{"id":41177,"date":"2025-09-01T05:11:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T05:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/?p=41177"},"modified":"2025-10-04T06:55:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T06:55:40","slug":"just-veg-festival-returns-to-atmosphere-kanifushi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/2025\/09\/just-veg-festival-returns-to-atmosphere-kanifushi\/","title":{"rendered":"Just Veg Festival returns to Atmosphere Kanifushi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Atmosphere Kanifushi will mark the fifth anniversary of its Just Veg Festival this October, showcasing once again that plant-based cuisine can be both inventive and memorable.<\/p>\n<p>The festival, taking place from 3 to 9 October 2025, will feature an exclusive \u2018<strong>Just Veg Festive<\/strong>\u2019 dinner menu curated by Italian chef Fabrizio Marino. The Tuscan chef, recognised for elevating vegan and vegetarian fine dining, is known for his creative approach that transforms fruits, vegetables, and herbs into refined culinary experiences.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20752\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20752\" style=\"width: 779px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20752\" src=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/atmosphere-kanifushi-overwater-villas-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Atmosphere Kanifushi Overwater Villas\" width=\"779\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/atmosphere-kanifushi-overwater-villas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/atmosphere-kanifushi-overwater-villas-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/atmosphere-kanifushi-overwater-villas-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/atmosphere-kanifushi-overwater-villas-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/atmosphere-kanifushi-overwater-villas.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20752\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Atmosphere Kanifushi Overwater Villas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Chef Fabrizio\u2019s menu will be complemented by vintages from five wine partners. New to this year\u2019s line-up is Bottega SpA, Italy\u2019s award-winning winery, which will present its wines alongside three artisanal Grappas. Returning partners include Champagne Guy Charbaut, Bodegas Vi\u00f1\u00e1tigo, Glenelly Estate, and Mart\u00edn C\u00f3dax, offering a broad selection to pair with the dishes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFood should thrill you. It should challenge what you think you know,\u201d commented Chef Fabrizio. \u201cIt is a privilege to share my culinary philosophy in such a remarkable setting. That is why I continue to return to Just Veg Festival \u2013 it is a space where we can experiment, surprise, and create something worth remembering.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Since its launch, the Just Veg Festival has developed from a niche event into a recognised feature on the international culinary calendar. <strong>Atmosphere Kanifushi<\/strong> has built a loyal following by combining hospitality with a strong focus on food experiences, demonstrating that the Maldives is not only about beaches but also a destination where cuisine plays a central role.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23537\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23537\" style=\"width: 779px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23537\" src=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Atmosphere-Kanifushi-Maldives_Indian-Pavilion-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Pavilion at Atmosphere Kanifushi\" width=\"779\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Atmosphere-Kanifushi-Maldives_Indian-Pavilion-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Atmosphere-Kanifushi-Maldives_Indian-Pavilion-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Atmosphere-Kanifushi-Maldives_Indian-Pavilion-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Atmosphere-Kanifushi-Maldives_Indian-Pavilion-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Atmosphere-Kanifushi-Maldives_Indian-Pavilion.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indian Pavilion at Atmosphere Kanifushi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cPlant-based dining can support a healthy lifestyle and, most importantly, be rich and flavourful when crafted with imagination and care,\u201d said Raman Gomathi, Director of Food and Beverage at Atmosphere Kanifushi.<\/p>\n<p>The Just Veg Festival 2025 will be held at Atmosphere Kanifushi\u2019s signature restaurant, Just Veg, from 3 to 9 October. Participation in the exclusive dinners will be available to guests through pre-booking as part of the Atmosphere Kanifushi Plan<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"\u2122\" \/>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Atmosphere Kanifushi\" href=\"https:\/\/trip.tpo.lv\/FjeSQCnR\" target=\"blanc2\" rel=\"nofollow\">Check availability and best price at Atmosphere Kanifushi here &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>More information about Atmosphere Kanifushi<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">Atmosphere Kanifushi will mark the fifth anniversary of its Just Veg Festival this October, showcasing once again that plant-based cuisine can be both inventive and memorable. 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