Omni Originals: Holiday

A new old fashioned hot chocolate perfectly prepared with Kate Weiser's decadent dark drinking chocolate, gingersnap syrup, scrumptious spices, a pinch of salt, and a twist of citrus.  

Elevate your hot chocolate experience by infusing it with the warm, rich notes of a shot of Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum.

This holiday season, Omni Hotels & Resorts is partnering with the award-winning, Dallas-based chocolatier, Kate Weiser Chocolate to create a season full of sweet surprises.  

Kate Weiser Chocolate specializes in creating chocolate magic with luxury and unique chocolates. Recognized as one of the "Top 10 Chocolatiers in North America,” Kate Weiser continually pushes boundaries with new and unexpected ways to enjoy chocolate. 

For an extra special addition, garnish your hot chocolate with a gourmet marshmallow handcrafted by our industry-renowned pastry chef, Leen Nunn. Lovingly molded in the shape of a teddy bear, adults and children alike can enjoy this whimsical treat.

Toast the season and top off your drink with a touch of Baileys, Kahlúa, Crème de Menthe, Peppermint Schnapps, or Dark Rum to make your spirits bright.

The luxuriously deep flavor of our custom hot chocolate blend paired with our fair-trade espresso creates the intense, lingering chocolate experience cherished by true cocoa and coffee lovers alike.

Chef, Spice Master, Cookbook Author, Owner of La Boîte

Lior Lev Sercarz is the chef, spice blender and owner of La Boîte, a biscuits and spice shop in New York. Lior always found the culinary world intriguing and decided to make it a career after working with Israeli Chef Gil Frank and enrolled at the acclaimed Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France. During that time, he did an externship with Michelin-starred chef Olivier Roellinger in Cancale, France. Lior has written three cookbooks including The Art of Blending (2012) The Spice Companion (Clarkson Potter 2016), and his forthcoming Mastering Spice: Recipes and Techniques to Transform Your Everyday Cooking (Clarkson Potter October 2019), which offers 250 recipes informing readers on how spices change the way one makes every meal.

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This holiday season, Omni Hotels & Resorts collaborated with Texas-based designer HONEY + HANK to create a custom mug to stir up nostalgia. HONEY + HANK is known for creating commonly loves patterns out of uncommon shapes. They’ve used the warm elements of hot chocolate and nostalgic winter activities in their new take on the fair isle pattern. The pattern makes this the perfect mug for your artisanal hot chocolate experience and the jolliest souvenir from your stay.

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Our premier Omni Original culinary series spotlights one of the country's most popular ingredients and our culinary masterminds are charged with creating a unique and delicious menu of food and drink options. Experience the revitalizing and refreshing taste of mango this summer!

As winter fades, the earth transitions from the chill of hardier months to verdant spring. In honor of Earth Day, we celebrated the grand dame of soil food – morel mushrooms – as they burst forth from the forest floor. Discover how to make your own special morel-infused cocktails and meals.

From a “partridge in a pear tree” to “12 drummers drumming” and “five golden rings,” our holiday cocktail menu took inspiration from the lyrics of the beloved holiday song "The Twelve Days of Christmas." From November 17 through December 31, we offered guests the chance to indulge in the holiday season with 12 Drinks of Christmas featuring festive beverages that pay homage to the 12 gifts “my true love gave to me."

In celebration of National French Toast Day, our hotels and resorts across the country concocted unique and locally inspired French toast recipes for you to enjoy. From Omni Chicago's deep dish style to Nashville's hot chicken, you will find a dish that captures the culinary traditions of your favorite cities.

We celebrated summer 2017 with one of the season’s favorite frozen treats – the ice pop. Our culinary team concocted three house-made, fresh-fruit ice pops. Discover how to make these refreshing pops in the comfort of your home and keep cool during the summer.

As a nod to National Hamburger Month, we created an exclusive slider and beer menu in May 2017. The menu highlighted regional favorites like a classic All American Slider, a New England Lobster Slider, a Texas Slider, a Nashville Hot Chicken Slider and a D.C. Crab Cake Slider. As part of our partnership with New Belgium Brewing Company, each slider was paired with a craft beer that complements its unique flavor.

As a nod to "National Homemade Soup Day", Sensational Soups highlighted a different regionally-inspired, homemade soup throughout February 2017. Each recipe was thoughtfully selected based on its iconic standing within the hotel from which it came.