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Acclaimed Southern Italian Restaurant Brings a Taste of the American Riviera to Riviera Maya, Highlighting Local Ingredients
January 01, 2023
Riviera Maya, Mexico – Rosewood Mayakoba Following a successful Rosewood Mayakoba summer residency at Rosewood Miramar Beach, the luxury properties will reverse roles this winter, bringing a taste of Coastal Californian and Italian flavors to the Yucatán Peninsula. Newly minted from California’s 2022 MICHELIN Guide rankings, Caruso’s features a coveted one-star rating as well as a Green Star designation for the team’s sustainable efforts, and will be available at Rosewood Mayakoba beginning December 13, 2022.
Caruso’s will take residence at Casa del Lago, Rosewood Mayakoba’s sophisticated lagoon-side destination, through Spring 2023. The wintertime collaboration offers an inspired menu showcasing Rosewood Miramar Beach’s Culinary Director Massimo Falsini’s Southern Italian heritage and California sensibility through a Mexican lens. This will include a range of specialty dishes, a selection of Central Coast wines, and Caruso’s classic cocktails.
Chef Massimo and Rosewood Mayakoba’s Culinary Director Juan Pablo Loza share a passion for sustainability, which earned both properties esteemed accolades including Caruso’s Michelin Green Star and placement on the James Beard Foundation’s Smart Catch list; Rosewood Mayakoba’s recognition as a Come Pesca ambassador; and both resorts’ certification on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program. In this spirit, the partnership will incorporate the highest quality Yucatán ingredients, including locally sourced seafood and produce. Menu highlights include but are not limited to:
Riviera Tomato Gazpacho: sourdough croutons, agrumato
Hand Pulled Burrata & Prosciutto Di Parma: arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, pane di casa
Spaghettoni Cacio e Pepe: sarawak peppercorn, pecorino romano
Seared Red Snapper: Oaxaca heirloom corn maque choux, corn nage
“We’re thrilled to continue this Riviera-to-Riviera partnership and welcome our award-winning colleagues from Rosewood Miramar Beach to our casa Mexicana at Rosewood Mayakoba,” says Chef Juan Pablo Loza. “It’s been incredible to work with Chef Massimo and create a truly memorable and delicious experience for our guests, offering a taste of Caruso’s fine dining Italian sprinkled with local ingredients for a collaboration unlike anything else in Mexico.”
“I am excited to bring Caruso’s Californian and Southern Italian flavors to guests at Rosewood Mayakoba and to share the kitchen once again with Chef Juan Pablo and his talented team,” says Chef Massimo Falsini. “Rosewood Mayakoba and Rosewood Miramar Beach are oceanside destinations and we each take our culinary cues from the sea’s bounty. My team and I are eager to work with the rich, abundant ingredients available in the Yucatán Peninsula to reinterpret some of Caruso’s classics in addition to creating new bespoke dishes.”
In addition to the food menu, the Rosewood Miramar Beach residency offers guests a curated selection of California wines, classic cocktails, and signature Caruso’s flair designed to bring a Coastal California meets La Dolce Vita vibe to Casa del Lago.
About Rosewood Mayakoba
Rosewood Mayakoba sits in the heart of a 620-acre resort enclave in the Riviera Maya. Built along winding lagoons and a mile-long arc of pristine beach, this oasis of indulgence offers 129 newly renovated suites with plunge pools, butler service, garden showers, individual docks, and an exclusive collection of Private Residences with the finest in-room design and details. Resort amenities include a signature Greg Norman championship golf course, award-winning dining destinations, Rosewood Explorers® for children, and Sense®, A Rosewood Spa, which is designed around a cenote, one of the sacred water wells of the ancient Mayans, and sits on a private island. The resort is built to abide by the highest of eco-standards, offering indulgence with awareness, and has recently been awarded the Rainforest Alliance Certification and was named one of Travel & Leisure’s Top Resort Hotels in Mexico in 2022.
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About Rosewood Miramar Beach
A Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel and spa, Rosewood Miramar Beach is situated on one of the most pristine beaches in the region and is located within Santa Barbara’s picturesque Montecito community, known as The American Riviera. Offering 158 ultra-luxury guestrooms and suites, including beachfront accommodations, a collection of signature suites and multi-bedroom bungalows, the resort has been designed with style, grace and glamour and perfectly balances the residential and the refined. Amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness studio, two cabana-lined pools, bespoke beach service on the sandy shores of Miramar Beach and Sense, A Rosewood Spa – the only Forbes Five-Star spa in Santa Barbara. Home to several distinct dining venues including Caruso’s, the signature oceanfront restaurant honored with one MICHELIN Star and a MICHELIN Green Star in the MICHELIN Guide 2022, The Revere Room, an all-day eatery with an emphasis on hyper-locality, and AMA Sushi, a seasonal omakase and edomae-style sushi bar, Rosewood Miramar Beach is a culinary destination for locals and visitors alike. An elevated retail experience further bolsters Rosewood Miramar Beach as the ultimate retreat for the best in luxury lifestyle, with The Shop at Miramar exclusively featuring The Miramar Collection, a first-of-its-kind goop Sundries Shop as well as a new California-inspired concept store curated by designer James Perse. Expansive indoor and outdoor event space, totaling approximately 33,000 square feet, includes the Chandelier Ballroom with over 6,500-square-feet, and the Great Lawn, which offers infinite ocean views. Personalized service makes Rosewood Miramar Beach the perfect destination for celebrating life’s moments both big and small. Rosewood Miramar Beach is owned by Caruso and managed by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.
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About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages a global collection of 30 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 18 countries. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location’s history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world’s most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong and Rosewood São Paulo. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for the ownership or rental of properties co-located with a Rosewood hotel or resort and of standalone for-sale residences. Rosewood Residences are defined by the brand’s commitment to Enriched Living through thoughtful details and experiences that enhance the quality of life while evoking a sense of discovery and inspiration.
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