Renowned Dutch chef, Edwin Vinke, has launched an exclusive new restaurant at the height of Dalt Vila, Eivissa. A joint venture between Vinke and the Nassau Group, 1742 is a new experiential dining concept which celebrates the finest seafood harvested from the Mediterranean Sea, all freshly prepared by Vinke himself.

 

1742 takes diners off the beaten track to provide a truly unique celebration of gastronomic craft. Meeting in the heart of Ibiza town, guests are greeted by a valet service that transports diners from the bustling streets up into picturesque Ibizan Dalt Vila, where 1742 lies in a historic grand villa.

Offering a bespoke experience menu, dishes include Local Island Fish served with saffron, herbs and artichoke, Blue Lobster with tomato, cuttlefish, beach crab and broad beans and Zeeland Fruits De Mer – a dish that pays tribute to Vinke's coastal hometown.

Originally from Zeeland, a remote coastal province, translating quite literally as 'sealand', Vinke's appreciation for seafood comes from a lifelong connection to the coast and his wise understanding of its natural health benefits. Vinke began his restauranteur career 27 years ago with De Kromme Watergang, a specialist seafood restaurant in Vinke's hometown Hoofdplaat. Remote and with a population of just 800 people, Vinke's venture was ambitious, yet his mastery of fragrant sea flavours has attracted visitors from all over the world to this small Dutch seaside town. De Kromme Watergang has earnt two Michelin stars and a spot in the prestigious French restaurant guide Gault Millau.

De Kromme Watergang sets the president for 1742. Out of plain sight but equipped with a menu set to entice tastebuds from around the globe, this summer Vinke himself will prepare dishes for Ibiza's most prestigious visitors. Connecting mind, body and palette, Vinke's kitchen is mediative. Learning from his dedicated yoga practice, Vinke encourages his team to craft each dish in an almost silent kitchen. Complete dedication and focus is given to presentation and flavour.

1742 offers an exquisite international wine list. From local Spanish wines to finest champagnes to wines from America's famous Napa Valley, there is something to cater to everyone's taste.