Join Club Vivanova in partnership with the Champagne and Oyster Cycling Club (COCC) of Monaco for a sensational day-out. Attendees will discover La Ferme d'Augustin on Pampelone Beach, where we will host an aperitif and a gourmet wine-paired Provençal lunch followed by a fantastic after-party with DJ and drinks at Tahiti Beach, it's always awesome.
ST TROPEZ GOURMET LUNCH & BEACH PARTY
LA FERME D'AUGUSTIN
Saturday 4th May 2024 . 12 noon to 6pm
In partnership with the Champagne and Oyster Cycling Club (COCC) of Monaco
THE PERFECT DAY OUT!
Gourmet St Tropez Wine Lunch
Lalmy Care Yacht Cruise on Vanquish 45 / Riva 48
Tahiti Beach After-Party
€150 per person
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Welcome to St Tropez! Join Club Vivanova in partnership with the Champagne and Oyster Cycling Club (COCC) of Monaco for a sensational day-out. Attendees will discover La Ferme d'Augustin on Pampelone Beach, where we will host an aperitif and a gourmet wine-paired Provençal lunch followed by a fantastic after-party with DJ and drinks at Tahiti Beach, it's always awesome.
The Perfect Day Out
Tickets include an aperitif upon arrival in St Tropez with a four-course gourmet wine-paired lunch at La Ferme d'Augustin with digestif. Beverages purchased at Tahiti Beach are at the attendee's own account.
Gourmet Rosé Wine Lunch Party
Pool Terrace Aperitif
Exclusive Degustation
2022 Clos Bellevue Saint Tropez Cuvée Rosé
Selected International Wines
Amuse Bouche Tropezienne
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Salade Niçoise . Fennel with Octopus
Red Pepper Garlic Olive Oil
Marinated Fresh Anchovies
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Aioli . Cod Filet . Vegetables
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Soft Meringue Chantilly Cream
Warm Chocolate Fondant
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Orange Lemon Sorbet
Limoncello Digestif
Partnership with Lalmy Care and the Champagne and Oyster Cycling Club (COCC) of Monaco
Club Vivanova partners with Lalmy Care for this event. Lalmy Care offer transfers and accommodation contacts in St Tropez and will host a St Tropez Bay cruise for all attendes after lunch.
We are delighted to partner with the COCC of Monaco - “We are The Champagne & Oyster Cycling Club of Monaco. We get on our bikes to raise money for charity.” For donations, click this link.
You don't have to be a club member to join. Everyone is welcome to book and attend our events, which are always well-attended; early reservations are recommended.
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Zachys Fine Wine Spring Auction - Rare & Refined Wines & Spirits - Friday June 9th 2023
Zachys Fine Wine Spring Auction
Rare & Refined Wines & Spirits
Friday June 9th 2023
The sale with something for everyone is here so take some time from your sunny spring days and peruse this fantastic sale!
Whether you are looking for some Riesling from JJ. Prum (half-bottles to magnums!) or you want some Bordeaux from the likes of Latour, Margaux, Pavie Macquin, the list goes on and on! Wandering over to Burgundy, we have Rousseau, Leroy, Jayer, Fontaine Gagnard and even more producers from all over the renown region.
But that’s not all, there are even more spectacular wines from Champagne, Alsace, Loire, Portugal, Australia…and if whisky is your thing then we have plenty of great Bowmore, Glenfarclas, Macallan and even more to fill up your cellar.
So tune in on Friday June 9th at 7PM BST / 2PM ET for Rare & Refined Wines & Spirits as we bring the hammer down.
All wines are stored in our temperature controlled warehouse in Rotterdam.
Edouard Berry
Wine Specialist - Consultant
ZACHYS FINE WINE
Vivir Tequila Launches in Monte Carlo at the Club Vivanova 2023 Monaco Grand Prix Kick-Off Event
Vivir Tequila Launches in Monte Carlo at the Club Vivanova 2023 Monaco Grand Prix Kick-Off Event
Our 100% Agave Tequila is produced from the finest Weber Blue Agave grown for 9 years in our own fields in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. We use Hornos (clay ovens) to cook our Agave & natural volcanic spring water from a well at our distillery. The end result is a natural, fresh & flavour filled spirit that stays true to its Agave routes. Learn more
2023 MONACO GRAND PRIX KICK-OFF PARTY
Wednesday 24th May . 6pm
COVA Palais de la Plage
€75 per person
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Open Premium Wine Bar
Gourmet COVA Canapés
Live DJ Grace & Fashion*
VIVIR Tequila Shot Bar
This is always a sensational opening night to an incredible race weekend and once again, Club Vivanova kicks off the Monaco Grand Prix with a dynamic networking party. This year we partner with Billionaire Life at COVA Palais de la Plage - don’t miss this luxurious evening with great drinks, food and party people!
Perfectly positioned with incredible views over Larvotto Beach and the Mediterranean Sea, our exclusive after-work networking event will run from 6pm to 9pm and will include Montenapoleone gourmet specialities (5 canapés per person) with a premium international white, rosé and red wine bar. A live DJ will entertain!
