Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is teeing up a culinary masterpiece this March, and trust me, you’ll want a front-row seat.
The luxury heritage gem in Siem Reap is welcoming Chef Sandro Arimondo from Phnom Penh’s famed Il Vicolo restaurant for an Italian Champagne brunch on March 2 that’s bound to dazzle taste buds and stir up some foodie buzz.
Taking center stage at the hotel’s beloved Café d’Angkor, this brunch extravaganza comes complete with live music, crisp glasses of bubbly, and a bevy of Chef Sandro’s most coveted specialties—picture bruschetta tomatoes with grape watermelon and roasted bell pepper, all crowned with stracciatella cheese.
If that doesn’t pique your appetite, his light eggplant parmigiana with burrata, lemony tagliolini al limone, and beef rolls layered with speck of smoked ham and gorgonzola cheese should do the trick.
Priced at US$60++ per person for the feast itself (and an additional US$35++ for bottomless Champagne, wines, and mimosas), it’s a steal for a first-class Italian brunch.
Chef Sandro hails from Italy’s breathtaking Liguria region and sharpened his craft in top kitchens from England to Greece and beyond.
Il Vicolo, meanwhile, has garnered a loyal following in Phnom Penh for its sophisticated yet comforting approach to authentic Italian fare—now making a special cameo at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
While you’re there, don’t miss Café d’Angkor’s fresh menu, launched last November, which celebrates Western and pan-Asian dishes crafted from local and sustainable ingredients.
Think delicate puff pastries stuffed with Brie de Kampot and pineapple compote, succulent French Duck Breast with a Battambang orange sauce, or Ferme de Bassac Pork Tenderloin jazzed up with ginger and caramelized onions.
There’s even a dreamy dessert called Banteay Srey Profiteroles, served with vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce.
Originally opened in 1932 for explorers and adventurers uncovering the wonders of Angkor Wat, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor remains a world-renowned property—Travel + Leisure magazine has named it one of the world’s ‘500 Best Hotels’ three years running.
The hotel also offers ‘Culinary Journeys’ and a unique ‘Resort Programme,’ giving guests an immersive peek at Siem Reap’s heritage.
For more information on Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, or to reserve a spot at this exclusive brunch, please call +855 23 982 598 or visit www.raffles.com/siem-reap/.