The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands’ popular Masters of Crafts series is back for its fourth edition. The series features acclaimed masters in the culinary and mixology worlds, giving guests a rare opportunity to interact with these experts.
The exciting 2025 lineup includes:
Chef Simone Caponnetto and Bar Manager Alessandro Mengoni, Locale Firenze
The chef and bar manager from Locale Firenze visit the resort March 13–15. The menu boasts elegant, contemporary Italian cuisine. The restaurant’s bar program ranked 36th on The World’s Best Bars 2025 list due in part to its innovative cocktail offerings.
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Chef René Frank, Coda
The Berlin-based pastry chef will be on site April 26–27. Coda is Berlin’s first dessert-only restaurant. Frank will delight guests with his modern approach to desserts, utilizing unexpected ingredients and modern techniques to deliver show-stopping confections.
Head Bartender Vasilis Kyritsis, Line
Line, the contemporary cocktail bar in Athens, ranked sixth on The World’s Best Bars 2025 list. Head bartender Vasilis Kyritsis brings his mixology expertise to the resort June 8–10.
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Chef Max Strohe, Tulus Lotrek
Michelin-starred chef and author Max Strohe of Berlin’s Tulus Lotrek visits the resort Oct. 27–Nov. 3. The restaurant showcases contemporary French-inspired cuisine, using innovative preparations.
Mixologist Remy Savage, A Bar with Shapes for a Name and Bar Nouveau
Mixologist Remy Savage creates unforgettable cocktails, drawing inspiration from art and sensory experiences at London’s A Bar with Shapes and Paris’ Bar Nouveau. Savage will bring his artistry to the Maldives Nov. 26–30.
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