Hyatt today announced details of its new organic and
seasonal children’s menu created exclusively for Hyatt by renowned food
pioneer and chef, Alice Waters. The new menu, featuring a three-course
organic meal, marks the first hotel project for Waters and complements
Hyatt’s groundbreaking “For Kids By Kids” menu, providing children more
nutritious, fresh and interactive offerings. The new children’s food and
beverage offerings at Hyatt are grounded in the brand’s
industry-leading philosophy Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully
Served., promoting healthy people, a healthy planet and healthy
communities, and will be offered in all full-service Hyatt hotels and
resorts throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean.
Waters,
known for her culinary philosophy that maintains cooking should be based
on fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients that are produced
sustainably and locally, worked with Hyatt to develop a full organic
meal offering including a salad, chicken entrée and a dessert.
“All
children deserve to eat real food,” said Alice Waters. “I wanted to do a
small, three course meal, within the context of Hyatt’s initiative,
that could be sourced exclusively from organic farms across the country.
Of course it’s about taste and ripeness and seasonality—but it’s bigger
than that, too: it’s about supporting the people who are taking care of
the land for our future generations.”
“As Alice Waters
is a pioneer, we feel this aligns perfectly with Hyatt’s commitment to
being a leader in our industry as it relates to the health of our
youngest guests,” said Susan Santiago, vice president, food and
beverage, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, North America. “We’ve done
extensive research and it shows that kids have a more sophisticated
palate than ever, and so working with Alice is a natural fit.”
Alice Waters’ menu at Hyatt features:
*
Romaine Lettuce Hearts, Carrot Curls and a Radish Rose with Lemon
Vinaigrette for Dipping. “Contrary to prevailing beliefs, getting kids
to eat vegetables is not difficult. We simply have to meet their most
basic impulses: to eat something that is engaging and that tastes
delicious,” said Waters. “The aliveness of textures and colors, as well
as the ‘do-it-yourself’ nature of this salad, makes this universally
appealing to kids.”
* Grilled Chicken with Pesto Sauce, Roasted
Potatoes and Cherry Tomatoes. “This is a dish of simple grilled and
roasted ingredients, served with a pesto sauce. The trick with something
so straightforward is to be confident that the ingredients are the best
that they can be.”
* Strawberry and Orange Slices served with a
Sweet Juice in a Real Orange Cup. “The goal here is to appeal to kids’
imagination about ‘dessert,’ without feeding them unhealthy, sugary
food,” said Waters. “A real orange cup filled with a luxurious amount of
perfectly sliced ripe fruit feels special, and the juice is made with a
touch of honey to sweeten it.”
To add another layer of
fun to mealtime, Hyatt will launch a Flavor Journey online experience in
September where kids and parents can learn more about organic foods,
the “For Kids By Kids” menu and enjoy games and activities. Guests can
use a QR code on the “For Kids By Kids” menu to link to the site.
