HUVAHENDHOO, MALDIVES, 14 March 2019 On 27th of March to
8th of April 2019, the 30-yearold born from Göppingen Michelin-starred Chef
Dominik Käppeler will join forces with Executive Chef Lionel Pean of Lily Beach
Resort and Spa to present an exciting series of culinary highlights in the
resorts restaurants namely Lily Maa, Tamarind, Les Turquoise DAqua and Vibes
Bar.
The main highlight of exquisite five-course dinner night at
Les Turquoise DAqua will feature artfully created dishes with bold flavors
combined with culinary craftsmanship and wine expertise. The menu has been
beautifully paired with quality wines curated by the resorts head sommelier,
Joseph Christopher.
Michelin-starred Chef Dominik Käppeler, being the son of a
restaurant owner has developed his passion for cooking during his early years.
With his professional debut at Feinkost Käfer in Munich, he rose in 2003 equal
to the top league. In the following years, Käppeler developed his personal
culinary vision in the upscale gastronomy on Lake Tegernsee. Among its stops
are the first addresses in the valley, including the Parkhotel Egerner Höfe,
Maiwert's Fährhütte, the Bachmair am See and the Fährhütte am See. Käppeler
celebrated his breakthrough as head chef at Schweiger2, where he was personally
awarded a Michelin star in 2015 for the first time. Gault & Millau honored
his cooking art with 16 points in 2016, the gourmet with 3 of 5 F. An incentive
that inspires his first own restaurant project.
He owns a restaurant named Restaurant Showroom known as the culinary
show for all the senses and defined as the haven for gourmet lovers in Munich.
"You think eel, banana, mustard and Stilton dont go
together? Oh, but they do its all about aroma pairing. Let your palate
decide whether it tastes good not your head!", utters Chef Dominik Käppeler.
Lily Beach Resort & Spa Executive Chef Lionel Pean
comments on Chef Dominik Käppeler: "With his visions and impressive menus,
Dominik has secured himself to be amongst the crème de la crème in the culinary
world of his generation. The avant-garde and straight forward approach of his
expressive and fully flavored dishes is very distinctive and never seeking to
dissemble."
Executive Chef Pean has garnered his extensive experience in
14 different countries and worked with the international chain of hotels over
33 years. His 3-star Michelin restaurant
exposures with widely renowned chefs Michel Guérard, Michel Troisgros. Gérald
Passédat and Alain Senderens has led him to gain a rich level of confidence and
perspective of the culinary world.
"We are very proud to be part of an innovative initiative of
our team such as hosting of internationally awarded chefs. Welcoming creative talents like Chef Dominik
Käppeler will contribute to enhance the all-encompassing dining experience of
our valued guests," says Patrice Aira, General Manager, Lily Beach Resort
and Spa.
"Most discerning diners will get a taste of Chef Dominik
Käppelers signature cuisine, which he describes as creative dishes inspired by
tradition, and embalmed with distinction, refined flavors. This is truly unique
and will set a new benchmark in the Maldives," says Michael Wieser, CEO of Lily
Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd. Special lunch menus and aperitifs will also be
showcased in different outlets. Bookings are essential and can be made through
our Lily Beach App.
About Lily Beach Resort & Spa at Huvahendhoo
The Lily Beach Resort & Spa (five-star) is located 80
kilometers from Malé International Airport on the approximately 600-meter-long
and 110-meter-wide island of Huvahendhoo in South Ari Atoll. With the
"Platinum Plan", which includes far more than the traditional package
of cocktails, premium brands, champagne and international culinary delights, it
offers luxury all-inclusive holidays at the highest level. These include, for
example, two excursions, which can be selected from a wide range. In addition
to sunset fishing, this includes a snorkeling trip including equipment or a
visit to a local island. Even before the trip, 95 percent of all expenses are
covered. At your disposal are 125 luxurious villas in five categories. Add to
this the Tamara Spa, Prodivers Diving School, a specialty and main restaurant
including fine dining, three bars, teppanyaki table, Turtles Kid's Club and one
of South Ari Atoll's best house reefs. Guests can enjoy a diverse entertainment
program with live music and DJ's, shisha lounge, traditional cultural
performances, fish feeding and much more.
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