THE CATALAN CUISINE: Truly Sumptuous!

The OSSIANO  might not ring a bell. But, it resonates. An exquisite elegance with fine dining arrogance is on the air when chef Santi Santamaria, the three star Michelin chef, offers gourmet food in a seductive ambience in the underwater world of Atlantis. In his first venture outside Europe, the ‘Architect of Food’ offers an intensity of flavours and a focus on technique with his Catalan cuisine in an elegant space inspired by the ocean depths.

Ossiano offers superb cuisine in a stunning setting in the underwater world of Atlantis. An elegant and mysterious space designed with variations of silver and pearl, it is the perfect location for an intimate dining experience, with unmatched views into the marine habitat filled with live sharks and fish.

No wonder, nothing seems to have been spared to make this fabulous, defined interior restaurant and bar lounge. Sculpting spaces, as we descended the restautant's long, winding staircase, is no longer about just décor and ambience. Here, its understated elegance.

The juxtaposition of such diverse elements as steel, grey leather, mesh, East European chandeliers and Venetian mirror and glass, serves a purpose, obviously wants to combine both the old world charm of refined dining and décor and the minimalist aesthetic of our times.

A large, tranquil expanse, hemmed by aquarium glass panels are the focal points aside from its soft blue glowing hush-hush ambience. The low-lit decor resonates romantic and mutedly decadent, and the soft opera music finishes this relaxing feel.

EZRA SANTOS DINNER (23rd September 2010) Melon with almond purée top up with pomelo

and mojama (air dried tuna)

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Hamachi tartare with green apple and semi-montada cream

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Palamos gamba carpaccio

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Terrine of foie gras with fruit conserve and pastry bread

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Spanish octopus with potatoes “Galician style”

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Bouillabaisse with olive oil and prawn

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Tasmanian salmon with pearl onions, baby zucchini and cumin

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Seabass with Japanese eggplant and rostit sauce

~

Monk fish with squid balls and agria potato

~

Lamb confit with“ras el hanout” spice

THE CATALAN CUISINE: Truly Sumptuous!

The OSSIANO  might not ring a bell. But, it resonates. An exquisite elegance with fine dining arrogance is on the air when chef Santi Santamaria, the three star Michelin chef, offers gourmet food in a seductive ambience in the underwater world of Atlantis. In his first venture outside Europe, the ‘Architect of Food’ offers an intensity of flavours and a focus on technique with his Catalan cuisine in an elegant space inspired by the ocean depths.

Ossiano offers superb cuisine in a stunning setting in the underwater world of Atlantis. An elegant and mysterious space designed with variations of silver and pearl, it is the perfect location for an intimate dining experience, with unmatched views into the marine habitat filled with live sharks and fish.

No wonder, nothing seems to have been spared to make this fabulous, defined interior restaurant and bar lounge. Sculpting spaces, as we descended the restautant's long, winding staircase, is no longer about just décor and ambience. Here, its understated elegance.

The juxtaposition of such diverse elements as steel, grey leather, mesh, East European chandeliers and Venetian mirror and glass, serves a purpose, obviously wants to combine both the old world charm of refined dining and décor and the minimalist aesthetic of our times.

A large, tranquil expanse, hemmed by aquarium glass panels are the focal points aside from its soft blue glowing hush-hush ambience. The low-lit decor resonates romantic and mutedly decadent, and the soft opera music finishes this relaxing feel.

EZRA SANTOS DINNER (23rd September 2010) Melon with almond purée top up with pomelo

and mojama (air dried tuna)

~

Hamachi tartare with green apple and semi-montada cream

******

Palamos gamba carpaccio

~

Terrine of foie gras with fruit conserve and pastry bread

~

Spanish octopus with potatoes “Galician style”

~

Bouillabaisse with olive oil and prawn

******

Tasmanian salmon with pearl onions, baby zucchini and cumin

~

Seabass with Japanese eggplant and rostit sauce

~

Monk fish with squid balls and agria potato

~

Lamb confit with“ras el hanout” spice

MICHAEL CINCO'S CRYSTALLIZED BIRTHDAY PARTY@ ARMANI

MICHAEL CINCO's intimate birthday bash last Friday, August 27 was at the ARMANI HOTEL, fashionably the most impressive and the trendiest in Dubai. The hotel is located at the tallest building on earth, the BURJ AL KHALIFA, the minimalist modern interior is sheer poetry in design, a concept that brought  a  whole new dimension in luxe indulgence.

 Mediterraneo, one of ARMANI's gastronomic restaurants, is a culinary gem, a truly ultra elegant cuisine. Divinely classy  with its fine service and impeccable buffet, the charm of fresh sumptuous produce from the sea titillate the senses...relishing and ravishing the palate.