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Ingredifind Launches in Berlin with Special Event at the SANA Hotel Berlin
On Wednesday 14th June at the SANA Hotel Berlin, Ingredifind, the revolutionary new tech platform designed to help restaurants empower the millions of people with life-threatening food allergies and dietary preferences, will celebrate its second European launch with its community of app users in Berlin.
Beginning at 7pm, attendees will be treated to an evening of gourmet appetisers, premium vegan wines and a Prosecco bar.
With this special event, Berlin will become the second global location to be featured on the Ingredifind app, which is now available on the Apple App Store. The SANA Hotel Berlin is leading the way for restaurants, hotels and resorts to join innovative Ingredifind.
To attend the launch event at the SANA Hotel Berlin, guests will require an Ingredifind app profile and RSVP through the Club Vivanova Events Page. This is an open house event.
Further information can also be obtained via the Ingredifind website.
About Ingredifind
Ingredifind is a leading platform for diners with dietary preferences and food allergies. Its mission is to make dining out safer and more accessible for everyone. With innovative technology, Ingredifind enables restaurants to provide accurate ingredient information so that diners with specific dietary needs can make informed choices. At Ingredifind is committed to creating a world where everyone can enjoy delicious meals without compromising their health or beliefs.
To sign up for the app, please click here.
Ingredifind and associated marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ingredifind Ltd. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Riviera Ice Bar Launches on the French Riviera - at Your Service for Your Villa and Private Parties
RIVIERA ICE BAR
YOUR PRIVATE PARTY BAR SERVICE ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA
Riviera Ice Bar is the perfect no-hassle bar-hire partner for your villa parties and private events.
Serving premium international wines, refreshing gin & tonics and local artisanal beer on draft.
Allowing you to enjoy your event with your guests, while we take care of the service.
Book the Riviera Ice Bar now!
CONTACT
Our Bar Service includes full bar kit, double-tap beer pump, with ice service and 2 professionally trained employees for 5 hours and includes all fruit garnishes for cocktails. Simply order your preferred beverages and we will deliver everything for your special day, including glass rental options. Contact us for more details.
SELECT YOUR BEVERAGES
Sparkling Wines
Premier Cru Champagne
Prosecco
International Wines
Woodlands Chardonnay . Australia
Woodlands Shiraz Cabernet . Australia
Indole Tempranillo Rosé . Spain
Premium International Wines
Sliding Hill Sauvignon Blanc . New Zealand
Rewen Estate Malbec . Argentina
Blind Corner Organic Orange . Western Australia
Domaine Louu Rosé . Provence, France
Premium Spirits & Tonic
Neptune Rum 1L
Eden Mill Gins 500ml / 700ml
Fever Tree Tonic
Artisanal Beer Kegs (30 litre)
GEKKO No Predators Blonde Ale
GEKKO Empress of the Knight Amber Ale
Glass Rental
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(prices and other options on request)
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Transforming Dining Out - Ingredifind's Revolutionary App to Take Centre Stage at RTIE 2023
TRANSFORMING DINING OUT - INGREDIFIND'S REVOLUTIONARY APP TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT RTIE 2023
Ingredifind, the leading platform for diners with dietary preferences and food allergies, has been invited to feature at this year’s Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo.
Taking place at London ExCeL from 10-11 October 2023, attendees will see Ingredifind's innovative technology in action. They will also hear from co-founder, Mark White. He will share Ingredifind’s vision to create safe and respectful dining experiences for millions of customers with food allergies and dietary preferences.
The innovative app, which launches later this month, allows restaurants to easily add ingredients and allergens to their menus. Thus, enabling diners with high-risk allergies, intolerances, and dietary preferences to confidently filter an interactive menu for suitable dishes.
Speaking about the platform’s launch, Mark comments:
"At Ingredifind, our mission is to make dining out safer and more accessible for everyone. We are committed to creating a world where everyone can enjoy delicious meals without compromising their health or beliefs.
Ingredifind was born out of our own struggles to find allergy-friendly meals. We understand the challenges of dining out with food allergies and dietary preferences. Our app and directory provides a simple solution to help everyone enjoy safe and delicious meals with ease.
We’re looking forward to attending this year’s Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo and hope to welcome thousands of diners and restauranteurs to our stand.”
The Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo is the leading trade show for the food industry. It focuses on the latest products, technologies, and solutions for the takeaway and restaurant industries. In addition to hosting two days of features seminars, workshops, and exhibits from leading industry experts.
To find out more about Ingredifind, visit the Ingredifind website and visit the team at Stand T56 during the event.
Everything You Need to Know About Wine and Great Value Home Delivery Services
With over 30 years of professional experience in the wine industry, Monaco resident Bradley Mitton imports selected international wines for leading sommeliers in Central Europe. He is based in the Monte Carlo and travels throughout Europe marketing his company and running gourmet events with Club Vivanova.
”I have been inspired to work with small, family-owned wineries because in my experience, they produce the best value wines that you can find. These wines are hand-crafted - they have a story about where they are from and how they are made - and it is these wines that I send out every month to our subscribers, wines with beautiful details that I enjoy sharing with people."
Take advantage of one of the best value wine offers on the globe!
