Longboat Key, Fla. (March 6, 2018) – Zota Beach Resort, Florida’s beachfront boutique resort experience situated along the powder soft beaches and turquoise waters of Longboat Key, announces the promotion of Jeremy White as executive chef. In his new role, White will direct Viento Kitchen + Bar, the resort’s signature Floribbean concept restaurant.
“We are delighted to have Jeremy as our executive chef,” says Roy Padgett, general manager of Zota Beach Resort. “I am looking forward to seeing him further Viento Kitchen + Bar as a shining star in the Bradenton/Sarasota dining scene.”
White served as sous chef of Zota Beach Resort since the property’s opening last June. Prior to joining Zota Beach Resort, White oversaw all culinary aspects of Racquet Club Ladue in Ladue, Mo. as executive sous chef. White trained in modern as well as classical cuisine and graduated from L’Ecole Culinare in St. Louis, Mo.
“I am honored to be a part of Viento Kitchen + Bar, and the Zota team,” says Jeremy White, executive chef at Zota Beach Resort. “I am especially eager to incorporate new techniques and introduce global flavors beyond the scope of coastal cuisine.”
Merging Floridian, Caribbean and Mediterranean flavors, Zota Beach Resort’s signature restaurant, Viento Kitchen + Bar presents Floribbean cuisine, focusing on fresh and healthy ingredients. Encompassed by dark hardwood panels, Viento Kitchen + Bar presents an open-air lounge with a dramatic, floating wine wall and a sleek fireplace as the anchor. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, aromatic flavors pulse through the innovative menus. Menu items include dishes like Bucatini Carbonara, Grilled Grouper with Artichoke Risotto, as well as Chef’s favorite, Espresso Rubbed Ribeye. The commitment to detail extends to the bar with an expansive wine list and handcrafted cocktails.
Beautifully located along the Gulf of Mexico, the contemporary, cool Zota Beach Resort features modern architectural touches along with stylish accommodations and distinctive dining experiences. Named after Sarasota’s indigenous name, Zara Zota, Zota Beach Resort was recently awarded as a ‘Top New or Renovated’ property by ConventionSouth and boasts 187 luxury guest rooms and suites, 2,700 square feet of meeting space and easy access to upscale shopping, entertainment and restaurants at St. Armands Circle.
For more information on Zota Beach Resort or to make reservations, visit www.zotabeachresort.com.
