The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Raises the Bar With New, Extraordinary Culinary Team
Dynamic Team Members Elevate Culinary Programing at Fort Lauderdale's Premiere Luxury Property
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale brings a new energy to its culinary team with the recent appointments of Master Chef Fabien Gnemmi as the food and beverage director and Gavin Pera as executive sous chef of the resort. Additionally, the property welcomes South Florida culinary darling and Hell's Kitchen's Season 5 finalist, Paula DaSilva, as chef de cuisine and Jean-Pierre Belonni as head bartender of Burlock Coast, the property's signature, oceanfront restaurant.
“The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is thrilled to have such an incredibly knowledgeable and skilled team on board to elevate the entire food and beverage experience,” said General Manager Greg Cook. “We feel confident that this team will keep us in the forefront of the culinary space with their innovation and passion.”
Master Chef Gnemmi will now oversee all culinary operations on property, guiding the team to use their individual strengths in a cohesive manner. With more than 15 years in The Ritz-Carlton family, Gnemmi will ensure the quality the brand is known for remains, all the while also encouraging innovation to continually progress the culinary experience at the hotel.
As executive sous chef, Pera will now be responsible for overseeing all food outlets, banquets and Club Level culinary presentations on property, where he will bring his passion for locally sourced ingredients and artisan products.
Meanwhile, Chef de Cuisine DaSilva will now helm the kitchen at Burlock Coast. Known for her imaginative, farm-fresh dishes rich with the flavors and freshness of South Florida's abundant flora and fauna, DaSilva will maintain the standards Burlock Coast is known for, while introducing her soulful cooking style that is synonymous with her name. As a complement, Head Bartender Jean-Pierre Belonni will use his expertise to craft innovative cocktails that pair perfectly with the restaurant's seafood centric cuisine.
Always evolving, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale now has its strongest culinary team yet, making its status as a culinary destination for guests and locals alike even more prominent.
About The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is the premiere destination for sophisticated luxury in Fort Lauderdale. The 24-story dramatically tiered and glass-walled structure has sweeping curves that are reminiscent of a luxury liner. In 2015, the property underwent renovations, which included an all-new restaurant and bar, transformation of the lobby, new retail outlets, and a spa makeover. The property features 192 guest rooms and suites, a 2,200 square foot Club Lounge, 24,000 square feet of light-filled meeting space, a 29,000 square foot oceanfront sundeck with an infinity pool and private cabanas, a new destination Spa with an organic and botanical treatment menu, and a water-view fitness center. The new daily marketplace cafe and Island Company retail store provides guests with casual offerings to be enjoyed at leisure, adding to the relaxed, chic ambiance of the resort and destination. Burlock Coast, the new oceanfront restaurant to the resort seeks to welcome hotel guests, visitors of Fort Lauderdale and locals to a modern, chic and relaxed dining destination with an indoor/outdoor bar, fresh seafood and unique beverage experiences. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is located at One North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304.
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