By The Food Tease on May 2, 2015
Traveling to sunny tropical destinations, travellers have endless upon endless options as to were they would like to stay…but for those of you that would like to experience what the Garden of Eden looks like let alone what true pampering is all about, then Secrets Maroma is just what the doctor ordered.
For my second host hotel during the Wine and Food Festival in Cancun, I had the pleasure of staying at the uber exclusive Secrets Maroma. Truth be told, I’ve heard about the Secrets chain but for one reason or another I never stayed with them. Unlike Hotel Cacao my first host hotel which was situated in the heart of downtown Cancun, Secrets Maroma is tucked away on one of the most pristine beaches in all of Mexico. This AAA Five Diamond award winning resort symbolizes sheer opulence in every facet that I experienced.
Upon entry to the perfectly manicured landscape of the resort, I could see and feel that Secrets Maroma takes pride and pleasure in the smallest of detail. Details that some may not necessarily notice, but for Secrets Maroma it’s all encompassing as to how they receive and treat their guests.
Relaxation 101 at Secret’s Maroma
I have had my share of varied experiences staying at all-inclusive hotels. I have stayed at luxury resorts where they claim that ‘gourmet’ dining is their claim to fame – to which was and always will be of importance to me, after all I’m someone who loves good food. Also, let’s not forget if I’m on vacation there is a certain level of expectation to be had especially if ‘gourmet dining’ is the resorts selling feature. Unfortunately many resorts à la carte restaurants with whom you typically have to make reservations in advance (that in itself is bothersome and can lead to much frustration) have often failed to impress.
Time and time again I’ve noticed that such à la carte restaurants (typically theme and ethnically inspired – be it seafood, Italian, French or Asian influenced) typically focus their attention solely on the presentation factor. I’ll give these restaurants props in the originality department as I have been pleasantly surprised by their level of creativity when it comes to presenting their dishes. However, emphasis should always be placed at the core to every successful eatery – flavor, flavor and more flavor! The only analogy I can give you is this…You know those beautifully formed towel ‘swan’ creations that hotel staff arranges on your bed? Beautiful they are and yes they make you smile, but are you going to enjoy your bed more because of it? And more importantly, will it make you forget that you are sleeping on a piece of hard metal –under the guise that you’ll be sleeping on the most plush mattress ever?! You tell me?!
Having said that, I was admittedly reluctant to try Maroma’s à la carte restaurants for fear of being disappointed- little did I know how wrong I was going to be. That it was unfair of me to paint all gourmet à la carte restaurants with the same brush. My first culinary experience at Secrets Maroma was at their Oceana seafood restaurant. What can I say? Right from the start the service was spot on, without being too much or too in your face. Oceana staff exemplified discretion and perfectly timed service. The food was incredibly fresh and boasted crisp and mouth watering flavors. The level of detail given to the multicourse meal I later learned was and is an integral part of Executive Chef José Mena’s philosophy on food and what it means to him…I’ll expand more on that later on.
As one would imagine and expect, the accommodations in Secrets Maroma are one of romance and lavishness. It oozes richness but without going overboard. My suite spelled out serenity and tranquility. Maroma didn’t leave anything to chance in regards to making my room one of relaxation. From the deluxe four poster bed to the interior Jacuzzi that separated my insanely big open concept bathroom and bedroom – they really did want me to think I was in a spa like environment. For those of you that cringed when I said open concept bathroom – have no worries, the essential ‘parts’ remain behind close doors in a separate area of the bathroom. And if that wasn’t enough, there was still room for a beautiful marble walk-in shower with a sitting area – us ladies love the sitting area component!
To engage guests to be in a ‘spa like spirit’, Maroma literally thought of everything – from incense sticks at your disposal to leaving a meditation serenity channel on your television set on – so that when you walk in your room it is one of calmness. To add to my calmness, the complementary mini bar that was refreshed daily was an added bonus. Unlike many hotels – this mini bar had everything…from liquors to sweet treats to salty indulgences. And when I wanted a great picker upper, a Nespresso machine with all it’s fixings was at my disposal. With all this, if that wasn’t enough…a chilled bottle of Champagne with canapés waited for me in my living room – need I say more?! Well actually I can and I will because I haven’t even mentioned the fact that on my private balcony another Jacuzzi waited for my presence – seriously two Jacuzzis?! Except this one gave you the perfect view of Maroma’s property and of course it’s beautiful ocean view that we all long for. Why would one ever leave this place is beyond me…but I digress.
