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All the foodie news from around the globe.

Hue hotspots
Visit ing Viet nam? Don't miss the exciting new Hue Food Tra il
introduced by luxury hotel La Residence Hot el & Spa, which t akes
foodies t hrough t he best noodle shops, food stalls, and rest auran t s to sample delicacies t ypical of the Imperial cit y, ranging from bun
bo Hu (Hue style noodle soup) and banh cunt ht nng (fresh spring rolls), to local cocktails and a royal banquet. The tour also includes a
market visit plus excursions to historical attracti ons. Along with three nights' st ay at the Uber luxurious resort. plus a Viet namese spa
treat ment, the package clocks in at US$499 (around Dhs1.850) per person, visit la-residence-hue.com.

New to London!
Tai 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences has
opened a new southern European restaurant Kona, serving
contemporary dishes inspired by Cote d'Az:u.r and the coast
of Liguria.. H e lmed b)' chefTom Cruise ()'es, tlwt is his
name!), the menu features local (Jroduce in dishes like
Lobster Bisque starring Dorset crab and radish, Foie Gras
brioche with Damson plum and Marcona almonds, and
Chicl~pea Panisse with red pepper, yoghurt and baby
au.bergines. www.tai51buchinghamgate.co.u k.

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Head t o Ho t el Eden Roc in Ascona,

Switzerland for t heir seasonal 'Cantine Aperte' offering f rom

May 29-31 where you can enjoy local wine estat es while indulging
in regiona l specialties. A two -night package including a reso rt
dine around evening and breakfast is 875 CHF (around Dhs3,250)
per person, www.edenroc.ch.

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