New Executive Chef Craig Rosado of Fort Lauderdale Marriott North to Spearhead February 2008 Opening of BlueFire Grille

    /24-7PressRelease/ - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, November 09, 2007 - With the hiring of brand new executive chef Craig Rosado, Fort Lauderdale Marriott North is setting themselves up for a successful Fort Lauderdale, FL restaurant opening slated for February 2008. The hotel's current restaurant will become a BlueFire Grille on February 1, 2008 to much anticipation.

Chef Craig Rosado was born in New York City but he relocated to Tampa, Florida as a young adult. Living in Tampa and spending summers in New York City allowed Craig to experience diverse foods and cultures. His multi-cultural family provided him with a cornucopia of culinary experiences as a child. Helping his grandmother in her kitchen during the summers, he quickly learned that cooking was his forte and his passion.

After high school, Rosado became an intern with the Sheraton Hotel and Resort. When the management team at the Sheraton recognized Craig's talent and strong work ethics, they sent him to culinary school. In the Sheraton program, Craig received extensive training in four and five star dining, banquet preparation, and large scale catering. Eventually he completed a program in culinary arts and food and beverage management.

As an executive chef, Rosado has traveled with the Taste of the Nations Tour, worked in Florida, New York, Arizona, California, Tennessee, Georgia, Phoenix, Chicago and last but not least, London, England. Chef Craig has accumulated over 20 years experience in the food service industry, and his diverse palate allows him to enjoy a variety of ethnic and traditional foods, which he faithfully reproduces for his customers at this refreshing Pompano Beach hotel.

Craig Rosado is an avid international traveler who is always seeking new culinary experiences to add to his cooking and catering repertoire. Chef Rosado works diligently to master his craft and become an expert at creating everything from exotic fare to home-style comfort food. With nearly three months to create a world-class menu and restaurant concept, Chef Rosado is already hard at work in the kitchen, letting his culinary genius and love of all things exotic be the guide to ensuring flavorful and exploratory masterpieces. As a TPG concept restaurant, The BlueFire Grille stands to take this hotel's food and beverage to the next level and far beyond.

Following suite of other BlueFire Grilles nationwide, this Fort Lauderdale, Florida restaurant is sure to boast bold, authentic American cuisine with a subtle sizzle of the Caribbean and Nuevo Latino flare. Vibrant, energizing d cor and inspired and flavorful menus are the standard amongst these exemplary eateries. Arousing taste buds with bold flavors, including heat from chilies of the world, sweetness from tropical fruits, zest from fresh citrus and smokiness from perfectly prepared grilled meats, all blend seamlessly to create internationally infused creations.

From appetizers to dessert and everything in between, The BlueFire Grille promises to let you travel the world's cuisine without leaving sunny Florida. Fort Lauderdale Marriott North is proud to allow the first peek into their highly-anticipated new restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

About Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
It's all natural at the Marriott North , residing in the lush Cypress Creek Florida Nature Preserve that bestows an enchanting backdrop upon guests year round. Showcasing the Fort Lauderdale, FL hotel's outdoor landscape through a towering, glass-paneled wall, luminous corridors lead to tastefully designed brand new rooms and suites that lay claim to premier amenities including cozy bedding packages and convenient vanity areas. Rest assured your meeting will be flawless at this Ft. Lauderdale hotel that reserves 18,500 square feet for whimsical weddings and successful business engagements. Feast your eyes on the [url=http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/fllcc-fort-lauderdale-marriott-north/]Pompano Beach, FL hotel's divine landscape during a reception on the 1,500 square foot pool deck, supreme for lunch and dinner occasions, or opt for a change of scenery at Porter's, where fine American cuisine is served. For work and for play, the Marriott North Ft. Lauderdale, Florida hotel is the area's ultimate destination. For more information or to make a reservation call 954-771-0440 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/fllcc-fort-lauderdale-marriott-north/.

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