La Mar by Gaston Acurio to Open at Mandarin Oriental, Miami in December

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it joined forces with celebrity chef Gaston Acurio to open La Mar by Gaston Acurio at Mandarin Oriental, Miami in December. The all-day dining restaurant, cebiche and tapas bar will feature Acurio’s acclaimed Peruvian cuisine in a sleek, modern setting that includes indoor and outdoor seating with dramatic water views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. The new restaurant will complement Mandarin Oriental, Miami’s five-star fine dining restaurant Azul.

La Mar by Gaston Acurio at Mandarin Oriental, Miami will be Chef Acurio’s third location in the United States, following his restaurants in San Francisco and Chicago. The cuisine will celebrate the authentic and diverse flavors of Peruvian gastronomy, ranging from upscale novo-Andean fare to Asian-Peruvian fusion and traditional seafood cebiche.

With a contemporary new design by Arquitectonica and interiors by Nathan/Pereira Arquitectura, La Mar by Gaston Acurio will offer 245 seats with a mix of indoor and outdoor options, exemplifying a clean, modern elegance that turns the spotlight towards exquisite cuisine. Three high-energy bars will provide distinctive culinary experiences and a personal look into the creation of signature cebiches, freshly grilled anticuchos and specialty cocktails. A private table for up to 10 guests will make for the ultimate dining experience.

The luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Miami features 326 elegant guest rooms and suites – offering dramatic views of the bay and the Miami skyline.  Amenities include two high-energy restaurants, M-Bar – a dynamic cocktail lounge and martini bar, an award-winning tri-level spa, Oasis Beach Club, the luxury boutique Shanghai Tang and extensive meeting and business facilities.

For more information, visit http://www.mandarinoriental.com/miami/.