IRVING, TEXAS—Cheryl Forberg, R.D., one of the nation’s leading authorities on nutrition, a James Beard award-winning chef, and nutritionist for NBC’s The Biggest Loser, has joined Omni Hotels & Resorts culinary team as the luxury hotel brand’s in-house nutritionist. From Omni’s award winning restaurants to in-room dining, Forberg will work closely with Omni chefs to create both delicious and nutritious menu choices.
This year Omni will embark on several unique and captivating food and beverage campaigns, drawing on Forberg’s expert guidance. She will play an instrumental role in each of Omni’s culinary initiatives, expanding healthy dining options with cuisine that boasts delicious robust flavors, while also being prepared in healthier and more socially responsible ways.
“Omni recognizes today’s discerning traveler’s demand for food and beverage options that are both pleasing to their palates and nutritious for their overall well-being,” said Stephen Rosenstock, senior vice president of food and beverage for Omni Hotels & Resorts. “While Omni has a rich history of providing healthy, flavorful menus, Cheryl’s infinite knowledge and passion for wonderful food will help us successfully balance these two demands.”
New Kids Menu Coming
Working directly with Omni’s executive chefs and culinary leaders, Forberg will help develop new menu creations, as well as additions to Omni’s already extensive banquet menus. The brand will also introduce an entirely new Kids Menu, where Forberg’s nutritional influence will inspire a menu designed to satisfy both kids and parents alike.
“I’m eager to work with Omni to put flavors first, combining just the right amount of fresh
delicious ingredients to create bold enticing flavors, that also happen to be healthy,” said Forberg. “Cooking with just the right flavor can turn an ordinary meal into an extraordinary experience.”
The Forberg partnership is the latest example of Omni’s commitment to providing guests healthy dining options. In 2007 Omni transitioned to zero grams trans-fat cooking oil and also launched its “Art of Breakfast” menu. This program phased in the exclusive use of cage free eggs—making it the first American hotel brand to institute such an initiative. Keeping up with the growing demand for gluten-free foods, Omni also recently rolled out gluten-free breakfast stations in all locations as part of Art of Breakfast. Other Art of Breakfast enhancements included more locally sourced items, such as condiments, jams and honeys, as well as a new sausage patty with blueberries made exclusively for Omni.
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