San Antonio, TX 鈥
Following the announcement of changes to its signature restaurant, The Culinary Institute
of America at San Antonio is excited to announce the official re-opening of . In addition to lunch and
dinner, Nao will also offer brunch beginning this December, along with
continued weekend service from the outdoor kitchen.
鈥淚 am excited to be heading Nao and to be part of its
success,鈥 said General Manager Abraham Rubio. 鈥淲e have put together a team of
creative culinarians and a service staff that knows how to deliver excellence
and we will strive to deliver a memorable experience to all of our guests.鈥
Imagination is key to the exploration
of Latin American cuisine and beverages at Nao and all meals feature a menu
full of seasonal, progressive Latin food. The team sees every day as a culinary
adventure and an opportunity to share a meal, a story, and the company of good
friends.
Nao鈥檚 lunch service, a learning environment for CIA students,
includes menu items like a Pressed Cuban
Sandwich, a Ceviche that changes daily, and shared plates like Mussels with smoked tomatoes, coconut milk, red onions, and charred
peppers and Roasted Chicken with
Brazilian salpic贸n.
In addition to ceviches showcasing
the best from throughout Latin America鈥攊ncluding Mexican ceviche with bay scallops, Ecuadorian ceviche with shrimp, and Peruvian ceviche with gulf fish鈥擟hef Zach Garza has created a
dinner menu that will feature shared plates like Crab and Green Plantains with coconut, lime, and herbs and an Argentinean-inspired Steak with chimichurri and fries. The dinner menu also boasts dishes
like Crisp Gulf Fish with pear
squash, blood orange, and pisco sauce, and 16-Ounce Heritage Pork with crisp skin,
mojo, rice, and beans.
鈥淭he creativity and flavors of the new menu are incredible,"
said Sergio Remolina, director of Latin Studies at CIA San Antonio.
鈥淭he menu is full of iconic dishes from Latin America and our culinary team has
given its own twist to deliver great flavors. This, coupled with a strong
cocktail and wine list will certainly wow each and every guest and entice them
to return.鈥
Nao Latin Gastro Bar also offers a great selection of wines
from Latin America by the glass and bottle, Latin American craft beers, and a
carefully curated list of specialty cocktails, including the Nao Mule with a choice of mezcal, pisco, or cacha莽a, and the Rio
Caribe with aged Venezuela rum, pineapple, lime, honey, and angostura
bitters.
Nao is a restaurant and CIA classroom dedicated to the
exploration, preservation, and celebration of the authentic cuisines, cultures,
and bounty of Latin America. It is open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for dinner Tuesday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.,
and for dinner on Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Nao Latin Gastro
Bar is located at the Pearl at 312 Pearl Parkway. For more information, please visit or follow Nao on Facebook
at and .
Media Contact:
Jeff Levine
Communications Manager
845-451-1372
j_levine@culinary.edu
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world鈥檚 premier
culinary college. Dedicated to driving leadership development for the
foodservice and hospitality industry, the independent, not-for-profit CIA
offers associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts;
bachelor鈥檚 degree majors in management, culinary science, and applied food
studies; and executive education through its Food Business School. Its
conferences and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the
food industry in the areas of health & wellness, sustainability, world
cuisines & cultures, and professional excellence & innovation. The
college also offers certificate programs and courses for professionals and
enthusiasts. Its worldwide network of 48,000 alumni includes leaders in every
area of foodservice and hospitality. The CIA has campuses in New York,
California, Texas, and Singapore.
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