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THE LATEST IN TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE.
THIS MONTH, RESTAURANTS THAT ARE TAKING
EXPERIENTIAL DINING TO NEW LEVELS.
DOWN LOW
On the coast of Lindesnes, Norway, you’ll find
Under, a tubular concrete restaurant jut ting
out of the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
The semi-submerged structure, which also
functions as an artificial reef, seats up to 40
adventurous foodies and offers a fixed sea-
sonal menu built around local ingredients.
The wood-panelled entrance leads you five
metres below the surface through a bar and
into a dining room, which features a floor-
to-ceiling window that looks out into the sea.
(Marine biologists use it for research during
off-hours.) Plan ahead: Tables at the under-
water resto, the first of its kind in Europe, are
booked months in advance.
WAY UP
The list of reasons to head to the weekend-only brunch at Magic Hour Rooftop
Bar & Lounge, located on top of the Moxy Times Square hotel, is seemingly
endless. There’s the view of the Empire State Building, best enjoyed while sipping
on something from the extensive cocktail menu. (May we suggest the oversized
Pick Your Poison spritz, meant for sharing with friends?) And then there’s our
favourite: the rotating carousel seating—fitted with cushions and tables, not
unicorns—which puts an adult spin on the youthful, carnival-esque spot.
EVEN HIGHER
A night out for dinner at the Eiffel Tower is a no-brainer. But when that dinner is at the newly
revamped Le Jules Verne, led by Michelin-starred French gastronomic chef Frédéric Anton,
it ’s an absolute must. (We recommend the lobster and truffle ravioli.) Architect-designer
Aline Asmar d ’Amman, who also worked on the nearby Hôtel de Crillon, adorned the
space in a grey palette inspired by the dreamy colour of Parisian rooftops. The sights inside
are almost as stunning as the 360-degree view of the cit y from 125 metres up.
UnderThe lobby at Magic Hour and (right) a serving
of its chicken and wafflesLe Jules VerneTRAVEL