PUNTA MITA, Mexico (February 18, 2015) – The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, located in Mexico’s most exclusive beach community along the coast of the Riviera Nayarit, is pleased to announce the appointments of Gabriel Kolofon as executive chef overseeing culinary operations and Noe Navarro as pastry chef. In his new role, Chef Kolofon will manage food and beverage services, including the resort’s distinguished restaurants and dining venues, banquets, and private dining. To further enrich the resort’s stellar culinary offerings, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort recently debuted the Altamira Tapa, Wine & Gin Bar as well as dinner service at the popular Mita Mary Boat Bistro.
“We are delighted to welcome both Chefs Kolofon and Navarro to our food and beverage team and look forward to leveraging their combined wealth of knowledge to complement our culinary vision,” said Carl Emberson, general manager of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort. “Chef Kolofon’s extensive experience mastering an array of the world’s cuisines at some of North America’s finest establishments will certainly enhance our guests’ gastronomic experience. Additionally, Chef Navarro has perfected his skillful craft working at premier eateries throughout Mexico, and we look forward to his decadent creations.”
With more than 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Chef Kolofon has held leadership positions at several of the finest hotels in Mexico, Chicago and the Caribbean. Chef Kolofon joins The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort most recently from Capella Pedregal in Los Cabos, where he served as executive sous chef/head chef overseeing food service operations, seasonal menu development, and banquet services. Chef Kolofon also honed his craft at Villa del Arco in Cabo San Lucas, Hotel 71 in Chicago, Capella St. Lucia in the Caribbean and Capella Telluride in Colorado, and Las Ventanas al Para’so, A Rosewood Resort, Los Cabos.
“I am delighted to join such an accomplished culinary team at one of the world’s most beautiful resorts. Together with this group of seasoned professionals, we will continue to exceed the highest standards for delivering unforgettable C and delicious C dining experiences to our guests,” said Chef Kolofon. “I also look forward to participating in the resort’s unparalleled destination events, beginning with the fifth annual American Express Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic, taking place April 30 C May 3, a one-of-a-kind celebration that will feature some of the most renowned chefs, wine personalities, and epicurean experts coupled with exhilarating golf competition.”
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort also welcomes Noe Navarro as pastry chef. With more than ten years of industry experience, Chef Navarro brings his passion for creating the finest desserts, pastries and creative confections to the resort’s discerning guests. Most recently, Navarro served as pastry chef at Hotel Velas Vallarta and Banyan Tree Mayakoba.
In addition to the expansion of its distinguished culinary team, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort has debuted the Altamira Tapa, Wine & Gin Bar, which offers a menu that uniquely blends Mediterranean flavors with the panache of a Mexican hacienda. Guests can enjoy wine and cocktails paired with delicious seafood paella, tapas or spicy beef kebab. The resort’s resident DJ sets the mood every evening with eclectic beats to complement the night air and sunset vistas.
The resort’s Mita Mary Boat Bistro, which was unveiled last year to great acclaim, now offers dinner service, providing an authentic seaside dining experience underneath the palm trees with the freshest local cuisine, including grilled fish and lobster, shrimp and fish tacos, and margaritas with fresh mint and cucumber. The Mita Mary Boat Bistro pays homage to The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort’s signature “Mita Mary” cocktail, which is the resort’s interpretation of the original Bloody Mary recipe, which was created at The St. Regis New York’s King Cole Bar in 1934.
Ideally located within Mexico’s most exclusive beach community along the shores of Riviera Nayarit, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort offers modern sophistication, unparalleled luxury and bespoke service at one the best addresses in the world. Designed by Hill Glazier architects, the resort features 120 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, St. Regis’ legendary Butler Service, a signature Remède Spa, 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.
More information and reservations are available at 877-250-8871 or www.stregis.com/puntamita.
