The St. Regis Bal Harbour Appoints Fabio La Monaca Director of Food and Beverage

Seasoned Leader and Certified Sommelier Brings Expertise and Passion to Luxury Resort Culinary Operations

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. August 16, 2017

MIAMI BEACH, FL. August 16, 2017 - The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, a AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort, has appointed Fabio La Monaca to the position of Director of Food & Beverage. A seasoned leader with more than 15 years of experience in culinary operations, La Monaca's passion for the art of great food and wine has driven his expertise, which spans an impressive range from fine dining within luxury hotels and wine stewarding, to of-the-moment dining trends such as gourmet food trucks. In his new role, La Monaca will oversee culinary operations of the iconic oceanfront property including Atlantikos, BH Burger Bar, The St. Regis Bar & Sushi Lounge, La Gourmandise and in-room dining.

“We are pleased to welcome Fabio to the team,” said Oliver Key, area general manager, The St. Regis Bal Harbour. “His energetic approach combined with his knowledge and passion for food and beverage are perfectly suited to the exceptional culinary experiences for which The St. Regis Bal Harbour is renowned.”

Most recently, La Monanca served as assistant director of food and beverage at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Miami. While at the triple Forbes Five Star award winning property, he successfully managed a staff of 300 team members and implemented new programs that were both well received by guests and drove resort revenue such as oceanfront and poolside beer and cabana experiences and a wireless waiting push button system.

Prior to that, he held the position of Director of Restaurants at the Four Seasons Hotel, Miami, where he was also stepped in for a period as Acting Director of Food & Beverage. During his tenure, La Monaca played a significant role in supporting the successful opening of the modern steak house concept, Edge Steak & Bar. Additionally, he managed the resort's wildly popular array of gourmet food truck events. La Monaca holds deep experience within the portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts around the world, having held a variety of culinary management positions throughout his career.

A graduate of the Gustav-Heinemann College in Berlin and holding tremendous international experience, La Monaca is fluent in English, German, Italian and Spanish and is a certified sommelier, having received the distinction in 2006 from the Dallas Court of Master Sommeliers.

About The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences:

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort features 216 elegant rooms and suites, including 118 king rooms and 34 double rooms, 40 one-bedroom king suites, 20 two-bedroom king suites, three four-bedroom Signature Suites and one two-bedroom Presidential Suite, which rise 27 stories above an expansive stretch of beach on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Designed by Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership with interiors by celebrated design firm Yabu Pushelberg, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences is a structure of masterful design and incomparable details. This exclusive enclave, which has been awarded with travel's most highly-coveted accolades, such as Forbes Travel Five-Star Resort & Spa and the AAA Five Diamond Rating, is directly across from the celebrated Bal Harbour Shops and mere minutes from the energy of South Beach and Miami. Three distinctive dining venues are offered, including the highly anticipated Atlantikós, BH Burger Bar and St. Regis Bar & Sushi Lounge. The signature St. Regis Butlers offer service beyond expectations and a 14,000 square-foot Remède Spa provides exceptional experiences, a modern fitness center, comprehensive Wellness Program, The St. Regis Kids Club and Ocean Front Day Villas. For more information please visit www.stregisbalharbour or call 305-993-3300.

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts:

Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, St. Regis is committed to delivering exceptional experiences at over 30 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. From Bal Harbour to Bangkok, Saadiyat Island to Shenzhen, the St. Regis brand caters to a new generation of luxury travellers and continues to thoughtfully build its portfolio in the most sought after destinations at the heart of today's grand tour. Plans for the brand to expand its legacy include much-anticipated St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Asia, where St. Regis has announced plans to open hotels in Changsha, Haikou Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Lijiang, Macao, Mumbai, Nanjing, Qingshui Bay, Sanya Haitang Bay and Zhuhai. Additionally in Europe and the Middle East, St. Regis will continue to expand in Amman, Astana, Istanbul and Dubai. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.stregis.com, for the privilege of residential ownership, please visit www.stregis.com/residences, and to learn how the brand celebrates the art of play visit www.stregis.com/familytraditions. Connect with St. Regis on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube.