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The Bold Caribbean Flavors of Panama with Maito

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Flavors & Spirits of Etéreo

Embark on a journey through contemporary Panamanian cuisine at our oceanfront paradise this holiday season with Maito: named the best restaurant in Panama, #6 among Latin America’s 50 Best, and #100 in the world. Chef Mario Castrellón joins us at Etéreo in December for an unforgettable series of uniquely Latin American culinary events that will showcase the distinct flavors of Panama. Join us for a fusion of this cuisine, saturated with hints of Afro, Creole, and Cantonese influence and traditions, married to the signature modern Mexican flavors and bright local ingredients of Etéreo’s Executive Chef Carlos Segura. Allow exquisite wine pairings from Vinos Boutique to punctuate each dinner experience.

  • December 16 - 17, 2024
  • Inquire with your Guia or email our itinerary designers ete.itinerarydesginer@aubergeresorts.com to reserve your spot.

Series of Events

Noche Caribeña with Maito

Indulge in Chef Mario’s masterfully crafted and diverse global flavors at our Japex-inspired poolside venue, Che Che.

  • Monday, December 16, 2024
  • Inquire with your Guia or email our itinerary designers ete.itinerarydesginer@aubergeresorts.com to reserve your spot.

Maito x Itzam

Maito’s bold and modern Panamanian style will meet the fresh and innovative Mexican flavors that define Itzam in this Flavors & Spirits of Etéreo classic: the Four-Hands Dinner. Explore each chef’s personal discovery of the flavor profiles and techniques that distinguish the cuisine of each country’s many regions.

  • Tuesday, December 17, 2024
  • Inquire with your Guia or email our itinerary designers ete.itinerarydesginer@aubergeresorts.com to reserve your spot.

La Despensa Coffee and Maito Pastries at Chu Chu

Meet at Chu Chu, our charming coffee cart, for fresh pastries from Maito and exotic local coffees from Panama, a passion of Chef Mario’s.

  • Available all week at Chu Chu.
  • Inquire with your Guia or email our itinerary designers ete.itinerarydesginer@aubergeresorts.com to learn more.

About Maito & Chef Mario

Mario Castrellón has created a culinary experience that has made a difference in Panama, combining the flavors that identify each region of his country, mixing them with the flavors that characterize the Isthmian land where he was born. He is the head chef and owner of Maito, La Despensa de Maito, Besties, Laoban, Atope, Tacos La Neta, Botánica, and Mai Mai. Now he leads a gastronomic movement within Grupo Maito, Chombasia, which blends Afro and Asian flavors, achieving a unique Panamanian flavor influenced by Asian and Caribbean migration to Panama due to the construction of the Canal. <br>His work extends to coffee; he works directly with producers in the country, and Geisha coffee is part of the restaurant's tasting menu. Since the beginning of his career, Mario has supported different non-profit organizations where he has learned to give back to society through gastronomy, being part of programs like Chi Nugue Kwin from Nutre Hogar, which fights child malnutrition in areas “comarcales” and also with the Calicanto foundation, which trained and helped women living in situations of social vulnerability. <br>For eight consecutive years (2016-2023), Mario has placed the eyes of the world on Panama, as he has managed to position Maito as the No. 6 restaurant in the prestigious global gastronomic guide of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants and as No. 100 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

About Maito & Chef Mario

Mario Castrellón has created a culinary experience that has made a difference in Panama, combining the flavors that identify each region of his country, mixing them with the flavors that characterize the Isthmian land where he was born. He is the head chef and owner of Maito, La Despensa de Maito, Besties, Laoban, Atope, Tacos La Neta, Botánica, and Mai Mai. Now he leads a gastronomic movement within Grupo Maito, Chombasia, which blends Afro and Asian flavors, achieving a unique Panamanian flavor influenced by Asian and Caribbean migration to Panama due to the construction of the Canal. <br>His work extends to coffee; he works directly with producers in the country, and Geisha coffee is part of the restaurant's tasting menu. Since the beginning of his career, Mario has supported different non-profit organizations where he has learned to give back to society through gastronomy, being part of programs like Chi Nugue Kwin from Nutre Hogar, which fights child malnutrition in areas “comarcales” and also with the Calicanto foundation, which trained and helped women living in situations of social vulnerability. <br>For eight consecutive years (2016-2023), Mario has placed the eyes of the world on Panama, as he has managed to position Maito as the No. 6 restaurant in the prestigious global gastronomic guide of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants and as No. 100 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

About Vinos Boutique

Established in 2010, Vinos Boutique connects discerning diners with a vast portfolio of esteemed wineries in Mexico and beyond. Hyper-focused on the vintages and aging time of Mexican wines, Vinos Boutique works closely with producers to deliver the best...

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