HOW I CARRY ON
INSIGHTS FROM AN EXECUTIVE CHEF
Secrets ® Impression Moxché ’ s Executive Chef Mario Blanco shares how passion and consistency can pay off .
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of Executive Chef Mario Blanco when visiting this property , a chef who has been on a journey with Inclusive Collection , part of World of Hyatt , for 14 years . After finishing school in Mexico City , Blanco completed his training in Italy before returning to Mexico to begin his career in Cancun . He worked at Secrets Silversands , Zoëtry Paraiso De La Bonita Riviera Maya , Secrets The Vine Cancun and Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun prior to joining Secrets ® Impression Moxché .
Tropical ocean views , spacious accommodations and a laidback atmosphere are staples of any relaxing , all-inclusive vacation experience in Mexico ’ s Riviera Maya . Topping all this off with mouthwatering culinary delights is oftentimes the reason a vacation goes from good to great . Menu items rich in flavor and design are not soon forgotten by travelers and are usually the driving force behind why they return to a destination time and time again .
Guests staying at the brand-new Secrets ® Impression Moxché have access to this type of delectable gastronomy . In addition to restaurants serving crowd favorites like Italian , Asian and Mexican cuisine , this resort also offers unique culinary experiences such as Ember , an open fire grill and smoke house , and Cielo Impression Rooftop , which offers up a variety of special menu items in a casual rooftop setting .
Vacationers ’ tastebuds are in the good hands
HOW IT STARTED Coming from a family of farmers who prioritized good quality ingredients , Blanco ’ s inspiration to be a chef started at a young age . “ I come from a family of farmers in which respect for the product is very important ,” he said . “ We produce vegetables and fruits such as corn , mushrooms , potatoes , etc ., and seeing how a very good quality ingredient is transformed just by putting it on the fire and accompanying it with small ingredients , it ’ s like magic to me and is really inspiring .”
This motivation only continued throughout Blanco ’ s time spent in Italy : “ My experience in Italy was unique , because I worked in the most important gastronomic region of Italy where respect for the ingredient , which is of very good quality , is the most important thing ,” he said . And these experiences transition to his work at Secrets ® Impression Moxché . Knowing this particular property
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