Le Jules Verne, Paris, France

Michelin-starred cuisine in the heart of an iconic sight

Frédéric Anton, who has already been awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide for his restaurant "Le Pré Catelan", is also in top form with his team at "Le Jules Verne". With the graphic presentation of the excellently prepared modern French cuisine and the surprising tastes, he always manages to direct the eyes of the diners to the plates - a not so easy undertaking, after all, one dines here on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower with views of Paris that are as unsurpassed as they are unique. The carefully curated wine list also deserves a closer look.

Restaurant Le Jules Verne
5 Av. Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France
Tel.: +33 1 45 55 61 44
Web: restaurants-toureiffel.com

Vertigo Grill and Moon Bar, Bangkok, Thailand

A breathtaking view while enjoying international dishes

It would be hard to eat more urban than this, because while you are having your dinner or drinks on the 61st floor of the "Banyan Tree" hotel, the glittering metropolis of Bangkok lies at your feet. The cuisine is mainly international - pasta, burgers and steaks, for example, but also sirloin steak from Australia and Japanese Miyazaki tenderloin are on the menu. When it comes to desserts, the Caramel Apple Tarte Tatin at the Vertigo Grill and Moon Bar stand out for their imaginative presentation. But the star of the evening is undoubtedly the view of the city skyline, which is best enjoyed over a cocktail at the bar.

Vertigo, Banyan Tree Bangkok
21/100 S Sathon Rd, Khwaeng Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, 10120 Bangkok, Thailand
Tel.: +66 2 679 1200
Web: banyantree.com

Ice Q, Sölden, Austria

A futuristic design meets modernized classics

Framed by 250 imposing three-thousand-meter peaks, the "ice Q", located at 3048 meters, is not only an architecturally outstanding James Bond filming location ("Spectre"), but also a place where upscale cuisine is celebrated. Chef Klaus Holzer serves refined three- to five-course menus as well as à la carte dishes that put a twist on Austrian classics. The highlight is the Summit Dinner, which takes place from end of December to end of March each Wednesday - apart from the hood-crowned menu sequence, the mountain world glowing in the sunset absolutely enchants the guests. The "Wine & Tapas Lounge" is the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat in between.

ice Q
Dorfstraße 115, 6450 Sölden, Austria
Tel.: +43 664 960 9368
Web: iceq.at

Sierra Mar, Big Sur, USA

The highlights of Californian farms between sky and sea

Curiosity and a large dose of pragmatism inspire Executive Chef Il Hoon Kang's menus in Big Sur, California. At the same time, sustainability aspects are always taken into consideration: Most of the ingredients come from the immediate surroundings, some even from the restaurant's own farm. The restaurant, part of the Post Ranch Inn hotel, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The most spectacular views can be enjoyed at sunset, when the sun slowly sinks into the Pacific Ocean. Just as the Sierra Mar restaurant seems to balance on a cliff, the kitchen also balances land and sea; a four-course vegan menu is available upon request.

Sierra Mar, Post Ranch Inn
47900 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA
Tel.: +1 831 67 2800
Web: postranchinn.com

Suhail, Al Mirayr, United Arab Emirates

The brightest star over the LIWA oasis

An approximately 90-minute drive from bustling Abu Dhabi, a different world is awaiting guests. They find themselves in the Liwa Oasis, the "empty quarter''. On closer inspection, however, it's not quite so empty, because this is where the Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort welcomes its guests. At its highest point is the "Suhail", named after one of the stars once used by Bedouins for orientation. With breathtaking views of the desert dunes, the team serves fish and seafood, grilled dishes, and international fare such as risotto and short ribs with impeccable perfection. The desserts and the carefully selected wine list are a dream.

Suhail, Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
Al Mirayr, Abu Dhabi
Tel.: +971 288 620 88
Web: anantara.com

Baros Maldives Piano Deck, Baros, Maldives

Culinary delights surrounded by infinity

Dinner with a view: The Indian Ocean's countless shades of blue lie before you and under a sky that first shines in the most breathtaking colors at sunset, before a thousand stars unfold above you. Hardly any place could be more romantic for a dinner than the "Piano Deck" of the "Baros Maldives". What guests ask for is prepared as part of a private experience, such as freshly grilled reef fish. The team can also organize a champagne breakfast or an afternoon seafood picnic on request. From the "Piano Deck" it's only a short boat ride to the shore of the island.

Baros Maldives
Maldives
Tel.: +960 664 26 72
Web: baros.com

Fresh in the Garden, Kunfunadhoo, Maldives

Gourmet cuisine amidst a canopy of green leaves

Floating on stilts, resembling a treetop, the "Fresh in the Garden" rises to dizzying heights in the middle of the Maldives island of Kunfunadhoo, directly above the resort's organic garden. Once you have made your way across the suspension bridge, you can dine amid the lush foliage of a banana grove, listen to the sounds of tropical nature, and enjoy, among other things, the best that the garden and the sea have to offer here. Freshly caught fish find their way onto the plates, as do vegetables in all their variations. Afterwards, it's worth crossing another suspension bridge to end the evening at the observatory under the twinkling stars.

Fresh in the Garden, Soneva Fushi
Kunfunadhoo Island, Eydhafushi, Maldives
Tel.: +960 660 0304
Web: soneva.com

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