Elevating the brand’s unmatched culinary offerings, award-winning pastry chef brings new savory delights to its luxurious resorts
MIAMI, Fla. (July 18th, 2017) – Palace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations – proudly announces a partnership with talented pastry chef, Antonio Bachour. As part of the brand’s commitment to elevating its already high culinary standards, Palace Resorts will feature an exclusive menu selection of decadent desserts and pastries, exclusively curated by Bachour. In addition, his top-notch desserts will be featured at all ten of the brand’s oceanfront properties in Mexico and Jamaica.
As the leader in the luxury all-inclusive space, Palace Resorts has demonstrated its dedication to improving the dining experience by aligning with top brands. In partnering up with one of “Star Chef’s” highly recognized dessert masters, the brand reinforces its passion for world-class culinary offerings, by bringing new delights to its guests. Bachour’s selection of signature desserts including his signature bonbons, will be available along with other sweet treats such as Berries & Crème, Lemon Tart & a unique take on S’mores, with caramelized bananas, among many others. Existing dessert recipes served in restaurants will also receive a touch of Bachour’s culinary twists; assuring guests are consistently delighted with new epicurean experiences.
As a commitment to elevating its already high gastronomic offerings, Palace Resorts arranged for each of the property’s executive pastry chefs to undergo robust training by Bachour. Each chef was introduced to the unmistakable style of Bachour’s specific techniques, tailored recipes and unmatched presentation, to ensure each dessert uniquely reflects an exquisite work of art.
“Palace Resorts’ prides itself in the ability to continuously search for strategic alliances that elevate our brand to the next level,” said Jabib Chapur, Vice President of Food & Beverage for Palace Resorts. “Bachour is a pastry master who embodies passion, elegance, innovation and excellence – the same characteristics that set Palace Resorts apart. By partnering with a passionate pastry chef such as Antonio Bachour, we guarantee guests will experience an unparalleled flavorful, dessert experience.”
“I’m elated to be a part of the Palace Resorts team and bring unique, new twists to their dessert and pastry offerings. I was extremely impressed with the brand, its impeccable service and vast culinary dining options. I am honored to work alongside their extremely creative culinary teams and take their dessert to the next level” said Antonio Bachour. “I had the opportunity to work hand in hand with each pastry chef, collaborate with the culinary teams and share our expertise. Together we crafted recipes that will surprise even the most refined palette.”
Antonio Bachour was born in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. His love affair for sweets stemmed from watching his mother bake a variety of homemade desserts, which preceded dinner each evening in the Bachour household. By the age of 14, Bachour was eager to begin his culinary career and would often work afterschool doing any chores around his father’s bakery. At the age of 17, his father gave him a small bakery, where he spent two years perfecting his skills prior to embarking on his global culinary journey. In the coming years, Bachour went on to work in some of the most prestigious hotel kitchens. In 2018, Bachour will showcase his ridiculously gorgeous and equally delicious sweet treats at Antonio Bachour Bakery + Restaurant + Academy in Miami. This 5,000 square foot venue is Bachour’s latest project.
Palace Resorts is committed to offering world-class epicurean experiences at each of its properties, designed to exceed expectations and enhance the guest experience. Earlier this year, the brand announced an exclusive partnership with Certified Angus Beef®, making it the first and only hotel chain in Cancun, to offer the highest quality of beef at all ten of its properties. In addition the brand has taken a step further in its commitment to perfecting its culinary offerings by launching its own cooking school and pastry shop. Here, chefs have access to ongoing educational seminars, additional trainings and can stay up to date on the latest culinary trends.
To reserve your stay at Palace Resorts, please visit www.PalaceResorts.com, call (800) 635-1836 or contact your preferred travel professional.
About Palace Resorts
With ten oceanfront resorts overlooking sparkling turquoise waters, Palace Resorts sets the highest standards for five-star all-inclusive vacations in Mexico and Jamaica. Offering luxurious and spacious accommodations accentuated by signature in-room double whirlpool tubs, nightly entertainment, the Caribbean & Mexico’s most extravagant spas, a premier Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, Palace Resorts sets the stage for a truly exceptional experience for travelers. The unparalleled level of service and comfort found at each property makes Palace Resorts a leading provider of world-class resort vacations. For more information, visit www.palaceresorts.com.
About Antonio Bachour
Pastry king Antonio Bachour’s professional aspirations were inset at a tender age with his earliest and fondest memories being of kneading dough in his family’s bakery in his birthplace of Puerto Rico. Decades later, the talented star is one of Miami’s brightest, with three top-selling cookbooks under his name; an impressive background including stints at Talula, Scarpetta, Trump Soho, Solea, Quattro and St Regis Bal Harbour; and accolades including 2016 James Beard Award semifinalist, “Top 10 Pastry Chefs” in America from Dessert Professional Magazine, 2011 International Chef Congress Pastry Competition finalist, 2012 Johnson and Wales Zest Award winner for Baking & Pastry Innovator, and is a repeated guest chef at the prestigious Basque Culinary Center in San Sebastian, among others.