New Zealand beckons—untamed, alluring, and wonderfully close. From the cosmopolitan poise of Wellington to Queenstown’s radiant lakeside charm, this is a destination where Māori tradition and contemporary sophistication converge with grace. In this year’s edition of The Unadulterated List, Savour BlackBookAsia casts a discerning eye over New Zealand’s most compelling luxury escapes. Picture immersive culture, sweeping shorelines, and architecturally striking retreats embraced by majestic landscapes. Featuring five standout hotels and resorts, each recognised in our landmark 10th annual Hotel Hall […]
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Jean-Michel Poulot, The Kinloch Club, New Zealand
Jean-Michel with French culinary foundations, fine tuned his skills with many acclaimed establishments around the world from Michelin starred restaurant in Switzerland to Relais Chateaux Group in Ireland. He was also head chef of the celebrated Roly’s Bistro, one of the largest and most successful restaurant in the ‘90s with an average turnover of 800 covers per day. He then moved to Shelbourne Hotel and opened Side Door Restaurant before being appointed Head Chef at Conrad Gallagher’s highly acclaimed Restaurant Peacock Alley which achieved […]
The Lodge at Kinloch Club, New Zealand
The Lodge at Kinloch Club is an encompassing luxury experience set in the tranquil 254ha grounds of the Kinloch Club, a Jack Nicklaus designed world-class championship Par 72 golf course (Ranked as New Zealand’s number one golf course in 2014) on the shores of the extraordinarily beautiful Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest fresh-water lake and scenic hub of the North Island. The Lodge features impeccable services, world class accommodations and modern amenities amidst the natural beauty of rugged rural farmland. This modern […]