Hospitality Awards 2021

www.lux-review.com Page 11 LUX 2021 Hospitality Awards Visitors to the Mediterranean embrace the foods that have made the region great, while connoisseurs find something a little different that tantalizes even the most sophisticated of palates. With care and attention poured lovingly into every dish, each manages to be distinct in what it offers. What unites them is the high quality that beats at the heart of Deste’s. The taste experience is not just limited to the food that the team serve to their customers. It extends beyond to the world of drinks and cocktails. The boutique bar is home to some of the most creative minds in the industry, offering exclusive ideas that have changed the way in which many visitors to Deste see and understand cocktails. Not designed just to be drunk, these drinks are savored by those who try them. One of the team’s specialties is their stunning Foies Gra Martini Cocktails, designed by Deste’s Permanent Chef, Gabriele Tani. Using a bespoke combination of flavors and ingredients, you can find a different side to those Mediterranean scents and tastes that we know so well. Like all of the finest restaurants, the best that there is to offer is sometimes off the wine list and it’s always worth asking to see what rare finds can be brought up to accompany your meal. The special ambience of the restaurant is led by the food, but fulfilled by its incredible staff members. They share a drive and ambition for food, one which they support through incredible service that is always present, but never overbearing. With an intimate space that only seats twenty guests, customers find that the waiting staff are never very far from assistance if they need it, but discretion ensures that focus remains steadfastly on the food. Even the owner, Fabio Desteghene, pitches in, taking a personal approach to every guest and ensuring their ultimate satisfaction in all areas. The attentiveness of all parties ensures that the tiniest of details are taken care of, meaning that you can sit back and enjoy the ride. When the food is finished, the plates tidied away and you are watching the sun set beyond the horizon, you’ll understand what sets Deste apart from the crowd. It is, in every way, an experience, and one which must be tried instead of being explained. As you look over the bay, having sampled the delicacies of what the team has to offer, you’ll understand a little better how the team has been able to achieve so much. The success of the restaurant is not down to one thing, but comes from its team, its atmosphere and its incredible food. We celebrate their triumph in the LUXlife Hospitality Awards and look forward to seeing what this incredible crew cook up next. Company: Deste Wine Restaurant and Boutique Bar Name: Fabio Desteghene Email: [email protected]