Emerging Trends and the Redefined Traveler — A report by Hilton
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Emerging Trends and the Redefined Traveler — A report by Hilton
A leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 7,000 properties in 122 countries and territories.
Chocolate lovers are in for a sweet surprise today, September 13, which is International Chocolate Day around the world. To indulge in the occasion, we’ve rounded up six of the best chocolaty treats from drinks to desserts available at Hilton properties around the world.
First up is a Chocolate Foam Martini from Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, available year-round. Ricardo Venancio, a bartender at one of the resort’s five craft cocktail bars and seven specialty restaurants describes this cocktail as “a timeless classic on every bar, a must-try for every sweet tooth person, featuring a welcoming foam that will leave you with a playful smile on every sip.”
After lounging under the famous beachfront palapa umbrellas or adventuring out to explore the spirit of Aruba, at the end of the day – or meal – Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino’s Opera Cake is sure to make any chocolate lover crumble. Available year-round, guests can enjoy this delightful dessert from executive chef Olivier Falchi at Oscar’s Market. “For me, the Opera Cake represents my early childhood memories at my grandma’s house, where she used to prepare the cake and my family would get together on Sundays to enjoy her home cooking and baking. Still today, the flavors of the Opera Cake remain dear to my heart and I hope that when our guests try it, the delicious flavors remind them of something special,” said Falchi.
This light and airy chocolate mousse with chocolate crumble from Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal pairs perfectly with the cliffside paradise setting of the property. From private plunge pools to Pacific-side dining, there’s no craving – culinary or not – this property can’t satisfy. Available on Don Manuel’s dinner menu, the mousse with crumble from executive pastry chef Zabdi Nava is “as light as a cloud and ideal to combine with your favorite ice cream.” Chef Nava adds that it pairs nicely with coffee ice cream or a tropical sorbet.
After enjoying your signature, warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie at check-in, consider checking out DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Austin’s 15th Street Lounge for The Catalyst, a cocktail combining coffee and chocolate. The Catalyst is available for order year-round with seasonal flavor changes and is easy to make at home. “The Catalyst is the perfect way to start off your night on the town. It’s the boozy boost of energy that will keep you energized all night,” said Robert Aurnhammer, beverage manager, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Austin.
The Wilbur Lititz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has some seriously sweet history – the building is the former home of the Wilbur Chocolate Company Factory and features preserved details and original brickwork. After exploring the nearby Wilbur Chocolate Museum, treat your tastebuds with this decadent Choco Mousse at the hotel’s Blackworth Live Fire Grill.
And finally, if you’re looking for a unique chocolate experience, consider visiting Hilton Cleveland Downtown. This hotel features a Liquid Nitrogen Chocolate Bark Station where guests can select their choice of chocolate and as many mix-ins as they want before a chef transforms the ingredients right then and there into bark from liquid chocolate. Guests’ choice of ingredients includes everything from fresh fruit to popcorn and candy pieces.
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