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Ingredifind Launches App in Monaco with Special Event at the Fairmont Monte Carlo
Ingredifind Launches App in Monaco with Special Event at the Fairmont Monte Carlo
On Tuesday 25th April at the Fairmont Monte Carlo, Ingredifind, the revolutionary new tech platform designed to help restaurants empower the millions of people with life-threatening food allergies and dietary preferences, will celebrate its premiere launch with its community of app users in the Principality of Monaco.
Beginning at 7pm, attendees will be treated to an evening of gourmet appetisers, premium vegan wines and a prosecco bar.
With this special event, Monaco will become the inaugural global location to feature on the Ingredifind app, which is now available on the Apple App Store. The Android version is expected to be available on Google Play next week. The Fairmont Monte-Carlo is leading the way for restaurants, hotels and resorts to join innovative Ingredifind.
To attend the launch event at the Fairmont Monte-Carlo, guests will require an Ingredifind app profile and RSVP through the Club Vivanova events page. It is an open house and free event.
Further information can also be obtained via the Ingredifind website: www.ingredifind.com.
About Ingredifind
Ingredifind is a leading platform for diners with dietary preferences and food allergies. Its mission is to make dining out safer and more accessible for everyone. With innovative technology, Ingredifind enables restaurants to provide accurate ingredient information so that diners with specific dietary needs can make informed choices. At Ingredifind is committed to creating a world where everyone can enjoy delicious meals without compromising their health or beliefs.
To sign up for the app, please click here.
Ingredifind and associated marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ingredifind Ltd. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Join Club Vivanova on an Exclusive Wine Weekend in the Heart of Apulia in Partnership with Marchesi Antinori and Morasinsi
THE ULTIMATE APULIAN WINE WEEKEND
MARCHESI ANTINORI & MORASINSI
Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th June 2023
Join Club Vivanova on an exclusive, limited and one-of-a-kind wine weekend in the heart of Apulia in partnership with Marchesi Antinori and Morasinsi.
Our exceptional weekend showcases excellence in Apulian gastronomical culture and hospitality with two wine tasting experiences. Guests will enjoy a Friday afternoon winery tour, aperitivo and gourmet dinner at Tenuta Bocca di Lupo, with an overnight stay at Hotel d’Altavilla in Canosa di Puglia. Followed by a Saturday late-morning winery tour and gourmet lunch at the natural and organically operated Morasinsi winery - a sensational and unique experience, presented exclusively by Club Vivanova.
BOOK ONLINE
FRIDAY 23RD JUNE 2023
2pm
Check in at Hotel d’Altavilla
Via Balilla, 49, 70053 Canosa di Puglia BT
5pm
Tenuta Bocca di Lupo
“One of the best wineries and experience you may ever have.”
Welcome & winery tour
6pm
Apulian aperitif (served family style)
Burrata and mozzarella cheese
Focaccia di farina di Grano Arso (Apulian wholemeal bread)
Salumi from Minervino Murge
Bruschette di Crema di rucola e stracciatella (Bruschetta with rocket and creamy mozzarella cream)
Capocollo from Martina Franca
Wine pairing: Calafuria – IGT Salento
7.30pm
Gourmet Wine Dinner
Wine presented by Marchesi Antinori’s Director of Private Clients Rachele Damiani
First course
Fresh pasta with seasonal vegetable)
Wine pairing: Pietrabianca Doc Castel del Monte BIO
Second course
Bombetta (little meat rolls that are stuffed with melted cheese and pancetta) with rosemary potatoes
Wine pairing: Bocca di Lupo Doca Castel del Monte BIO
Dessert
Ricotta cheese pudding
Wine pairing: KALORO Moscato di Trani Doc BIO
Retire (overnight)
Hotel d’Altavilla
SATURDAY 24TH JUNE 2023
Hotel d’Altavilla
8am to 10am . Apulian Breakfast
11am
Vineyard and winery tour
Morasinsi
12.30pm
Gourmet Lunch with wine presentation
Four course lunch with four natural wines
Morasinsi
Booking availability:
Double room (double bed) €1100 - includes 2 tickets
Triple Room (3 single beds) €1160 - includes 2 tickets (option to add another ticket)
Deluxe Room (1 double bed) €1160- includes 2 tickets
Superior Double Room (private patio, double bed) €1140 - includes 2 tickets
Quadruple Room (sofa bed and double bed) €1200 - includes 2 tickets (option to add two more tickets)
Single Room (1 single bed) €600 - includes 1 ticket
Hotel d’Altavilla
All rooms have ensuite bathroom with toiletries, slippers and bathrobes
Breakfast included
Tickets include:
Friday winery tour, aperitif, gourmet dinner and wine service
Overnight hotel accommodation with breakfast
Saturday winery tour, gourmet lunch and wine service
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Both winery locations are within a 10 minute drive from the hotel
*All reservations are non-refundable after 1st June 2023
Attendees must be over 18
Ingredifind - Food To Help Calm Your Anxious Mind by Monica Price
Ingredifind - Food To Help Calm Your Anxious Mind by Monica Price
Anxiety is a complicated mental health disorder that requires a multitude of approaches to manage it effectively. Along with medication and therapy, the foods you eat may help support your mental health, reduce symptoms of anxiety, and promote better brain health.
Overcoming anxiety without medications involves making lifestyle changes, and that includes changing your diet. There are foods that will help cure anxiety and foods that will contribute to anxiety, and by choosing the right foods, you can drastically cut down on the amount of anxiety you experience and help to improve your mood. Here are some of my top foods to eat, and what to avoid.