The chef assured us that only the finest ingredients  that blend with textures and  flavours are gathered to every meticulously prepared food. It  was an intimate soiree of friends, creative food and the gelatos to die for.

Buoyed by love of life and better company, MICHAEL CINCO was his usual ethereal persona, his successful runway show at the Philippine Fashion Week made him the "celebrity du jour".....famous to stars, divas and celebrities alike.

The guest list at La Cinco's party, remained small and eclectic. Designers all..BANDOIX FLORES, VAL TAGUBA, FURNE ONE and BUTZ FUENTES. There is a certain code  that is not easily understood... and  the tight  circle capsulates the essence of friendship that is beyond fashion and style..everybody is comfortable with each other.

MICHAEL CINCO was chic in black Marc Jacob's top with white inside tee shirt printed with Kate Moss. A picture of portly charm and wit, La Cinco's high-power smile lighted- up his  striking 50 cm HERMES. I take an instant liking to my warm host.

Conversation flows easily while enjoying the elegance of Mediterraneo,  food is stunning... and divine.

The stellar ambience attracts lot of high profile personalities and known faces, who like us love the exquisite infusion of flavours of the grand buffet.

Looking sophisticated was BANDOIX FLORES in Calvin Klein's over sized white polo shirt with an HERMES belt and  matching black HERMES bag.

As we down our next round of starters, I notice the flamboyant  VAL TAGUBA in ZARA light green polo shirt, a Galiano belt and ove sized dark glasses...was so hard to miss.

FURNE ONE came later after his bigger- than- life photo shoot intended for his upcoming LONDON FASHION WEEK on September 17. The One came in black ARMANI tight shirt and an oversized FENDI bag. Success brings a beautiful smile on a slimmer FURNE ONE.

I came in tamed outfit of monochrome, wearing a Roberto Cavalli gray shirt with darker gray KENZO trousers with matching scarf.

MICHAEL CINCO'S CRYSTALLIZED BIRTHDAY PARTY@ ARMANI

MICHAEL CINCO's intimate birthday bash last Friday, August 27 was at the ARMANI HOTEL, fashionably the most impressive and the trendiest in Dubai. The hotel is located at the tallest building on earth, the BURJ AL KHALIFA, the minimalist modern interior is sheer poetry in design, a concept that brought  a  whole new dimension in luxe indulgence.

 Mediterraneo, one of ARMANI's gastronomic restaurants, is a culinary gem, a truly ultra elegant cuisine. Divinely classy  with its fine service and impeccable buffet, the charm of fresh sumptuous produce from the sea titillate the senses...relishing and ravishing the palate.

The chef assured us that only the finest ingredients  that blend with textures and  flavours are gathered to every meticulously prepared food. It  was an intimate soiree of friends, creative food and the gelatos to die for.

Buoyed by love of life and better company, MICHAEL CINCO was his usual ethereal persona, his successful runway show at the Philippine Fashion Week made him the "celebrity du jour".....famous to stars, divas and celebrities alike.

The guest list at La Cinco's party, remained small and eclectic. Designers all..BANDOIX FLORES, VAL TAGUBA, FURNE ONE and BUTZ FUENTES. There is a certain code  that is not easily understood... and  the tight  circle capsulates the essence of friendship that is beyond fashion and style..everybody is comfortable with each other.

MICHAEL CINCO was chic in black Marc Jacob's top with white inside tee shirt printed with Kate Moss. A picture of portly charm and wit, La Cinco's high-power smile lighted- up his  striking 50 cm HERMES. I take an instant liking to my warm host.

Conversation flows easily while enjoying the elegance of Mediterraneo,  food is stunning... and divine.

The stellar ambience attracts lot of high profile personalities and known faces, who like us love the exquisite infusion of flavours of the grand buffet.

Looking sophisticated was BANDOIX FLORES in Calvin Klein's over sized white polo shirt with an HERMES belt and  matching black HERMES bag.

As we down our next round of starters, I notice the flamboyant  VAL TAGUBA in ZARA light green polo shirt, a Galiano belt and ove sized dark glasses...was so hard to miss.

FURNE ONE came later after his bigger- than- life photo shoot intended for his upcoming LONDON FASHION WEEK on September 17. The One came in black ARMANI tight shirt and an oversized FENDI bag. Success brings a beautiful smile on a slimmer FURNE ONE.

I came in tamed outfit of monochrome, wearing a Roberto Cavalli gray shirt with darker gray KENZO trousers with matching scarf.