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VUE ON | DESIGN While Las Ventanas may feel laid-back throughout the day, it comes alive in the evening where guests encounter buzzing dining rooms across the resort's five restaurants. e most popular reservation in the resort is at Alebrije, where Michelin- starred chef Matteo Temperini hosted a temporary pop up as Chef-in-Residence of Las Ventanas to share special dishes that are typically enjoyed at Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany, a sister Rosewood location where Temperini is based. e star ingredient of Temperini's specially curated menu is black truffle, and is perfectly complemented by Las Ventanas' resident sommelier Genevieve Rioux, who has been with the Las Ventanas family for six years and masterfully selected every single bottle of wine found in the resort's private dining room, La Cava. A tasting experience with Rioux will change the way you think about and consume spirits. Temperini's four-course menu is elegantly minimal. A thoughtful balancing act of light and dark, hearty and delicate, these themes are consistent throughout all three courses. Starters include a refined antipasti selection of lobster carpaccio, king prawns, and mozzarella antipasti which burst with citrus flavors like grapefruit, caramel, and lemon as well as a creamy homemade tagliolini topped with black truffle. e second course features the catch of the day accompanied by spring onions, blueberries, and goat milk, balancing sweet flavors with tart. e beef sirloin option is perfectly tender, juicy, and paired with garden vegetables, capers, and garlic green sauce, highlighting the freshness of the sirloin cut while also satisfying any foodie with an appetite. For dessert, the Montalcino honey parfait accompanied by spelled risotto and pollen go head-to- head with a rich crunchy tart paired with a cup of espresso. While Temperini's residency at Las Ventanas may be temporary, he leaves behind the dishes from the winter pop-up for guests to enjoy year round. ere are plenty of places to enjoy a delicious dinner if Alebrije is all booked up like Arbol, which specializes in South Asian cuisine. Just like its name, the restaurant is decorated with bare trees that carry small lanterns on each branch, creating a gentle glow throughout the outdoor section of the restaurant. Arbol has an expansive menu with something to accommodate every kind of eater, but the standouts were the chicken curry and the wagyu stir fry. Sea Grille is another popular restaurant in the resort where seafood lovers can enjoy what the Cabo region truly specializes in. e grilled octopus is prepared to perfection and is paired with potato puree and herbed flatbread stuffed with capers. ey also offer fresh ceviche and traditional Mexican cuisine options for those hoping to enjoy local eats. roughout the day, guests can take a break from lounging to enjoy fresh tacos, sake, and sushi at a sashimi bar, lunch from Sea Grille by the pool, and so much more. When dinner is over, guests receive a mysterious letter that is sealed to protect the special code inside of it. is code is your key to enter La Botica, the speakeasy that boasts beautifully craed cocktails, dance performances, and live music featuring Las Ventanas' first artist in residence, Rosalía de Cuba. Aer a night of imbibing and dancing, guests can pick up late night tacos on their way out of the speakeasy. Adventurous travelers can arrange any number of excursions and activities. Las Ventanas is able to reserve private cabaña experiences, golf outings, tennis games in their private courts, horseback riding on the beach, desert excursions by Jeep or Hummer, scuba diving, windsurfing, kayaking, and even schedule an outing to Cabo San Lucas or a boat trip to see the region's famous arches. e resort is home to a state-of-the-art fitness center where you can book a private class or workout at your leisure, as well as a spa which can arrange en-suite massages. You name it and Las Ventanas can make it happen. With 350 days of sunshine, perfectly arid air, the smell of the sea, and the gentle caress of the sun, there's hardly a bad time to visit Las Ventanas Al Paraíso. While there are a number of Rosewood locations internationally, each one retains its own personality reflective of the city and region it's located in, which makes it feel less like a chain and more like a new adventure–without sacrificing 5-star service. A vacation at Las Ventanas Al Paraíso offers visitors incomparable hospitality and endless possibilities. VUE ON | TRAVEL 82 VUENJ.COM

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