Partial view from my private balcony
Being a food lover I always do the same thing whenever I visit a hotel – I quickly peruse the room service menu. I’m like a kid in a candy store to get room service. I can’t explain why I’m so fascinated with this but there is something about having food brought to your room. Now for those of you not familiar with Secrets Maroma (as I was) I had heard that their room service was something to be experienced. I didn’t know what to expect but I knew it was going to be worthwhile to try.
When I was describing the room, I intentionally left out the “Secret Box” aka the “Secret Window” that is located right beside the main entrance door. The Secret window is the future of room service as far as I am concerned. Let me try to explain, typically when you order your room service, a hotel staff will knock at the door (their presence without fail always comes in the most inopportune moment) and they roll their food cart into your suit to present your food order. Afterwards as we all have seen it at one time or another – we see the uneaten food and dirty cutlery & plates in the hallway, leaving a very unattractive sight and at times unpleasant scents for other guests to experience. Now let me introduce you to the Secret window. The window or box as it’s also called, is a deep niche-like opening that is flush with the thick wall next to the front entrance door. This window has access from the hallway to your suite and of course for security reasons, it can be locked. How it works is like this: you phone in your food order like usual and then before you know it, the room service staff calls you to inform you that your food order is waiting for you in your secret window!! Like magic you open the window and everything you ordered is there waiting to be consumed and enjoyed! This GENIUS concept leaves out any embarrassing moments of fidgeting for clothes or what have you to answer the door when you hear the knocking (admit it, we have all been there at one time or another). Once you are finished eating your meal, there is no unsightly mess to be left in the room or hallway as all one has to do is place everything back in the window – like nothing ever transpired except for a smile and content appetite!
Speaking of appetite, I was fortunate enough to talk with both Executive Chef José Mena and Food & Beverage Assistant Manager Francisco Solórzano as we walked through the multitude of kitchens that chef Mena oversees. I had requested this tour to see the inner workings of chef Mena’s command while seeing his brigade work in what seemed like synchronized harmony. To be honest I had expected to be given just a simple overview of each restaurant, little did I know how generous chef Mena and Francisco were going to be given their busy schedule.
It was fascinating to see the sheer volume of staff and the high level of standards that Mena strives for in order to uphold Secrets Maroma’s stellar culinary reputation. After having spent some time with chef Mena, I could easily see that attaining excellence was at the forefront for him when feeding his guests. It was a rare opportunity for me to have a sit down with both of these men and I wanted to make full use of it.
Conversations discussed amongst the three of us made me respect all the hard work and commitment involved that the both of them have for the Secrets brand. The personal touch of the tour made me appreciate my experience even more so. But now was time for me to really experience chef Mena’s artistry – it’s one thing to see and appreciate how everything comes together but it’s a totally different ball game when you experience it first hand.
I was lucky to have dinner in one of Maroma’s à la carte restaurants, Portofino…in their private wine cellar! This private room spelled out opulence! The décor was absolutely stunning. For anyone wanting to celebrate a special occasion or if you’re like me to celebrate the ‘just because’ moments with your special someone, then this is the setting for you. How can you go wrong being caressed by vintage wine bottles, bouquet of roses and a beautiful glow being given off by surrounding candles?! I was in awe from the moment I entered the cellar and I had not even had anything to eat yet.
Without fail chef Mena didn’t disappoint, every course (and there were many) that I ate was a representation of what chef Mena and his well orchestrated brigade strived for. Like I had mentioned earlier on, my experiences at à la carte restaurants have always fallen short on flavor – until now!
For those of you reading this that may think I’m writing a favorable ‘review’ because Secrets Maroma was one of my host hotels – all I can say is: think again! It seemed as though that each delicious plate that I consumed, the very next one superseded it on one level or another. The tapestry of flavors found in each course was amplified so that you could enjoy the intricate workings that was given to each plate as it was intended to do so. The evening was one of perfection. It was a perfect marriage of stellar dishes with the best pairings of Champagne and wines.
The highlight of the evening occurred at the end of the soirée, after the dessert was served when chef Mena and some of his brigade came to enjoy a glass of bubbles to commemorate the beautiful evening. To me, that was a touch of class as I was able to give proper thanks to the amazing multicourse culinary extravaganza that will stay with me for some time.
Portofino dinner with Mexican blogger Elsie Mendez, Executive Chef Jose Mena and Food & Beverage Assistant Manager Francisco Solórzano, myself and Secrets Maroma’s sommelier (left to right)
Secrets Maroma epitomizes a new level of luxury. Their attention and eye for detail that they give to every level of service that they provide, just adds to the overall experience that one can expect when staying there. If I could change anything about my stay at Secrets Maroma – it would be that I wish I had more time to take it all in. However having said that, it gives me another (not that I need one) excuse to stay there again!
