The Resort at Singer Island-Chef Jorge
Contact: Kim Marshall
310.452.1234
kim@themarshallplan.com
Singer Island, FL (January 2007) – The Resort at Singer Island, which opened in April 2007 as Palm Beach County’s newest all-suite luxury resort, welcomes accomplished chef Carlos Jorge as Executive Chef of its signature restaurant, Solu, the 148 seat, Asian-infused, Caribbean Grill as well as all culinary programs at the resort. Chef Jorge joins this new Luxury Collection® property from the Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach Florida.
“We are delighted to have Chef Jorge bring his passion for regional cuisine to Solu,” said Ron Lamers, General Manager. “Chef’s keen awareness of the integrity of food in its natural state, his eye for color and instinct for the balance of tastes will mirror the colorful tropics on which Solu’s menu will be based.”
Known for his consistent, modern culinary style, Chef Jorge fuses the soulful foods and recipes from his family’s Puerto Rican heritage with his own blend of clean, focused Asian-inspired flavors.
With an emphasis on seafood, signature menu items at Solu include a fresh interpretation of the Caribbean classic pasteles, seared Florida grouper with a spicy Puerto Rican sancocho broth, and plantain ‘mofongo’ laced with sweet roasted garlic. Smaller producers of exceptional quality ingredients are sourced from indigenous items such as island princess conch, clams and tropical fruits.
“Opening Solu is an irresistible opportunity to create something totally different; there will be nothing like it in the area,” states Chef Jorge. “Patrons at Solu can expect to have their palates tempted with dynamic, seasonal cuisine that reflects the tropical environment in which we live,” Carlos says.
Solu features an exposed kitchen, as well as al fresco dining under a covered loggia. Other dining options under Chef Jorge’s guidance are The Resort at Singer Island's casual beachfront restaurant, The Reef, The Lagoon Grill, a day time bar & grill by the grotto-style lagoon pool, The Café, a coffee express in the resort’s lobby and 24-hour in-suite service. Private cabana dining by the elegant infinity pool is also available.
Chef Jorge’s impressive career includes a three-year tenure at the Raleigh Hotel on South Beach, where he worked directly with Eric Ripert of Le Bernadin. He brings with him years of experience at several of New York’s most acclaimed restaurants, including the Mercer Kitchen, as chef de cuisine for the opening of Butter, and as executive chef of Sunset Beach on Shelter Island, NY.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Chef Jorge graduated with a BSET degree in engineering, and practiced for one year, at the same time catering small functions and events for friends. This side business was so successful that he followed his heart – straight into the kitchen at 44 @ Royalton Hotel, NY. Chef Jorge spent the early part of his career honing his skills at notable Manhattan restaurants, and earning a diploma from the Institute for Culinary Education in New York in 2000.
Chef Jorge’s approach to cooking is intuitive. “There’s an inherent beauty in simplicity; it’s all about the quality of the ingredients and the passion with which you prepare it,” states Chef Jorge.
The Resort at Singer Island
Opulence abounds at The Resort at Singer Island, the newest and most dynamic luxury oceanfront destination resort in Palm Beach County. Opening early 2007 as a member of Starwood Hotels’ elite Luxury Collection®, the new $210 million all-suite resort offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, lush landscaping and direct access to a pristine white sand beach. The debut of this oceanfront resort signals a sea change for Singer Island, redefining it as one of the newest and most dynamic destinations on Florida’s Gold Coast. Located between Jupiter and the Palm Beaches, the 21-story resort features 239 elegant one and two bedroom suites and 66 residences, plus all the amenities and services of a world-class property. Resort facilities include distinctive regional cuisine at Solu, the Asian infused Caribbean Grill, a rum lounge, a 8,500 sq ft ocean inspired spa, two spectacular swimming pools, beach and pool cabanas, a stunning outdoor terrace with a wedding gazebo and 4,000 square feet of meeting space. Butler service, valet, pool and beach attendants and a full-time concierge will enrich guest experiences and activities. Room rates start at xxx. For additional in information, please call (561) 340-1700, or visit: www.luxurycollection.com/singerisland
About Luxury Collection
The Luxury Collection is an elite group of distinctive properties ranging from imperial palaces, romantic hideaways and historical landmarks to tropical resorts, recognized as some of the finest hotels in the world. There are over 50 Luxury Collection hotels and resorts in more than 25 countries, each reflecting the true essence of the destination.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood® Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien® and the recently announced AloftSM and ElementSM Hotels. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
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THE RESORT AT SINGER ISLAND, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, WELCOMES EXECUTIVE CHEF CARLOS JORGE TO SOLU, AN ASIAN INFUSED CARIBBEAN GRILL
Oceanfront Resort Takes Dining to a Whole New Level on Florida’s Gold CoastSinger Island, FL (January 2007) – The Resort at Singer Island, which opened in April 2007 as Palm Beach County’s newest all-suite luxury resort, welcomes accomplished chef Carlos Jorge as Executive Chef of its signature restaurant, Solu, the 148 seat, Asian-infused, Caribbean Grill as well as all culinary programs at the resort. Chef Jorge joins this new Luxury Collection® property from the Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach Florida.
