Four Of The Most Unique Restaurants In The World
We all love to go out for fine dining or a quick bite to eat but have you ever visited a restaurant where its more that just food on a plate? We have researched four different restaurants around the world that offer a unique dining experience full of flavor. Read on to find out more…
Sublimotion, Ibiza
Located inside Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, Sublimotion is one of the world’s most futuristic restaurants. Combining food, art and illusionism that ventures beyond the plate. For 3 hours, (and $2,400 per head) 12 diners are taken on a journey through a 20-course tasting menu that takes them through different times and places in the world. Sublimotion is owned by two-Michelin starred chef Paco Roncero and has been open since 2014. The huge 20 course tasting meal consists of Spanish avant-garde cuisine, paired with wine and champagne. The 12 diners indulge in a high tech, interactive space called “capsule”; a blank canvas which is transformed into the different themes. The immersive experience is choreographed with its own musical menu. The soundtrack and imagery are put together by award winning composers and illusionists to blur the boundaries of reality. Towards the end of the 20-course tasting menu, customers are given virtual reality headsets to use whilst they are eating.
Want to find out more? Visit their website here.
Ultraviolet, Shanghai
In 2012, avant-garde French chef Paul Pairet opened a multi-sensory dining experience in Shanghai, China. The music, room, lighting, food and even the smells are carefully chosen from a 20-course set menu. After booking, guests are given a secret location where they are picked up in a blind van. The guests are then taken into an empty room with a large table that is surrounded by 360 degrees projections and are closely watched by a control room backstage, allowing the staff to take their time and letting the guests enjoy the experience. The menu is strongly influenced by traditional French cuisine although guests are taken on a journey around the world from Thai to Japanese cuisine. As the restaurant is in Shanghai, getting ingredients can be an issue but as Ultraviolet use local suppliers, all of their meat, vegetables and seafood are served fresh. Not only is ultraviolet a 3 Michelin star restaurant, but it is also an artistic performance at the same time.
Want to find out more? Visit their website here.
Alinea, Chicago
Navigated by Chef Grant Achatz, Alinea is best known for its innovative approach to modernist cuisine. It has been named the Best Restaurant in the world by Elite Traveler, the best restaurant in North America by the worlds 50 best restaurants, and the best restaurant in the U.S by gourmet and business insider. With a 3 Michelin star rating, guests can enjoy anywhere from a 10-14 course tasting menu paired with a curated wine selection. The courses range from one bite tastes to substantial dishes that complement one dish to the next. Showcasing lighting and a five-zone sound system, Alinea has three levels - the kitchen, gallery and salon. The multi-course tasting menu includes some surprising and experimental moments that customers won't experience anywhere else. For a more intimate and immersive experience, guests are recommended the kitchen level where they can view the food being cooked right in front of them!
Want to find out more? Visit their website here.
Celler De Can Roca
Run by three brothers (Joan, the Chef; Josep, the Sommelier; and Jordi, the Pastry Chef), The Celler De Can Roca is known for its world class food and wine. A family business, the restaurant is very welcoming and the familial influence can be felt every day as the three brother's Mother is known to cook meals for the staff! In 2013 and 2015, Celler De Can Roca went to No.1 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants as well as earning 3 Michelin Stars. The menu consists of 14 courses and all courses can be paired with one of the 60,000 different types of wines they have for selection. The menu is influenced by the brother’s journey together, from where they grew to influences from Singapore, Mexico and more, making it an edible journey guests can go through together. As an added bonus, Celler De Can Roca have also been awarded a Michelin Green Star for their gastronomy and sustainability. They have a vegetable plot, work with local producers and support a botanical project called the Tierra Animada, which explores cooking options for wild vegetables. They also have a waste recycling scheme called the Roca Recicla Initiative which uses the upcycling pattern of refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle.
Want to find out more? Visit their website here.
We all love to go out for fine dining or a quick bite to eat but have you ever visited a restaurant where its more that just food on a plate? We have researched four different restaurants around the world that offer a unique dining experience full of flavor. Read on to find out more…
Sublimotion, Ibiza
Located inside Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, Sublimotion is one of the world’s most futuristic restaurants. Combining food, art and illusionism that ventures beyond the plate. For 3 hours, (and $2,400 per head) 12 diners are taken on a journey through a 20-course tasting menu that takes them through different times and places in the world. Sublimotion is owned by two-Michelin starred chef Paco Roncero and has been open since 2014. The huge 20 course tasting meal consists of Spanish avant-garde cuisine, paired with wine and champagne. The 12 diners indulge in a high tech, interactive space called “capsule”; a blank canvas which is transformed into the different themes. The immersive experience is choreographed with its own musical menu. The soundtrack and imagery are put together by award winning composers and illusionists to blur the boundaries of reality. Towards the end of the 20-course tasting menu, customers are given virtual reality headsets to use whilst they are eating.
Want to find out more? Visit their website here.
Ultraviolet, Shanghai
In 2012, avant-garde French chef Paul Pairet opened a multi-sensory dining experience in Shanghai, China. The music, room, lighting, food and even the smells are carefully chosen from a 20-course set menu. After booking, guests are given a secret location where they are picked up in a blind van. The guests are then taken into an empty room with a large table that is surrounded by 360 degrees projections and are closely watched by a control room backstage, allowing the staff to take their time and letting the guests enjoy the experience. The menu is strongly influenced by traditional French cuisine although guests are taken on a journey around the world from Thai to Japanese cuisine. As the restaurant is in Shanghai, getting ingredients can be an issue but as Ultraviolet use local suppliers, all of their meat, vegetables and seafood are served fresh. Not only is ultraviolet a 3 Michelin star restaurant, but it is also an artistic performance at the same time.
Want to find out more? Visit their website here.
Alinea, Chicago
Navigated by Chef Grant Achatz, Alinea is best known for its innovative approach to modernist cuisine. It has been named the Best Restaurant in the world by Elite Traveler, the best restaurant in North America by the worlds 50 best restaurants, and the best restaurant in the U.S by gourmet and business insider. With a 3 Michelin star rating, guests can enjoy anywhere from a 10-14 course tasting menu paired with a curated wine selection. The courses range from one bite tastes to substantial dishes that complement one dish to the next. Showcasing lighting and a five-zone sound system, Alinea has three levels - the kitchen, gallery and salon. The multi-course tasting menu includes some surprising and experimental moments that customers won't experience anywhere else. For a more intimate and immersive experience, guests are recommended the kitchen level where they can view the food being cooked right in front of them!
Want to find out more? Visit their website here.
Celler De Can Roca
Run by three brothers (Joan, the Chef; Josep, the Sommelier; and Jordi, the Pastry Chef), The Celler De Can Roca is known for its world class food and wine. A family business, the restaurant is very welcoming and the familial influence can be felt every day as the three brother's Mother is known to cook meals for the staff! In 2013 and 2015, Celler De Can Roca went to No.1 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants as well as earning 3 Michelin Stars. The menu consists of 14 courses and all courses can be paired with one of the 60,000 different types of wines they have for selection. The menu is influenced by the brother’s journey together, from where they grew to influences from Singapore, Mexico and more, making it an edible journey guests can go through together. As an added bonus, Celler De Can Roca have also been awarded a Michelin Green Star for their gastronomy and sustainability. They have a vegetable plot, work with local producers and support a botanical project called the Tierra Animada, which explores cooking options for wild vegetables. They also have a waste recycling scheme called the Roca Recicla Initiative which uses the upcycling pattern of refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle.
Want to find out more? Visit their website here.
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