Male’ Maldives, 29th January 2023 – The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands presents two Michelin-starred Chef, Tom Sellers of London’s Restaurant Story this 13th February to 18th February 2023 for an exquisite 6-course literary-inspired menu at Beach Shack. Guests are in for an intimate evening with Sellers at EAU Bar as he shares stories and reads from his best-selling book ‘A Kind of Love Story’ – a behind-the-scenes peek about life in a world-renowned Michelin-starred restaurant.
Sellers honed his craft alongside the world’s greatest and most influential Chefs, including Tom Aikens in London, Thomas Keller of three Michelin-starred Per Se in New York and Rene Redzepi of the iconic Noma in Copenhagen – all before the age of 21. A luminary of the British culinary scene, Sellers opened Restaurant Story in 2013, winning a Michelin Star that same year.
Developing an ever-changing seasonal tasting menu by incorporating characterful, playful and ingredient-led philosophy that breaks convention and merges fine dining with forward-thinking, casual restaurant culture, Tom Sellers’ ‘a-personal-journey-through-food’ concept, has won him huge critical and public acclaim.
At The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, Chef Sellers and his team will take over Beach Shack for five days to present a menu inspired by stories and ingredients from London to the Maldives. The menu includes a Tuna Tart inspired by Sellers’ time living and working in New York, and his favourite snack from back then – an Oreo cookie. He wanted to create his version of it as a savoury snack. Other courses include a Maldivian Reef Fish with Plum Ponzu and Kaluga Caviar, a crudo inspired by Head Chef, Daniel Khoury who was born and raised in Peru. The Maldivian Lobster Ragout with Corn, Mushroom, and Lobster Cream is inspired by his signature pop-up experience, ‘Story by the Sea’ in Cornwall.
Another highlight on the menu, the Red Snapper with Soffritto, Red Pepper Fish Sauce and Sauce Vierge is inspired by Thomas Keller’s ratatouille dish. It reminds Sellers of his younger days as an 18-year-old apprentice and the craftmanship that goes into this dish. The piece de resistance will be the Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Potato Cake, Fudge, Baked Potato Ice Cream and Manni Oil of Life to end – a dish in celebration of Restaurant Story and one of the world’s finest olive oil producers. Embarking on an exquisite culinary journey, guests at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands will celebrate the visionary mind of one of the most original chefs of our time.
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands’ has prepared an exhilarating line-up of bespoke guest experiences through personalized encounters with masters of crafts and craftmanship throughout 2023. From curated gastronomic adventures with Michelin-starred Chefs and artisanal culinary mavens, to Behind the Bar experiences with award-winning bartenders from around the world, discovering the essence of balance at The Ritz-Carlton Spa through wellness retreats and more, every activity seeks to create memorable and meaningful experiences.
