{"id":151603,"date":"2022-10-27T09:00:53","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/?p=151603"},"modified":"2022-11-02T14:24:56","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T18:24:56","slug":"taste-of-the-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/best-of\/taste-of-the-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Taste of the Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We don\u2019t like to play favourites, but if you really want to know which season tops our list \u2013 winter, spring, summer or fall \u2013 our answer is: Festive. (We\u2019ve heard some fun things happen at other times of the year, but that\u2019s neither here nor there.) Festive season is a time to come together, to gather with friends and family while basking in a warm glow of gratitude, love and joy. Who can resist that? The innovative chefs and sommeliers at Four Seasons hotels and resorts clearly feel the same way, having curated a variety of cheerful culinary experiences<\/a> designed to highlight local ingredients, have fun with time-honoured traditions and, ultimately, help you reconnect with the people and places you love most.<\/p>\n

From traditional favourites to familiar holiday settings with a twist \u2013 like innovative cocktails and canap\u00e9s served in Alpine-inspired chalets in the heart of Washington, DC \u2013 Four Seasons offers meals and moments you won\u2019t want to miss this season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A tr\u00e8s magnifique holiday in Paris<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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The City of Lights transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season \u2013 and that includes Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris<\/a>, where for 20 years Artistic Director Jeff Leatham has been setting the scene with artful floral displays and decorations. From December 16 to January 8, treat your sweet tooth to a festive, epicurean pop-up, where a delectable collection of pastries by Chef Michael Bartocetti is paired with an equally exceptional collection of wines. This year, you can also step behind the scenes of holiday magic in a series of master classes with Chef Christian Le Squer and Sommelier Eric Beaumard. Afterwards, celebrate your new skills and share a holiday-themed afternoon tea with the chefs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Chocolate \u00e0 la carte in Jackson Hole<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Hot chocolate is serious business this time of year \u2013 just ask any 7 year old (or 67 year old, for that matter) you know. And few do it better than Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole<\/a>. Their specialty hot chocolate cart wheels in daily to spread sweetness and joy, offering five different types of specialty chocolate to choose from, ranging from the sophisticated Valrhona 70% Guanaja and Valrhona 64% Manjari to classic milk chocolate. And since no mug of hot cocoa is complete without the marshmallows, you can take your pick from fluffy homemade versions in an array of flavours \u2013 vanilla, peppermint, huckleberry and cinnamon fireball. Not sure what to pick? The \u201cChocolate Connoisseur\u201d will be on hand to help you craft your perfect cup, best enjoyed by the roaring fire on one of the Resort’s oversized sofas.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cottage chic Christmas in Hampshire<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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A dusting of snow covers the ground outside as you sip traditional mulled wine beside a log fire crackling in the hearth: Few places offer a more idyllic setting for the festive season than the British countryside. At Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire<\/a>, celebrate with quintessentially British afternoon tea in the 18th-century library, with holiday-themed cakes and pastries \u2013 choose Champagne for added sparkle. Delight in a special Christmas Day lunch at Wild Carrot<\/a>, where Executive Chef Talha Barkin showcases seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, or ring in the new year with a five-course dinner. Our favourite holiday treat? Mince pies or rich hot chocolate following an afternoon at the Hotel\u2019s ice-skating rink, built especially for the season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Chalet meets city in Washington, DC<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Ward off the winter chill in style inside an Alpine-inspired chalet at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC<\/a>. Located on Bourbon Steak\u2019s enclosed outdoor patio<\/a>, each of the four chalet suites is outfitted with d\u00e9cor plucked from iconic Four Seasons ski resorts around the world and designed to provide the glamorous apr\u00e8s-ski lifestyle without the bother of boots and poles. The custom-made wooden suites are private, heated and fully enclosed, and can be set up as a cosy lounge for a romantic winter rendezvous or as a private dining room for hosting a small f\u00eate with up to six guests. (Tip: Order the smoked s’mores and thank us later.) It\u2019s the perfect ending to a day spent exploring the marvellous holiday events taking place just steps away. Don\u2019t miss the National Christmas Tree, ice-skating next to towering sculptures at the National Gallery of Arts, and exploring the Hotel\u2019s vibrant holiday market, which will be set up from December 2\u201318 in the front courtyard. Peruse unique gifts and culinary offerings created by local artisans, including some of the Hotel\u2019s very own craftspeople.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A twist on traditional moments in Tokyo<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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The holiday season is full of meaningful rites and rituals \u2013 special meals, prepared using time-honoured family recipes; festive gatherings with loved ones, toasting your time together. Celebrate these connections at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi<\/a>, where Pigneto<\/a> is serving a traditional six-course Italian holiday dinner. Savour the heartwarming flavours of specialties such as Wagyu beef and black truffles. Or gather in The Lounge, transformed into a wonderland of twinkling lights, for a Festive Afternoon Tea featuring sweet creations like Red Glitter Cake and Reindeer Glass Dessert, along with sumptuous savouries such as caviar and snow crab, prepared by Executive Pastry Chef Yusuke Aoki. For a New Year\u2019s Eve celebration with sky-high style, head to the Countdown Soir\u00e9e at\u00a0Virt\u00f9<\/a>, where a dramatic palette of red, gold and silver sets the stage for celebration, along with a live DJ spinning the evening\u2019s soundtrack and free-flowing Armand de Brignac Gold Brut Champagne.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Tropical tastes and toasts in Anguilla<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Trade dashing through the snow for strolling on the sand at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla<\/a>. Here, the celebrations are on island time: Linger over dinner on the beach with friends or sip tropical drinks during the Resort\u2019s popular Festive Poolside Party at its Aleta Pool \u2013 palm trees and a DJ put a Caribbean spin on traditional holiday ambience. Ask the Concierge to plan a culinary tour of the restaurants and delicacies that have helped Anguilla earn its reputation as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. Or head over to Bamboo Bar and Grill for a special pop-up hosted by Chef Theodoros Karinos, who\u2019ll be visiting Anguilla all the way from Taverna 37<\/a> at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens<\/a> to join the festivities. Come December 31, the beach is the perfect place to finish off the old year and greet the new one as fireworks flare overhead.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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