New Menus and Christmas Specials Mark the Season at the Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel

RICHMOND, BC--(Marketwired - Nov 23, 2015) - If America is a melting pot, then it stands to reason that The American Grille, located in the Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel, would encompass many flavours, traditions and techniques. And so it does. Now under the leadership of Chef Danilo Ibarra, the restaurant is unveiling a new menu as well as special Christmas offerings, all of which draw inspiration from around the globe, utilize ingredients from the hotel's backyard and boast a reputation that is out of this world.

Chef Ibarra, whose professional pedigree includes training in classical French cuisine and stints at The Fish House and Glowbal, has enlivened the menu at American Grille -- and set a new bar for dining near the Vancouver Airport in the process.

Guests can choose from dishes as varied as Beef Bourguignon (featuring 12-hour marinated beef slow braised and served over gnocchi) and Albacore Tuna Ceviche. "This is an all-time favourite of mine," Chef Ibarra explains, "because it includes local fresh tuna, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, red onions, coconut milk and freshly squeezed lime juice, all served with fresh plantain chips."

This mix of French and Latin, classic and new, comforting and exciting reflects Chef Ibarra's attitude toward food. It should be bright, flavourful and, most of all, fun. To that end, the restaurant participates in culinary challenges with local restaurants hosted each month by Vancouver Foodster. (Guests can try the fruits of this labor of love -- also known as the Japa-Burger and El Pollo Loco Fried Chicken -- through November 29.) And the restaurant's signature dishes, which feature all things fresh, local and seasonal, are now available on the All Day Menu.

One special day, however, when you should taste what all the fuss is about is on Christmas. Offering some of the most spectacular brunch and dinner buffets available at hotels in Richmond, British Columbia, The American Grille showcases what it does best: composing local ingredients in global dishes. Choose from Chinese Dim Sum, Traditional Roast Turkey, Baby Shrimp and Pasta Salad and more at brunch; or choices like the Seafood Platter, Penne Carbonara and Carved Prime Rib at dinner.

Prices start at $41.95 for adults, and reservations are strongly recommended.

Between the new menu and the Christmas buffets, The American Grille proves that Vancouver Airport dining may incorporate many traditions, but everything can be summed up in one word: delicious.

About the Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel
Located only five kilometers from the YVR Airport, the Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel offers guests an irresistible taste of Vancouver. Two restaurants, The American Grille and Lotus Land Lounge, serve mouthwatering American fare inspired by regional culinary traditions, while the outdoor pool and fitness centre are readily available for those who indulge in one too many smoked-brisket burgers. Corporate guests will find themselves a stone's throw away from the business district; plus the YVR hotel's more than 5,000 square feet of flexible event space ensures on-site meetings are both productive and pleasant. Guests can choose from a variety of guest rooms, including 172 suites, two Concierge Levels and pet-friendly accommodations for a stay that redefines what's possible from an airport hotel.