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Uncover the delectable and enticing cuisine of our expert culinary team at bluEmber, and indulge in fresh
ingredients, rich and vibrant flavors, and an unforgettable dining experience. We invite you to meet our
esteemed chefs, each boasting a long, rich history in the culinary world, and dedicated to taking you on a
journey of savory delight.
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Welcomes Shannon Olvera as
Chef de Cuisine of bluEmber
Two dynamic women chefs lead resort’s culinary team
Shannon Olvera, the new chef de cuisine of bluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa. Olvera will hone her culinary creativity on new menu developments as well as oversee operations of the resort’s signature restaurant that opened in November 2007. bluEmber offers 278-seats, private dining rooms, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
“Shannon is a talented chef whose experience and enthusiasm will keep bluEmber fresh, fun and leading edge,” says Executive Chef Leanne Kamekona. “We are excited to welcome her to the Rancho Las Palmas team.”
With the addition of Olvera, Rancho Las Palmas becomes one of the only area resorts to be led by female chefs. What’s more, both were born and raised in Hawaii- a region that each woman draws from for inspiration and creativity in the kitchen. Olvera’s cuisine has been described as a melting pot of fresh California, Euro Asian and Central Mexican Cuisines. Some of her signature dishes include: Lobster Crab & Sweet Local Corn Cakes, Spicy Steak Tar Tar, Vine Ripened Tomato & Mozzarella Martini, and her slow Braised “Osso Bucco” Beef Short Ribs.
Olvera began her culinary career at the acclaimed Roy’s Restaurant Hawaii Kai in Honolulu, Hawaii. During her six years at Roy’s, Olvera learned the art of Euro Asian Pacific Rim cuisine. She then went on to open several Roy’s Restaurants on the mainland including those in San Francisco, Tampa, Baltimore and Rancho Mirage. In 2002, Olvera left Roy’s and was hand selected to open the very popular Spencer’s by the mountain in Palms Springs, Calif. as the chef. In 2004, she trained at Tommy Bahamas Restaurant in Palm Desert, Calif. to open the Town Square property in Las Vegas, Nev. as executive chef. While working at Roy’s and Tommy Bahamas, Olvera enjoyed a reputation for excellence that was honored in the form of local awards and accolades.
Designed by the renowned Puccini Group, bluEmber is Rancho Las Palmas Resort’s signature dining experience. The restaurant showcases the region’s rich harvest in a setting that exudes the sun-drenched charm of the desert and the relaxed elegance of Southern California. Gather at a handsome carved wood table inside, or by a crackling fire pit on the plaza, for a highly memorable dining experience.
A hallmark of the bluEmber experience is the live entertainment that adds a sophisticated accent every Wednesday though Sunday evenings. The current line-up includes:
BluEmber is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; its bar is open until 11 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on weekends. 760.862.4581
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