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Saturday 14 OctOber 2017

At The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba:

Celebrate and Savor Culinary Excellence This October!

Yesterday and today Oc-
tober 13-14, The Ritz-Carl-
ton, Aruba will host an ex-
clusive new dinner series.
Themed “Flavors of Peru,”
the dinner, hosted by new-
ly appointed Executive
Chef Rafael Lopez-Aliaga
– a native of Peru – will take
guests on a five-course
journey throughout Peru.
Held in the hotel’s Solanio
restaurant and specially
curated by Chef Lopez-
Aliaga himself as well as
PALM BEACH– This month, guest chefs Valerie Schroth
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba is
offering a delicious line-up and Teddy Bouroncle, the
dinner will kick off with the
of ways to celebrate the
One Happy Island’s pas- classic Peruvian cocktail,
the Pisco Sour.
sion for authentic gastron-
omy and mixology, giving Pisco, the national spirit of
Peru, is a grape distillate,
guests the chance to ex-
plore its culinary heritage made exclusively in Peru three-course menu at both ations. To complete this cu- guests and locals alike”.
by fermentation of fresh
with various experiential BLT Steak and Solanio. The linary journey at BLT Steak The special preset dinner
offerings throughout Octo- must. Next, guests will en- menus will feature tradi- or Solanio, guests can menu is offered through-
joy Peruvian king crab,
ber.
yellow potatoes and an tional dishes, paying hom- indulge in the delicious out the month of October
avocado emulsion, fol- age to Aruba’s local fla- “Aruban Cashew Cake” upon guest request for a
The savory festivities began lowed by grouper ceviche vors in delicious ways. dessert, served with vanilla very reasonable price at
on October 7, with the lux- marinated in a sundried BLT Steak will offer Aruba’s sauce and white choco- BLT Steak and Solanio (ex-
ury resort hosting Aruba’s chili sauce, and ”Cordero famous “Pisca Cora with late ganache. cluding taxes and gratu-
most treasured culinary Norteno” - Peruvian lamb Funchi,” fried red snapper “I am extremely thrilled to ities).
event, ‘Indulge Aruba,’ for stew – before ending with prepared with a decadent be part of such a vibrant
the third consecutive year. “SuspiroLimeno,” a creamy creole sauce and local ba- culinary destination such For reservations, please
During this epicurean eve- dulce de leche custard sil oil, paired with Aruba’s as Aruba”, said Executive contact the hotel’s con-
ning, guests could enjoy a topped with light, fluffy spin on cooked polenta. Chef Rafael. cierge at (+297) 527-2217.
variety of tastings from the and sweet meringue. Solanio’s alfresco dining “I’m excited to learn more BLT Steak is open for dinner
island’s top chefs, includ- During this month-long culi- will feature its well-known about Aruba’s cuisine, daily from 6 p.m. - 10:30
ing food, fine wines and nary celebration, the luxury “Pasta Trio,” promoting au- and blend it together with p.m.
premium spirits. The open resort will feature Aruba’s thentic and simplistic twists my Peruvian heritage to Solanio is open for dinner
and inviting atmosphere authentic and memorable on Italian cuisine, highlight- offer unforgettable, deli- daily from 6 p.m. - 10:00
commenced with sensa- experiences with a special ing three daily pasta cre- cious flavors to Ritz-Carlton p.m.
tional mixology demon- The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba re-
strations by Emilia Lopez- cently introduced the new
Henriquez, winner of The Ritual Coffee Culture cof-
Ritz-Carlton, Aruba 2017 fee shop to the island, and
mixology competition as announced that the New
well as first-runner-up Greg- York City Italian eatery
ory Laurens, who exhibited Casa Nonna will open at
modern and handcrafted the hotel in 2018 – the first
concoctions. In an exclu- location outside of its New
sive culinary demonstra- York City flagship location.
tion, Ever de Peña, the ex- To learn more about these
ecutive sous chef of Aruba and other dining options
Marriott Resort, and Valerie at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Schroth, the pastry chef of visit http://www.ritzcarlton.
JW Marriott Lima, exhibited com/en/hotels/caribbe-
their techniques and love an/aruba/dining
for cooking.
Additionally, students from For information about Eat
the EPI Culinary School en- Local Aruba Restaurant
gaged in a cold prepara- Month visit http://restau-
tion competition. rantweek.aruba.com/ q