BETHESDA, Md., May 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Whetting the
appetites of next generation business travelers with unexpected
cultural experiences, Renaissance Hotels today announces "The
Navigator's Table," an original video series featuring James Beard Award Winning TV personality
Andrew Zimmern. Premiering online on
May 3, 2016, the unscripted dinner
series features Zimmern hosting unusual tastings in Chicago, Nashville and New
York with influential chefs and food insiders at Renaissance
Hotels. The six-episode serving illustrates the brand's
commitment to providing business unusual experiences that
appeal to its culturally curious guests, inspiring them to seek
intriguing evenings at Renaissance Hotels around the world.
Beginning the week of May 3, two
episodes a week premiere on RenHotels.com and Renaissance Hotel's
YouTube channel. Zimmern, beloved by millions as the host of the
Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods", serves as Renaissance
Hotel's guest Navigator – the hotel's lifestyle concierge. In
this role, Zimmern brings his unique perspective to dinner along
with an eclectic guest list featuring chefs, culinary luminaries
and local influencers. Together, they indulge in colorful and
captivating conversation about food and provide personal
perspectives and insider tips on the following cities:
- Chicago,
May 3 & 5: Zig-zag
from Northside to Southside as Andrew samples sea urchin and
grilled octopus before diving into deep dish pizza with guests
Billy Dec (Restaurateur),
Christina Grdovic (SVP and Publisher
Food & Wine), Kara
Lichtenstein (Hungry Social), Lee
Wolen (Boka) and Louisa Chu
(Chewing the Fat). Click here to watch the premiere
episode!
- Nashville, May 10 & 12: Andrew gets in harmony with
local favorites indulging in goat tartare, squirrel and seafood
gumbo and hot chicken with guests Kahlil
Arnold (Arnold's Country Kitchen), Sarah Gavigan (Okatu South, Pop, Little
Octopus), Carla Hall (co-host of
ABC's "The Chew" and Chef-Owner of Carla Hall's
Southern Kitchen), Rachele Lynae (Musician) and Pat Martin (BBQ Chef). Click here for a
preview of Nashville's episode!
- New York,
May 17 & 19: New York may be the Big Apple, but Andrew is
substituting fruit for local duck tarte flambé, freshly harvested
seaweed and venison with braised cabbage and sweet potatoes.
Culinary luminaries joining Chef Zimmern at various New York dining hot spots in addition to the
Renaissance New York Times Square include Dana Cowin (chief creative officer of Chefs Club
International), and chefs Daniel Boulud (Chef-Owner of several
award-winning restaurants and Feast & Fêtes catering),
John Besh (author, chef and
restaurateur) and Jose Garces
(restaurateur, Iron Chef Winner).
"My whole life has been a journey of discovery, traveling the
world looking for the exotic, bizarre and unusual," said
Andrew Zimmern. "I know the
difference between good food and good eating and how important it
is to try something new and get out of our comfort zone, and I'm
proud to bring those experiences to The Navigator's Table and to
Renaissance Hotels."
In addition to serving as guest Navigator on the series, Zimmern
is adding to the brand's 'Evenings at Renaissance' programming
worldwide by creating bar snacks inspired by his travels and
experiences to the regions where Renaissance Hotels are opening new
properties this year. Each dish reflects a different regional
cuisine interpreted with signature Zimmern flair. The bar snacks
will be available exclusively on June 16,
2016, Renaissance Hotel's annual 'Global Day of
Discovery'.
- Poutine: A Canadian staple, French fried potatoes served
with cheese curds and roasted duck gravy. Inspired by Renaissance
Montreal, which opened January
2016.
- Andrew Zimmern's All-Beef
Piedmontese Canteen Dog: The classic New York hot dog reinvented for the modern
world. Served with fresh minted kraut, roasted vegetable mayo,
house mustard, pickled chiles and herb shake. Inspired by
Renaissance New York Midtown, which opened March 2016.
