Le Meridien Sunny Isles Beach team: Ghazal Yazdanparast, catering manager; Linda DeStasio, acting general manager; AYP Chairman Michael Yavner, Northern Trust; Executive Chef Tom Rhyneer; Michelle Frank, sales; Angela Roman, sales manager
AVENTURANEWS.COM- September 9 - 15, 2009 -The Restaurant at Le Meridien recently rolled out the red carpet for Aventura YoungProfessionals invited to enjoy a "star studded" networking event at the elegant Sunny IslesBeach resort.
Tom Rhyneer, executive chef/food and beverage manager along with Paul Radu, operations manager, and AYP chair Michael Yavner of Northern Trust extended a warm welcome toa stellar turnout of guests discovering why Le Meridien is internationally renowned for "star treatment" standards of excellence.
Leaders from Aventura Mall, IT Doctors, Filene's Basement and Melnick, Lilienfeld & Castonguay, CPA's agreed lunch or dinner beneath the stars while gazing at breathtaking oceanviews creates the perfect dining experience at The Restaurant - featuring contemporaryAmerican cuisine prepared with organic and all-natural ingredients.
Friends from Aventura USA, Fabian Realty, ASAP Services, RBC Bank, BeachwoodFinancial and The Credit Council thanked their lucky stars they live close enough to The Restaurant to come back often and try favorite dishes like marinated Churraso Steak, LinguineCarbonara Classico, Pan-roasted Salmon and Jumbo Shrimp, scampi style.
Experts from Southeast Computer Solutions, Goldstein Photography, Stern Bloom Media and Welcome/Bienvenidos Visitors Magazine concurred "star" starters at The Restaurant include Truffle Mac and Cheese, Seared Yellowfin Tuna, Fried Baby Calamari, Fire-roastedChili Quesadilla and Roasted Artichoke and Spinach Fondue with crispy corn chips.
Entrepreneurs from the Florida Marlins, Marksman Security, My Netkey, Nature's Best, Ameriprise Financial and attorney Mark Lynn were impressed to see exceptionally-priced sal-ads, gourmet sandwiches, build your own burgers and pizza also play a starring role on TheRestaurant's lunch menu. "Our focus is on creating quality food in price conscious economictimes," Rhyneer said.
The "Miami Spice" menu, extended through September, is yet another famous star reasonto savor entrees such as Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin, Coconut Glazed Monkfish and FigGlazed Flat Iron Steak - choices included in a three course dinner for $35 per person - a lunchmenu is also available for $22 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).
During the networking event, AYP members had the opportunity to tour Le Meridien andsee all-star amenities within the luxury suite resort mixing contemporary culture with Europeanheritage, creating a "culturally refined, meaningful and stimulating atmosphere." Sophisticated,opulent suites feature large screen TV's, washer/dryer, spa-quality bath amenities, stocked minibars, high-speed Internet access, cordless telephones and spacious living areas.
After considering the business benefits of reserving Le Meridien's abundant meeting spaceand opulent boardroom, star employees from the office of Dr. Richard Galitz, GoldsteinSchechter Koch, Shelby Construction and Florida Breast Cancer Research Foundation andEquinox concurred for pure pleasure, everyone should enjoy the myriad of world-classservices at Le Spa - Le Meridien's 6,000 square foot European style spa and health club.
Hard working colleagues from Seo4anyone, Williams Island POA, Russian Magazine andCitiBank planned to make appointments for star body treatments, massages and facials - whileleaders in need of pampering from Fastcare, Granoff Enterprises and AFLAC contemplatedslowing down for manicures, pedicures and spa services with the finest selection of famous-name product lines.
From the first tempting tastes of Teriyaki Beef Tips - to the last bites of CoconutMacadamia Crusted Sea Bass, AYP members gave The Restaurant and Le Meridien a "fivestar" review for being "the perfect union of ultimate relaxation and fine dining in a sophisticat-ed resort atmosphere offering the most exclusive spa experience!"
For reservations at The Restaurant, Le Meridien or Le Spa, phone: 305-503-6000 or visitmiami.lemeridien.com |
Jaleidy Rodriguez, and Elizabeth Gonzalez, Southeast Computer Solutions flank Robert Festinger, NewportBeachside Hotel & Resort |
