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Photo Caption:
Opus One Winemaker Michael Silacci with
Chef Bertrand Bouquin of the Broadmoor's Summit restaurant
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Broadmoor
"Salute to Escoffier" Weekend
Tantalized guests
with delicious food & wines Colorado Springs, Colorado, the
fabulous Broadmoor has continued to raise the culinary
bar in Colorado, if not the US, with it's 5th annual Escoffier
event held from January 25 to 28, 2007.
The weekend
celebration is dedicated to legendary French Chef Gustav Escoffier
and helps raise funds for The Broadmoor's Culinary Education Fund
as well as The Colorado Restaurant Association's Pro Start Program.
The Broadmoor's Food & Beverage Director, Craig Reed, told guests
"This is all about the future of Culinary excellence".
Approximately 200 food & wine lovers gathered for the week celebrations
that included a delectable Opus One Vintner's Dinner, Welcome Reception
Featuring a
Tasting of International Cuisines paired with their Regional Wines
Culinary Cooking Demonstrations, Wine Luncheon paired with American
wines, “Art of the Cocktail” Seminar/Tasting,
“Salute to Escoffier” Grand Buffet
a six hour,free-flowing dining and entertainment extravaganza, finalized
by The Broadmoor’s Traditional Sunday Brunch. Thank god we
managed to fit in the Broadmoor's spa and fitness center during
our stay!
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Delicious Breakfast! Enchiladas Rojas
Mushrooms, Poached Egg, Hollandaise Sauce |
Pueblo
Bonito Pacific, Holistic Resort Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Luxury relaxation,
style & finesse
By Christopher Davies
I
had the pleasure of making a visit to Pueblo Bonito's Pacifica
Holistic Resort this January. Timing was great, as Denver
had just received another wicked cold snap from Mother Nature. It
was -2 degrees Fahrenheit when I departed DIA.
I
have been to Mexico many times, but this was my first trip to Cabo
San Lucas. The flight from Denver was quick, under 2 hours. When
I walked off the plane unto the tarmac I received a blast of pleasant
75 degree air!
The
Pueblo Bonito Pacifica is a new 140-room, 14-suite beachside retreat,
which is located at the very tip of the Baja on the Pacific side.
It is the first resort in Cabo that is dedicated to health and fitness.
The
beautiful and pristine beach has day beds with canopy's that can
be rented for the day. They allow you to to savor the warm ocean
breeze on a comfy shaded bed. The beaches are classified as "un-swimable"
which was a
new term for me, having grown-up on Long Island. But that's ok,
because as a Pueblo Bonito guest you can take the complimentary
shuttle to their nearby Sunset Resort for a dip
in the ocean. The shoreline along the Pacific has a quick and steep
drop into the ocean, which combined with Herculean tides, makes
swimming extremely hazardous to your well-being. Because the ocean
is
so deep, very close to the shore, you will see whales playing in
the sparkling blue of the Pacific.
The
theme of The Pacifica is relaxation. Accommodations
are Zen-inspired, minimally dressed with the finest natural materials,
all ocean-view, airy, and light. The SPA is sophisticated
and utilizes the latest day treatments &
aroma's. I had my first facial during this visit. The process took
about an hour with facial massages, fresh steam, herbal ointments
and soothing music and subdued lighting. My skin and complexion
has not looked this clear in a
long time.
Some
of the Armonia Spa's many services include:
- Therapeutic
Stone Massage
- Sweedish
Massage
- Deep Tissue
- Expectant
Mother Massage
- 6-treatment
rooms
- Aromatherapy
- Watsu
pool
- Temazcal
- Dead Sea
Mud Wrap
- Full-scale
fitness facility
The
Pacifica has a fine dining restaurant Siempre,
("always") featuring market fresh ingredients highlighted
in both the wellness-oriented spa menu and a more indulgent 'splurge'
menu. The restaurant is surrounded by an infinity pool that overlooks
the beach and the Pacific. We enjoyed a wonderful Chef's wine pairing
dinner showcasing Roasted Baby Vegetables, paired with Covey Run
Riesling, Seared Scallops with Lemon Confit and Caper Sauce paired
with Sauvignon Blanc from Casablanca Chile(my favorite region),
Escolar Fish Confit, Black Corn Puree, Sautéed Scallops with
Shallot in Lemon and Cinnamon Sauce, paired with Mexican Barbera.
If you have room for dessert try their fresh fruit and Ice cream
paired with a Tawny Port.
The
Pacifica's Wine Bar is a eclectic and chic wine
bar. Their list is International, but you can find a delightful
selections of Mexican wines that are produced in the expanding BAJA
wine country. We tried Baja Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Barbera
and Syrah. All were quaffable!
If you live to eat like me, a visit to LaFrida restaurant at the
nearby Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort is a must! Ultra-Talented
Chef Antonio de Livier is at the helm, he and his Sommelier Juan
Carlos Flores Mazón are the dynamic duo of great cuisine
and wine pairing. Their highly inventive Chefs Wine Pairing table
includes a first course of Mole Poblando paired with Negra Modelo
beer.
Cabo
San Lucas has evolved into a jet-setters paradise. Don't be surprised
if you bump into Kevin Costner, Mel Gibson or the Red Rocker Sammy
Hagger, who by the way owns the Cabo Wabo Cantina downtown. Pueblo
Bonito has recognized that the market for quality resorts will attract
International appeal. With seven resorts in operation and several
others under development they are elevating quality standards in
Mexico to new heights!
For
details visit: www.pueblpobonito.com
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