Alila Villa Soori is to host a special dinner on the 16th of August featuring Chef Cristian Hossack from New Zealand’s premier Oyster Inn. Cristian “Crisso” Hossack's down-to-earth and humble demeanor is rare for such a very talented chef. His flavoursome cooking has brought the Oyster Inn to its heights as one of the best in the region.

(TRAVPR.COM) INDONESIA - July 18th, 2013 - Crisso comes from Marton, a small town near Wanganui, two hours north of Wellington. He began cooking at the age of 23, and worked in a café called the George Street Deli in Palmerston North. Following that, he went from Scott's Restaurant in Mayfair to Pharmacy in Notting Hill before joining The Providores Restaurant and Tapa Room on Marylebone High Street in London in 2003, where he became Head Chef in 2009. There he became highly influenced by co-owner/executive chef Peter Gordon.

In 2009, he took over the Head Chef’s position from Miles Kirby, who set up Caravan in Exmouth Market, London. Having been away from home for fifteen years, he comes back to New Zealand and delights in using the island’s bounty – fish, oysters, olive oil, and the lovely wines at Oyster Inn. He has put his own personal stamp on the food with a simple menu, befitting the surroundings, yet with some quite quirky dishes like a tender octopus salad with barley and herbs, or crunchy crumbed fingers of lamb belly with mint vinaigrette that makes for interesting eating.

To savour some of Crisso’s delectable Oyster Inn creations here in Bali, head to Alila Villas Soori this August, and enjoy some of his quirky dishes. Alila Villas Soori regularly hosts special dinner highlights inviting various notable culinary talents from around the world to share their flavours and expertise in these specially curated Alila Culinary Journeys.

The award winning resort continues to gain international recognition for its innovations, the most recent being the 2013 International Hotel Awards regional competition where it was awarded Best Resort Hotel in Asia Pacific.

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Alila Villas Soori

Alila Villas Soori gives the sophisticated travellers the option to stay at a luxury resort in West Bali. Located along the southwest coast of Bali, in the Tabanan Regency, the resort is just 20 minutes from Tanah Lot Temple, and over an hour from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Set in one of Bali’s most fertile and picturesque regions, our luxury villas in Bali lies between glistening volcanic black-sand beaches and verdant rice terraces, with the mystical Mount Batukaru in the distant horizon. Designed by Singapore-based SCDA Architects, Alila Villas Soori is an inspired expression of contemporary Asian architecture that blends seamlessly with the lush surroundings of its tropical beachfront setting, and which has been designed, constructed and managed in accordance with EarthCheck international environmental standards.

Accolades
Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2013 – Best Resort Hotel in Asia Pacific
UK Tatler Spa Award 2013 – Most Heavenly Hideaway
Hospitality Investment World Indonesia – 2013 Best Boutique Hotel
EarthCheck - 2012 Silver Certified
Island Destinations - 2012 Ultimate Villa Award
Green Good Design Award – 2012 Green Architecture
TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Award – 2012 The Best Hotel Award

Alila Villas

Crafted Luxury

Alila Villas represent Alila’s new generation of ultra-luxurious yet sustainable developments in some of the most spectacular locations, set apart by an unprecedented level of private space, design and architecture, personalised hospitality and destination experiences. Designed by award-winning teams of architects, interior designers and artisans, an Alila Villas project is the only brand that is designed, built and operated to EarthCheck standards - integrating the natural, physical and cultural elements of its environment.

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