The World of Hospitality Issue 13 2015 | Page 6

6 the World Of Hospitality La Réserve Ramatuelle La Voile At La Réserve Ramatuelle Is Awarded Its First Michelin Star L a Voile at La Réserve Ramatuelle, headed up by Chef Eric Canino, has been awarded its first Michelin Star, adding another string to the bow of this deeply glamorous spa-hotel in the hills of the Côte d’Azur, France. High above the Mediterranean sits La Voile’s relaxed terrace shaded by crisp white sails…here light, healthy dishes, using the highest quality produce, are served to honour the authentic flavours of the South of France. Chef Canino’s divinely light recipes have the elegance required to tickle the taste buds, whilst eliminating any tinge of guilt – there are no added fats (aside from olive oils selected for their aromas and delicacies), or refined sugars in any dishes. He is a virtuoso of nutritional equilibrium, continually reinventing a classic Provençal repertoire by drawing on irreproachably fresh products selected in accordance his exacting standards. The hotel provides the perfect terroir for growing Mediterranean fruit and vegetables and so Canino seized the opportunity to create his dream kitchen garden. Signature dishes include La Voile’s Traditional Salade Nicoise with rare, spicy tuna, Fish of the Day ‘a la Website: www.lareserve-ramatuelle.com plancha’ with seasonal vegetables, and Ile Flotante exotique. Prior to joining La Réserve Ramatuelle as Executive Chef, Eric Canino previously worked with Michel Guérard, the inventor of cuisine minceur – a form of low-calorie cooking that maintains fresh and delicate flavours. Stays at La Reserve Ramatuelle staying in a Deluxe room from €780 per room per night (not including breakfast). www.lareserve-ramatuelle.com