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Thirteen years ago, Executive Chef Alan Sayles brought his years of dining management experience and culinary artistry to senior living. He wasn’t satisfied with what he found. “I didn’t think seniors were getting what they deserved.”
At that time, the norm was batch cooking and serving food from a steam table – where it sat and cooled down. In fact, the number one complaint he heard at that time was that the food was cold.
Today, as director of culinary and dining services at The Terraces at Bonita Springs, Alan says, “I don’t hear that anymore.” What has made the difference? Freshly prepared meals cooked to order, a commitment to quality, and respect for the people The Terraces serves.
Serving Up Something New
With a commitment to serving fresh food and delivering consistent quality, The Terraces has elevated senior living dining.
The community offers a choice of venues – a dining room for fine dining and a bistro for casual meals.
The dining room accepts reservations and offers table service, meals cooked to order, and a true restaurant experience. The bistro offers lighter fare and grab-and-go options for those who want a quick bite.
Keeping It Fresh
Everyone gets tired of eating the same thing over and over. That’s never an issue at The Terraces. According to Alan, the key to delivering an exceptional dining experience is preparing everything fresh daily and keeping it interesting.
“Residents eat in the same venues every day,” he says. “To keep things fresh and fun, we fully change the menu every week.” That’s not the norm in senior living. The Terraces’ dining venues offer choices from A to Z. “While menus are dynamic, we do offer some favorites regularly, including lobster tail and filet,” says Alan “And salmon is on the menu every day.”
He continues, “We also listen very closely to what our residents want.” Creating menus that reflect residents’ requests just enhances satisfaction at The Terraces.
Farm to Table
Over 90% of the food prepared and served at The Terraces is made from scratch. To ensure quality and consistency, the community sources its produce, seafood, meat and more from local providers – even fresh-caught fish is delivered daily. This is the best in farm-to-table dining. No more prepackaged or precooked meals in this kitchen. Everything on the menu is fresh, made-to-order and served hot.
Where Dining Is a Delight
A boutique Life Plan Community in Southwest Florida, The Terraces at Bonita Springs creates exceptional dining experiences for every resident. From independent living and assisted living to memory support, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, dining is a delight. Come get a taste of the lifestyle we offer.
About The Terraces at Bonita Springs
The Terraces at Bonita Springs—a not-for-profit organization that opened in 2013— is a boutique adult living Lifecare community (formerly known as a continuing care retirement community). Featuring a full complement of luxury residence options (Independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care assisted living, and rehabilitative care), The Terraces offers quality, worry-free living. With the support of its parent company SantaFe Senior Living, The Terraces provides unique Life Plan or Rental living choices.
Schedule a community tour and private lunch or dinner today by calling 239-204-3469!
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