Los Cabos, Mexico | French-born Chef Thierry Dufour received the Five Star Diamond Award for the third consecutive year and in special recognition, was named as “One of the Finest Chefs Worldwide” by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. The Five Star Diamond Award recognizes Executive Chef Dufour’s French gourmet restaurant, Canto del Mar at Marquis Los Cabos, Beach, Golf, Spa and Casitas Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico. Since its first honor in 2005, the elegant 20-seat restaurant has received the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award every year for outstanding hospitality, gastronomy, attitude, quality, cleanliness and service. The special recognition as “One of the Finest Chefs Worldwide” was signed by famous chef Alain Ducasse along with other culinary notables.

Marquis Los Cabos is especially proud to have Chef Dufour’s talent and expertise at its luxury resort. “Through his dedication, study and professionalism, Thierry has elevated cuisine in Los Cabos and especially at our property,” said Ella Messerli, General Manager.



Chef Dufour has earned some of the highest culinary honors including the prestigious Maitre Cuisinier de France with only 231 chefs worldwide claiming this distinction. He has a Michelin pedigree from a two-star Michelin restaurant in Reims, France. He is the current President of Vatel for the Baja California Sur chapter, Mexico’s national culinary organization, and an active member of l’Academie Culinaire de France. He is also one of the main organizers of the annual Los Cabos Culinary Festival. This year’s festival will be called Rhythm Color & Flavor celebrated from December 1 through 8, 2007.



Opened in 2003, Canto del Mar is an intimate French restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating and is only open for dinner with reservations. Serving only the freshest ingredients of the day, printed menus are not found at the restaurant since the menu changes every four days. Local fish and vegetables from local grocers are highlighted. Canto del Mar also boasts an extensive international wine list and a collection of artwork by Latin American artist Fernando Garrido. Located next to the restaurant is a private lounge for pre- and post-dinner drinks, which includes a humidor for cigars and the finest cognacs.


The 237-suite Marquis Los Cabos Resort, a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World and only member of Leading Spas of the World in Los Cabos, features dramatic water highlights, an extensive Latin American art collection and a 15,000 square foot holistic spa and fitness center. All guest rooms are suites. Marquis Los Cabos has been named a 2007 Gold List Resort by Conde Nast Traveler. For reservations or more information, call toll-free 1-877-238-9399 or visit .

Tania Palafox
305-476-5424
Marquis Los Cabos Beach, Golf, Spa & Casitas Resort