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Noma Cofounder, Chef Mads Refslund Private Dinners at Auberge Cabo!

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Cabo Scoop! One of the world’s most acclaimed chefs, Mads Refslund, will celebrate the season of gratitude in Cabo. Auberge Resort Collection in Cabo has organized this VV special Thanksgiving feast – stay at Esperanza or Chileno Bay Resort and enjoy private dinners with chef. This November 24 – 28, meet and dine with World Renowned Visiting Chef, in an amazing private in Villa dinner program or intimate group dinners.

An enticing look at Esperanza Resort Cabo

Co-founder of Copenhagen’s Noma, four times named the world’s best restaurant, Chef Mads will draw on land and sea to create a gastronomic event at Esperanza or in your private villa at both resorts. Fanatically dedicated to terroir and to food that is sourced locally and sustainably, he’ll make use of the bounty of the Sea of Cortez and the many organic farms in and around Los Cabos. The result: a culinary experience that could only happen in Baja California.

Accompany Chef Mads on a foraging expedition to learn how to spot not just what’s edible, but what’s wildly delicious. The immersive dining experience showcases sea foraging and a custom multi-course meal built around Chef’s fire and ice concept. Gourmands can join Chef Refslund to scuba dive off the coast of La Paz, Mexico in search of seaweed and take master classes and workshops on how to use local ingredients in a sustainable, waste-free fashion. Refslund, one of the original proponents of zero-waste cooking, will also host one-of-kind dinners, cocktail receptions and more to showcase how some of the most neglected ingredients can yield the most extraordinary results.

YOUR PRIVATE MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF
You will have an extraordinary opportunity to have one of the world’s most acclaimed chefs prepare a private dinner for you in your villa. You’ll enjoy Chef Mads’s interpretation of Baja California cuisine, drawing on the bounty of the Sea of Cortez and the area’s abundant organic farms to concoct dishes that can be had nowhere else in the world. Savor wine pairings selected by their Master Sommeliers, with a special focus on the Baja Peninsula, also known as Mexico’s Napa Valley. He is available as a private chef for 3 nights only – Tuesday, November 24 to Thursday, November 26, 2020, for up to 10 guests. The cost begins at $5,000, including wine pairings for up to 10 guests. Private Villas are available at both resorts for this amazing opportunity.

For a Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, November 26, 2020, the cost begins at $7,500 for up to 10 guests, including wine pairings. This dinner is a group dinner, the private Villa dinners are for you and your Villa guests only, at Esperanza and Chileno Bay Villas. If you have friends stay in other rooms, they are also welcome to your private Villa dinner!

VISIONARY DISHES, OCEAN BACKDROP
Seated on an oceanfront terrace at the magical Cocina del Mar, at Esperanza Resort, you’ll be transfixed watching Chef Mads in the outdoor exhibition kitchen, transforming the purest ingredients into visionary dishes. Reflecting his passion for sustainability, Chef Mads will also demonstrate ingenious ways to minimize food waste — culminating in an evening as enlightening as it is delicious with a menu that reflects the distinctive natural flavors of Baja California. Saturday, November 28th | 6:00 PM $145 per person, exclusive of beverages, service, and tax.

MEET CHEF MADS REFSLUND
A Danish chef living in New York City, he is an advocate for New Nordic cuisine and a terroir-based approach to cooking. His first cookbook uncovers how we can turn food waste into treasure. In the early years of his career, Chef Refslund earned his reputation working up the Copenhagen ladder at Michelin-starred restaurants Formel B, Restaurationen, The Paul, and Kokkeriet. Together with Rene Redzepi and Claus Meyer he co-founded Noma, which would go on to receive 2 Michelin Stars and was four times ranked the best restaurant in the world by Restaurant Magazine.

Chef Mads Refslund

Auberge Resorts hosts two scrumptious resorts in Cabo – I survived Hurricane Newton at Esperanza with the professional care of one of our favorite GM’s, Marc Rodriguez. Our clients love both Auberge Resorts in Cabo- if you are a golfer, Auberge and Chileno are gems. Auberge has been a favorite of our client families for years, acres to roam. Set at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula, between two massive bluffs, and only a few miles from Cabo San Lucas, Esperanza provides stunning views of both the Sea of Cortez and Punta Ballena – Whale Point – lounge in winter and tally the humpback’s passing and breaching. Our clients love golf, tacos and icy margaritas at Chileno Bay Resort in Cabo. It is also home to the famed Comal restaurant. The resort has luxurious suites and many Villa accommodations and a private six-bedroom ocean front Villa, Brisa Del Mar.

