• The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, husband and wife in white robes sit at table near their hotel room's window with buildings visible through the windor.

    Where to Stay: The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

    March 2, 2023

    They say first impressions are everything, and The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco sets an everlasting impression the moment you are greeted at the doors of a 1909 Neoclassical landmark. As the doorman adorned in a top hat and coattails warmly welcomes you, you anticipate the moments of grandeur that await you inside. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco…

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  • The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel: RAYA

    September 10, 2019

    RAYA, one of six eateries at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, offers a locally-sourced restaurant menu influenced by Pan-Latin cuisine. The ambiance makes it impossible to not fall in love with this AAA Five-Diamond Resort: the sound of the ocean’s waves, the salt-scented breeze and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from the 150-foot seaside bluff.…

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  • Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain: The Masters of the Craft

    June 13, 2019

    The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain presented their chefs with the opportunity to showcase their technical skills and creativity through the Masters of the Craft, a Marriott-based volunteer competition. Executive Pastry Chef Daniel Mangione and newly-appointed Executive Chef Emily Dillport invited me to participate as one of three judges for the event! As you can imagine, I…

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