This Top Restaurant is Coming to Aruba

By: - July 2nd, 2015

Above: a Delmonico steak at BLT Steak in New York

By the Caribbean Journal staff

World renowned eatery BLT Steak is coming to Aruba.

The restaurant, which has more than 15 locations around the world including Hong Kong, Tokyo and San Juan, will be debuting this summer at the Ritz-Carlton Aruba.

“We are thrilled to welcome BLT Steak to the island as the quintessential American steakhouse,” said Steven Redkoles, general manager of the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba. “We are confident that such a well-recognized and sophisticated culinary brand will find great success here in Aruba.”

The BLT space will include outdoor and indoor options, serving “Modern American Steakhouse” fare.

“We look forward to introducing BLT Steak to Aruba, marking our second Caribbean location and the continued growth of our relationship with the Ritz-Carlton portfolio,” said Keith Treyball, President, ESquared Hospitality. “We’re excited to bring the BLT steakhouse experience to both locals and visitors of Aruba. We pride ourselves on world-class hospitality, and look forward to leaving our mark in Aruba’s premier luxury resort with guests who have been searching for excellence in Aruba.”

— CJ

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