Chef Kelvin Fernandez Brings Award-Winning Sizzling Style to Marriott Vacation Club Pulse NYC

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Executive Chef’s Black Truffle Arepa Was Winner at 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit Food Festival


Chef Kelvin Fernandez — recent winner of the “People’s Choice: Best Savory Dish” award at the annual Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit Food Festival — has brought his culinary talents and flavorful vision to Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, New York City as the vacation ownership property’s new executive chef. 

Chef Kelvin FernandezMarriott Vacation Club Pulse, New York City is a stylish, boutique property located in the heart of the city’s Fashion District, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. It was formerly the Strand Hotel.

As a kid growing up in Queens, becoming a world-renowned chef never entered Kelvin Fernandez’s mind. But it was a Long Island City High School cooking class—a class he took on a whim to impress his girlfriend—that helped him discover his passion and skills.

Today, Chef Fernandez is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, French-trained, a two-time winner at the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit Food Festival, NYC’s youngest executive chef, runner up on Food Network’s “Chopped,” and winner on both FYI Network’s “Man vs. Child” and Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” show.

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Chef Kelvin Fernandez
Chef Kelvin Fernandez’s Award Winning Braised Beef Short Rib Arepa

Just a few weeks ago, Fernandez’s black truffle arepa with mushroom duxelle parmegianno reggiano was awarded the “People’s Choice: Best Savory Dish” at the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit Food Festival in Boston.

Chef Kelvin Fernandez

“We’re thrilled to welcome Chef Fernandez to the Marriott Vacation Club Pulse family,” said John Loizos, General Manager, Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, New York City. “He is a true culinary talent and we’re excited to have him bring his dynamic energy to the property’s dining experiences. With his passion and creativity, I know our Owners, guests and New York locals will look forward to dining with us again and again.”

In his role as executive chef at Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, New York City, Chef Fernandez oversees all the property’s culinary operations, including its two dining outlets, the Strand Bistro, featuring seasonal, modern American cuisine with Latin influences, and the iconic Top of The Strand lounge, widely recognized as one of the best rooftop bars in the world. 

“I’m looking forward to creating amazing food that fuses layers of flavors with different textures,” Chef Fernandez said. “That’s what makes a dish exciting, from the first bite to the last.” Crispy arepas made with braised beef short rib, creamy avocado and lime-scented sour cream are one of his favorite creations on the menu. “When I figured out that I wanted to do an arepa, I knew that I wanted to do something different. They’re inspired by my Dominican roots. It’s a Colombian recipe with a Dominican twist.”

Sample Chef Fernandez’s signature dishes at the Strand Bistro, open daily for breakfast and dinner, and at Top of the Strand rooftop bar, open daily at 5 p.m. Both are located at 33 West 37th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues.


About Marriott Vacation Club Pulse
Marriott Vacation Club’s Pulse properties—now open in San Diego, Boston, Washington, D.C., South Beach and New York—feature distinctive guestrooms and suites in vibrant cities. Each is located in the heart of its city, granting easy access to local interests, attractions and transportation. Each Marriott Vacation Club Pulse property embraces the spirit and culture of its surroundings to deliver an authentic sense of place.

About Marriott Vacation Club
Marriott Vacation Club is a global leader in vacation ownership with a diverse portfolio of more than 55 resorts and more than 12,000 timeshare villas throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Marriott Vacation Club is a premium vacation ownership program that provides Owners and their families with the flexibility to enjoy high-quality vacation experiences.

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