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What’s new in the world of food, drinks and travel
By Isabelle Labrosse
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Luxury travel pioneer Belmond appointed Jean Imbert as the new chef for its legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE), thereby unveiling a new gastronomic era for the world’s most famous train. Launched with the 2022 season, the new concept and menu created by Imbert blend the VSOE’s culinary excellence with the celebrity chef’s passion for fresh ingredients and focus on seasonality. Imbert has also redesigned the train’s three 1920s restaurant cars to reflect his vision while preserving their rich history and heritage, allowing guests to relish in an eversophisticated dining experience on their journey through Europe’s spectacular landscapes.
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