An update on new hotels and restaurants being launched in India and across the world, along with major upcoming projects
Kona, Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences in London
Kona, a 46-cover restaurant serving Southern European cuisine, was launched at the five star Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences in London. The restaurant’s signature dishes include Lobster Bisque starring Dorset crab and radish, Foie Gras brioche with Damson plum and Marcona almonds, Gloucestershire old spot pork belly served with spelt and rosemary crumb. The menu also offers vegetarian and gluten-free cuisine. The restaurant is open for breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner. In the afternoon, Kona also serves the hotel’s signature 24 Karat Gold Afternoon Tea. A bar menu is also available.
212 All Day, Mumbai
Bellona Hospitality Services, the new venture of Phoenix Mills, has launched 212 All Day, a deli, café and bar at Phoenix Marketcity Kurla, Mumbai. 212 All day is a chic, upscale, all day dining space offering a mix of tables for twos and fours, booths and even elevated community style tables. One can walk through the well appointed ‘Deli’ zone which houses a cheese bar and dessert displays to order in or take away. The menu is a mix of salads and small plates, hand crafted burgers and sandwiches, made to order stone-hearth flat breads and a selection of gourmet entrees. The restaurant has a full well stocked bar that boasts of a selection of premium spirits, wines, beers and cocktails.
Plaza Premium Lounge, Vancouver International Airport
Plaza Premium Lounge has officially opened its upgraded lounge at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The lounge, one of four Plaza Premium Lounge spaces at YVR, is located in the airport’s new A-B Connector on Level 3 Departures of the Domestic Terminal. The opening of the 6,390-square foot space follows the 2014 facelift of the Plaza Premium Lounge in YVR’s International Terminal. The company will also open a lounge in Winnipeg International Airport later in 2015. The lounge has seating for 135, including lounge, dining and bar areas, and a business centre. There are also private spaces where travellers can freshen up with a shower or unwind in one of three semi-private resting areas outfitted with recliners.
Centara Beach Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
Centara Hotels & Resorts has expanded its portfolio of hotels on Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam. Centara has signed a contract to manage its second hotel on the island – the Centara Beach Resort & Spa Phu Quoc. Centara Beach Resort & Spa Phu Quoc will have 143 rooms in total, and guests will have access to a full range of facilities including technology-serviced meeting facilities, an all-day restaurant, a swimming pool complete with a pool bar, a fitness centre and full wireless connectivity throughout the property. The resort will also contain Kid’s Club facilities, and will contain a new Spa Cenvaree, a branch of Centara’s spa providers. Centara Beach Resort & Spa Phu Quoc is scheduled to open in Q3 2015.