Cabo has strict Covid-19 measures in place, as do both hotels. Treat yourself and indulge in a sunny warm safe escape.

Extremely limited availability. Reservations required, call us!

Esperanza, an Auberge Resort

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Our Journeys are designed in the style of a three-act play. I believe my love of theater and rituals stem from my Catholic upbringing, and in particular, the ancient rites of Latin Mass – which took place in the dark ages. Ceremonies that included overpowering incense, flickering candles, chiming bells, and lace mantillas worn, oh so dramatically. High Latin Mass, a powerful and unforgettable procedure. My recent visit to Esperanza didn’t disappoint and included a full high drama, third act closer, we survived Hurricane Newton here without a single hiccup.

As I have probably previously prattled, the initial welcome at a property sets the tone and stage of a visit. We purposely work with on-property management, the GM’s and our off site representatives expecting them to personally welcome our clients. There are numerous clients who reach out to me on arrival sharing their enthusiasm: We are being spoiled. I LOVE this hotel. Amazing! Honestly, people take a minute from their Journeys and send me messages. Amenities arrive and we receive photos of the gifts, love the welcome and love hearing from our clients. Seems simple – but not every hotel practices the welcome – setting the stage in delighting the guest.

My recent visit to the Auberge property in Cabo, Esperanza Resort reaffirmed my belief. The moment you arrive, the charming rituals begin. Served an indigenous frothy and refreshing chilled pick-me-up; just enough to make you pause and be captivated by the surroundings. No rushing to a lobby, you have arrived. Chill!

Meander amid the fragrant paths to reach your room, enjoy a brief overview of your suite; a knock at the door and an authentic liquid refreshment, a refreshing Margarita arrives with a barman! A barman dressed in white linen snapping a cocktail shaker for full effect. Oh, did I mention the traditional molcajete brimming with fresh chopped guacamole, assorted salsas and fresh chips?

Now this is a Statement Arrival!

Set at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula, between two massive bluffs, and only a few miles from Cabo San Lucas, Esperanza provides stunning views of both the Sea of Cortez and Punta Ballena – Whale Point – lounge in winter and tally the humpback’s passing and breaching.

Something for everyone here – bungalow accommodations with deck top infinity edge Jacuzzi’s – are my favorite. The after Odile hurricane changes are subtle, the private patio’s have a woven panel assuring intimate privacy in your Jacuzzi. The same soothing color palate remains in the very comfortable luxurious rooms, why compete with the incomparable views of the pounding sea? A strong sense of place is achieved with handcrafted furniture and accessories created by Mexican artisans.

Relax in one of the 56 air-conditioned Casitas or secluded suites featuring free minibar items and espresso makers. All the rooms have private furnished balconies. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.The drop dead view is amazing from the shower for two! Yoga on your terrace, go no further than the closet for your mat, essentials at your fingertips!

We reserve for families here as well, as the Resort has a cluster of private Villas which can accommodate large groups with full kitchens, usually a patio Jacuzzi or small plunge pool. Need a butler or chef to prepare meals? Si!

Do visit the full-service spa, where you can enjoy body treatments, massages and facials. One key element here is an assortment of five outdoor swimming pools; plus you can  spend time at the private beach, often not swim able, but with the stunning pools, who needs sand in your toes?  

Enjoy a meal at one of the resort’s dining establishments, which include 6 restaurants. Roam here for a few days and dine at a different location several times a day – poolside, cliff side, elegant evening dining.The resort has a full schedule of culinary events, consider the choices: beach asados (Argentine-style barbecues) to Mexicanisimo Thursdays, where live music and fireworks accompany meals from various regions of the country. We were invited to a special post Hurricane Cocktail party – a delightful way to meet guests and sample exquisite passed nibbles and cocktails.

The new “Sunrise Yoga” program offers an early-morning stretch at one of the hotel’s two private coves.Oh, did I mention championship golf courses? Endless options, a testament to the discerning Auberge brand. Whale watching soon in winter – no place better, Esperanza, an Auberge Resort!