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From the Amazónico Jungle to the Monegasque Dolce Vita in

Maona by Milena Radoman

The SBM has a whole host of foodie and fun events lined up this summer

© MCSBM COYA Monte-Carlo

SBM pulled out all the stops for the opening starred chef calls it, the décor evokes the commented Stéphane Valeri, Chairman and
of the new Amazónico on the Place du salt flats of Martinique, its coral reefs and CEO of the Société des Bains de Mer. Just
Casino. Nearly 800 guests were given a seabed... In addition to the Antillean chef's next door, the COYA Monte-Carlo, refurbished
sneak preview of the jungle lounge restaurant signature dishes, such as Œuf Monte-Carlo, with a host of objets d'art, most of them
and its speakeasy. From Mauro Colagreco manioc truffle maracuja (passion fruit in sourced in Peru, a terrace overlooking the
to Youri Djorkaeff. "Amazónico is located Creole) or Buckler sorrel milkshake served sea, an extension to the pergola where you
on one of the most beautiful rooftops in in a calabash, a number of new dishes have can sample Peruvian street food by chef
the world and offers one of the best views," already won over regulars, including Chicken Victoria Vallenilla at her Pisco Bar.
says SBM Chairman Stéphane Valeri. The Madras 'Boucan d'Enfer' and Belle raviole And as the art of partying is nothing new,
menu, which draws on the cuisine from the of lobster, coconut curry and sweet potato. Maona Monte-Carlo reinvents the light-
Amazon regions, the original leopard-print Chef Ravin - who offers a snack menu at hearted, carefree days of the 1960s, when
staircase and the Club with its ‘electropical’ MadaOne - is now also responsible for the cabaret, a symbol of the Monegasque
sounds proved their worth during the Grand Elsa's menu at Monte-Carlo Beach. Nestling dolce vita, was frequented by Joséphine
Prix: the place was packed to the rafters... in the heart of the pine forest, which has Baker, Omar Sharif, Liza Minnelli and Arthur
Given the amazing number of concepts on been classified as an "LPO refuge", Club Ashe... Retro ambience guaranteed with
offer this summer - some new, others old La Vigie is also back for the summer with the Bar Sauvage (and its original creations
favourites - SBM clients can find a host of a new gastronomic offer from Chef Pascal such as the Negroni soufflé with Mozart
things to enjoy. On the gastronomic front, Garrigues, including evening dishes (Catalan dark chocolate and puffed rice) and the
the novelty will be... Japanese. Following lobster, Trilogy of raw fish, or Black Angus Tam-Tam Room...
the success of their first two Michelin- star beef Tomahawk with Salmoriglio sauce). Finally, for people who love Moods, the
restaurant in Paris at the Pavillon Ledoyen, A shuttle boat service is available free of party will continue after summer. The
Yannick Alléno and master sushi chef charge from Port Hercule. official announcement is that the cabaret
Yasunari Okazaki have opened L'Abysse will reopen "by the end of November at the
Monte-Carlo at the Hôtel Hermitage to Moods is coming back soon! latest", called New Moods. Probably there
"sublimate the art of sushi". Spring, summer, On the festive front, in this year of Jimmy'z's will be live music and a comedy club. "We
autumn and winter fish... Chef Yasunari 50th anniversary, SBM is championing the want to keep the entry fee low, to make it
Okazaki changes the menu according to "Art of the Party". Billionaire, the party a popular venue, frequented by everyone,
the seasons and the fishermen's catches. concept created by Flavio Briatore, is back including young people. We won't be able
"L'Abysse in Paris is the only Japanese this summer at the Salle des Etoiles for 25 to balance our books on admissions, but on
restaurant in Europe to have been awarded party nights. Gastronomic dinners, dancers, privatisations during the Grand Prix, during
two Michelin stars. Eventually, we hope to singers, acrobats, some of whom, former the Tennis Masters, during the Monaco Yacht
have one or two stars in the Principality too", Cirque du Soleil performers, hold Guinness Show, as well as for conferences... We hope
says Stéphane Valeri. La Table de Marcel World Records.... "This global and festive that these will enable us not to lose money,
at the new Blue Bay-Marcel Ravin also evening concept, already known on the as was the case with the original Moods,
promises sustainable gastronomy. In this international scene, offers an original facet where the deficit exceeded one million euros
"modern Creole hut" as the two Michelin- of the art of Monte-Carlo-style partying", after just one year!" recalls Stéphane Valeri.

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