San Juan has all the time had one of the vital thrilling meals scenes within the Caribbean, with a dynamic culinary motion that’s catapulted a variety of cooks to stardom, from Jose Enrique to Mario Pagan. And now Puerto Rico’s capital has a significant new restaurant from full-fledged celebrity: Chef Michael White.
The legendary Michelin-starred, James Beard Award-winning chef has formally opened his latest Caribbean restaurant on the La Concha resort in Condado.
It’s referred to as Levant, and it’s a Mediterranean fusion spot with a deal with native produce and recent seafood: suppose dishes like bluefin tuna crudo, fusilli with crimson wine-braised octopus; and a number of mezze.
It’s the results of years of journey for White throughout the Mediterranean, and, in line with all of his eateries (together with his different regional restaurant, Atlantis’ Paranza, which we’ve eaten at a number of occasions and completely loved), has a powerful wine listing, with greater than 400 totally different expressions.
White says Levant is a “one-of-a-kind coastal eating expertise,” with “Mediterranean flavors paired with Puerto Rico’s native bounty.”
White has six Michelin stars in all, starting with the flagship Marea.
The debut is a part of an overhaul of the traditional San Juan resort, which is now a part of the Autograph Assortment.
“Levant is a testomony to La Concha Resort’s dedication to elevating the visitor expertise in Puerto Rico. As an organization, we’re all the time striving to reinforce the island’s culinary scene, and partnering with Chef Michael White permits us to supply an distinctive eating expertise that seamlessly blends innovation with custom,” stated Rolando Padua, President of Paulson Puerto Rico, which owns the resort. “Set in our iconic restaurant area, with greater than 65 years of historical past, this new idea embodies the sophistication and power of La Concha, bringing a world-class gastronomic journey to our friends and the local people.”