"Cook with love always, and people will feel it" - Chef @antonyannick70
It was a pleasure and honour to witness Chef Yannick Anton from @lecordonbleuottawa receive the Chevalier de L`Ordre du Mérite Agricole.
This award, bestowed by the French Ministry of Agriculture, recognizes his contribution to promoting French culture in Ottawa and across Canada through his work as a chef and culinary instructor.
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Read about his extraordinary career in my article published in the Fall issue of @luxeottawamagazine
A lifelong passion for his craft - Congratulations again, Chef!!🏅🤩
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Oct 1
It`s been a busy couple of weeks, but I wanted to share the love on this `must visit` eatery.😍😋
It was a treat to discover and dine at @amusekanata! This charming restaurant delivers BIG on flavourful dishes. It`s perfect for sharing and discovering new ingredients. A true gem! 🔥🙌
Here is the list of the tasty dishes that my table enjoyed:
🧀 TORCHED BRIE
🐟 TUNA AND SCALLOP TARTARE
🥩 STEAK TARTARE
🥩 BISON CARPACCIO
🍄 MUSHROOMS ON TOAST
🧀 HALOUMI
🐑LAMB SHANK
Both the restaurant ambiance and hospitality were top-notch...A must try! 😋😍
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Sep 26
Vegas wouldn’t be complete without visiting Freemont Street and taking in breathtaking sunset views from @stratvegas Tower. 😍😍
Experiencing a ride to the top of the Tower, at 1,149 feet tall - the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States for a 2nd time, did not disappoint!! 😱😍
Several years ago I experienced the thrill of the X-SCREAM roller coaster - it "teeter totters you over the edge of the Tower from 866 feet high, propelling riders head first 27 feet over the edge of the tower. After being shot over the edge, passengers are dangled weightlessly above the Las Vegas Strip before being pulled back and propelled again. " 😱😱🎢 It was a BLAST, but this time around, I was a viewer... perhaps on my next visit 😉
Seeing the Vegas views and watching the incredible visual display of the @spherevegas was incredible.
All must do`s when in Vegas!!
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Sep 15
Indulgence of any kind is a good one in my book, and indulging in a carnivorous feast at the award-winning Bazaar Meat by José Andrés, Las Vegas was EPIC!!🤩🤩😋
The attention to detail from both the back and front of the house was beyond exceptional. It was a true celebration of meat! 🥩🥩
I was in a very addictive meat trance - I loved every dish.🦪🥩😋😍
For the outstanding carnivore feast, these are the dishes that I feasted on:
✳️ Caviar Cone: crème fraîche, classic Ossetra caviar. 🤩🤩
✳️ A5 "Philly Cheesesteak": airbread, cheddar, Wagyu beef. 🔥🔥😋😋
This dish was HEAVEN in your mouth, that a second order was needed.
✳️ Sloppy Joe: beef Bolognese, steamed bun, straw potatoes.
✳️ First time tasting Shigoku oysters from Samish Bay, Washington, and they didn`t disappoint. 🦪🦪
✳️ Bone-In Strip Loin, Washugyu/Angus Blend. 🥩😋
✳️ Chateaubriand, Tenderloin, Holstein: (Brandt Beef, CA) Périgordine sauce and straw potatoes.
✳️ Buttered Potato Purée: butter, butter, more butter, some potatoes.😱😍
So silky smooth, it should be illegal!!
It was a bucket list item of mine to eat at this award-winning restaurant by this outstanding chef and humanitarian. 😊😊
Chef @chefjoseandres is founder of @wckitchen World Central Kitchen - first in the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. A real inspiration 🙌
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Sep 13
Hello Arizona, and your jaw-dropping natural wonders! 😍😍
I didn`t think I could make the long bus ride from Vegas to Arizona to see the beautiful Canyon "X" in 40° degree heat... but I made it. It was hot, BUT it was sooo worth it!!
Light peaking through the incredibly beautiful and surprisingly smooth Canyon X was just spectacular. It`s amazing what nature can create. Canyon X is a hidden treasure in the heart of the Navajo Nation.
The 2nd photo displays why the canyon is called Canyon "X" - the opening of the canyon with the sky in the backdrop naturally forms the "X" formation.
Overall, the canyon trip surpassed all of my expectations, and I`m happy that I had the opportunity to see the canyon up close and be in the moment, on the sacred land. 😍😍
A must-see!!
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Sep 11
From Nevada ➡️ Utah ➡️ Arizona to visit and explore incredible natural sights, including the famous Horseshoe Bend.