Whole grain foods
Whole grain pasta, rice and bread have several powerful benefits for those with anxiety. Anything whole grain is rich in magnesium — and magnesium deficiency may lead to anxiety. It also contains tryptophan, which becomes serotonin — a calming neurotransmitter. Whole grains create healthy energy while reducing hunger — both important for anxiety.
Seaweed
Seaweed has many of the same benefits as whole grains. Not only is it rich in nutrients — it also has a high magnesium content, and kelp and other seaweed have a high tryptophan content. Seaweed is a good alternative to whole grains for those that are gluten sensitive.
Fish
Fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, trout and herring are high in Omega 3s. They are incredibly important and are a type of fatty acids that have a strong relationship to cognitive function and mental health. Many studies have shown that by adding fatty fish to your diet can help to improve your anxiety and also depression.
Dark chocolate
Swap your milk chocolate for dark! Research has found that dark chocolate or cocoa may improve your mood as it is a rich source of polyphenols, especially flavonoids. Chocolate is another source of tryptophan, which the body uses to turn into mood-enhancing neurotransmitters such as serotonin in the brain. Dark chocolate is also a good source of magnesium. It’s important to look at the chocolate that contains 70% cacao or more, and only a small amount is needed.
Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts are high in selenium, which is an antioxidant that is important for the cells in our body, and this may improve your mood by reducing inflammation, which is often at heightened levels when someone has a mood disorder such as anxiety. Other nuts and vegetables, such as mushrooms and soybeans, are excellent sources of selenium as well — and you only need to eat three or four brazil nuts a day to have all that your body needs.
Chamomile
Chamomile is a daisy-like plant most commonly used to make tea with and has long been associated with its calming and relaxing effects. There is also evidence to suggest chamomile may be effective for reducing depression and it is rich in polyphenols — many of which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Foods to avoid
Making sure you are not eating foods that contribute to anxiety can play an important part. Examples of these types of foods could include fried foods, high glycaemic carbohydrates, refined sugars, and alcohol. A good idea is to write down any food that react or trigger an anxiety attack. If you have a panic attack for example, you may want to avoid coffee, because coffee can increase your heart rate and could be a trigger for an attack. But if you have more general anxiety then coffee may actually be beneficial. Many find that caffeine, in small quantities, can actually help reduce stress and improve mood.
Never underestimate the power of food..
Monica Price is a broadcaster, writer and the go-to Health and Wellbeing Expert, working with Sky News, GB News, BBC, TalkTV, Times Radio and more.
Ingredifind is a Club Vivanova Platinum Partner
Metabolic Balance - The Importance of Exercise in Everyday Life - If You Rest, You Rust!
Metabolic Balance - The Importance of Exercise in Everyday Life - If You Rest, You Rust!
Whether at home, in the office or at school: In the typical daily routine of a modern person, most of the time only the chairs are changed, the body posture remains practically the same: In the morning, we move from the breakfast chair to the car and from there to the office chair. At lunchtime, it's enough to take a few steps to the canteen seat, and after work is done, you drive back home in the car to make yourself comfortable on the sofa.
No wonder that almost 60% of office workers complain about back problems. How problematic it is for us to develop into a sedentary society can already be seen in the children. Exercising a lot, playing around outside, testing one's own physical abilities – in the past this was a matter of course. Today, more and more children are involved in accidents because they exercise too little. They are often unable to direct and control their movements, lack muscle strength and responsiveness, and their sense of balance is underdeveloped.
However, age plays only a minor role when talking about exercise. Almost everyone can exercise in a beneficial way. Most people know how important exercise is in everyday life. As it is correctly said in the proverb: "If you rest, you rust." Regular exercise helps to minimize body fat and reduce the risk of high blood pressure and secondary diseases. Tension, back and joint pain can also be successfully counteracted in this way. Exercise is a wide field and is not exhausted in endurance sports and gym. It starts with, for example, avoiding the car when driving to work and instead riding a bicycle. If you cycle to work every day, even if it is only 15 minutes to get there and 15 minutes back, you do half an hour of exercise every day!
It is important that you sweat at least once a day and the body is lightly challenged. For example, by deliberately forgoing the elevator and climbing stairs instead. Or if you go shopping on foot instead of driving.
It is not beneficial for the organism to spend hours in front of the computer or on the couch. Prolonged sitting can lead to blood circulation problems in the legs and feet.
Therefore, you should shift the weight as often as possible while sitting. It is also good to move your feet while sitting, lift your toes and heels to relieve the veins, or lift both heels off the ground and bounce in your knees. At home on the sofa you can lie down on your back, just lift your legs in the air and “cycle” for a few minutes. Muscles are also trained in this way, fat is burnt and blood circulation is stimulated. Perhaps these exercises sound quite trivial to you: but – every step counts!
Author: Silvia Bürkle - HQ Metabolic Balance®
Metabolic Balance is a Club Vivanova Platinum Partner
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Club Vivanova Hosts Cocktail Networking Wine Dinner at Monaco's Exclusive GP Circuit Rooftop Bar
“During the inauguration of "Équivoque" exclusive terrace, Équivoque had the honour of receiving S.A.S. Prince Albert II of Monaco. During the event we had the opportunity to explain our unique concept in the world "Perfume Menu". The presence of the Monsignore was for us the recognition of our hard work done over the years. Because in the team there are figures who have been working for many years to get this recognition.” Read more
- On the left the Co-Founder Nicola Buratto.
