Relaxation and Culinary Theater in Riviera Maya
It was my third day as a guest of Karisma Hotels in Riviera
Maya and I couldn’t have been more relaxed.
Every morning my friend Roberta and I had talked about
breakfast at one of the Generations
or El Dorado restaurants.
The room service options were just so convenient, included in the all-inclusive plan, and offered many delicious choices we couldn’t resist indulging in breakfast in bed.
The room service options were just so convenient, included in the all-inclusive plan, and offered many delicious choices we couldn’t resist indulging in breakfast in bed.
I started my day with a veggie-filled omelet, fruit, a
croissant, and coffee.
Roberta went to explore the El Dorado Riviera Maya properties and do some
shopping while I relaxed. I was nursing an ankle injury so I was content to
relax on one of the lounge chairs in the water behind our swim-up suite.
When she returned, we ventured out for the short swim to the
bar for some drinks. It was a beautiful day and the water felt great in the hot
sun.
We didn’t want to leave the pool area so we just ordered
lunch from Palms Gourmet Terrace.
I had loved their carnitas tacos on the first day at Generations and we both decided to order them.
I had loved their carnitas tacos on the first day at Generations and we both decided to order them.
After lunch, we decided to head to the beach. Generations,
as well as its sister resorts El Dorado Royale and El Dorado Casitas, is
located on a great stretch of sand.
For my time down at the beach, I put on a tankini Eco Swim by Aqua Green
had sent me. I really loved the fit and style. I was comfortable
walking around in it and protected by the built-in SPF.
Eco also sent me a really comfy hooded cover-up to further
shield me from the sun as I got comfortable on one of the Bali Beds on the
beach.
I wished I could go in the water as I watched Roberta wading
in the blue sea, but I couldn’t complain about the view from where I was
sitting.
We had a very special dinner for our last night. We were
lucky enough to be in town for one of the Culinary Theater Banquets at Fuentes
Restaurant at
El Dorado Royale
, the adults-only resort next door to
Generations.
El Dorado Royale invites a guest celebrity chef in for the
night to work with one of their partners. In this case, it was Jackson Family
Wines.
When we arrived, there was a mariachi band and wine waiting
for us.
Our guest chef was Eli Kirshstein, the Chef Partner of The
Luminary, Atlanta. He was also a participant on Top Chef: Las Vegas.
Working with him as he made and explained every course was Elyse
Kudo, Division Vice President for Jackson Family Wines.
While explaining everything, Chef Eli Kirshtein put his
photo up on the wall with the other chefs who have put together these unique
culinary events.
Local Fish Ceviche & Tigers Milk
Avocado Salad*
Freemark Abbey, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2012
Matanzas Creek, Sauvignon Blanc, Helena Bench, 2012**
Spiny Lobster with Sweet & Sour Puree, English Peas
Chicken substituting for lobster*
Gran Moraine Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton 2012
Donna Olimpia, 1898, Rosso, Bolgheri, 2010
Cinnamon Panna Cotta with baked fruit cake, honeytuile, and
a fruit sorbet
Kendall Jackson Riesling, Vintners Reserve, Monterrey
County, 2013
It was a fun evening, but we were happy to have an employee
take us back to our suite in
Generations Riviera Maya
when it was done.
When we arrived, my bed was made up with a towel elephants
and roses for my final night. I was looking forward to one more night of
falling asleep to the sounds of the ocean.
*These items were
substituted for me since I have a seafood allergy.
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