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INTERNATIONAL FAIRE

CURIOUS ABOUT THE TRENDIEST LUXURY DINING DELIGHTS? WANT TO INDULGE IN WHAT’S TANTALIZING THE TASTE BUDS OF THE BEST FOOD FANATICS? BELOW, ARE THE TOP FIVE MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS AROUND THE WORLD. IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE NEAR ONE, DON’T HESITATE TO BOOK A TABLE!

CENTRAL, LIMA

Located in the Miraflores in the Barranco District in Lima, the Peruvian capital, Central is the flagship restaurant of Virgilio Martínez Véliz. Its 17-course taster menu is a treat for the senses. Using locally sourced ingredients, delicious flavors and innovative methods, Martínez creates an intriguing menu, taking guests on a journey across the rich biodiversity of Peru.

BON-BON, BRUSSELS

A 15-minute drive from the center of the city, Bon-Bon is a wonderful example of a delightful culinary experience. Expertly weaving classic Belgian flavors into their dishes, their menu is creative and includes oysters from Utah Beach in Normandy with mint and vodka-tonic gels; four gnocchi, smothered in copious amounts of in black truffles; and salted pollack from Yeu island with pine salt and fermented cabbage. For dessert, expect Spanish nougat ice-cream, Turkish coffee, delicious cakes and cheese.

ATELIER CRENN, SAN FRANCISCO

Located in San Francisco, Atelier Crenn is brimming with culinary flair and the only female-run restaurant in America to be awarded 3 Michelin stars. Dominique Crenn opened the restaurant in 2011 and had been hovering at two stars for years before Michelin finally granted her a third. Featuring incredibly elevated plates both in taste and presentation, Crenn pays meticulous attention to detail. Dishes include a geoduck tart with oyster and rosé or a feather-light brioche with fragrant butter.

LE BERNARDIN, NEW YORK CITY

Best friend of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, top Michelin star Chef Eric Ripert helped Le Bernardin earned four stars from The New York Times just three months after its opening! Since then, it has never dropped a star throughout five reviews – the only restaurant to maintain this level of distinction for more than three decades. Serving several tasting menus, Ripert splits his classic four courses into three sections – Almost Raw, Barely Touched and Lightly Cooked. Marrying succulent French flavors with an array of cultures including Asian and Greek cuisines, the food will dazzle you.

MIRAZUR, MENTON

Located in Menton on the French Riviera, with stunning views across the Mediterranean, Mirazur is a multi-award-winning restaurant that serves the freshest French dishes in its serene dining room. Run by Mauro Colagreco, the young ItalianArgentinian chef draws his culinary inspiration simply from nature – the sea, the garden and the neighboring mountain. A lot of the ingredients are home-grown in Mirazur’s garden, including the fresh baby salad leaves and rare vegetables that make up his signature dishes: anchovies with fried skeletons and lemons; oysters with tapioca, shallot cream and pear; and salt-crusted beetroot with caviar cream. The Argentinian chef’s cuisine is a daily ode to aromatic plants, flowers, vegetables and fruits.