The new collection of recipes, debuting at the
resort's premiere of the 2024 Gingerbread House, will benefit
poverty and hunger relief programs in Southwest
Florida.
NAPLES,
Fla., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday
season, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
is thrilled to introduce Cookies & Cocktails, a
beautifully curated holiday cookbook featuring an enchanting array
of recipes by Executive Pastry Chef Lerome
Campbell and the resort's celebrated Mixologists. Designed
to bring the festive spirit of The Ritz-Carlton experience into the
homes of aspiring and seasoned chefs, this collection invites
readers to craft holiday memories through imaginative cookie
creations and cocktail recipes.
Inside Cookies & Cocktails, readers will find
step-by-step guides for recreating the resort's signature holiday
treats, heartfelt anecdotes, and culinary insights from Chef Lerome
and the creative resort Mixologists. Each recipe displays their
expertise and celebrates the cherished holiday traditions of The
Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Personal
stories and quotes from the resort's Ladies and Gentlemen add an
insightful touch, inspiring guests to create new traditions in
their homes.
An ideal holiday gift, Cookies & Cocktails will be
available for purchase beginning December 9,
2024, in the retail stores at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples and The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón
from $24.99. In keeping with the
brand's Community Footprints initiative, proceeds from this project
will benefit hunger and poverty relief efforts in Southwest Florida, extending the holiday
spirit to the local community.
"Our holiday celebrations are deeply woven into the heart of our
community," said Mark Ferland, Area
General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples. "This cookbook beautifully captures
Chef Lerome and our resort Mixologists passion, as well as the
spirit of togetherness that makes the season truly magical at our
resort."
To inaugurate the holiday festivities, The Ritz-Carlton,
Naples will unveil its
much-anticipated life-size 2024 Gingerbread House display on
December 9, 2024. This spectacular
creation - crafted by Chef Lerome and his talented pastry team -
has become a beloved holiday tradition, inviting guests to enjoy a
festive backdrop for seasonal photos with family and friends. The
Gingerbread House will be open nightly through December 24, offering a truly Instagram-worthy
holiday experience. Advance reservations for parking are
recommended for this popular event.
CELEBRATE A SEASON OF WONDERS
Guests are invited to embrace the holiday magic at The
Ritz-Carlton, Naples with featured
Cookies & Cocktails recipes available at the Lobby Bar,
among a season full of festive experiences. From Breakfast with
Santa and Gingerbread House Decorating Classes to
Teddy Bear Tea and an elegant NYE Black-Tie Gala
featuring international jazz artist Stella
Cole, there is something to enchant guests of all ages. At
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, the holidays sparkle with the
resort's signature Tiburón Holiday Market, featuring
'Florida Ice' synthetic skating, local vendor market stalls, and
nightly snow flurries. Whether savoring a decadent
holiday dessert, toasting with a signature cocktail, or
creating sweet memories with loved ones, Cookies &
Cocktails provides the perfect guide to elevating your holiday
celebrations with The Ritz-Carlton touch.
For more details and reservations, please visit
NaplesFestive.com.
ABOUT THE CHEF
Chef Lermone Campbell is renowned for his iconic
gingerbread creations, including the life-size gingerbread house
that has become a centerpiece of the hotel's holiday festivities. A
finalist on Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship
(Season 5), Chef Lerome is also the winner of Holiday Baking
Championship: Sweet Revenge and a judge on Cupcake
Championship and Gingerbread Showdown.
For more information about the cookbook and the Naples
Gingerbread House, please visit NaplesFestive.com.
About The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is a luxury resort on Florida's Gulf Coast, featuring 474 elegantly
appointed guest rooms and suites with stunning views of the
Gulf of Mexico. Following a
transformative renovation in 2023, the resort introduced the
Vanderbilt Tower, which includes an exclusive Club Level offering a
private arrival experience, a dedicated cocktail bar, and the
brand's largest Club Level Lounge. The Vanderbilt Tower holds LEED
Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Guests
can enjoy eight dining venues, including the award-winning Sofra
and Gumbo Limbo, a redesigned lobby bar, a 51,000-square-foot
Ritz-Carlton Spa®, and refreshed pool areas. The resort also offers
extensive event and meeting spaces, along with a newly enhanced
Ritz Kids program featuring a state-of-the-art Ritz Kids Room, a
resident Naturalist, and educational partnerships with the
Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples has
received numerous accolades, including the AAA Five-Diamond Award
and recognition on Travel + Leisure's IT List and 500 List
(2024).
About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, MD., part of Marriott
International, Inc., currently operates over 100 hotels and over 45
residential properties in 30 countries and territories. For more
information or reservations, visit the company website at
www.ritzcarlton.com; for the latest company updates,
visit news.ritzcarlton.com; and to join the live conversation,
use #RCMemories and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR). The
Ritz-Carlton is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the new
name of Marriott's travel program, replacing Marriott Rewards®, The
Ritz- Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The
program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands,
experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits,
including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward
Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more
information about the program, visit
MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.
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