Another day, another trip to the Palm — this time to Villamore. As Hubs and I stayed in town for the holidays, I responded to my invite by confirming a lunch reservation — perfect for the late December weather. Walking down through the OTT lobby of the Emerald Palace Kempinski (and even more ridiculously outfitted all-day dining venue), we step outside to the pristine grounds at the resort. Given the hotel is in early days, there is no one by the pool, and we easily spot Villamore, which is located in a separate building. Do I think there should be more of an effort made to determine the entrance to the restaurant? Yes. My suggestion would be large planters, or some other landscaping feature, however, once inside the venue, guests will feel immediately transported to the Mediterranean. Done in blues, whites, natural stone and materials, and tiled surfaces, the restaurant…
The post Villamore, Mediterranean vibes on the Palm. appeared first on A TO ZA’ATAR.
]]>
In Dubai, as is often the case, the launch of a new hotel arrives with a host of new F&B outlets. In the case of Emerald Palace Kempinski (the long-awaited resort on the Palm Jumeirah), with a fair number of keys, there are plenty of outlets to keep guests and visitors happy. I’ll be visiting a few in the following weeks and was excited to start with Matagi. Billed as Asian fusion, the restaurant is done in dark wood with an open plan, and the menu has a bit of everything ranging from robata grill to sushi. After being shown to our table, Hubs and I are happy to jump into the cocktail menu, where there are plenty of unique choices. I start and enjoy the Way of the Shinobi (rum and a slight amount of cilantro are the star flavors here, which shouldn’t work, but completely does). At AED75, the…
The post Matagi, Pan-Asian fusion on the Palm. appeared first on A TO ZA’ATAR.
]]>