Ritz-Carlton Passport - Winter 2013 - (Page 2)

commitment to service It is an honor to speak to you, our most valued customers, at the start of the new year. I am proud to lead Community Footprints, the program that extends The Ritz-Carlton legacy of service to our local communities, and to share our latest activities in this edition of Passport. We invite you to explore Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Built to meet Silver LEED® environmental standards, this stunning resort embodies the distinct style and ethos of The Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Also in this issue, you’ll discover magnificent skiing in two of our favorite winter retreats, tour the multinational identity of Shanghai, and meet award-winning Chef Paco Pérez at Hotel Arts Barcelona. On behalf of the 35,000 dedicated ladies and gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sue Stephenson, Vice President Community Footprints W W W. R I T z c a R l T o N . c o m ➺ E n O T E C A , AT HOTEL ARTS BARCELOnA, EmERgES AS A CuLInARy jEWEL WITH CHEF P A C O P É R E z AT THE HELm. Culi na ry S p ot light: C hef pa Co pÉrez A native of Catalonia, Chef Paco Pérez began his career in the fishing village of Llançà, 100 miles north of Barcelona. There he learned to create delicious dishes using local seafood, mixing in flavors that reflected the region. “I was influenced by my environment, the Mediterranean Sea and beautiful mountains,” Pérez says. And the critics took notice. His Miramar restaurant garnered two Michelin stars. In 2008, he took the helm at Enoteca in Hotel Arts Barcelona, where guests inspired even more creativity: “Sharing my cuisine with international travelers in a luxury hotel helped me evolve.” The evolution was swift. Enoteca earned its first Michelin star in 2009 — just a year after Pérez first stepped into the kitchen — and recently received its second star in the 2013 guide. Guests can experience Pérez’s full range of flavors by trying the eight-course degustation menu with the wine pairing and, in the summer, enjoy the best of Catalonia by dining on the restaurant’s outdoor terrace with sweeping views of the Mediterranean. ➺ learn more about enoteCA’S menu AnD SPeCiAlS 1 Arrive Spellbound. Depart Speechless. 2➺ Commitment to Service Culinary Spotlight: Chef Paco Pérez 3 A Day in Shanghai Shanghai Sophistication 4 Community Footprints Winter Retreats http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Barcelona/Dining/Enoteca/Default.htm http://www.ritzcarlton.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Passport - Winter 2013

Ritz-Carlton Passport - Winter 2013
Arrive Spellbound
Depart Speechless
Commitment to Service
Culinary Spotlight: Chef Paco Pérez
A Day in Shanghai
Shanghai Sophistication
Community Footprints
Winter Retreats

Ritz-Carlton Passport - Winter 2013