Marco Perry grew up with a refined palate and at age three, he was already hooked on analyzing vintage wines with his father. Growing up in the thick of 1970s Los Angeles, his father’s famed LA restaurant was Hollywood elites’ favourite dining room where Marco learned the power of togetherness around a table by witnessing Hollywood deals being settled over food, friendships being formed, and civilities being strained. Above all, he knows that in order to keep the peace, all senses must be stimulated with an ease and warmth to them.

His own career path led him to open renowned restaurants around the globe including two successful stints in Germany and England. Stressing the importance of a full luxury experience with an utmost focus on detail made him a perfect candidate for the five-star hotel world as well. Mandarin Oriental Miami’s opening in 2000 ushered in a new direction for his food and beverage business talents. He then proceeded to assist in the opening of the Mandarin Oriental New York, The Setai in South Beach, and enriched the food culture of the Soho House, New York.

Sharing knowledge and insight with others is not only second nature to Marco Perry, but also a mainstay of his business mantra and persona that he has applied to managing hotels such as GHM’s Heritage House, Rosewood’s San Ysidro Ranch, and Joie de Vivre’s Shorebreak Hotel. Marco has managed to put this familial love of creating unparalleled experiences to encompass not only a culinary aspect, but one that stimulates and speaks to most senses.

"T fills a need in me, in a refined and soothing way that makes not only business sense, but ties to a deep emotional connection for me. When I was young, my mother would give me tea to treat everything - she never gave us juice or soda. Not only medicinal - this was a soothing action, and one that I’d like to share."