Flor De Canela Opens at Grand Residences Riviera Cancun
Gourmet Mexican fare arrives in the Riviera Maya's newest hideaway
CANCUN, Mexico - January 5, 2015 - Mexican cuisine done by a gourmet French chef? No, it's not the hook of a new TV show coming this season. Rather, it's the concept of Flor de Canela, the newest restaurant at Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, tucked away in the tranquil fishing village of Puerto Morelos. The 103-all-suite luxury beach resort and member of Leading Hotels of the World opened the restaurant to greet the 2016 winter season.
Meaning “the cinnamon flower,” Flor de Canela offers a menu of sharing starters, soups and salads, fish and meats. Fresh seafood plays a central role, with dishes ranging from grouper aguachile to a shrimp and jicama salad with agave syrup, sesame and amaranth seeds to fish a la talla, a whole grouper, snapper or hogfish marinated in talla sauce. The restaurant also features Executive Chef Yann Cozic's signature guacamole, which includes serrano chili, green apple cubes and pomegranate seeds. The classically-trained French chef has perfected his unique take on Mexican cuisine through years of experience at the noted, chic Hotel Costes in Paris and Au Pied de Cochon in Presidente Intercontinental Hotel in Mexico City.
“A stay at Grand Residences isn't complete without trying traditional Mexican cuisine,” noted General Manager Carlo Bicaci. “In crafting the menu, we drew from the region's classic dishes and Chef's most popular items from cooking classes, Mexican theme nights at El Faro Grill and our exclusive Chef's Table dining experience. We're thrilled to offer our guests another dining option to enhance their stays with us and sample gourmet Mexican delicacies.”
Flor de Canela is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday for dinner. For more information, please visit www.grandresidencesrivieracancun.com or call 855-381-4340.
About Grand Residences Riviera Cancun
An affiliate to the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World collection, the 103-all-suite Grand Residences Riviera Cancun debuted on December 7, 2013. Situated in a private enclave between scenic Riviera Maya and bustling Cancun, this exclusive hideaway is ideally located between the world's second largest barrier reef and a tranquil nature preserve. This five-star resort sets a new standard in luxury beachfront living: sprawling suites designed as private residences; gourmet dining; a world-class spa and salon; personalized beach and pool service; and much more. The ideal spot for outdoor adventurers, Grand Residences provides guests with experiences of a lifetime such as snorkeling along the world's longest underground rivers, exploring the historical treasures of ancient Mayan ruins or simply unwinding on miles of white-sand beaches. For shopping and nightlife, tropical beach hotspot Cancun is only eleven miles away. For more information or reservations, call 1-855-381-4340 or visit www.grandresidencesrivieracancun.com.
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