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In 1931 a long-sought dream became reality. Giuseppe Cipriani opened the doors to Harry's Bar. In a discreet stone building perched along a canal just off Piazza San Marco in Venice, he created a timeless and impeccably appointed establishment. His concept was to serve others as you would want to be served yourself. His vision of simple luxury came to touch the souls of people all over the world. At Harry's Bar in Venice, all clients are treated like royalty. Simple elements such as true service and devotion have elevated Harry's to legendary status. In fact, in 2001, the Italian Ministry for Cultural Affairs declared Harry's Bar in Venice a national landmark, a unique honor bestowed not for the establishments's décor or furniture, but for its witness to the events of a century in Venice. The secret of Cipriani isn't about what can be seen or touched, but what can be felt and sensed. It is intangible but palpable. It can't be patented, but even after eighty- two years it hasn't been duplicated by others. Four generations of Cipriani have grown a single restaurant, into a world renowned hospitality brand still recognized for its distinguished venues and service all over the world.

The Fasano brand is widely recognized for its excellent gastronomy and services. Restaurateur Rogerio Fasano is at its helm, who made the transition from restaurants to hotels and reinvented the concept of understated luxury in Brazil. With 23 restaurants and 7 hotels, the brand became synonymous with quality, attention to detail and particularly discreet service. "Good service is subtle," says Rogerio Fasano, whose starred restaurant Fasano in São Paulo is renowned as the best Italian cuisine in the country. Four years after the inauguration of the first hotel in São Paulo, the inception of Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro in 2007 redefined the hotel scene in the city of Rio de Janeiro. As in São Paulo, the hotel has become a mandatory destination in Rio, hosting artists and opinion leaders from around the world. 2007 marked the partnership with JHSF, leader of the high-end real estate market in Brazil and paved the way for the continued international expansion of the brand. Fasano in Punta del Este and Fasano Boa Vista in São Paulo, also designed by Isay Weinfeld, came next to consolidate the Group as the largest luxury hospitality icon in the country. In 2018, three hotels were launched – Angra dos Reis, Belo Horizonte and then Salvador. 2020 will be the year of the new Hotel Fasano Trancoso, project "by the beach" set on a unique location by Itapororoca beach.

To drink: Narisawa is one of the best places in the world to appreciate the finest of Japanese winemaking, with Pinot Noir from Nagano, Riesling from Iwate and aged Bordeaux-style blends from Yamagata. Of course, there's sake, too.