Thursday, May 8, 2014 8:52 PM
Rob Kinnon
May 10, 2014 - Spoil Mom This Year at Viceroy Riviera Maya
Chef Jetzabel Rojas of La Marea Restaurant at Viceroy Riviera Maya is pleased to share her kitchen with Chef Rodolfo Castellanos of Origen Restaurant in Oaxaca to offer the ultimate in Alta Mexicana Cuisine with ingredients and specialties of Oaxaca - this time opening their doors to resort guests and visitors in honor of Mother's Day.
This culinary experience with Chef Castellanos with take place Saturday May 10th from 7:00pm - 10:30om at the Viceroy Riviera Maya Resort. Arrendees with have the opportunity to enjoy a special menu created by Chef Rodolfo Castellanos and resort Executive Chef Jetzabel Rojas who have each gifted their unique touch to this menu to make it an unforgettable culinary delight in the history of Mexican gastronomy.
SEARED "FOIE GRASS
AU-TORCHON" FROM FANDANGO, OAXACA
Tomatoes and "Miltomate" Compote, Poached
quail egg
OR
WATERCRESS
SALAD
Roasted Creamy Beet with Ramonetti Cheese, Mango laminated, Pasilla
Chilli Pepper and Anise Vinaigrette with "Piloncillo"
SQUASH SOUP
Blossom Squash,
"Chilacayota" Squash, "Chochoyotas", Corn on the Cob
FAST & SLOW DUO
"Cerdo Pelon" Confit
with Almond Mole, Rice with "Chepiles", Veggies "Encurtidos"
Charred Crusted
Venison Filet, Ash of "Chilhuacle" Chili Pepper with Baby Vegetables
OR
WIND & SEA DUO
Seared Duck Breast
with Pumpking "Epazote" Sauce Sautéed Zucchini with Yellow and Green Squash
Roasted Red Snapper
with Mint-Butter, Carrot Mouseline and Steam Swiss Chard
DULCE FINALE
"Mamey" Mousse Sphere
filled with Vanilla with
Amaranth Biscuite,
"Chiapaneco" Chocolate Textures
Reservation Required.
$80USD Per Person. From 19:00pm to 22:30pm
Prices are Quoted in
US Dollars & 16% tax and 15% Service Charge Not Included
This menu of gourmet cuisine is a fusion of two techniques - Chef Jetzabel is always changing the perception we have of Mexican food to preserve the ancient traditions while incorporating innovative techniques and ideas. Chef Castellanos, currently one of the leaders of contemporary Oaxacan cuisine with his restaurant Origen - which was nominated "Best New Restaurant in Mexico 2012" for the Gourmet Awards of the magazine Travel + Leisure Mexico - is recognized for treating Oaxacan ingredients and products with cutting edge techniques and influences of cuisines from other countries. As a result, he is making authentic, fresh and innovative cuisine while respecting the ancient tradition of his roots.
The price for the six-course tasting menu of Chef Jetzabel Rojas and Chef Rodolfo Castellanos, including a wine pairing, will be $1,258 pesos per person. For more information and reservations: Phone: 984-877-3000 or email: Butlerservice@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com.