It was an incredible day seeing this sight up close.😍😍
The stunning Horseshoe Bend in @visit_arizona also referred to as the "east rim of the Grand Canyon". A geologic masterpiece sculpted by the Colorado River. I must admit that I was nervous taking these photo, as there are no rails or gates to prevent any accidents...and it`s very slippery. 😱
It was the perfect day to explore and get away from the glitz and bright lights of Vegas...atleast for a brief time😉😂
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Sep 8
Hello Sin City, it`s been a while😈😉
A getaway at the stunning @resortsworldlv, specifically Crockfords Hotel, made for a great trip to disconnect, have fun, and discover new things!🍹🍸🎰
Nightlife on the strip is a sensory overload... but that`s part of the fun😉
Delicious mojitos by the Crockfords pool made the scorching 40°degree weather bearable.🥵🥵🍹🍹
The mind-blowing @spherevegas is a literal driving distraction - its graphics are simply amazing!!😱😱
Love seeing the Venetian gondolas in action.
Stay tuned for some tasty activities, including some beautiful desert sights! 😃
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Sep 5
The @brookstreetott hotel is a dreamy setting for couples embarking on their marital journey, especially with their all-in-one location. 🤩🤩
Discover their exclusive curated services in my recently published article featured in the Fall/Winter issue of the @ottawawedding magazine.
● Premiere wedding venue 💍✅️
● 18-hole championship golf course ⛳️✅️
● Exceptional cuisine 🍽 ✅️
Make your next stay a memorable one with the Brookstreet Hotel!
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Aug 24
An evening out to @anabellaskitchenandlounge was exactly what I needed...friendly hospitality, tasty flavourful dishes, and the perfect ambiance to enjoy a beautiful outing. 😊😋
Amongst the appetizers, I chose their HIGHLY addictive zucchini crisps, which were the bomb!! This is one dish where you wish they had endless offerings!!
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Another tasty appetizer was their arancini - simply flavourful. And the piece de résistance was their refreshing grilled Halloumi Salad. It was watermelon sweet and Halloumi salty...Simply perfect! They nailed this salad with all the different flavours.
The perfect summer outing!😊😋
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Aug 17
Summer means...
BBQ time ✅️
Gardening ✅️
Relaxing ✅️
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Summer love...BBQ season in full effect!! 😋😍 These marinated pork blade steaks were delicious!!🥩😋
Basil, Thai basil, tarragon, and parsley... my little garden is growing!
Green thumb in full effect!! 🌺🪻
Love my lavender, and so do the 🐝 🐝
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Jul 28
Yesterday afternoon, I had the privilege of attending the "buffets des chefs," a delicious gathering at the French Embassy @franceaucanada in partnership with the Disciples d’Escoffier Canada. @disciples_escoffier_canada 🇨🇵🇨🇦
This tasty celebration included Disciples d’Escoffiers, chefs from @lecordonbleuottawa and @maisonoddo 👨🍳👩🏼🍳
The culinary event also included @veroniquerivest renown sommelier and owner of @soifbaravin being awarded as Knight in The Order of Agricultural Merit
(Ordre du Mérite agricole) for her constant promotion of oenology and French wines and terroirs. It is an order of merit bestowed by the French Republic for outstanding contributions to agriculture and food/gastronomy. Bravo!! 🍷🍷👏 👏
Another special moment included the induction of Ambassador Michel Miraillet as a new Disciple. When a new Disciple is inducted, he then undertakes to respect the Escoffier Spirit by taking this oath: "I vow to pass, serve and honor the cuisine, its culture and its continuing evolution".🎖🎖
Guests were spoiled with an endless assortment of French appetizers and delectable sweets, all with whom were created by talented chefs who are driven by passion. 😍👩🏼🍳👨🍳
Bravo to you all!!👏👏
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Jun 28
Those who know me know I`m weak for tasty popcorn and @fromfarmtotablecanada
spoiled me with theirs!! 🍿 😋
Proudly Ontario-made and woman-owned, From Farm to Table Canada has debuted their limited-edition CNE Kettle Corn in collaboration with the Canadian National Exhibition @letsgototheex for the 2024 season.Their beautiful package illustrations captures the fun that we have, when at the CNE 🎢.
It`s the perfect blend of sweet and salty - my favourite!! 😍
They are available in two sizes: Family Bag and Grab & Go. Sold online as well as in retail chains and many independent stores.
This must-have snack for the summer is available until Labour Day.