- Duo of Gougère and Pisalladière: A take on a traditional
Parisian dish, classic choux paste crisps with gruyère and jambon
cuit served alongside the famed caramelized onion tart of Provence.
Inspired by Renaissance Paris Republique, which opened April 2016.
- Sate Lilit: Inspired by the cuisine of Bali, a satay made from minced pork and shrimp
and mixed with grated coconut, thick coconut milk, lemon juice,
shallot, turmeric and pepper. Inspired by Renaissance Bali,
opening June 2016.
- Middle Eastern Meze: Influenced by the flavors of
Dubai, a meze of spiced eggplant
dip, lemon-rice stuffed grape leaves and lamb kibbeh served over
hot pita. Inspired by Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai opening December
2016.
"Andrew is the perfect partner for Renaissance Hotels and 'The
Navigator's Table,'" said Dan Vinh,
vice president marketing, Renaissance Hotels. "His love for
the unconventional embodies Renaissance's ethos of providing
travelers with unexpected and intriguing experiences that change
their perspectives and help them see life through a new lens."
At Renaissance Hotels, a guest's trip is about much more than
the 9 to 5, it's about making time for the #5to9 with a world of
cultural discoveries, interactive music offerings, epicurean
adventures, indigenous arts and cultural experiences. The
Renaissance Hotel's updated Navigator app helps facilitate
discovery by providing guests with a more personalized experience
while staying at any of the nearly 170 locations around the
world. Guests can discover local neighborhood "Finds" that
are curated and updated regularly by the hotels' Lead Navigator
including where to Eat/Drink/See & Do/Shop. In addition,
Navigators are also available on site to "Show & Tell" with
guests to personalize and tailor their "Finds."
Guests can book a stay and check out the full lineup of events
and performances planned throughout the year at Renaissance Hotels
by visiting www.renhotels.com/events or
www.facebook.com/renhotels.
About Renaissance Hotels:
Renaissance Hotels believes in defying business travel
conventions for guests who crave unexpected experiences. At
Renaissance Hotels, It's Business Unusual. Each of the
brand's nearly 170 hotels, located in more than 30 countries around
the world, is unique and every stay offers unconventional programs
that help business travelers discover rich, local experiences. We
promise to feed the curiosity, fuel the imagination and excite the
senses of our guests who see their business trip as an exciting
opportunity for new, interesting, and sharable experiences. We
understand their desire to make the most out of every moment and we
offer signature events in our lobbies, bars and lounges designed to
showcase emerging talent in music, the arts, mixology, gastronomy
and more. Renaissance Navigators are neighborhood experts who are
ready to assist guests in discovering true local flavors and
activities. R.E.N. Meetings offers groups an experience beyond a
traditional meeting, rooted in creative sensory meeting design and
custom-curated local Navigator excursions and networking events. At
Renaissance Hotels, we work to ensure that every trip is
transformed into an eye-opening, unforgettable journey. To discover
more visit www.renhotels.com. For upcoming events visit
www.renhotels.com/events.
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About Marriott International Luxury + Lifestyle
Brands
Marriott International's luxury and lifestyle brand portfolio
includes The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, EDITION Hotels, BVLGARI
Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Autograph
Collection, Renaissance Hotels, AC Hotels and Moxy Hotels –
totaling over 560 properties worldwide. By the end of 2016, the
portfolio is expected to grow to 650 hotels with new locations in
Geneva, Switzerland; Paris, France; Guadalajara, Mexico; Panama City, Panama; Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil; Santiago,
Chile; Santa Fe, Argentina,
and Sanya, China. Marriott's
Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio also accounts for 28 percent of
Marriott's system-wide development pipeline. Future plans call for
approximately 250 additional luxury and lifestyle hotel projects
over the next several years.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global
leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with nearly 4,500
properties in 87 countries and territories. Marriott
International reported revenues of more than $14 billion in fiscal year 2015. The company
operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership
resorts under 19 brands. The company also manages the award-winning
guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton
Rewards® program, which together comprise more than 56 million
members. For more information or reservations, please visit our
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