Park Hyatt Seoul marks 20th anniversary with culinary journey to Milan

This combined image shows Park Hyatt Seoul's flagship restaurant Cornerstone. Courtesy of Park Hyatt Seoul

Park Hyatt Seoul is marking its 20th anniversary with a special culinary journey to the city of Milan.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Park Hyatt Seoul, located in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, is hosting a series of culinary events at its flagship restaurant, Cornerstone, with Guido Paternollo, executive chef at Park Hyatt Milano.

Under the theme "My City" (La Mia Citta), Chef Guido Paternollo will infuse traditional Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist, representing his hometown of Milan. From April 18 to 24, guests can embark on an exclusive gastronomic journey featuring a special lunch, gala dinner and Easter brunch.

The four-course Italian lunch will include a beef carpaccio, saffron risotto, a tenderloin Milanese and panettone millefeuille dessert.

The six-course gala dinner will feature cuttlefish ragu, beef carpaccio, mushroom ravioli, saffron risotto, "hanwoo" sirloin steak and panettone millefeuille dessert.

On April 21, the restaurant will offer a brunch buffet featuring a special Easter menu, including roasted lamb with roasted potatoes and green lasagna with asparagus, along with a welcome drink.

The hotel also announced the appointment of a new general manager, Marco Tiraferri, on March 25, coinciding with the property’s 20th anniversary.

Marco Tiraferri, the general manager at Park Hyatt Seoul / Courtesy of Park Hyatt Seoul

Born in Italy, Tiraferri has over 25 years of experience in the global luxury hospitality sector in several countries, including Italy, Malaysia, the Philippines and Japan, where he served in key leadership positions at luxury hotels and resorts such as Hilton, Conrad, Shangri-La and St. Regis.

“As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Park Hyatt Seoul, it is an honor to lead this iconic property into its next chapter,” Tiraferri said.

“The hotel has set the benchmark for luxury and contemporary elegance in Seoul, and my goal is to elevate the guest experience even further through innovative strategies and unparalleled service. I look forward to embarking on this remarkable journey with our guests and colleagues,” he said.

Under Tiraferri’s leadership, the hotel plans to enhance innovative F&B offerings, incorporate wellness and luxury lifestyle trends, and expand sustainable initiatives to promote eco-friendly operations, the hotel said.