For the main events, the Ayam Cemani Agnolotti, made with the rare Javanese Cemani black chicken breed, is served with mascarpone, truffle and candlenut foam for an unforgettable culinary experience. While local ingredients shine in the Australian lamb loin served with ubi gnocchi, glazed root vegetables and kluwek nut demi-glace.
Finally, the vibrant Ocean Initiative dessert, which artful arrangement is inspired by the nearby coral reefs, features purple ubi coconut panna cotta, spirulina sponge, ubi gelato, and white chocolate passionfruit confections. Complementing the cuisine is an extensive wine cellar with nearly 1000 bottles served via the Enomatic system, allowing for perfect pairings.
With training from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and mentorships under iconic chefs such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Charlie Palmer, and Wolfgang Puck, Chef Antonishek’s expertise knows no bounds.
He brings his own creative flair to fuse Mediterranean and Indonesian flavors into a symphony of unexpected yet harmonious combinations, turning each dish at di Mare into a masterpiece. Garnering accolades as one of the “Best Hotel Chefs in America” by the James Beard Foundation, Chef Antonishek lends immense talent to elevate the dining experience at award-winning di Mare.
About Karma Group
Karma Group is an award-winning international travel and lifestyle brand offering extraordinary experiences in the world’s most beautiful locations. The company is headed by Chairman and Founder, John Spence, a former Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Australia and member of the judging panel for the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year.
Among his numerous other accolades, John was honoured with the Edward P. Bass Honorary Fellowship at YALE University in 2013 & 2019 in the School of Architecture, marking the first time YALE has extended this to the same person more than once.
Karma Group comprises Karma Estates, Karma Resorts, Karma Retreats, Karma Royal, Karma Beach, Karma Spa, Karma Club and Karma Boutique. The Group has developed multiple resorts and currently owns and operates 42 resorts in 12 countries, including Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, India, Indonesia, Spain, Thailand, UK, and Vietnam.
Karma Group has an outstanding track record in adapting swiftly and effectively to the changing travel and hospitality landscape to ensure the best possible outcomes for the company, owners, members and guests. During the Pandemic, Karma Group quickly shifted focus to domestic travel markets, while post Pandemic, the company has continued its expansion into new territories.
These new additions to the company’s ever-growing portfolio include Karma Karnak – a Nile cruise experience taking in the highlights of Ancient Egypt, Karma Munnar, a romantic escape in the highlands of Kerala, India – often described as “God’s own country”.