The cocktail menu is divided into four sections: classic, fresh, preserved and non-alcoholic. “Obviously we’re not a zero emissions hotel or restaurant by any means, but if we can do something a little bit better, even if it’s harder, that will have an impact, we want to do that.” “A lot of times, those leftover ingredients can be used and they’re very delicious,” he adds. “Essentially we try to use as much of an ingredient as we can,” he says, whether that’s incorporating byproducts such as pickling juice or unused produce. Robitschek describes the concept as “flower to root.” The food and beverage menus are both ingredient-driven, and the cocktails riff on what’s happening in the kitchen with the intention of reducing food waste. Another traditional dish with a new twist is the pink mole, which incorporates seasonal vegetables as the main component versus a heavier protein. “It’s a dish that brings this nostalgia of my childhood,” says Serrano. She highlights the Pulpo Pibil on the menu, a traditional south Mexican dish inspired by her mother’s recipe, made with octopus, house-made chips, and a toum sauce inspired by Lebanese cuisine. The chef describes her culinary approach as elevated but unpretentious. “ has respect for ingredients while still respecting this Mexican tradition of where she grew up, but is not afraid to color outside of the lines.” “While the tostada definitely eats like a tostada, and the guacamole definitely eats like a guacamole, the ingredients that she uses to enhance the dishes are not some of the things that you would normally find in Mexico City or in the surrounding area,” says Robitschek. The dishes are casual and colorful renditions of classic Mexican dishes that incorporate flavors from other cuisines. The 30-year-old chef is from Mexico City, while Robitschek is originally from Venezeula and beverage director Christian Rodriguez from Peru. Serrano’s menu for elNico was inspired by her experiences working in various countries, and is rooted in her Mexican heritage and the Latin American background of the elNico team. Cannes Film Festival 2023: Live Updates of All the Looks From Red Carpets, Arrivals and Photocalls
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