CULINARY SEASON: MAY - DECEMBER 2022

Culinary Season 2022 is packed with industry heavyweights and a diverse range of unique experiences for our guests. From elegant multi-course fine dining, rustic beachside barbecues, master classes, to intimate private dining experiences, the Culinary Season offers one-of-a-kind menus and culinary journeys.

This season, we have:
- Rafael Gomes from Itacoa, 3-6 May
- Benjamin Padrón from Licorería Limantour, 12-14 May
- Fabrizio Aquè, Illy Master Barista, 6-10 June
- Walter Ishizuka, worldwide 11-13 July
- More to be announced soon

Rafael Gomes

A master of inventive cuisine, the young Brazilian chef Rafael Gomes is set to bring in the metropolitan accents with South American influences. Known for generous and fined gastronomic voyages, expect a nourishing journey abundant with fresh herbs and spices. Starting his career in the United States, he has ventured onto Alaska, Asia, Europe and in particular Paris, and has established himself as a global chef and cooked for some of the best restaurants in the world such as Mirazur and GrandCoeur. Chef Gomes currently runs his own restaurant, Itacoa, a culmination of his experiences, providing accessible cuisine full of flavours.

Curated to the culinary enthusiasts looking for an adventure, Chef Gomes will be hosting an exclusive table at the resort's private island Bodu Finolhu. Limited to 12 diners, the exclusive and intimate experience will feature a fusion of vibrant flavours and fresh local produces including from the resort's hydroponic garden, The Greenhouse.

Itinerary
- 3 May 5 Course dinner at Velaa Bar + Grill
- 4 May Beach Barbecue at Turquoise Beach
- 5 May 5 Course dinner at Velaa Bar + Grill
- 6 May Intimate Beach Dinner at Bodu Finolhu (limited to 12 diners)

Starting from $120++ per person

Benjamin Padron

Hailing from Licorería Limantour the world’s top 6 bar on the list of ‘World’s 50 Best Bars’, Benjamin Padrón is a legend among the global bar landscape. The successful innovator and entrepreneur have kept Licorería Limantour on top of the mixology world and paved the way to the modern cocktails trends. Benjamin will not only be crafting his signature mixes by the beach, but he will also be pairing his creations at exclusive dinners and set to make Bodu Island the best bar in the world for one spectacular evening.

Itinerary
- 12 May: Cocktails Sunset Session at Riviera
- 13 May: Cocktails Dinner (Steak and Grilled Fish) at Velaa Bar + Grill
- 14 May: One to One Mixology Class at Tabemasu
- 14 May: Beach Aperitivo at Bodu Finolhu, the resort’s private island  (limited to 20 people)

Starting from $55++ per person