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teek ay JW insider Cocktails with a Twist Summer is fleeting in Grand Rapids, which is why warm, sultry nights are savored outdoors, where the only ice you’ll see is the cubes in your highball. And should that beverage be hand-mixed and freshly poured by one of the creative mixologists at the jdek, a favorite outdoor gathering spot at the JW MarrioTT Grand rapids, it’s quite possible your cocktail will be accompanied by a sprig of basil, a cucumber garnish or a plump, ripe raspberry. In fact, you’re encouraged to pick your own edible adornment. That’s because, in addition to serving as a favorite spot to relax al fresco, the jdek is also home to JW Chef’s Garden, which keeps the chef’s pantry bursting with fresh herbs, spices and seasonal fruits. Try: the Chef’s Garden drink, a refreshing cucumber lemonade topped with a bit of fresh basil. Wine for the ages Half a world away, where Ecuador’s south-of-the-equator location dictates that winter, not summer, prevails, the JW MarrioTT QuiTo warms the hearts and souls of those who prefer fruit of the vine to cocktails. In the Wine Room at the hotel’s La Hacienda Argentinean steakhouse, there are 879 bottles to delight even the most devoted oenophiles. With 105 labels that span the spectrum of Malbecs, Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots, Syrahs and Carménères, the Wine Room’s selection represents a variety of regions, including the Argentinean Pampas, Chilean and French vineyards, as well as Australia, Italy and New Zealand. Highly qualified JW Wine Ambassadors will ensure that the perfectly paired wine you are about to drink leaves a lasting – and very tasteful – impression. Try: a very characteristic spanish rioja. Savoring the Memory What is it that makes a meal so memorable? At JW Marriott, we believe that food and drink is more than sustenance. It should strive to be an unforgettable experience you can savor in all the senses. The finest Ecuadorian and international cuisine is accompanied by 879 bottles of wine at La hacienda argentinean steakhouse at the JW Marriott Quito. Tasteful Melodies Chef Antonello Cancedda is classically trained. Not only in the culinary arts, which he practices with great skill at Oregano, the Italian-themed restaurant at the JW MarrioTT ChandiGarh, but also on the guitar, the instrument he picked up as a student in Sardinia, Italy. To the delight of diners, Chef Cancedda has combined both of his talents, creating a multisensory experience at Oregano. Check his playlist and you’ll find the tunes that inform his musical tastes: The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel and The Eagles. But accompanying his wood-fired pizzas and risottos are Bollywood chart-toppers and other popular Indian selections. Of course, diners can also count on a repertoire of Italian melodies to complement the other dishes freshly prepared by Chef Cancedda. Try: the pan-seared parmesan and oregano-crusted chicken. J WM MAGAZINE 89 j w m a r r i o t t. c o m http://www.JWMARRIOTT.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of JWM - Volume 2, Issue 3

JWM - Volume 2, Issue 3
Table of Contents
Contributors
JW Experts
Editor’s Letter
Distinctive Products, People, Ideas & Style
A Quiet Place
Dive Into Transcendental Meditation; Road Warrior Secrets
A Fish Tale; Beyond Sake
Photography 101; Sharp Shooters
The Portal
The Warmth of the Sun
Storied Cocktails
Pedal Pushers
Mixed Media
JW Experience
My Passion

JWM - Volume 2, Issue 3