By. Catalina Rodriguez

Gastronomy is a way to travel, to care, and to tell stories.
Beyond taste, each dish reveals the soul of a place—its landscape, its people, its traditions. In contemporary hospitality, cuisine has moved beyond being merely a service to become a statement of values: local sourcing, respect for seasonality, fair relationships with producers, and techniques that reduce environmental impact.
Today, with over 80% of travelers seeking experiences aligned with planet-friendly practices, eating well has become an act of connection.
These three hotels offer more than culinary excellence—they cultivate a kind of hospitality that nourishes the body, honors the land, and transforms travel into a meaningful experience.

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1. Blue Apple Beach – Cartagena, Colombia

Oasis among palm trees, where gastronomy is as luxurious as it is conscious.

At Blue Apple Beach, luxury comes with Caribbean soul and purpose. This boutique hotel facing the turquoise waters of Tierra Bomba—featured in the MICHELIN Guide, recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, and certified as a B Corp—redefines high-end hospitality with a culinary offering as elegant as it is conscious.
The menu is crafted from local ingredients, artisanal fishing, and seasonal produce, all transformed with flawless technique and aesthetics. Every dish celebrates its surroundings with flavor, color, and commitment.
Beyond the table, Blue Apple champions a circular model: composting, training in responsible cooking, and close collaborations with regional producers. Most of its team comes from the island community, making the experience both authentic and transformative.
Here, every meal has meaning, every toast leaves a mark, and every detail proves that true luxury isn’t just about living well—but living better.

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2. Eumelia Farm – Laconia, Greece

Every bite honors the land: vegetarian cuisine, Greek soul

At Eumelia, eating is a profound act of connection with the land. In the heart of the Peloponnese, this refined eco-hotel and organic farm—featured in National Geographic—takes the farm-to-table concept to its highest expression, combining signature vegetarian cuisine with ingredients freshly harvested from its garden.
Everything here breathes origin: from hand-baked bread to olive oil that tastes of the landscape.
Its gastronomic philosophy is a tribute to Laconic tradition with a contemporary approach. The zero-kilometer, fully organic menu is crafted from seasonal vegetables grown on the farm and carefully selected local products.
Cooking classes, workshops, and immersive tours invite guests to harvest, cook, and savor with intention—understanding food not just as pleasure, but as culture, identity, and environmental care.

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3. 1 Hotel Central Park – New York City, USA

In the heart of the city, a green breath where food tells a different story

At 1 Hotel Central Park, sustainability is served on every plate. This New York sanctuary—LEED-certified for its eco-efficient architecture and recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the Best Hotels in America in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards—elevates the dining experience with a cuisine rooted in local, seasonal, and ethically sourced ingredients.
The Jams restaurant, led by renowned chef Jonathan Waxman, offers a menu that celebrates New York’s diversity without compromising the planet: market-fresh produce, responsible seafood, artisanal breads, and zero-waste cooking techniques.
From the Lobby Farmstand—offering fruits and vegetables from nearby farms—to cocktails inspired by a philosophy of full-use sustainability, every element of its culinary vision seeks to minimize environmental impact and support the local economy.
The entire operation follows a circular approach, where every ingredient matters and every decision feeds a sustainable network of growers, chefs, and diners.
Here, eating well is a conscious act—a way to honor the land, support communities, and savor the future.