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Michelin Star Chef Akira Back Serves Up Dream-Like Food and Atmosphere at Orlando’s Salt & The Cellar inside the ette Hotel.
March 25th, 2023
If you’re looking for a hotel experience tailored to you, personalization is the priority of The ette Hotel, a contemporary luxury hotel in Orlando that was featured in Forbes and Travel and Leisure. Alex Ekbatani, who founded the hotel in 2021, strongly believes in the importance of health and longevity, which he incorporates into the services his hotel provides.
“At ette, no detail is too cumbersome in the effort to provide our guests with the indulgent experience they deserve,” says Davide Carrara, restaurant manager. “We are discerning, and we know it. We’re bringing to life an immersive experience for the senses – a vacationer’s paradise.”
These services include an alcohol-free bar, onsite therapists and psychologists and an in-house physical exam. The hotel also offers many different fitness options, like Peloton bikes, yoga and Pilates classes and a PENT Fitness gym.
Guests staying at the ette can also expect to have a lavish meal at one of Michelin-star chef Akira Back’s restaurants, Salt & The Cellar. The restaurant offers a unique blend of Asian-Mediterranean fare along with a completely non-alcoholic drink menu filled with creative mocktails. Visitors can dine Wednesday – Sunday for all three meals of the day while on Monday – Tuesday you could come for breakfast and lunch. Afternoon tea is available on Sundays.
“We launch some special menus, but we do gear to pretty much the same standards,” said Davide Carrara. “That’s what people like to see when they come back.”
At Akira’s restaurant, you can dine on unique dishes like Tuna Pizza (his signature dish), Wagyu Street Tacos and Spinach Shahi Salad. However, for more of Akira’s unique flavors, you can visit the LIPA Rooftop Bar for a killer view as well as unique mocktails and food.
The spa experience at ette is also a highlight. There you can enjoy a day of relaxation with IV therapy, facials and massages. It also houses exclusive product collections from Natura Bissé, Tammy Fender, and Florivera to give guests the highest quality skin.
With all its amenities, anyone can find a part of the ette Hotel to appreciate, as its partnership with publishing company TASCHEN supplies its private library for guests to access.
Come see why several A-list fans like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake stay at the hotel and visit the restaurants. For more information visit HERE or call 407-288-1900 for reservations.
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Three types of salts include: black truffle, grape marbo, which has a kind of wine taste to it and a smokey salt. With just a little pinch of the salt, it totally changes the taste. ette hotel. ©South Florida Insider
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A night of music, mozzarella, meatballs, and martinis marks the comeback of Boca’s favorite Italian spot.
November 4, 2025
Boca’s favorite Italian spot is back and better than ever. After closing in April because of a kitchen fire, Louie Bossi’s Ristorante Bar Pizzeria has officially reopened its doors, and Boca couldn’t be more excited.
The restaurant kicked things off with an invite-only cocktail preview on Sunday, November 2, and it was the perfect mix of community, flavor, and fun. Guests were welcomed with house-made favorites, signature cocktails, and a performer wearing a champagne dress made entirely of glasses filled with bubbly. A live DJ kept the crowd dancing and smiling all night, setting the tone for Louie Bossi’s big return.
Every table was a dream for anyone who loves Italian food. There was a charcuterie board piled high with meats, cheeses, and fresh focaccia, plus a mozzarella station where chefs stretched the cheese right in front of you. The plates kept coming with wood-fired pizza, creamy pasta, rich meatballs, and those truffle risotto balls everyone was talking about. To end the night, a cheerful chef went around filling fresh cannoli shells with sweet ricotta and powdered sugar.
What’s New and What’s Coming
Louie Bossi’s still has all the warmth and heart Boca locals love, but with a few new reasons to stop by. Guests can now enjoy two Happy Hour options: one from 4 to 7 p.m. daily and another from 9 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.
One of the newest additions is the Girl Dinner, which comes with an Arthur Ave Salad, truffle fries, and a martini for $30. I’m already obsessed and fully plan on making this a regular thing. It’s the perfect mix of light, indulgent, and a little bit fancy, everything Louie’s Lounge is about.
To celebrate the reopening, Louie Bossi’s is hosting a series of events throughout November that bring the community together:
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Saturday, November 8: A family celebration honoring local firefighters, complete with pizza box decorating, firetruck photo ops, kids’ activities, and free treats.
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Thursday, November 13: A Tip a Firefighter fundraiser, where local firefighters serve as bartenders and servers to raise money for the Boca Raton Firefighter Benevolent Fund.
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Later in November: An Italian Mixology Class, where guests can learn to shake and stir signature cocktails in a fun, hands-on setting.
With its incredible food, lively atmosphere, and community-centered spirit, Louie Bossi’s return feels like a big Italian hug for Boca. The comeback is delicious, joyful, and exactly what we’ve been waiting for.
Louie Bossi’s Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
100 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
www.louiebossi.com | @louiebossi
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