Hospitality is Everywhere™: March 2022

7 March 2022

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Mandarin Oriental, Boston debuts new restaurant, ‘Ramsay’s Kitchen’ by Gordon Ramsay. Mandarin Oriental, Boston and Gordon Ramsay North America announced the opening of Ramsay’s Kitchen, an all-new dining concept by multi-Michelin-starred Chef Gordon Ramsay. In addition to the restaurant, guests of the hotel will have access to Ramsay Kitchen menu items through in-room dining services. Guests can enjoy signature dishes such as Ramsay’s Beef Wellington and Braised Lamb Shank, as well as other reimagined fan-favorites (many with a Boston twist), including the Lobster and Clam Bouillabaisse.

Book your Thai holiday at Cape & Kantary Hotels. The wait is over! Thailand is officially open to fully vaccinated travelers from over 64 countries for quarantine-free travel. Book your holiday at a Cape & Kantary Hotel, one of Asia’s leading luxury hospitality brands, with certified SHA Extra Plus Hotel accreditation and the highest level of health & safety measures in place.

Restaurant Associates celebrates its diamond anniversary. Restaurant Associates, a leader in on-site dining management and premium catering, is celebrating 75 years in the industry. With new faces at the helm and an even deeper commitment to community, employee experience, and innovation that will continue to define the hospitality landscape for decades to come. The Diamond celebration underscores R/A’s position at the forefront of delivering elevated and coveted workplace and higher education dining experiences, as well as serving as the culinary prowess behind the food & beverage offerings at some of the world’s most essential and lauded cultural establishments.

Burger & Lobster Launches on Mise. Craving that mouthwatering burger or lobster roll at home but without the hassle of shopping and prep? Then Burger & Lobster and Mise have you covered. Now available for delivery, Mise provides all the pre-prepped ingredients straight from Burger & Lobster to your kitchen to make their signature Original Burger, Lobster Roll, and Dry-Aged Burger. To celebrate the launch, Mise and Burger & Lobster are sharing an exclusive code SURFANDTURF40 to get 40% off your first Burger & Lobster. So go online here and surf your way to paradise.

Zacapa Rum’s Mujeres Fuertes Cocktail Collection. In celebration of the Muerjes Fuertes (strong women) in the brand’s orbit, Zacapa Rum introduces the Mujeres Fuertes Cocktail Collection inspired by the team of female leaders and brand ambassadors behind the premium rum, including Master Blender Lorena Vasquez, Actress and Brand Ambassador Jordana Brewster, The Little Market’s Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla, Chef Grace Ramirez and Mixologist Lynnette Marrero. The collection honors each woman’s personality, style, and legacy with specialty-crafted cocktails perfect for your sipping pleasure.

Singapore Tourism Board launches Singlish Masters TikTok campaign. As of February 28, the Singapore Tourism Board has officially launched their Singlish Masters contest on TikTok and Instagram (Singlish is a slang-like language spoken in Singapore). Participants will have the opportunity to win the title of Singapore’s First Singlish Master and an exclusive grand prize. Follow @the.smiling.afro, @michelletiang, and @dtrix to learn more about the contest and how to win the coveted title.

Country Life Vitamins honors Women’s Month. Celebrate Women’s Month and women’s health with award-winning wellness brand, Country Life Vitamins’ Senior National Educator, Audrey Ross. Every week, tune in on their Instagram for her informative IG chats as she shares her knowledge of women’s health and the must-have products for every woman at every stage in life.

Get Lucky at Black Tap this March. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is serving up all things savory, sweet, and boozy for this month’s shamrockin’ St. Patrick’s Day specials! While all U.S. locations are offering the decadent Reuben Burger and churning the Lucky Charms Classic Shake, Black Tap’s NYC and Vegas locations will be serving a Boozy Irish Coffee Classic Shake. All three specials are available throughout the entire month of March.

PDA Pizza at The Hugh is thinking outside the (pizza) box. PDA Slice Shop is teaming up with fellow restaurants at The Hugh this month, kicking off their ongoing pizza collaboration series, which will feature new pies every two weeks. First up, PDA will be collaborating with homestyle Pakistani concept, BK Jani, on a Spicy Chicken slice, with marinated grilled chicken, fontina cheese, mint chutney, garlic, and red onion (available March 1-13). After that will be the Clam Pie from Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co. (March 14-27). With more collaborations coming, don’t miss out on these outside-of-the-box interpretations of a classic NY slice at The Hugh this month, and follow along on Instagram for updates.

