UNICO Hotel Riviera Maya Names Christian Bravo as Executive Chef
QUINTANA ROO MX. October 18, 2016 - UNICO Hotel Riviera Maya is thrilled to announce the appointment of Christian Bravo as Executive Chef of Cueva Siete — the property's first rotating chef restaurant concept — that will pay homage to regional Yucatan dishes and provide guests with a modern and colorful dining experience.
Chef Bravo comes to UNICO Hotel Riviera Maya with more than 11 years of industry experience. In addition to significant time spent at luxury hotels and resorts, as well as three Michelin-starred restaurants in Spain, Bravo's resume also boasts an impressive background as lead menu curator for the presidential banquet surrounding the meeting of George W. Bush and Felipe Calderón, personal chef for French President, Nicholas Sarkozy and participant in top-tier national competitions, such as Top Chef Mexico.
The rotating chef, all-day dining restaurant concept will celebrate Mexico's culinary diversity and ingredients - past, present and future - taking guests on an edible tour of the country by serving dishes rooted in Mexican flavors and traditions. The eclectic menu will feature Mexican street food for breakfast, such as antojitos - “little cravings” - including, tamales, flautas, gorditas and hand-made tortilla station, and a more refined chef-driven menu in the evening with both familiar and lesser-known Mexican specialties. Exclusively at Cueva Siete, guests are invited to conclude every meal with a shot of top-shelf mezcal and small chocolate. Named for the seven origin caves in Mayan mythos, Cueva Siete - or Cave Seven - derives its inspiration from all that is Yucatan.
About UNICO Hotel Riviera Maya
Situated between Playa del Carmen and Tulum in Riviera Maya, Mexico, UNICO Hotel Riviera Maya will be the first resort to debut under the UNICO brand in the first quarter of 2017. The adults-only, all-inclusive resort features 448 lavishly appointed guestrooms with predominantly ocean-views, boasting plunge pool and double hydro spa tub options, an in-room mini bar stocked for guest preference with all the essentials to make-your-own cocktail, three expansive pools, a state-of-the-art wellness center, a spa outfitted with 18 luxe cabins, five globally-infused gourmet restaurants and six bars and lounges, including a cigar lounge and two swim up bars. Signature guest experiences include art to purchase from local artisans both in-room and throughout the hotel and the Esencia Studio located in the Esencia Wellness Center, where guests select their own personalized in-room amenities made with local ingredients. Food and beverage offerings will focus on creativity and emerging talent, including an annual rotating chef restaurant. In addition, UNICO Hotel Riviera Maya will play host to experiential meetings and weddings, featuring an 11,600 sq. ft. ballroom, two breakout rooms and outdoor event space. To inspire spontaneity, impromptu pop-up programming will include mezcal tastings and cocktail hour in a nearby Mayan village, to boozy pibil's “pit roast” and full moon parties on the beach. Departing from the traditional all-inclusive, the UNICO experience will encompass all food and beverages, select spa treatments and off-property excursions, unlimited golf and much more Embracing the contemporary culture of the region, this aspirational all-inclusive resort allows vacationers a real, unfiltered experience in the backdrop of relaxed luxury with a unique “Host” concept, replacing the traditional butler service. Equal parts international outpost and local getaway, UNICO Hotel Riviera Maya encourages guests to fully immerse themselves through exclusively developed private excursions, such as exploring the region's lesser known alcoves with native hosts to dining at local tastemakers' preferred restaurants and bars. On-property culturally inspired experiences include cooking classes taught by renowned local chefs, and an Executive Mixologist infusing local flavors and ingredients to craft specialty cocktails throughout the hotel. For more information, please visit www.unicohotelrivieramaya.com.
Contact:
Mackenzie Monteiro
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850.668.2222
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