This document provides brief summaries of new culinary offerings around the globe, including: 1) A new food trail in Hue, Vietnam that takes visitors through local noodle shops, stalls and restaurants sampling typical dishes for $499 per person. 2) The relaunch of Primavera - Trattoria Mediterranea at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain under a Michelin-starred Italian chef, offering authentic Italian dishes with local flavors. 3) The opening of Kona restaurant in London's Tai 51 Buckingham Gate Suites & Residences, serving contemporary dishes inspired by the French Riviera coast under chef Tom Cruise.

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Visiting Vietnam? Don't miss the exciting new Hue Food Trail
introduced by luxury hotel La Residence Hotel & Spa, which takes
foodies through the best noodle shops, food stalls, and restaurants to sample delicacies typical of the Imperial city, ranging from bun
bo Hu (Hue style noodle soup) and banh cunthtnng (fresh spring rolls), to local cocktails and a royal banquet. The tour also includes a
market visit plus excursions to historical attractions. Along with three nights' stay at the Uber luxurious resort. plus a Vietnamese spa
treatment, the package clocks in at US$499 (around Dhs1.850) per person, visit la-residence-hue.com.
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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
ofLiguria.. Helmed 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.uk.
Head to Hotel Eden Roc in Ascona,
Switzerland for their seasonal 'Cantine Aperte' offering from
May 29-31 where you can enjoy local wine estates while indulging
in regional specialties. A two-night package including a resort
dine around evening and breakfast is 875 CHF (around Dhs3,250)
per person, www.edenroc.ch.
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