prefer the evening venue which is beautifully lit and more intimate, and it was the best dinner of my two weeks in The Americas & The Caribbean Yountville, CA — When most people think of the Napa Valley, great wine and fine dining come to mind. Mention Yountville and many would say restaurants like French Laundry and Bouchon are a must. On a recent visit there we stumbled upon Redd, the first venture from Chef Richard Reddington, formerly of Masa’s and Jardiniere in San Francisco and Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley. The atmosphere is polished and contemporary, but unpretentious and inviting. I had the Wolfe Ranch quail, which was unbelievably delicious, and the dessert (peanut butter, milk chocolate gianduja and peanut honeycomb parfait) was to die for! Recommended by Mike Fitzgerald, Jr. Las Vegas, NV — The best bar in Las Vegas, Sensi at Bellagio, does a quick fusion-style lunch and veteran bartenders Jesus and Teresa are pros! Recommended by Mollie Fitzgerald Thailand. Their specialty is seafood and we more than indulged with sushi, squid-ink pastas, gorgeous salads, an ice-encased sorbet and crepes suzette! Couple all of this with a table by the window and watch the boats on the Chao Praya River and it’s no wonder this hotel is consistently #1 in the world. Recommended by Mollie Fitzgerald Mumbai, India — We had dinner at Trishna, one of the city’s most famous seafood restaurants. While the restaurant itself is not impressive, located in an older section of town on a narrow side street, Trishna’s claim to fame is the seafood — simply outstanding. Their Indian Ocean king crab in butter, garlic, and black pepper is legendary. We also had garlic prawns that were exceptional, pomfret (butter fish) done several ways (the hariyali version in green masala baked in the tandoor is highly recommended), and crispy pepper calamari. Traditional Indian vegetarian dishes are available and a variety of wonderful Indian breads are offered to accompany the meals. Trishna is a favorite of Mumbai residents as well as visitors to the city, so reservations are suggested. Recommended by Joyce Larkin Marigot, St. Martin — Someday I will return to St. Martin simply to sit beneath the cheery yellow awning of Le Chanteclair and enjoy Chef Cecile Briaud’s exquisite French cuisine with a wonderful Caribbean kick. Hands down the best entrée of my life: seared duck breast with poached pears drizzled in a red wine reduction served atop roasted spring vegetables in a deliciously light phyllo pastry. The threecourse lobster menu is a treat as is the gazpacho with clams. And be sure to save room for the ‘L’Innommable au Chocolat’ — an unforgettable finish that you’ll have to try for yourself to name! Recommended by Kirsten Gardner San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina — “The setting is extraordinary as you look over the lake and see the fading light on surrounding hills and wind blown conifers. We were greeted by Ernest, a blond Germanic Argentine, and his wife who prepares the modern European cuisine. The food is superb; too many delicacies to name, but just a few: salmon ceviche in a vegetable puree, lamb en croute, marinated nine hours, exquisite trout, plus desserts to die for. And the wines are as good as anything we had in Buenos Aires. It is a shame we have to leave tomorrow because La Cassis is worth a return visit.” Recommended by <strong>Frontiers</strong>’ client T.G., Oxford, MD 63
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