WHY IT RATES: Palace Resorts' luxurious Playa del Carmen-based property is offering up one of the newest and most innovative dining experiences among hotel dining. - Rich Thomaselli, TravelPulse Senior Editor
PHOTO: The new Frida Kahlo by Alquimia restaurant. (Courtesy Palace Resorts)
Palace Resorts, the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations, is pleased to announce a new sensory dining offering, Frida Kahlo by Alquimia, available at the brand's Playa del Carmen property, Playacar Palace.
Frida Kahlo by Alquimia, the first dining experience of its kind in Mexico, combines haute cuisine with audiovisual spectacle utilizing a variety of innovative cooking techniques including liquid nitrogen, low temperature cooking and a vacuum coffee maker, among others.
Stimulating the five senses over the course of a two-hour dinner, Frida Kahlo by Alquimia's culinary performance is enhanced by thematic music, ranging from classical to traditional Mexican, and art to produce a thrilling gastronomical and cultural experience, for up to 10 guests.
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Created by Executive Chef Oscar Dominguez following more than a year's worth of extensive research and preparation, the alternative dining experience offers 11 mouthwatering courses inspired by the iconic, Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. Featuring strikingly unexpected flavor contrasts such as fiery chili with honeyed flan and tender venison with sharp orange zest paired with champagne and mezcal, Frida Kahlo by Alquimia is an intimately visceral experience like no other. Best of all, Palace Resorts' valued guests can apply credits towards reservations.
"Palace Resorts continually strives to enhance the guest experiences through awe-inclusive, awe-inducing amenities. The quality and attention to detail in everything we offer from cuisine and service, in-room amenities, spa offerings and stylish décor, truly separates Palace Resorts from the competition," said Gibran Chapur, Executive Vice President of Palace Resorts. "We believe Playacar Palace's Frida Kahlo by Alquimia is raising the bar in industry standards, and we look forward to delighting our valued guests in Playa del Carmen for years to come. Redefining the notion of what an all-inclusive resort can and should offer, Palace Resorts is pleased to offer guests an unmatched experience from an expert team specializing in the unexpected."
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All Palace Resorts properties offer all-inclusive nightly entertainment, 24-hour room service, top-shelf liquor and mini bar in guestrooms, unlimited calls to U.S. and Canada, concierge services, turndown service, complimentary Wi-Fi, and more. Palace Resorts' dining destinations feature superior quality products as evident by the company's use of prime USDA beef, fresh bread made in-house daily, and homemade ice creams and popsicles.
Playacar Palace is a modern beachfront resort featuring 200 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, most with balconies and expansive ocean views of the Caribbean Sea and Cozumel Island. Located on the powdery white sands of the Caribbean and featuring stylish décor, this luxuriously romantic resort is considered the ideal destination to relax during the day and enjoy the vibrant nightlife and charms of Playa del Carmen by night.
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