“We are delighted to have Chef Jorge bring his passion for regional cuisine to Solu,” said Ron Lamers, General Manager. “Chef’s keen awareness of the integrity of food in its natural state, his eye for color and instinct for the balance of tastes will mirror the colorful tropics on which Solu’s menu will be based.”
Known for his consistent, modern culinary style, Chef Jorge fuses the soulful foods and recipes from his family’s Puerto Rican heritage with his own blend of clean, focused Asian-inspired flavors.
With an emphasis on seafood, signature menu items at Solu include a fresh interpretation of the Caribbean classic pasteles, seared Florida grouper with a spicy Puerto Rican sancocho broth, and plantain ‘mofongo’ laced with sweet roasted garlic. Smaller producers of exceptional quality ingredients are sourced from indigenous items such as island princess conch, clams and tropical fruits.
“Opening Solu is an irresistible opportunity to create something totally different; there will be nothing like it in the area,” states Chef Jorge. “Patrons at Solu can expect to have their palates tempted with dynamic, seasonal cuisine that reflects the tropical environment in which we live,” Carlos says.
Solu features an exposed kitchen, as well as al fresco dining under a covered loggia. Other dining options under Chef Jorge’s guidance are The Resort at Singer Island's casual beachfront restaurant, The Reef, The Lagoon Grill, a day time bar & grill by the grotto-style lagoon pool, The Café, a coffee express in the resort’s lobby and 24-hour in-suite service. Private cabana dining by the elegant infinity pool is also available.
Chef Jorge’s impressive career includes a three-year tenure at the Raleigh Hotel on South Beach, where he worked directly with Eric Ripert of Le Bernadin. He brings with him years of experience at several of New York’s most acclaimed restaurants, including the Mercer Kitchen, as chef de cuisine for the opening of Butter, and as executive chef of Sunset Beach on Shelter Island, NY.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Chef Jorge graduated with a BSET degree in engineering, and practiced for one year, at the same time catering small functions and events for friends. This side business was so successful that he followed his heart – straight into the kitchen at 44 @ Royalton Hotel, NY. Chef Jorge spent the early part of his career honing his skills at notable Manhattan restaurants, and earning a diploma from the Institute for Culinary Education in New York in 2000.
Chef Jorge’s approach to cooking is intuitive. “There’s an inherent beauty in simplicity; it’s all about the quality of the ingredients and the passion with which you prepare it,” states Chef Jorge.
The Resort at Singer Island
Opulence abounds at The Resort at Singer Island, the newest and most dynamic luxury oceanfront destination resort in Palm Beach County. Opening early 2007 as a member of Starwood Hotels’ elite Luxury Collection®, the new $210 million all-suite resort offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, lush landscaping and direct access to a pristine white sand beach. The debut of this oceanfront resort signals a sea change for Singer Island, redefining it as one of the newest and most dynamic destinations on Florida’s Gold Coast. Located between Jupiter and the Palm Beaches, the 21-story resort features 239 elegant one and two bedroom suites and 66 residences, plus all the amenities and services of a world-class property. Resort facilities include distinctive regional cuisine at Solu, the Asian infused Caribbean Grill, a rum lounge, a 8,500 sq ft ocean inspired spa, two spectacular swimming pools, beach and pool cabanas, a stunning outdoor terrace with a wedding gazebo and 4,000 square feet of meeting space. Butler service, valet, pool and beach attendants and a full-time concierge will enrich guest experiences and activities. Room rates start at xxx. For additional in information, please call (561) 340-1700, or visit: www.luxurycollection.com/singerisland
About Luxury Collection
The Luxury Collection is an elite group of distinctive properties ranging from imperial palaces, romantic hideaways and historical landmarks to tropical resorts, recognized as some of the finest hotels in the world. There are over 50 Luxury Collection hotels and resorts in more than 25 countries, each reflecting the true essence of the destination.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood® Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien® and the recently announced AloftSM and ElementSM Hotels. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
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