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LA SPONDA
Le Sirenuse , Positano , Italy
EXECUTIVE CHEF : GENNARO RUSSO Style and reputation : Traditional Italian cuisine with a contemporary approach , amazing music , a distillation of everything that ’ s still gorgeous and elegant about the Amalfi coast Number of seats : 70 Average dinner check : US $ 86 Menu focus : Local ingredients revisit the Neapolitan traditional with a modern twist Signature dishes : Beef tartare with marinated egg yolk , eggplant cream and Dijon mustard ; spaghetti from Gragnano with sea urchins and green peppers ; sea bass with almonds from d ’ Avola and dried tomatoes Chef ’ s inspiration : His passion for fresh and genuine ingredients as well as the local culture and tradition Judge ’ s comment : “ Genaro Russo , one of the most promising Italian chefs , cooks a Mediterranean food inspired by the local terroir . The hotel ’ s surroundings set for a romantic evening and delivers an authentic Italian experience .” – Patrick Willis
34 hotelsmag . com October 2016