- Behind S.A.S. Prince Albert II of Monaco the Co-founder of the terrace Pasquale Buonanno.
- To the left of S.A.S. Prince Albert II of Monaco Co-founder of the terrace Daniele Losquadro - (Creator of the "Perfume Menu")
ÉQUIVOQUE MONACO
Sea View Terrace Cocktail & Dinner
Wednesday 19th April 2023 . 6pm
Trackside Sea View Terrace
Port Hercule Monaco
Business Networking
Three Course Dinner
Open Wine Bar
€60 per person
BOOK TICKETS
Join Club Vivanova at Équivoque (rooftop Hotel Miramar - Monaco) on a luxury trackside seaview terrace for an evening of dynamic networking, gourmet menu and premium wines. Our wine bar will open at 6pm, with dinner service at 7.30pm and open bar until 9pm. Another exceptional gourmet experience!
Three Course Menu
Norwegian Salmon Carpaccio
Lemon Philadelphia Flakes
Sea Bass Ravioli
Tomato Confit
Macaroon Trio
Premium International Wines
Mineral Water
Our Partner - Équivoque
This exclusive rooftop bar is an exquisite setting with an elegant outdoor bar and luxury design at the Hotel Miramar - Monaco. With its own entrance on Avenue d'Ostende, Équivoque offers a jaw-dropping menu of classic and creative handcrafted cocktails.
Club Vivanova Partnership
We now offer three membership platforms; individual, corporate and platinum with international promotional and networking benefits plus complimentary VIP tickets to exclusive member-only events in Monaco and across Europe and a selection of premium wines delivered to your door. Learn more
An Upcoming Zachys Auction - 17th March 2023 - Rare & Refined Wines & Spirits
Rare & Refined Wines & Spirits
Thursday, 16 March at 7pm GMT (2pm EST) (3am HKT on 17 March)
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The Zachys Europe team are kicking off the 2023 season with a delightful sale.
A curated and focused sale on the best--it more than makes up for its length with the superb quality within. The best things come in small packages, as the saying goes. Size is not always the arbiter of greatness, and greatness there is in this delicious collection of fine wines.
We begin with the Executive Cellar Part XVII, a collection so vast it is beginning to challenge our knowledge of Roman Numerals. We then go into numerous collections of fine Claret—both of the First Growth variety, and just about everything else, including Le Pin in OWC and plenty of super seconds.
There is Champagne, and then there is Champagne, and boy do we have some very special Champagne in our sale. Super rare Krug is something I am sure will get the heart racing—1990, 1995 in magnum, 1996 vintage and Clos d’Ambonnay and a jaw-dropping selection of old Clos du Mesnil. We’ve also got one of the largest offerings of that pre-phylloxera great the Vieilles Vignes Francaises from Bollinger.
Don’t worry, there’s Burgundy, too, from DRC, Engel, Dugat-Py and others, as well as everything from Donnhoff to German Pinot (!), Pingus, Quintarelli, Tokaji, and what has to be the first in a Zachys auction catalog: New Zealand Pinot Noir.
And not to be forgotten, we have some outstanding sprits too. The yellow & green magic that is Chartreuse makes a very welcome return, alongside some rambunctious rums, American and Japanese Whiskies and more!
This is going to be a great sale, so get your paddles ready...
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This auction will be held “live online,” with a live feed of the auctioneer.
Zachys is also accepting online, absentee, and phone bids, as with all auctions. For assistance bidding from home, contact.
Zachys Auction is a Club Vivanova Platinum Partner
Diving into the Exquisite Cuisine of the French Riviera with Jasmine Scheer
Diving into the exquisite cuisine of the French Riviera with Jasmine Scheer
Located on France`s southeast coast is a stunning area referred to as the Cote d’Azur. The region is renowned for its pristine beaches, glamorous cities and vibrant culture. The food of the French Riviera, however, is one facet of its culture that is frequently disregarded. The cuisine of the region combines French and Mediterranean elements to provide a variety of meals. This article will explore some of the regional cuisines of the Cote d’Azur.
A very popular sweet in the French Riviera is Nougat. It has been brought to France from Greece around the 17th century (ProvenceHolidays). It is most commonly comprised of egg, honey, sugar and nuts. Furthermore, it has a sweet taste, with nuts adding a little crunch to the usually soft texture.
Another well-known dish, especially in Nice, is called Socca (TasteAtlas). The primary ingredient is chickpea flour, as well as some olive oil, salt and pepper. Socca is baked in a large round baking dish. Its texture is similar to that of a thick pancake or an omelet. When being served, the large circle gets cut up into smaller pieces. It can be found around the streets of Nice and is usually consumed all by itself.
A food you have certainly already heard of, if not only thanks to a very skilled little mouse, is Ratatouille. In the 18th century it used to be considered as food for the poor (Wasserstrom, 2022). Nowadays it has turned into one of the most famous dishes around the French Riviera. It is a stew made out of aubergines, courgette, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil and herbs.
