The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Announces New Chef

  • November 17, 2011
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Announces New Chef
A culinary leader possessing a wealth of experience in the kitchens of luxury resorts throughout Mexico, Chef Tonin has created a new menu at Sea Breeze, which overlooks the pristine beaches of Bahía de Banderas and features contemporary cuisine with Italian influences in a relaxed bistro environment.

Chef Tonin comes to The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort from Da Marco Italian Restaurant in Shanghai. Prior to that, he served as the executive sous chef at the Presidente InterContinental Hotel Cozumel Resort & Spa Mexico, where he was responsible for the culinary program at the acclaimed Alfredo di Roma Italian restaurant. The chef also honed his craft at Hotel Villa del Palmar in Cabos San Lucas; Ristorante Da Giorgio in Cabos San Lucas; and at Alfredo Di Roma restaurants at the Hotel Presidente InterContinental in Los Cabos and Mexico City.

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Sea Breeze restaurant

Sea Breeze features the freshest hand-selected ingredients including local seafood, organic produce, and top-of-the-line prime Black Angus beef. Chef Tonin’s dynamic new menu reflects his passion for Italian cuisine and St. Regis’ beautiful coastal setting. The menu is comprised of homemade pastas, al fresco dishes, and an assortment of seafood. Highlights include Artichoke Salad with Green Beans and Eggplant Caviar, a traditional Mediterranean salad with extra virgin olive oil, Serrano ham and cherry tomatoes; Spice Tagliolini with asparagus, shrimps, and chili from Southern Italy; and Organic Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach, a typical dish from Northern Italy that is served with homemade raviolis and pepper sauce.

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort offers an experience that transcends ordinary travel, immersing guests in unsurpassed luxury. Located within Mexico’s most exclusive beach community along the shores of Riviera Nayarit, the resort offers discerning service, exquisite accommodations, thoughtful amenities, and spectacular grounds. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort and its signature restaurant, Carolina, are the recipients of the 2011 AAA Five Diamond Awards, the industry’s most coveted recognition.

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort offers guests of all ages sumptuous culinary delights of all kinds. With three exceptional on-site restaurants as well as two exquisite bars, guests are ensured a variety of memorable dining experiences.

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