One Ocean Resort & Spa Welcomes Pastry Chef Courtney Slipko

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. April 11, 2013

ATLANTIC BEACH, FL - April 11, 2013 - Courtney Slipko has been named pastry chef at Azurea Restaurant and One Ocean Resort & Spa, Northeast Florida's newest beachfront boutique resort in Atlantic Beach. In her new position, Slipko oversees the team of chefs delivering innovative desserts for all One Ocean events, meeting and weddings. Slipko strives to incorporate local ingredients, complementing them with modern techniques.

Slipko is a graduate of the prestigious Johnson & Wales University, where she earned a degree in Applied Science, Baking and Pastry. Her avid enthusiasm for supporting local charities has inspired her to participate in such events as The Jay Fund, Taste of Jacksonville, Caring Chefs and Taste of Golf. “I believe in contributing to local charities because they help enhance the future of Northeast Florida,” says Slipko.

“I do not seek to imitate, but recreate a culture of innovative ingredients,” says Pastry Chef at One Ocean Resort & Spa, Courtney Slipko.

Chef Slipko has fostered her passion for pastry at resorts such as Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra, Fla., Grand Del Mar in San Diego, Calif. and Alpenglow Restaurant in Denali, Alas. as well as the Three Sisters Chocolate and Bakery in Jacksonville, where she perfected the art of consulting and designing custom wedding cakes.

“Chef Slipko's dedication and meticulous attention to detail are a true asset to the team at Azurea," says Culinary Director of Remington Hotels, Luxury Division, Ted Peters. "Her creativity sets her apart as she puts her indelible mark on the desserts at Azurea, ensuring that every guest's dining experience is memorable."

Located on the beach, Azurea remains true to its local surroundings, providing an elegant, artfully inspired atmosphere, where a view of the ocean is accessible from any seat in the house. Playing host to Friends of James Beard, Azurea is the only restaurant in North Florida to host the prestigious culinary organization. As a Wine Spectator award of excellence restaurant, Azurea is one of three AAA four-diamond in Northeast Florida.

The 193 rooms and stylish suites at One Ocean Resort & Spa, recently recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as a “Top 40 Florida Resort” and ranked among Travel + Leisure's “World's Best Hotels,” are all adorned with One Ocean Docents, which serve as individualized, intuitive hosts. Acting as a private concierge for packing and unpacking luggage, steaming clothing, stocking amenity cabinets and providing delivery of hot beverages of choice each morning, the Docents take care of any guests' need.

As part of a collection of luxury hotels and resorts managed by Remington Hotels, One Ocean Resort & Spa is a AAA four-diamond-, Forbes Travel Guide four-star-rated resort located 25 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. The resort is nestled directly across from the picturesque Beaches Town Center, luring guests in with its brick-paved streets featuring an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, art galleries, ice-cream parlors and nightlife options.

To experience Azurea Restaurant, call {800} 874-6000 or visit www.opentable.com/azurea-at-one-ocean. For more information on One Ocean Resort & Spa, visit www.oneoceanresort.com.