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exploring taste—santa margherita gruppo vinicolo places—phuket, the glowing island

Wine Places

Phuket

LEO & MAS
94 Thaweewong Rd, Phuket

Spaghetti, ravioli, gnocchi, lasagna, risotto, bruschetta, at Leo & Mas, Ital-
ian cuisine is explored in all of its nuances, in quality and style. A peaceful
but central location, just ten minutes away from the lively beach in Patong.
The restaurant owes his name to Leonida and Massimo, owner and chef,
both from Veneto.
• t +66 87 084 7690

TASTE BAR AND GRILL LUCA CINI
3/2-5 Moo 5 Choeng Thale, Phuket 49/15 Boat Avenue, Bandon-Cherngtalay Rd, Phuket

A sleek and modern cocktail bar that pays a great deal of attention to A 30 year-long love affair with wine, a personal and professional rela-
taste. Open from midday to midnight, Taste Bar and Grill is the perfect tionship. This is what Luca Cinì brought with him to Phuket, in order to
location not only to enjoy a glass of wine but also to sample a rich and share the excellence of wines Made in Italy. More than 120 labels from 12
vast menu, with dishes belonging to both Asian and Italian gastro- Italian regions decorate his wine cellar, to accompany perfectly quality ACQUA RESTAURANT
nomic tradition. appetizers. • www.acquarestaurantphuket.com
• t +66 87 886 6401 www.tastebargrill.com • t +66 94 804 4461 www.lucacini.com • t +66 76 618 127 324/15 Prabaramee Road, Phuket

aute cuisine, modern and catchy a global wine selection. Acqua uses the chef’s in many kitchens around the world, from Italy
design. This is Acqua, one of the expertise in Italian fare to bring authenticity and to Mexico, Switzerland to France. He moved to
most ambitious and fashionable surprise to each traditional recipe, successfully Phuket in 2004 and at barely 28 he became the
Hrestaurants in Phuket. Design creating one of the most beloved dining spots in Executive Chef of the Sheraton Grande Laguna, in
is essential and sleek, with defined lines, based Phuket. Acqua Restaurant is listed in all of the best charge of 130 chefs. After such a prestigious experi-
on a b/w scheme, a visual as well as a culinary guides to Asian restaurants, like Thailand Tatler ence, Frau decided to open a restaurant to channel
BOCCONCINO GASTONE experience. The kitchen focuses on a selection of Best Restaurant Guide and Miele Asia Finest his creativity and precise vision of modern cooking

8/71 Moo 3, Surin Main Road Cherngtalay, Phuket 192 Soi Kok Tanod, Phuket fine ingredients, with an abundance of fish dishes Restaurant Guide and has won many prestigious “Just like people and the world change, food is ex-
revisited with an international touch. These meals awards, such as the Award of Excellence by Wine posed to evolution. This is why we must update our
A taste of Italy right next to Surin Beach, in a cozy space with bright and From appetizers to desserts, the entire menu at Gastone Restaurant pays are often paired with typical Italian and European Spectator, for one of the best wine lists in the world. style all of the time, keeping in mind our roots and
luminous wooden elements. Bocconcino is a declaration of love for the as- tribute to Italy. This is true also for the wide selection of white and red ingredients such as red Sicilian prawns, burrata The international flair is thanks to Alessandro the authenticity at the basis of our inspiration”. In
tounding quality and taste of Italian gastronomy. Here you can find the wines. The wood-fired pizzas are recommended, as well as some typical and French oysters. Dining at Acqua Restaurant Frau, head chef and mastermind behind Acqua. 2015, Alessandro Frau was chosen as one of the top
best selection of Italian foods: charcuterie, cheeses, pasta, olive oil and dishes like fish eggs spaghetti and tuna tartar. Gaston is in Kata Beach and is a gastronomic experience perfectly paired with Frau – originally from Sardinia – has worked 20 chefs in Asia by the magazine NOW Travel Asia.
wine, of course. also has a terrace.
• t +66 76 386 531 www.bocconcinophuket.com • t +66 93 745 7769

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