Mandarin Oriental Kanai, Riviera Maya has entered into a culinary partnership with The Alinea Group and chef Grant Achatz for its forthcoming beachfront resort in Mexico. The collaboration represents The Alinea Group's first permanent restaurant location in Latin America.
"Kanai offers us an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to a destination shaped by both nature and narrative," said Jason Weingarten, co-owner and CEO of The Alinea Group. "This partnership is about more than dining; it's about creating something enduring, inspired by the land and its spirit."
The resort, currently under development on Mexico's Caribbean coast, will be situated within a 620-acre ecological reserve. The Alinea Group will create a dining concept that combines its culinary approach with elements from the Yucatan Peninsula's culture and natural resources.
Chef Achatz and The Alinea Group have established recognition in the restaurant industry for their innovative culinary techniques and unique dining experiences. The partnership will position the restaurant as a central component of the resort's dining program, as it has been developed specifically for the setting.
"Chef Grant Achatz and The Alinea Group bring a spirit of exploration that resonates deeply with what we're building at Kanai,” said Abraham Metta Cohen, a partner in the project. “They understand that food is more than flavor; it's memory, place and meaning. This collaboration allows us to honor the soul of the Riviera Maya while crafting something entirely new and lasting."
The resort development is part of Mandarin Oriental's expansion plan in the Americas region.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
