The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Appoints Jesús Duron as Executive Chef of Carolina Restaurant
PUNTA MITA, MX. May 23, 2017 - The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, located in Mexico's most exclusive beach community along the coast of the Riviera Nayarit, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jesús Duron as executive chef of the property's signature AAA Five Diamond rated restaurant, Carolina. In his new role, Duron will oversee all culinary initiatives, including the creation of the restaurant's seasonally-inspired menu which uses only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients.
“We are thrilled to welcome the talented Jesús Duron to our beloved Carolina Restaurant,” said James Hughes, general manager of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort. “Jesús comes to Punta Mita with years of impressive culinary experience from some the world's most elite restaurants in Spain, France, and Mexico. We are confident that Jesús will carry the resort's award-winning restaurant to new heights and will provide a distinctive taste of Mexico for our discerning guests that will keep them coming back for more.”
With ten years of experience in renowned restaurants, Duron's most recent position was as Chef de Partie Garde Manger and Patîsserie position at Elmer Restaurant, a chic bistro in Paris, France. Beginning his career in Mexico City as kitchen assistant at Les Moustaches, an elegant restaurant specializing in French cuisine, Duron has served as a chef at a number of celebrated restaurants, including La Marine in Noirmoutier, France; Azurmendi Restaurante in Vizcaya, Spain; El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain; and multiple restaurants in Mexico City including, Pujol, Quintonil and Biko. Fluent in French and Spanish, Duron will bring his international expertise and creative vision to his new role at Carolina Restaurant and craft delectable dishes specializing in fine local meats, seafood and fish.
With exceptional service, breathtaking ocean views, an inviting bar, a romantic outdoor terrace and a modern and comfortable design, Carolina Restaurant captures the resort's uncompromised style and service. The menu features a variety of appetizers, entrees, desserts, a vibrant cocktail list, and an impressive wine list to delight discerning palates. Featuring signature dishes such as pozole verde ceviche, suckling pig, and tascalate, the restaurant's name pays homage to Caroline Astor, a prominent 19thcentury American socialite.
To make reservations at Carolina Restaurant, please visit www.restaurantcarolina.com or call 52 (329) 291 5800. To book a reservation at The St. Regis Punta Mita, please call (52) (329) 291-5847 or www.stregis.com/puntamita.
About The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
Ideally located within Mexico's most exclusive beach community along the shores of Riviera Nayarit, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort offers modern sophistication, unparalleled luxury and bespoke service at one the best addresses in the world. Designed by Roy Azar of Roy Azar Architects, the resort offers 120 elegantly furnished rooms and suites, the legendary St. Regis Butler Service, a seductive Remède Spa with distinctive outdoor areas, more than 3,600 square meters of meeting space and meetings including Paradise scenarios to celebrate the starlight with your feet in the sand. The resort has positioned itself as a culinary destination in itself with five culinary delights, including Carolina, the only AAA Five Diamond restaurant of Mexican cuisine and Mary Mita Boat Bistro, the only food boat Riviera Nayarit. www.stregis.com/puntamita.
About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, St. Regis is committed to delivering exceptional experiences at nearly 40 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Since the opening of the first St. Regis hotel in New York City over a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by signature St. Regis Butler Service. The ultra-luxury brand is set to expand its legacy to 50 hotels by 2018. For more information and new openings, visit stregis.com or follow Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. St. Regis is proud to participate in the industry's award-winning loyalty program, Starwood Preferred Guest®, in which members can link accounts with Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer.
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