Chef Ryan Ratino Joins Fort Hospitality Group for ‘Maass’ Launch
Critically-acclaimed chef and restaurateur Ryan Ratino and the award-winning team behind Hive Hospitality’s two Michelin-starred JONT and one Michelin-starred Bresca, today announced the opening of their newest concept, MAASS. Located at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale (525 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard), the concept, created in partnership with Fort Hospitality Group, opens December 21st, 2023.
The contemporary wood-fire concept is inspired by the techniques of Europe and Japan and features a
seasonal menu that showcases ingredients sourced from the finest markets across these two regions. In
addition to an expansive wine program, MAASS’ artful, innovative cocktail menu is inspired by the “Venice
of America” spirit of Fort Lauderdale and pays homage to some of the most infamous boats and yachts in
pop culture.
The restaurant’s talented culinary team, led by Ratino and Executive Chef Jonathan Kaiser, aim to create
an immersive guest experience that channels the dining culture of Europe’s most exciting gastronomic
cities.
“The Hive Hospitality team and I are thrilled to partner with the Fort Hospitality and Four Seasons teams
with the introduction of MAASS to Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale,” said Ratino. “We have a great
respect for South Florida’s hospitality culture and are honored to join the community amongst the many
talented chefs we have come to call friends over the past few years. With MAASS, we hope to bring
something inspired and well curated to the market to showcase the collaborative efforts of these three
very detail-oriented individuals.”
“Fort Hospitality is elated to collaborate with talented Chef Ryan Ratino and his team, offering an
extraordinary and memorable experience that delights the palate and the senses,” says Keith Space,
President of Fort Hospitality.
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Designed by London-based Tara Bernerd & Partners, the vision for MAASS was conceived to create a
seamless flow from indoor to outdoor, capitalizing on the stunning oceanfront views from both the dining
room and a lush, intimate outdoor garden. The restaurant’s thoughtful design elements intermingle
Florida’s tropical modernism with its yachting heritage.
MAASS is Hive Hospitality’s first concept outside of Washington, DC and marks a new chapter for the
restaurant group and the return of Chef Ryan Ratino to Florida, where he attended Le Cordon Bleu. The
restaurant will further enhance the dining experience at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort
Lauderdale, the newest and only Five Diamond addition to the city’s luxury landscape in the nation’s
yachting capital.
For more about MAASS, please visit: https://www.maassftl.com. To make reservations, please visit:
https://www.sevenrooms.com/landing/maass