Catalogue’s network of brands welcomes you to celebrate all month long. First, honor the women in your life this Women’s History Month with special brunch offerings at Ted’s Bulletin. Then, make your March Madness plans a slam dunk when you go with wing packages and catering from FedWings. Next, browse Kramers’ Coal + Ice exhibition section for literary works from the collaborators, conservationists, photographers, and artists of the Kennedy Center’s Coal + Ice Exhibit. Lastly, be sure to visit Ensemble Kitchen for new Honeymoon Chicken menu items offered for the first time at that location. Because who doesn’t love celebrating all month with wings, brunch, art, and buckets of fried chicken?

March cocktail specials at Seely’s Mill. Stop by the bar at Seely’s Mill at The Beeman Hotel in Dallas, Texas, to indulge in one of their specialty cocktails this month. The Beeman’s Knees features Texas gin, elderflower liqueur, house-made local honey simple syrup, and fresh lemon. Perhaps the Cozmosis is more your style with its refreshing peach vodka, pomegranate liqueur, pineapple, and sparkling wine. Now that’s the spirit!

A Knead to Know Event. In collaboration with Executive Chef Robert Newton, Thompson Savannah’s Bar Julian continues their Knead to Know chef series. Beginning March 1, Newton will be collaborating with Husk’s Chef Christopher Hathcock, offering a Nduja Pizza with HUSK Nduja, GA shrimp, sea beans, caramelized onions, and ricotta. This month, a portion of proceeds from the pizza sales will support Renegade Paws Pet Rescue. Stop by Bar Julian to taste this exclusive pizza and support a worthy cause throughout the month. Follow Bar Julian on Instagram for more updates, like who the next chef collaboration will be.

Zacapa Rum’s Women’s Month Celebrations:
- March 3 – Zacapa Rum is teaming up with The Daily Front Row to celebrate two decades of women in fashion alongside event host Devon Windsor at the Daily Front Row’s 20th Anniversary Event in Palm Beach, FL.
- March 8 – With a spirit rooted in female craft, Zacapa Rum is thrilled to support The Little Market’s mission and commitment to creating work for artisans in underserved communities locally, nationally, and globally by being their lead sponsor of The Little Market’s International Women’s Day event.
- March 14-16 – Zacapa Rum proudly sponsors the 4th Annual Latin American Fashion Summit in Miami, FL—a gathering designed to uplift Latin Americans in fashion and design.

March 17 – The bar at Seely’s Mill at The Beeman Hotel in Dallas, Texas, is hosting an All Night Happy Hour & Reuben Sandwich St. Patrick’s Day special. This offer is available only on March 17 from 4-11 p.m.

March 31 – Join Dallas Fort-Worth artist Rita Vicari at CANVAS Hotel Dallas as she unveils her latest collection on March 31 from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit is open to the public to explore the new installation on display through April 15. Grab tickets here and follow CANVAS Hotel Dallas on Instagram.

April 2 – Ketel One Family Made Vodka is once again sponsoring the 33^rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles, CA. Join us in raising a glass to the vibrant LGBTQ community, who have continued to bring remarkable moments of delight and joy to our lives through their craft and inspire us every day to lead an authentic life.

The best liquor for a night in. Forbes included Ketel One Botanical and Zacapa Rum’s Zacapa Moments Cocktail Kit in its round-up on the best spirits to share with a loved one. [Forbes]

The best places to eat in NYC. Native New Yorker Allison Tibaldi shares her favorite spots around town, including The Hugh and Katz’s Delicatessen. [Insider]

10 healing spots around the world, from hot springs to salt flats. Perri Ormont Blumberg shares ten spots around the globe that offer healing abilities, including Kyushu’s Yakushima Island, a mountainous rainforest region perfect for forest bathing, and Kagoshima Prefecture’s Ibusuki sand bath onsen, the only natural sand bath in the world. [Travel + Leisure]

A Sustainable Future. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s COO, Christoph Mares, shares with Departures insight into the Group’s initiative to sustainability. This includes sourcing sustainable materials but also finding a proper use for the existing stock within the hotel. The hope is to turn his energy toward a goal of making all Mandarin Oriental–affiliated vehicles fully electric by the end of 2024. [Departures]

A Love Letter to dining in Los Angeles. Bullfrog + Baum’s own Cayla Rubin shares her love of some of her favorite dining establishments in Los Angeles. [Bullfrog + Baum]