CUISINE
by ELIZABETH KEYSER
photography by CHIP RIEGEL
OCEAN HOUSE
CREATIVE CUISINE Ocean House adds dinner service to outdoor dining venues
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resh eyes, fresh breezes and fresh places enhance the awe-inspiring beauty of the Ocean House property on the Rhode Island coast. For spring and summer, Ocean House debuts two new outdoor dining venues, Dalia by Dantòn Valle, a Mexican restaurant serving lunch and dinner on the Seaside Terrace, and Théa, a casually elegant Mediterranean taverna on Dune Cottage’s deck. Bloom: The Sipping Terrace at Ocean House has expanded, offering pre- and postdinner cocktails, and a view of the sun setting over the bay. And the Veuve Clicquot Secret Garden has an updated look and menu. “We’re very excited about our new outdoor
Above: Group Executive Chef Matt Voskuil helped create the new dining concepts, which now serve dinner alfresco.
dining,” says Gabrielle Clark, Ocean House Collection Group Director of Food and Beverage Operations. “The setting is so beautiful, especially in the evenings with lanterns flickering.” Clark adds, “We took notes on what guests enjoy most and what they would like, and we’ve revamped our offerings.” The beloved Verandah menu stays the same, as does Bistro and COAST (Chef William Rietzel of COAST was a finalist for James Beard Best Chef NE 2022, a coveted accolade). Ocean House’s culinary and beverage team were inspired by the property when creating new menus. The latest member of the team is Chef Dantòn Valle, chef de cuisine of seasonal
outlets. Chef Dantòn is well acquainted with seaside dining at five-star Relais & Châteaux resorts. He’s the former Executive Chef of Zadún, the Ritz-Carlton ultra-luxury suites on the coast of Cabo, Mexico. Meanwhile Jonathan Feiler, Group Beverage Director has created new drink menus for each venue. “That’s the fun part,” Feiler says, “Seeing how you can execute your ideas and adapt them for the best guest experience.”
Opposite page: Grilled local fish with red pepper sauce is a new entrée from Théa.
Théa
There’s a magical new outdoor dining experience on Ocean House’s private beach. Nestled along the edge of the dunes, scenic
Above: Dantòn Valle is the chef overseeing two new Above: Chef Ryan Swanson runs The Verandah, which serves a full raw bar and New England outdoor spaces, Dalia, a Mexican restaurant, and specialties on the outdoor terrace. Théa, a Mediterranean taverna.
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