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Vongerichten's Spice Market, which serves Southeast Asian small plates. It's unfair, however, to classify Mesa1 as a restau- rant when it's actually considered to be one of the most ex- clusive dining experiences in the world. Mesa1, as its name implies, is a singular outdoor table made from a refurbished Parota tree trunk and it hosts exactly one seating per night, whether it's a party of two or 12. I dined on an elaborate sev- en-course tasting menu made from locally-sourced ingredi- ents, infused with the essence of Mexico. e heart of the resort is the spa. At 4,000 square feet, the AWAY spa is secluded from the rest of the property and was designed to resemble a cave-like structure. Outside there is a wooden relaxation deck for lounging, a Meditation Labyrinth for reflection and on the inside, treatment rooms to recover aer a long day of paddling out. I spent one aernoon getting an agave facial and what made this particular treatment dif- ferent from others I've had in the past was not only the com- plimentary hair braiding, but the shot of Don Julio at the very end. (It's about balance, people.) When you're feeling refreshed and ready to get the party going again, you can hit the WET Deck where there's a DJ spinning well into the night or venture beyond the confines of the resort and head out to the lively cities of Sayulita or San Pancho. Although, to be honest, I came for the laid-back beach vibes. M O V E W I T H P U R P O S E , T R A I N I N T E L L I G E N T L Y 973-315-1219 116 Essex Street, Millburn, NJ, 07041 evolvefitclub.com Personal Training | Yoga | Strength Training | Cryotherapy | Massage | Juice bar OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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