Experience Zuzu

Rock Shrimp Garlic Noodles INGREDIENTS • 4 oz Rock Shrimp • 4 oz Lo Mein Noodles • 1 oz Chopped Scallions • 3 oz Garlic Butter • Slurry • Lobster Stock • Parmesan Cheese • Chives • Salt and Pepper Contact: Helen Korneffel hkorneffel@identitypr.com 586-805-2633 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ELIA GROUP WELCOMES CHEF IVAN AGUINAGA TO LEAD CULINARY PROGRAM AT EXPERIENCE ZUZU IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT Seasoned Chef Aguinaga’s expertise will influence eclectic new Asian menu at newest Iconic Collection venue DETROIT (Dec. 21, 2023) – Elia Group today introduced award-winning chef Ivan Aguinaga to lead the culinary program at its newest Iconic Collection venue, Experience Zuzu (“Zuzu”). The addition of Chef Aguinaga marks an energized future for Zuzu, with the culinary master bringing over two decades of expertise in leading world-renowned kitchens and curating immersive Asian culinary experiences that elevate the senses. “My quest to master Asian cooking techniques has led me on a global journey, learning from esteemed chefs and working in renowned Asian restaurants,” said Aguinaga. “It will be exhilarating to add my personal touch to Zuzu’s already outstanding menu and deliver immersive experiences to each guest that steps through our doors.” Aguinaga’s culinary career has taken him around the world from Mexico to Spain, Miami to Saudi Arabia, and the Bahamas to Detroit. His culinary training began at the Instituto Culinario de Mexico and was supplemented by apprenticeships in Spain, where he was trained in avant-garde cooking techniques. Aguinaga began his journey of mastering Asian cuisine during his time in the kitchen at The Setai, Miami Beach. In Saudi Arabia, he joined the kitchen to serve as head chef of Nobu Hotel Riyadh, one of the most recognized Japanese restaurants in the world founded by world-renowned chefs Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper. Aguinaga went on to serve as chef of Nobu Bahamas before he was hand-selected by Elia Group to lead Zuzu’s culinary vision. “We curated Experience Zuzu with our sights set on the immersive energy of dynamic destinations in Miami and Las Vegas,” said Zaid Elia, founder and CEO of Elia Group and its portfolio of hospitality businesses, the Iconic Collection. “With the addition of Chef Ivan’s expertise, imaginative cuisine and visionary leadership, dining at Experience Zuzu will take guests to new heights through out-of-this-world flavors as we deliver an unmatched dining experience in Detroit.” The menu at Zuzu features progressive world Asian cuisine to stimulate the senses. With a focus on combining centuries-old cooking traditions and modern flavors, the menu includes hand-rolled sushi, playful appetizers, wok-fired specialties and exclusive dishes from both a charcoal oven and wood-fired grill. Experience Zuzu opened in August 2023 and added the Elia Group Iconic Collection footprint in downtown Detroit, which includes P Website: experiencezuzu.com SOCIAL: @experiencezuzu