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5 Reasons to Dine in Monaco Whether in search of decadent or health-conscious cuisine, this Mediterranean outpost delivers oh so tasty options. BY J E N M U R P H Y THERE’S NEVER BEEN A MORE EXCITING TIME TO DINE IN THE STORIED RIVIERA PRINCIPALITY. There are plenty of Michelinstarred restaurants to splurge on, but you’ll also find stylish vegan spots, gourmet food halls, and much more.
ELSA
In 2015, Chef Paolo Sari’s Elsa became the first all-organic restaurant in the world to be awarded a Michelin star. Set within the effortlessly chic Monte Carlo Beach Hotel, it’s earned a loyal following amongst healthconscious sun seekers with its sustainable16
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minded tasting menus. All of the ingredients in dishes like roasted lamb with Provence herbs and verbena-scented scampi with ginger carrot puree are sourced from within 60 miles, and much of the produce comes from Sari’s nearby gardens.
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Tennis star Novak Djokovic credits his unstoppable energy on the court to a mostly vegan diet. In 2016, the Monaco resident and his wife, Jelena, opened a casual restaurant featuring a menu of their favorite plant-based dishes. The champ tapped Lee Clay, the chef who helped fuel him through the Australian Open, to help develop tasty yet healthful recipes like avocado Caprese salad and quinoastuffed sweet potato with sautéed oyster mushrooms and sweet pepper harissa.
