60 LUXURY TRAVEL
LE MÉRIDIEN ILE MAURICE LAUNCHES TWO NEW RESTAURANT CONCEPTS
joining the hotel in 2016 . Situated with panoramic ocean views , the restaurant serves sustainably sourced seafood and a reimagined BBQ , Creole-inspired menu . Signature dishes include grilled lobster with fresh turmeric and coconut paste , red tuna carpaccio and Mauritius-style ceviche featuring palm hearts , mango and octopus .
Five-star property Le Méridien Ile Maurice has launched two new restaurant concepts , Jade and WAVES .
Elevated Pan-Asian cuisine takes centre stage at Jade – a fine-dining destination restaurant in the heart of the resort with 70 covers . Formerly Paparazzi , the restaurant features an elegant design , informed by its precious gemstone namesake . Signature dishes include octopus curry , Singapore chilli prawns and pad thai . Teppanyaki displays as well as a variety of yakitori skewers are also available at live demonstration stations , alongside saké pairings .
Head Chef Adesta Ginting will lead the team at Jade . With over 10 years ’ experience at luxury Indian Ocean hotels , Adesta joins the hotel from a tenure as Chef de Cuisine at LUX * South Ari Atoll in the Maldives . His previous experience also includes stints as Chef de Cuisine at the Hilton Labriz Resort and Spa in the Seychelles and at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai .
Head Chef Tetarie Nitish is at the helm at WAVES , an 80-cover beachside brasserie which previously housed Zoli Mamzel . Nitish brings 20 years of experience to the team , having spent eight years as a Head Chef across several restaurants at Le Méridien Ile Maurice since
Jade and WAVES join the other restaurants at Le Méridien Ile Maurice , as well as those at JW Marriott Mauritius Resort and The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa , Mauritius in forming a new ‘ Destination Dining ’ proposition , where guests staying at any of the three hotels can also have access to all 14 of the properties ’ dining destinations ; the largest and most extensive restaurant offering in the Indian Ocean .
Adesta Ginting , Head Chef at Jade , said : “ I am thrilled to take on this new challenge as Head Chef of Jade at Le Méridien Ile Maurice . It is my ambition to make Jade the go-to destination restaurant for Le Méridien guests but also those from our sister resorts JW Marriott Mauritius Resort and The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa , Mauritius . Our ‘ Destination Dining ’ initiative enables travellers to hop between restaurants and enjoy the very best in fine-dining .”
Tetari Nitish , Head Chef at Waves , said : “ I am excited to be appointed Head Chef of Waves . I look forward to ensuring our menus reflect our stunning ocean surroundings , ensuring we are responsible and sustainable with our ingredient choices whilst showcasing the best in generous Mauritian hospitality to all our guests .”
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THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 63 2024