Get yours today and enjoy!!🍿🍿
Jun 27
A couple of evenings ago, I had the pleasure and honour of being invited by my alma mater, @lecordonbleuottawa to witness Chef @antonyannick70 be awarded France`s L`Ordre du mérite agricole, the highest civilian honour from the embassy @franceaucanada 😃
This distinction recognizes the contributions of Chef Yannick to promote French culture in Canada and Ottawa specifically - through his work as a chef and instructor at Le Cordon Bleu Institute in Ottawa.
Special moments of the evening included Ambassador of France to Canada, Michel Miraillet sharing with guests the numerous accomplishments that Chef Yannick Anton has accomplished over the years. Simply remarkable!!👏👏
A very touching and inspiring moment came when Chef Yannick Anton gave praise and gratitude to his mentors, who helped him attain his dream in the culinary industry. He also reminded the graduating class of chefs to always have a vision and to never let it go.👨🍳👩🏼🍳😍
And it wouldn`t be a celebration without some tasty treats that exude French flare! They even had chocolate graduation hats - very cute and apropo 🎓🎓
Bravo Chef!!😊
Jun 22
Muy Caliente!!🔥🔥🌞🌞
With the insanely hot weather, nothing is more refreshing than this tasty Brazilian lemonade with some @bacardi Gold
Rum for the win!!🤩😋
And let me tell you, a pitcher was made...as it`s THAT delicious!!
At this rate, I will finally start to enjoy the summer heat...providing I have my `special` lemonade!😉
Cheers!
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Jun 17
I had the pleasure this week to dine at @raphaelperuviancuisine AND what an experience!! 😋
Fresh exotic ingredients combined with warm hospitality made for a great evening out.🔥🔥
The Mahi Mahi`s flavours and interesting crunch texture by the chulpe (Peruvian dried corn kernels) was my favourite!!😍
The causa de pulpo 🐙 and the anticuchos 🥩 were also just as tasty.
And to wash it all down, I tried the Ica cocktail with its flaming sugar cube - strong but equally addictive 😉
Looking forward to tasting more of their dishes! 😋
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Jun 2
After a long day, a rich and tasty avocado, egg and bacon salad was the way to go!!🥑🥚🥓😍😋
And the pièce de résistance, triple-cream Brie with @artisinbakery baguette - the perfect match for such a meal.
At this rate, indulgence should be my nickname 😉
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May 16
Always a student and always learning😃
It helps when an interesting destination is discussed and tasty dishes are shared!✈️🍽
Big thanks to @phillydiscover for informing me on the unique attractions that Philadelphia has to offer and to @playfoodwine for their exceptional hospitality!😋
A delicious fish cake followed by the braised beef cheek and ramp gnocchi hit all the right notes. However, I couldn`t help myself from indulging on their grilled Sourdough Bread With Caramelized Butter...Ridiculously ADDICTIVE 🔥 😋😍
Looking forward to discovering new regions! 😊
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Apr 20
A recipe for tasty success - this is what A Taste for Life Ottawa is all about.
Last evening, generous restaurants like @faunaottawa opened their doors to patrons who dined and donated to support people living with HIV in our communities.
What more could you ask for?! Stellar dishes while supporting a great cause!!☺️
Fresh meaty Malpeque oysters 🦪🦪 and tasty tempura mushrooms 🍄 as appetizers to a mouth-watering meat fest. Say hello to a 80 day dry aged ribeye for 2 and the tastiest duck breast I`ve ever had!!😲😋😋😍
Because those dishes weren`t indulgent enough, a basque style cheesecake had to be tasted!!😂😋
A great cause and annual tradition that I`m proud to support and be a part of! ❤️
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Apr 19
Learning about new destinations and different cultures is always a blast! 😃
Several evenings ago, I had the pleasure of being invited to the Embassy of the Czech Republic😍
Learning about their culture, their unique travel experiences, and surprisingly, how inexpensive this country is, when compared to other European destinations, is always good💰💰
To start the Czech Tourism event, guests had the pleasure to hear from Czech Republic Ambassador of Canada, Martin Tlapa.
Tasty libations and Czech dishes were enjoyed by the guests. Even though I enjoy my 🍾 bubbles, I enjoyed tasting Czech`s prized beer 😉🍻
On the bucket list to discover✈️✈️
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Apr 7
Sophistication, opulent decor, and beautiful luxury desserts - this is @delyseesottawa 🍰🍮
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Read The Food Tease column in the Spring/Summer issue of @luxeottawamagazine on how Delysees`s Creative Director, Fred Naggar, successfully left awe-inspiring footprints in the fashion world to embark on a new adventure with his wife - the world of high-end desserts.😋🍰😍
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Sweets for the sweets... Enjoy!
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Apr 5
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