One dessert you will most likely frequently spot around St. Tropez is the Tarte Tropézienne. It was created in 1955 by a pastry chef called Alexandre Micka. The cake is essentially a large orange flavored brioche bun, sprinkled with sugar and filled with the so-called Madame cream. This cream is a mix of beaten butter and pastry cream (Eva, 2018).
Additionally, the French Riviera is known for sweets called Calissons. The famous dessert is rumored to have been created by a royal chef around the 15th century (Yang, 2022). It is comprised of almonds, crystallized melon, honey, orange flavoring and icing on top. The taste and texture of Calissons is very similar to marzipan. They also make the perfect gift for a friend or family member, if you have just returned from your trip to the French Riviera.
Meringue is another common dish to be found around the Cote d’Azur. Even though many countries have different ways of preparing Meringue, the French way is often considered as the traditional one (Killeen). It only has two ingredients, namely egg whites and sugar. When biting into one of the white delicacies you will notice that they instantly dissolve in your mouth, leaving the sweet taste of the sugar behind.
The French Riviera is a popular destination for its stunning cities and beaches. But the great food offered by the Cote d’Azur cannot be left unspoken of. If you ever find yourself in one of the beautiful cities in the southeast of France, consider trying one of the many great dishes the area has to offer.
Jasmina Scheer
International University of Monaco
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A Culinary Interview with Corporate Chef Shahar Dahan - The Niwaki
In advance of our gourmet event with The Niwaki scheduled for Wednesday 15th March 2023, Club Vivanova recently had the chance to sit down with Corporate Chef Shahar Dahan and find a little more out about this busy and successful professional, now managing three excellent kitchens in the Principality of Monaco including The Niwaki, SASS Café and MoNa Restaurant.
Read more about The Niwaki
Book tickets for our Club Vivanova event with Shahar on Wednesday 15th March 2023
”The Corporate Chef Shahar hails from Israel, but it is in the United States of America that he developed his savoir-faire. In 1999, his career takes a start within the top international restaurants and makes him discover the world of contemporary new-styled Japanese cuisine. A few years later, his career led him to the most exclusive dining places in Monaco. ” I had never eaten sushi in my life ” he said once. We can now relate that this time is over. Chef Shahar, remaining true to the quintessence of the Japanese cuisine, will sublimate your culinary experience at THE NIWAKI, ultimate Japanese destination in Monte-Carlo.”
Where were you born and at what age did you start in the food and beverage industry? How were you first attracted to the food and beverage industry?
I was born in Israel and moved to New York City when I was around 30. I fell in love with a woman who was into food. It inspired me so I started watching food channels and cooking by myself before enrolling in the French culinary institute in Broadway, New York.
What are the most important aspects to running an efficient kitchen?
To have a good staff on which I can rely on.
How has COVID affected the restaurant industry?
I believe COVID has strongly affected the restaurant industry in its quintessence which is to be immersed by an experience from the moment you walk in the restaurant, until the time you leave. However, I reckon COVID crisis has developed another type of service which was not that common in the South of France until then: delivery and take away. Fortunately, after the crisis, when everything went back to normal, people started enjoying good food in beautiful restaurant settings again.
What’s your next planned opening?
We have several projects in mind, however we keep it secret for now (laughs)
Where is your favourite country for a food experience?
Japan and Italy are my favourite countries for food experience as their cuisine is very rich and offers a wide variety of dishes and techniques.
Your favourite dish to cook at home?
I grew up in a Moroccan house, so my all-time favourite dish is couscous which is a traditional dish in Morroco.
What advice would you give to a young person interested in a career in the kitchen?
"Love what you do, be precise and don’t turn right or left on the way to achieving your dream - go straight there. Even if it’s difficult, work for it, don’t complain and don’t cry because in the end you will make it".
Your favourite food and beverage pairing?
Hamburger and beer is a must! (laughs)
A favourite quotation / saying that helps you survive this crazy world?
When you have goals in life, you then have something to reach everyday.
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Detox with Metabolic Balance - Health Begins in the Intestine
Detox with Metabolic Balance
Health begins in the intestine!
Any toxin or harmful substance that cannot be rendered harmless in the bowel, e.g. because the intestinal flora is damaged, reaches the liver via the portal vein. Thus, the liver must take over and assume this detoxification. So, in order not to overload the liver, we should ensure a healthy bowel. If this is not the case and if the intestinal wall is damaged, it urgently needs to recover - by an intestinal cleansing.
If we are planning an excursion or a business trip by car, we find out in advance where there might be traffic jams and what detour options are available so that we can reach our destination as quickly as possible. But there is no alternative for the food we ingest. The path is always the same: from the mouth via the esophagus to the stomach, into the intestines and then into the blood. To avoid "traffic jams", there is only one real alternative in the metabolic process: Taking care of the main artery, the intestine, relieving it and nourishing it in a healthy way.
How to best prepare the intestine
In order to build up the intestinal flora in a targeted manner, it is not sufficient to simply consume foods with probiotic or prebiotic ingredients or additives. A basic prerequisite for both a healthy bowel and a healthy intestinal flora is a thorough and gentle bowel cleansing in order to prepare an optimal living environment for the bacteria.
