A Taste of Innovation: José Andrés Joins Olara

New Restaurant Concept to be José Andrés Group’s First in the Palm Beaches

New York-based developer Savanna has confirmed a partnership with the José Andrés Group at Olara, the most anticipated new luxury residential condominium on West Palm Beach’s waterfront. Renowned Chef José Andrés will bring his first new restaurant concept in the Palm Beaches to Olara, which will be open to the public to enjoy. Additionally, residents of Olara will have access to exclusive culinary services, including food and beverage provisions throughout the tower’s amenity spaces and private, in-residence dining. Located on the ground floor of Olara, the new waterfront concept will occupy 8,500 square feet featuring both indoor and outdoor dining to allow guests to embrace al fresco dining.

Twice named to Time Magazine’s list of the “100 Most Influential People,” Chef José Andrés is celebrated not only for his culinary achievements but also for his humanitarian vision. A native of Spain, he is widely credited with introducing and popularizing tapas in America. Through the José Andrés Group, he oversees more than 40 restaurants across the United States and abroad, including his Washington, D.C. destination minibar, which holds two Michelin stars. In 2010, he founded World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that brings meals to communities in the wake of humanitarian, climate, and natural disasters, embodying his belief that food has the power to change the world. His work has earned him some of the nation’s highest honors, including the National Humanities Medal, the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Chef award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

“We’re excited to begin our partnership with José Andrés Group, as well as our groundbreaking on what will become one of the most transformative developments in West Palm Beach,” said Chris Schlank, President and Co-Chairman of Savanna. “We’re introducing a unique luxury residential concept that this area hasn’t seen yet, and we’re excited to collaborate with this impressive chef to elevate the neighborhood not only for our buyers but for the entire community.”

Sam Bakhshandehpour, President of José Andrés Group stated, “West Palm Beach has truly become Wall Street South, an epicenter for finance as well as a thriving residential community. The investment being made here in year-round, waterfront living is what attracted us at José Andrés Group to be a part of Olara’s ambitious plans for West Palm Beach.”

Offering inspiring views of the Atlantic Ocean, Palm Beach Island and the Intracoastal Waterway, Olara is a 26-story tower designed by Arquitectonica to be reflective of the idyllic nautical landscape that surrounds it. The building features 275 private condominium residences, as well as an impressive 80,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity spaces for an unrivaled luxury lifestyle. This includes a 13,000-square-foot fitness center by The Wright Fit that boasts an open-air yoga deck, performance training zones and a recovery and regeneration spa that sets the tone for Olara’s focus on wellness; two swimming pools specifically designated for leisure and lap highlighting Olara’s resort inspiration; and a spa with an array of personalized services available, in addition to a Japanese-style Onsen, sauna, steam and treatment rooms, cold plunge, vitality pools and meditation rooms. With a concept centered around health and wellness, Olara has also partnered with Sollis Health to offer residents exclusive, premier access to the healthcare concierge’s finest medical professionals.

Other amenities include co-working spaces and conference rooms, private dock experiences complete with houseboats and seafaring concierge, and a waterfront veranda and juice bar. The grounds will be lushly landscaped by EDSA, extending to a waterfront veranda and library that promotes lounging and relaxation.

Prices for the two- to four-bedroom plus den homes at Olara begin at $2 million. Sales are exclusively handled by Compass Development Marketing Group. For more information, please visit the website or contact the sales office at 561-448-3015 or sales@olarawestpalmbeach.com