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New Adventures with Le Petit Chef

Embark on enhanced experiences with the pint-sized gourmand at Vidanta Riviera Maya

Le Petit Chef brings experiential dining to new heights (despite the protagonist’s tiny size) thanks to stunning digital mapping that plays across the dinner table—and your plate—at Bistro Bleu in Riviera Maya.

With each appearance, Le Petit Chef expertly crafts incredible dishes while transporting diners across time and space, narrating each ingredient's rich history and origins. This immersive storytelling experience, made possible by the pioneering work of world-renowned Dutch artists from Skullmapping, has captivated audiences since 2015.

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The meal begins with the charming Le Petit Chef emerging on the plate before each guest. During five meticulously curated courses, guests are captivated by mini-storylines and mesmerizing animations that not only entertain but also provide context, setting the stage to enjoy the gastronomic delights that follow.

At Vidanta Riviera Maya, guests are presented with a delightful dilemma of two captivating sensory experiences: Le Petit Chef Master Chef and Le Petit Chef and Friends, both with brand-new menus. Also, Le Petit Chef and Friends recently incorporated new virtual reality technology into the hallmark digital experience. Using VR glasses, diners further enrich their immersion as taste, sight, and imagination intertwine seamlessly.

Take a look at the mouthwatering menus:

Le Petit Chef – Master Chef
XITOMATL
Tomato confit stuffed with goat and ricotta cheeses served with arugula salad and pork cracklings.
Pairing: craft beer

SURREAL
Cauliflower cream with leeks.
Pairing: sparkling wine

ROULADINI
Chicken roll stuffed with lobster and spinach served with banana purée and mushrooms. Pairing: white wine

PETIT CHEF TACO
Braised beef short rib with avocado, carrots, and mashed potatoes with cilantro.
Pairing: red wine

LE PETIT GRAND DESSERT
Mango and passion fruit cream, red fruits, chocolate mousse, and a coconut cookie.
Pairing: aged tequila Flecha Azul

Le Petit Chef and Friends
FRESH TOMATOES
Organic tomato salad with Iberian ham served with croûtons and fresh watermelon-mint gazpacho.
Chef: María - Spain

SALMON MAKI
Smoked salmon roll with avocado, mango-passion fruit, ginger coulis, and soy gelée cubes.
Chef: Chisano - Japan

RAVIOLI FUNGHI PORCINI
Mushroom ravioli with black truffles served with Taleggio cheese foam, smoked bacon, and sautéed mushrooms.
Chef: Luciano - Italy

STEAK & FRITES
New York steak with Bordeaux wine sauce, Parmesan French fries, and béarnaise sauce. Chef: Le Petit Chef – France

SWEET CHALLENGE
• Raspberry, banana, and chocolate macaroons – Crispy churro with spiced hot chocolate – Strawberry mochi
• Italian biscuit made with berries, mascarpone cream, pistachio cake, and ice cream

Located in front of the Grand Luxxe Residence Lobby, Bistro Blue offers various seating hours and can accommodate any dietary restrictions. Contact your Concierge to make a reservation for this exceptional gourmet adventure.

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