WELLNESS

A genuine tribute to an Alpine table. A generous nod to the mountains reimagined as a contemporary chalet restaurant. Chef Rudy Ballin’s menu is rooted in Valais culture, from mountain cheeses and local meats to seasonal vegetables and Swiss wine. A prelude to an evening spent dancing, a respite after a day spent exploring Verbier’s peaks.

A grand brasserie, a welcome respite to winter’s chill. A fireplace glows against wood panelled walls and woven fabrics, a nod to the mountain. A symphony of stories shared over classic Alpine dishes and seafood platters piled high. The pop of a champagne cork in the distance. A restaurant to gather well into the evening lingering tomorrow’s plans.

A journey through the Savoie, a restaurant featuring the region’s finest cheeses. A cosy meal comes to life through raclette, tartiflette and fondue. A moment shared over jewel-toned wine, a pause to reminisce about the day just gone. Dishes crafted in honour of the mountain, a celebration the French Alps in all their glory, from farm to plate.

Off the beaten track, a beachside restaurant overlooks the sea. On the coast of Comporta, a restaurant emerges from the white sand dunes as if a mirage. Beneath blue skies and the warmth of summer breeze, step through the doors of Elemento Atlantico, where renowned Brazilian chef Manu Buffara is at the helm.

The original wine bar in La Compagnie’s fold, first opened in 2011 as a tongue-in-cheek nod to natural wine. A place to learn about French wine, one that quickly became a local haunt and paved the way for sister wine bars in New York and London. Now each their own hidden gem with hundreds of references, tucked neatly away.

A hidden gem tucked away in the heart of Covent Garden, moments from Soho. An invitation to discover hard-to-find wine from small producers. A terrace unfolds, heated in winter months and warmed by the sun in the summer. Inside, two floors where low-slung sofas beckon for an afternoon or evening over French wine and small plates to share.