Bacteria only settle permanently in the bowel when they feel comfortable and when the environment provides what they need. Short-term cleansing can be achieved by taking Epsom salts, high-dose magnesium sulfate, or by clysterizing by means of an enema. However, you should not leave it at that. If you want to support, cleanse and regenerate your bowel in the long term, you should regularly consume natural foods, preferably ground flaxseed and ground psyllium. These two "bowel helpers" do not only cleanse, they also stimulate intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation.
How to efficiently cleanse the intestine
Eliminating toxins from the body is a long process. Detoxification takes place mainly with fasting cures. However, you can also stimulate the entire metabolism by a thorough change in diet with regular modest exercise; this helps to even boost the detoxification intensity of your organism.
Intestinal cleansing reduces pathogenic bacteria and fungi and causes health-promoting intestinal bacteria to multiply more easily. Improving the intestinal flora also strengthens the intestinal mucosa. Optimally working digestive organs and the right amount of digestive juices are an essential prerequisite for favorable bowel bacteria to settle in the intestine; thus, a healthy intestinal flora can be established.
Author: Silvia Bürkle - HQ Metabolic Balance®
Ingredifind - A Guide to the Most Popular Diets
INGREDIFIND - A Guide to the Most Popular Diets
If you want to manage your long-term fitness and eat healthier, check out our guide to the most popular diets. Learn below about new diets, what they include and avoid, and how they work.
Devised by Robert Atkins in the 1970s, the Atkins diet, or Atkins nutritional approach, can be used for weight loss, boosting your energy, and improving health problems.
The Atkins Diet believes that eating too many carbs, particularly refined carbs, may lead to health issues. Specifically leading to blood sugar imbalances, weight gain, and heart problems. As a result, this diet focuses on limiting carbs and encourages eating more protein and fat.
While the Atkins diet is not originally vegetarian or vegan, there are adjustments, such as including more high-fiber vegetables to meet those needs.
There are four phases in the Atkins diet: induction, balancing, pre-maintenance, and lifetime maintenance. Exercise is not required in the Atkins diet, but it can help keep your weight steady and offer other health benefits.
Atkins’ book New Diet Revolution has sold 12 million copies and has been described as “the bestselling fad-diet book ever written.”
Based on Southern European foods, the Mediterranean diet is considered exceptionally healthy and has a low risk of many chronic conditions. The Mediterranean diet typically promotes fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Processed foods, added sugar, and refined grains should be restricted.
In addition to healthier eating, it promotes weight loss and helps prevent heart attacks, strokes, and type 2 diabetes. The Mediterranean lifestyle also involves regular physical activity, sharing meals with other people, and minimizing stress levels.
While including a mix of fresh, frozen, dried, and canned fruits and vegetables is acceptable, avoiding added sugar and sodium is essential.
A pescatarian diet consists of plant-based foods with fish and seafood. Like vegetarians, pescatarians consume a plant-based diet consisting of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and healthy fats and avoid meat and poultry.
Part of this diet includes high consumption of Omega3. It can be found in fatty fish like salmon, sardine, and mackerel and help reduce plaque buildup in the arteries, which can cause heart disease and strokes.
Remember you can filter Ingredifind-partnered menus to see pescatarian dish options.
The raw food diet involves consuming foods and drinks that are unprocessed, entirely plant-based, and ideally organic. Most people who follow the raw food diet eat only plant-based foods. However, some people eat raw or dried meat, too.
There are three general types of raw food diet: raw vegan, raw vegetarian (including raw eggs and unprocessed dairy products), and raw omnivorous.
The diet excludes foods heated beyond a specific temperature, usually somewhere between 40° to 47°C (104° to 118°F). The only heating permitted is a dehydrator, a cooking device that blows hot air across food.
The raw food diet can be interpreted differently; some people eat some cooked food, and others do not. For some people, it is a way of life; for others, it is a dietary choice.
Following a vegetarian diet include eggs, dairy, and all plant-based products. It does not include meat, poultry, fish, or seafood. All Vegetarian dishes are also Pescatarian. However, vegetarianism can be divided further by which animal products are included in a diet:
Lacto-ovo vegetarians who eat eggs and dairy products
Lacto vegetarians who eat dairy products but exclude eggs
Ovo vegetarians who eat eggs but exclude dairy products
There are many benefits to vegetarianism. Researchers noticed long ago that not eating meat may lower blood pressure. It is essential to avoid excess sugar, processed bread, and pasta. Otherwise, you are unlikely to reap the full benefits of a vegetarian diet.
Remember, you can filter Ingredifind-partnered menus to see vegetarian dish options.
Veganism includes all plant-based products. It does not include meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, or dairy. All Vegan dishes are also Vegetarian and Pescatarian. Like vegetarianism, veganism can also help lower blood pressure and help maintain a healthy heart. In a vegan diet, your nutrients will rely on eating beans, fruits, nuts, peas, seeds, vegetables and whole grains.
It has been reported from multiple studies that vegan diets provide more antioxidants and fiber. Also, this diet is richer in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and E. In addition, vegan diets can help reduce the risk of certain cancers such as prostate, breast, stomach, and colorectal cancer by avoiding certain animal products.
Remember, you can filter Ingredifind-partnered menus to see vegan dish options.
