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Time Out
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This New York steakhouse was named one of the World's Most Beautiful Restaurants
Of course, we want our dinner to taste good—but it doesn't hurt when it looks good, too. And the lovely venues featured on Prix Versailles' 2025 list of the World's Most Beautiful Restaurants, including a certain stunning New York steakhouse, are definitely a feast for the eyes. As it recently had done with picturesque hotel properties, the Prix Versailles —a series of international awards given annually in the field of architecture—released its list of the world's most visually stunning dining rooms on June 16, recently opened spots that "are evidence of the dominant aesthetic and cultural dynamics around the world," per organizers. And while much of the list is devoted to gorgeous eateries in far-flung locales (like Blackswan in Beijing, China; Bouchon Carême in Helsinki, Finland; Gerbou in Dubai, UAE; and Coro in Orvieto, Italy), one of this year's picks is delightfully closer to home: New York's own Beefbar. Founded by Riccardo Giraudi, with locations in Cannes, Mykonos, London and Hong Kong, the Monte Carlo-born meat concept took over the former Nobu space in spring 2024, bringing its prime cuts and plush setting to Tribeca. "The new location's décor, designed by the Monaco-based firm Humbert & Poyet, is a perfect reflection of New York: a melting pot of influences from which novel expressions emanate, that are as original as they are disconcerting," praises the Prix Versailles. The opulent dining room features tall arched windows, antique mirrors, velvet bench seats and bronze-alabaster sconces. Framed with fluted red and white marble, both the grand kitchen and the meat display cabinet are in view from the seating area, giving you a peek at all of the glorious meat sweats to come. Calling Beefbar's good looks as "oh-so-American yet rooted in Europe," the design-loving list pointed to the interior's "lovely variety of textiles and materials, an abundance that was inspired by a kaleidoscopic vision of history: from a refined version of the historic motif in the Versailles parquet floor to a recollection of the industrial heritage of this part of Manhattan, and from garnet marble cladding to terrazzo flooring." Beefbar was joined on the list by only one other American dining room: Japón at The Setai in Miami Beach, Florida. You can check out the rest of the global list below. The World's Most Beautiful Restaurants of 2025, per the Prix Versailles Gerbou - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Smoked Room - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Blackswan - Beijing, China Ōrtensia - Shanghai, China Lobster Club - Palma de Mallorca, Spain Bouchon Carême - Helsinki, Finland Ladurée Rue Royale - Paris, France Ducasse Baccarat - Paris, France Julie's - London, United Kingdom Shell - Nusa Penida, Indonesia Coro - Orvieto, Italy Seven Island - Busan, Republic of Korea Kimyona - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Another Smith - Tha Sai Luat, Thailand Beefbar - New York, United States Japón - Miami Beach, United States
The Independent
19-02-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Crystal unveils details of latest wellness cruises
Crystal has released itineraries for its second wellness retreat cruises, giving passengers a chance to boost their body, mind and spirit on land and at sea. The body and mind-focused sailings, run annually by the cruise line, will take place aboard Crystal Symphony. There are two itineraries. The first departs on 26 November for a 15-night sailing from Lisbon, Portugal, to Tema in Ghana, with prices starting from £5,900 per person. There is also a 12-night sailing from Tema to Cape Town, South Africa, that departs on 11 December. Prices start from £4,700 per person. The itineraries feature wellness-focused activities such as strength and balance training as well as pool-based exercises and guided walking Passengers can do morning yoga and mindfulness meditation and attend workshops and lectures including sessions on cold exposure and the science of breathing. There are also cooking classes and detox programmes as well as port activities such as nature hikes and visits to botanical gardens to help passengers relax. Back onboard, cruisers can opt for treatment packages such as aromatherapy or acupuncture in the Aurora Spa. Crystal Symphony also hosts the first Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea as well as the Umi Uma restaurant, curated by Michelin-rated chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, and the only Beefbar on the ocean, a collaboration with restaurateur Riccardo Giraudi. Fernando Delgado, chief product officer for Crystal parent company A&K Travel, said: 'Following the success of our first wellness sailings, we are pleased to enhance this transformative experience in 2025. 'These voyages seamlessly blend sophistication, wellness and discovery, providing guests with the inspiration and tools to embrace healthier, more balanced lifestyles.' Many cruise lines will offer ways to unwind and de-stress on board, with spas or by simply relaxing by the pool. But dedicated wellness activities are a popular travel trend and cruises are no exception. Explaining its approach to wellness, Crystal's head nutritionist Dalila Roglieri said: 'Wellness on Crystal is a holistic approach to health, focusing on finding balance across the many dimensions of your being. 'Our wellness retreat cruises are designed to show travellers just how beautiful and fulfilling their personal wellness journey can be - especially at sea.' Other cruise lines also offer dedicated wellness trips. Virgin Voyages has wellness-focused sailings at the start of each year.
