To say that the food at The Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is superb is an understatement. Truth be told, the food and beverage services are the hallmarks of the chain.

The opportunity to enjoy lunch prepared by executive chef Antonio Minichiello, a key player amongst the myriad food and beverage rising stars, met with little resistance. Indeed, Verandah restaurant chef Minichiello might not have -—like NBC’s hit series — The Voice’s coach Adam Levine — made the cover of People magazine as the Sexiest Man Alive, but he certainly can lay claim to being the Hottest Hotel Chef in the World. This following an online contest hosted by the industry website HotelChatter.com. HotelChatter is a daily web magazine covering everything related to hotels and lodgings around the world, including hotel industry news, hotel recommendations, travel tips and more.

“My focus,” explained Minichiello, “is to prepare and present consistently good food.” There’s no disputing that, although many might argue that one eats with one’s eyes…