As part of the Savoy Signature collection of restaurants in Madeira
A ‘must visit’ for contemporary, Portuguese sharing dishes, brunch, health food and local wines
London, UK, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The luxurious Savoy Palace, a Leading Hotels of the World property in Madeira, is launching its seventh restaurant, to add to its remarkable collection of diverse and delicious cuisine at the hotel. The new addition will make it hard for guests to want to leave and will offer a warm welcome to non-residents as a must visit destination on the island.
Pau de Lume is the newest concept in the Savoy Signature collection, which has a variety of exciting restaurants across Madeira. From Hawaiian dishes at NEXT hotel to ayurvedic menus at Saccharum hotel. Savoy Palace’s talented food and beverage team offer restaurants that specialise in Japanese, fine dining and Mediterranean. All with the stunning backdrop of the hotel’s design by renowned Nini Andrade Silva in partnership with RH+ Architects and the incredible views from the property over Funchal. Pau de Lume combines a full flavour, contemporary take on authentic food with a bustling and comfortable atmosphere. It presents diners with Portuguese sharing plates, healthy dishes and all-day brunch. Pau de Lume from the Madeiran term ‘matches’, refers to the signature accent of the restaurant, the Josper charcoal oven. The fire, embers and the smoke give the dishes the homespun charm of a Madeiran kitchen.
Combining tradition and a contemporary take on sharing plates in fine effect with stylish surroundings, the knowledgeable staff will guide guests through each inventive, rustic dish from the menu. The dishes, which can include the traditional presentation of the copper pot and casserole, cooked in the Josper oven, follow the premise of sharing. Sustainability is of utmost important to the team who ensure each dish is made with respect for the environment. There is a large, stylish bar serving up cocktails, local wines and healthy shakes.
Brunch starts with the likes of Dorayaki japanese pancake with red bean jam or Bulgur salad, roasted pumpkin, apple, caramelized seeds and pomegranate. For those looking for their favourite classic brunch traditions, Royal eggs – poached eggs, toasted bread, smoked salmon
and hollandaise sauce can also be found.
The main menu of sharing plates includes Grilled octopus with kimuchi sauce, truffle and yuzu mayonnaise, Smoked aubergine rice, vegetables, sun dried tomato and grilled kale cabbage or from the Josper grill there is a delicious Alentejo pork shoulder blade. Dessert fans will not be disappointed with the likes of Abade de Priscos pudding, tangerine sorbet and a Portuguese take on Raspberry millefeuille.
The space, designed by RH+ Architects atelier, follows the concept of an industrial aesthetic, which incorporates “vintage” stylistic lines. Focused on creating an ambience of freshness, luminosity, and the comfort of a winter pavilion. The constructive nature of the building has been incorporated, allowing the irregularity of the structure and the raw expression of the concrete itself to be present in form. The spaces are delimited using white brick, which, like the concrete, adds richness to the space through its textures. The dimension and geometric decorative pattern, (chromatic contrasts, green and white), of the customised hydraulic mosaic, is an element with strong presence in the space, and that bridges the “vintage” aesthetic. The wooden floor, applied in an oblique style, refers to this current aesthetic. The shape of the hanging lamps; the geometric cut-out framing of the mirrors; and the vertical surface of the balconies, composed of triangular section props, interspersed with mirrored surfaces, reinforce the intended style. The natural lighting of the space complements the warm tones of interior lighting, that add a touch of comfort and cosiness, reinforced by the presence of wood. The green elements, suspended and in the form of flowerbeds, mark out the space and, together with the furniture, give the perception of an interior garden, in a communion between human intervention and the more natural environment, a key characteristic of the island of Madeira.
Destination
A firm favourite of Conde Nast Traveller’s readers, Savoy Palace is 20km from the international airport, it provides the perfect base from which to explore the stunning and varied archipelago of Madeira; there will be various excursions and activities on offer to guests. On the same latitude as Morocco, and with some of the most striking landscapes in Europe, akin to far-flung destinations such as Brazil, this Atlantic archipelago has a sub-tropical climate and dramatic mountainous terrain.
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Notes to Editors
Pau de Lume will be opened daily from 11am to 11pm and has two entrances: one from the inside of the hotel, right next to the Cigar Lounge (2ndfloor), and the other entrance from the outside, right around the corner, on Praça do Turista.
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Savoy Signature Hotels & Resorts
It was on the threshold of the twentieth century when the Savoy Hotel opened its doors and began to host the most distinguished aristocracy and visitors from across Europe. From a small family business, the collection has become a legend in the art of hospitality, well-being and service. In 2015, the Saccharum Resort and Spa and the Hotel Calheta Beach, both located in Calheta on the south coast of Madeira (about 25 minutes from Funchal) became part of the group. This was a milestone in the company’s history and there are now six hotels proudly in the Savoy Signature Collection:
Savoy Palace – Tribute Cosmopolitan Resort
Royal Savoy – Heritage Sea Resort
Saccharum – Hedonist Design Resort
Calheta Beach – Fine Sand All-Inclusive Resort
NEXT – Connected Sea Hotel
Now in the 21st century, the reputation of the Savoy brand continues. The history of Savoy Hotels & Resorts has been reinvented but the goals remain the same: consolidating and projecting the centuries-old tradition and excellence of the Savoy brand at an international level.
Savoy Signature Response to Covid 19
Savoy Signature has elevated its standards to an even higher lever, with their own tailored safety and prevention plan. Savoy Signature maintain continuous communication with their partners and tour operators to provide them with all the updated information on their practices and protocols and to jointly define new strategies for the future. “Stay Safe, Stay Savoy” is the brand’s motto for the times ahead. In view of the current situation, Savoy Signature will implement all measures that maximise safety and assure guests without compromising the quality of service that characterizes the brand. Despite the current challenging and unprecedented times, there is Savoy Signature’s guarantee to provide the best experiences to their guests, underlying all the operational changes at Savoy Palace. Savoy Signature’s “Stay Safe Stay Savoy” protocol is available here
Madeira’s Response to Covid 19:
Madeira and Porto Santo have been widely referred to as one of the safest places to travel to post-pandemic. To ensure security for both tourists and residents, all people travelling to the islands have to either present a negative test done within 72 hours prior to departure or be tested upon arrival, without any costs – Covid-19 tests on arrival are paid for by the Madeira Government. Madeira Islands are focused on positioning as a Covid-safe destination and are working with SGS, the world leader in certification, to ensure good practice across the destination to minimise risk in the wake of Covid-19. The certification process is available to all companies in the tourism sector. Furthermore, Madeira was a pioneer in the whole of Portugal in developing a good practices document to deal with Covid-19. These measures will provide comfort to those who travel, and it is ultimately for the wellbeing of all. These initiatives, to cover testing costs, partner with SGS in certification and develop a good practices document, underpin the destination’s determination to ensure a safe tourism location for all visitors. As of 10th September, Madeira has 178 registered cases of Covid-19 and no deaths. All 42 active cases are confined in designated hotels or at private homes.
About the Madeira Archipelago
Considered the Best Island Destination in the World (World Travel Awards), Madeira is a small Portuguese paradise located amid the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean. Of volcanic origin, its privileged location provides a mild climate and sea with pleasant temperatures all year round, in addition to impressive sceneries of mountains, valleys and cliffs, all covered by the exuberant Laurissilva vegetation, named Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. The archipelago is formed by a set of islands, the main and only inhabited being Madeira and Porto Santo. There are excellent options for spas, historic monuments and great hotels and restaurants, where you can sample delicious cuisine and award-winning Madeiran wines.
For more information, visit www.madeiraallyear.com.