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Located in Talamanca, Ibiza Gran Hotel has become an epicenter for the island’s epicurean revival. Home to sleek design and a pair of famed chefs, the 187-suite hotel lures travelers with panoramic views and gastronomic excellence.
Recently Ibiza Gran Hotel launched two new restaurants, Zuma and ASAL, along with a vibrant new late-night venue, Club Chinois, from the team at the world-famous Park Chinois. Featuring international culinary superstars, Rainer Becker and Chef Mario Sandoval, the two new restaurants join the hotel’s exclusive Michelin star restaurant, La Gaia by Óscar Molina.
Zuma, part of Island Hospitality, will be in residence for one year only to bring its award-winning contemporary Japanese cuisine and signature informal izakaya dining concept to the white isle. Situated on the sun-drenched terrace, Zuma will deliver the island’s best panoramic views over the island’s finest marina and iconic Old Town. The menu comprises signature favorites ranging from Spicy Beef Tenderloin with Sesame to Grilled Seabass with Chilli and Ginger, each dish crafted with the highest-quality ingredients. The menu reflects Japanese flavors with a mix of contemporary cocktails and premium sakes. Guests can watch the famed red sunsets before dancing throughout the night at the dedicated drinks space with its own resident DJ.
ASAL, designed by renowned architect and interior designer, David Alayeto, stands as a new gastronomic temple framed by natural light and organic materials. Reminiscent of Gaudi, ASAL’s white cave is designed to resemble the neighboring reef. ASAL consists of three main areas, the Garden Terrace for Alfresco dining, Chefs Saloon for inside dining and the DJ Lounge & cocktail bar for relaxing. Chef Mario Sandoval brings his intuitive knowledge of Spanish flavors and devotion to local produce to the table. Diners can look out over the Pitiusan panorama as they journey through the island by the celebrated chef whose career holds two Michelin stars, a Michelin green star and Tres Soles Repsol.
Recently launched this summer, Club Chinois offers late night entertainment for island guests. For the first time, Island Hospitality, the team behind London’s Park Chinois, has recreated their signature grand Asian flair on the white isle. Inspired by the decadent yet iniquitous jazz clubs of 1930s Shanghai, the new venue delivers old-world hospitality and world-class contemporary entertainment. Bold interiors by award-winning Parisian Design Studio, Laleh Assefi, deliver Chinoiserie elegance that echo’s an era of grace and bygone charm. Rich, indulgent details and a deep vibrant palette will deliver a sensorial feast with a hint of wit and playfulness in homage to Ibiza’s famed hedonistic heritage. Club Chinois houses international talent ranging from acclaimed resident DJs to super-star headline performers and artists providing an immersive experience for revelers of the highest quality.
Beyond Zuma and ASAL, guests can dine at Ibiza Gran Hotel’s flagship restaurant, La Gaia, which launched its gastronomy series in celebration of Executive Chef Óscar Molina’s first Michelin star. Ibiza Gran Hotel notably remains the first and only hotel on the island to achieve such an accolade.
La Gaia imparts authentic Mediterranean flavor to every dish, with the finest, local ingredients playing the starring role. Two tasting menus, Tanit and Posidonia, surprise both newcomers and regular guests. The 14-course Posidonia includes a three-dish series that honors the island's traditional matançes festival, in which every part of the family pig is turned into a lavish feast. Dishes such as fried wholewheat bread with salty bone broth emulsion, and suckling pig with pumpkin and courgette flower promise an evening to delight and surprise.
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