The Zone diet strives for each meal to have a nutritional balance of 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent fats, and 30 percent protein. The goal is to optimize and control inflammation from your diet, among other health benefits. Unlike the Atkins diet, The Zone Diet has no specific phases. There are two methods to start the Zone Diet: hand-eye or Zone food blocks.
The hand-eye method is the most common to start. It begins with using your hand to determine portion sizes. Your five fingers remind you to eat five times daily and never go without food for five hours. Your eyes are used to estimate portions on your plate.
The Zone food blocks are an alternative to the hand-eye method. A main meal is usually around 3 to 5 Zone blocks, while snacks are always one. Zone blocks allow you to customize the Zone Diet based on your body. This is achieved by computing the grams of protein, carbs, and fat you should have daily. The amount of Zone blocks you should have per day relies on your weight, height, waist, and hip measurements.
Following a diet can be challenging, especially if you enjoy going to eat out. Learn more about Ingredifind and how our app can help here.
With Ingredifind, you can trust and enjoy the food at your favorite restaurants.
Link to learn more about our Platinum partner Ingredifind
Feel Good Fridays with Metabolic Balance - The Power of Aromas and Fragrances for the Body and Soul
Near to the bakery goods counter a delightful aroma of freshly baked buns greets the nose – even though the buns are delivered, and not freshly baked at all. In fuel stations there’s a wonderful smell of freshly made coffee, and in travel agencies exotic fragrances bring the Caribbean within touching distance. Inventive marketing strategists discovered long ago what a useful tool the nose can be! Finally, aromas affect our feelings and emotions, evoke memories and consequently influence our (purchasing) decisions.
Today aromas, or fragrances, are no longer the exclusive domain of perfumes or bodycare products. They are also used in air fresheners, scented candles, cleaning and washing products and even in foods – both in natural and synthetically manufactured form. Invisible to customers’ eyes, all kinds of fragrance stream from scent diffusers or air-conditioning systems in department stores, supermarkets and even garden centres without anyone actively noticing it. And when you’ve finished shopping, you wonder at how much stuff you have in your shopping trolley – stuff you didn't actually want.
Fragrances – not always good for you
However, fragrances also trigger intolerances in a large number of people and the trend is rising. After all, many fragrances are known to induce allergies, migraines and even asthma attacks. The most susceptible are people with weakened immune systems and those who already suffer from contact allergies, such as an allergy to nickel.
Aroma therapy for body and soul
Fragrances help heal. Our grandmothers were well aware of that - if they suffered from insomnia, they slipped a little bag of lavender under their pillow. Vanilla and cinnamon, as foods and fragrance, impart a warming feeling of security. Almond and bergamot are thought to be especially relaxing and soothing. Acacia, jasmine and carnations (cloves) have an aphrodisiac effect, while basil and fennel strengthen the nerves.
Fragrances alter, influence and control our human behaviour, unconsciously so in most instances. This is why aroma experts try to liberate us from nervous disorders, tiredness, depression and anxieties with special fragrances. Currently, American olfactory experts are even trying to suppress what are known as “craving attacks” with the aid of odours – perhaps an additional means of getting our weight under control in the future...
What positive experiences have you had with aromas? I look forward to your comments!
Author: Silvia Bürkle - @HQ Metabolic Balance®
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Ingredifind Partners with Club Vivanova Enhancing Your Gastronomical Dining Experience
Club Vivanova has recently partnered with INGREDIFIND offering our gastronomical partners the chance to join a dynamic culinary platform free of charge with a promoted restaurant and menu listing.
About Ingredifind
Ingredifind is a platform that improves your connection with new, potential, and existing customers. Our goal is to bridge the information gap in regard to the menu you are serving and client’s dietary desires.
A Totally Free Service
All current services on our platform are free, allowing you to create free online and QR code menus, personalize the menu to fit your brand, and let your customers see a customized menu.
Promotion and Marketing
As Ingredifind develop restaurant partners across Europe and the UK, they will promote and market you through their social media channels and in three restaurant directory. Free publicity – always a bonus!
This is an example of what we are doing with Club Vivanova – follow this link to view more
We promote you as a location to the Ingredifind database.
You send us your menu, and we do the rest!
For more details about Ingredifind and what they offer, download this pdf
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CaterMatch - A Berlin Start-Up Offering Experienced Gourmet Catering Services
In search of an adequate business catering in Berlin? CaterMatch delivers a suitable catering offer for meetings, events, and gourmet parties within two hours.
CaterMatch is the best way to skip the long search for a suitable business catering service in Berlin: With a few clicks on the website, you tell us what you want and our team will send you a offer for your business catering within 2 hours. Our offers are free of charge and non- binding.
To make sure that you only get high-quality caterings, we offer a selection of handpicked caterers which deliver everything from team breakfasts, team lunches and business lunches to finger food, BBQ and Christmas buffets at Christmas parties. You need your parking lot filled up with several food trucks to cater your staff party or think about a private Christmas market for you team? Just give us a hint, we are happy to help and create a personal offer for you.
At CaterMatch you benefit from our years of experience in catering. We make ordering easy, provide competent service, deliver reliably, and put an emphasis on delicious and appealing food. But see for yourself. We look forward to your enquiry.
