The World of Hospitality Issue 13 2015 | Page 34

34 the World Of Hospitality Restaurant 13˚/59˚ Andy Turner And Roz Allen Are Executive Chef Team At New Fine Dining Restaurant 13˚/59˚, Port Ferdinand, Barbados A ndrew Turner and Rosalind Allen are the new Executive Chef team in Barbados’ newest gourmet restaurant, 13˚/59˚, at Port Ferdinand Marina and Luxury Residences. Port Ferdinand is the newest offering from UNNA Luxury Resorts and Residences, whose motto is ‘luxury with soul’. The harbour-side restaurant is named after the co-ordinates of the island and the menu reflects the island’s produce in a contemporary style. Andy and Roz lead the Team and have a wealth of experience in Michelin starred restaurants, from Chapter One in Dublin, to The Clove Club and Texture in London. Andy Trained under Marco Pierre White, ran his own Morning Herald awarded restaurant in Sydney and also spent time in Japan and the world of sushi. Roz has been in restaurants all her life and has a more contemporary grounding. Dinner guests may choose from the 13˚/59˚ tasting menu, or the three choice short menus; on Sundays the restaurant relaxes, with brunch and classic cocktails, accompanied by live jazz. Commenting on Andy and Roz’s appointment and the launch of 13˚/59˚, Eoin O’Sullivan, Group General Manager said, Our ethos in opening 13˚/59˚ is to deliver a restaurant of international standard that highlights the beautiful ingredients that Barbados has to offer. We are delighted to have chefs of this level to help us deliver the concept and even at this early stage we are receiving some great reviews and finding that the restaurant is proving a real draw on the island.’ Website: www.1359barbados.com Andrew Turner comments on his new role, ‘I’m relishing the challenge of establishing a gold standard fine dining restaurant which offers something really different and enticing for visitors to Barbados and for the local population. I’ve been impressed by the range and quality of local Barbadian produce available, which has more than matched my desire to source as many ingredients locally as possible. We are evolving our menu to reflect the season’s freshest and finest ingredients, so for example, recently a big hit with guests has been Golden Crab which is delivered to us within hours of being caught just off the coast here. ‘ 13˚/59˚ is open to both residents and non residents and includes a private dining room for up to 16 people. Reservations are required. For more info visit: www.1359barbados.com