Sample a exclusive kosher menu at La Samanna. You Can Always Eat What You Want at the world-class luxury resort in St. Martin's French West Indies. The La Samanna seasons the art of culinary travel to perfection with an exclusive kosher menu. With Executive Chef Vincent Wallez at the helm, foodies can savor their favorite ingredients at the picturesque La Cave restaurant. Customized menu options might include: red pepper confit with garlic & paprika, red betroot seeds with aged balsamic vinegar, caramelized pecan nuts & hibiscus flower; grilled codfish, light saffron cream, pilaf rice with almonds, basil emulsion; and terrine of exotic fruits, vanilla ice-cream and chocolate sauce.
Step Back in Time at the Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts that have introduced Spa Cafés to their Thailand hotels in Phuket, Bangkok and Samui with a menu that is based around the Ayurvedic principles of the three “Doshas” (Vata, Pitta and Kapha). The menu caters to each individual’s dominant dosha with corresponding menu items benefiting their particular constitution. In Sanskrit, Ayu means "Life" and Veda means "knowledge or science."
Known as the Science of Life, Ayurveda is a traditional healing system which originated in India approximately 5,000 years ago. Based on the belief that life is made up of five primal elements - air, space, water, fire and earth, these elements form the building blocks of Ayurvedic healing, the tri-dosha. It treats each individual by working holistically, combining nutrition, herbal remedies, exercises such as yoga and massages to achieve health and harmony. Steeped in Asian healing traditions and a holistic focus on spiritual, mental and physical harmony, Banyan Tree Spa embraces the benefits of Ayurvedic traditions and heightens the wellness quotient with an innovative dining experience.
At The School of Food created by the InterContinental Hong Kong’s innovative ihealth program you'll find a wide range of options for maintaining your health while on-the-go. Based on academic nutritional guidance from Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, the hotel’s Executive Chef Laurent Andre and his team have developed a ‘delicious / nutritious’ preventative health menu, with icon-marked dishes designed to address the top health concerns worldwide - diabetes, cardiac disease, hypertension, and the need for antioxidants.
The à la carte ihealth menu features delectable dishes such as Beetroot Carpaccio, Australian Organic Rack of Lamb and Low Sugar Chocolate Fondant at Harbourside Restaurant and around-the-clock through in-room dining. In addition, the Pool Terrace offers a selection of ihealth dishes on its menu, as does the Lobby Lounge at breakfast.
By Nick Worley
Plan A Trip To St. Martin's French West Indies:
Enjoy eating what you want at the world-class luxury resort in St. Martin's French West Indies by visiting La Samanna.
Plan your escape to the Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts and sample the dining selections at the Spa Cafésby.
Photo Credits: InterContinental Hong Kong - Banyan Tree Hotel
