Acclaimed International Chef Alfredo Alvarez to Assist in Developing Restaurant at Prestigious Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Alvarez, former head chef at Sea Salt & Pepper in Miami, joins Orchestra Hotels & Resorts development team to conceptualize an exclusive dining experience in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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. June 08, 2015

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. - June 8, 2015. Orchestra Hotels & Resorts, a prestigious South Florida based hotelier and developer, welcomes Alfredo Alvarez as the consulting chef for its signature oceanfront restaurant opening at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, a luxury hotel and residences in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Venezuelan-born Alvarez, most recognizable for his former role as Executive Chef at Miami's prestigious Sea Salt & Pepper (now Seaspice) restaurant, will work closely with the developer to conceptualize and design an oceanfront restaurant that will elevate the dining experience in Fort Lauderdale.

Alvarez is acclaimed for his ability to curate and implement creative menus as well as tailor dining experiences for elite clientele. In his new consulting role, Alvarez will develop custom recipes, plate presentation, full menu design, beverage menu programming, restaurant construction and layout, kitchen plans, naming and branding, and more.

“Chef Alvarez joins our team with more than 35 years of experience in the culinary industry serving revered clientele including Sofia Vergara, Beyonce and Jay-Z, and former president Bill Clinton,” said Andreas Ioannou, CEO of Orchestra Hotels & Resorts. “As a culinary pioneer, Chef's focus on Fort Lauderdale speaks volumes about the desirability of this market.”

Alvarez, who trained at Ecole hotelière de Lausanne in Switzerland, has managed some of the top restaurants in Miami and New York City including Giacosa, Soco and Trattoria Dopo Teatro. His diverse consulting experience ranges from the restaurant sector to the cruise line industry, with previous positions as a consultant at Celebrity Cruise Lines & Renaissance Cruise Line. Considered a prominent expert in the culinary field, Alvarez recently co-authored a novel about Julia Child with fellow chefs Frank Crispo and Michael Schwartz.

“As I walked through the space, I instantly formed a vision for the dining concept, an eclectic palette of nautical cuisine intertwined with rich Mediterranean aromas,” said Alvarez. “Being so close to the ocean with a European influence, Fort Lauderdale is the optimal location for such a unique menu, the first of its kind in the city. I look forward to motivating our culinary team to make my vision a reality.” For more information about Conrad Hotels & Resorts please visit www.conradhotels.com or http://news.conradhotels.com.

About Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach

The newest landmark in the luxury playground of sunny Fort Lauderdale, Conrad Fort Lauderdale, is an inspired and sophisticated beach resort. Offering a flawless service experience with an intuitive artistic flair, the 275-room Conrad Fort Lauderdale will provide access to chic and unique south Florida style and experiences. Guests will invigorate with world-class dining, elegant and innovative meeting and event experiences, alluring vistas from the pool deck and personal serenity in the grandeur of the spa.

About The Ocean Resort Residences at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach

Located in the exclusive North Fort Lauderdale beach corridor, The Ocean at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach will offer 109 condominium residences and beachfront villas as well as 181 resort residences combining resort-style amenities with a luxury residential living experience. The property will feature a full-service Conrad branded spa, heated swimming pool, two whirlpools, serenity deck, poolside restaurant and lounge with a 20,000 square foot terrace, beach services, oceanfront upscale dining, a gourmet market, Wi-Fi throughout the resort and on the beach, a state-of-the-art fitness center, meeting rooms and event facilities. It will also house a sixth floor Sky Beach with sand, the first true private beach club in Fort Lauderdale.

About Conrad Hotels & Resorts

Conrad Hotels & Resorts is the destination for the new generation of smart luxury travelers for whom life, business and pleasure seamlessly intersect. A global luxury brand consisting of 24 properties across five continents, Conrad connects guests to people and places around the corner or halfway around the world. Intuitive service is delivered with the Conrad Concierge mobile app that puts all hotel services and amenities at the guest's fingertips. Conrad is part of Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company. Connect with Conrad by booking at www.conradhotels.com or www.conradhotels.com/offers. Learn more about the brand by visiting http://news.conradhotels.com.

About Orchestra Hotels + Resorts

Founded in 2013, Orchestra Hotels and Resorts is a fully integrated owner of hotels, resorts and residences including the multiple award winning Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and the newly acquired Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach Residences, scheduled to open in 2015. The company's strategy is to acquire properties in strategic locations that will complement the existing portfolio. Orchestra properties meet the needs of savvy and sophisticated global travelers who desire a property that celebrates luxury and comfort.

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