Mandarin Oriental Kanai, Riviera Maya has announced its partnership with Alinea Group and chef Grant Achatz for a new dining concept at the resort, which is currently under development along Mexico’s Caribbean coast. The project marks Alinea Group’s first permanent presence in Latin America.
“Kanai offers us an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to a destination shaped by both nature and narrative,” said Jason Weingarten, co-owner and CEO of the Alinea Group. “This partnership is about more than dining, it’s about creating something enduring, inspired by the land and its spirit.”
Located within a 620-acre ecological reserve, the resort is scheduled to open with an exclusive restaurant led by Achatz, known globally for his contributions to molecular gastronomy.
“The development of Mandarin Oriental Kanai, Riviera Maya represents a significant chapter in the Group’s expansion across the Americas, creating a sanctuary that blends design, sustainability and world-class hospitality, anchored by a culinary program that promises to set new standards in the region.” adds Laurent Kleitman, group chief executive of Mandarin Oriental.
