Five Waldorf Astoria Executive Chefs to
Collaborate with James Beard Foundation Rising Star Semi-Finalist
Chefs to Reinvent Happy Hour
Following two successful years, today Waldorf Astoria Hotels
& Resorts announces the third year of Taste of Waldorf Astoria,
a global culinary program in partnership with the James Beard
Foundation (JBF), the United States’ foremost culinary arts
organization. The search for the next iconic culinary
masterpiece continues this fall with a new challenge and
five hand-selected JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist chefs
collaborating with select Waldorf Astoria destinations around the
globe.
This year's program features a specific challenge – to transform
happy hour into the "Fifth Hour," a contemporary update to the
time-honored ritual using innovative themes that mirror the
sophisticated and modern style of each property. To expand bar
offerings beyond traditional drinks and appetizers, each chef pair
is challenged to create two small bites that pair
perfectly with an original cocktail and mocktail. To
create a truly unforgettable food and beverage experience, the
overall presentation from plate to palate will be a key component
of the judging criteria.
“After two successful years of Taste of Waldorf Astoria, we are
thrilled to add a new element to the competition by challenging
chefs to not only create an iconic dish, but to reinvent the
cocktail hour,” says John T. A. Vanderslice, global head, Waldorf
Astoria Hotels & Resorts. “We are confident that the
collaboration between our Executive Chefs and the James Beard
Foundation Rising Star Chef Semi-finalists will create bold and
modern new bar and bites pairings, offering a truly unforgettable
new food and beverage experience to our guests.”
Taste of Waldorf Astoria will host five chef experiences at the
following properties:
Waldorf Astoria Park CityOctober 30 – November 4,
2016Waldorf Astoria Executive
Chef: Ryker Brown, Executive Chef at Waldorf Astoria Park
CityWhile his culinary career began in California, Chef Brown has
spent most of his career working in mountain resort destinations
including Sundance Mountain Resort, Promontory Ranch Club,
Yellowstone Club and Big Sky Resort. Joining Waldorf Astoria Park
City in June 2014, Brown’s focus on natural ingredients has
enhanced Powder’s local product use, such as Heber Valley Cheese
and the use of herbs and honey from Waldorf Astoria Park City’s
backyard garden and beehive.
JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist Chef:
Alex Bois, formerly Head Baker & Fermentation Expert at High
Street on Market (Philadelphia, PA) and High Street on Hudson (New
York, NY)A baker with a degree in biochemistry, Alex Bois’ funky
breads have helped earn High Street widespread acclaim, and have
made him a two-time finalist for the James Beard Rising Star Chef
award, among other accolades. After three years with High Street
Hospitality Group and the opening of several restaurants, Alex
recently moved on to pursue his goal of opening his own bakery.
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al KhaimahNovember 6 – 10,
2016Waldorf Astoria Executive
Chef: Rudolf W. Segers, Executive Chef at Waldorf Astoria
Ras Al KhaimahWith more than 20 years’ experience working in some
of the world’s finest kitchens in Germany, England, United States
of America, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia,
Chef Segers brings his passion for international cuisine to his
current position as executive chef of Waldorf Astoria Ras
Khaimah.
JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist:
Maximillian Petty, Chef/Owner of Eden Hill Restaurant (Seattle,
WA)Gaining recognition and experience working for renowned star
chefs including Jose Andres and Michael Landsberg, Chef Maximillian
Petty’s culinary style and execution has earned him accolades and a
reputation for inspired and imaginative dishes. In September 2015,
Petty and his wife/business partner Jennifer opened their first
restaurant, Eden Hill, in his hometown of Seattle.
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria ResortNovember 13 – 17,
2016Waldorf Astoria Executive
Chef: Ryan Urig, Executive Chef of Grand Wailea, A Waldorf
Astoria ResortRyan Urig is executive chef at Grand Wailea, A
Waldorf Astoria Resort, overseeing the culinary direction and menu
development for nine restaurants and lounges, and banquets for
Maui’s leading hotel. A graduate of Scottdale’s Culinary Institute
Le Cordon Bleu Program, his passion for the island’s freshest
ingredients infuses his menus with produce and proteins found in
Hawaii.
JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist Chef:
Irene Li, Chef & Co-Owner of Mei Mei Restaurant Group (Boston,
MA)Working with her siblings and partners Andy Li and Margaret Li,
Chef Li owns and operates the highly-successful vehicular Mei Mei
Street Kitchen and brick-and-mortar Mei Mei Restaurant in Boston.
Since launching in 2012, the unexpected family business has
received accolades including Eater Boston’s “Restaurant of the
Year” and StarChefs Rising Star Concept Chef Award.
Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria
ResortDecember 5 – 9, 2016Waldorf
Astoria Executive Chef: Andrew Roenbeck, Executive Chef at
Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria ResortAn integral
part of the Resort & Club for 25 years, executive chef Andrew
Roenbeck oversees the entire $70 million culinary operation,
including 13 on-site kitchens and bakeries with 16 area chefs who
run the individual food and beverage outlets.
JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist Chef:
Sara Hauman, former Head Chef at Huxley (San Francisco, CA)Until
recently, Chef Sara Hauman was the head chef of Huxley, earning
numerous accolades including a three-star review from the San
Francisco Chronicle, Eater Young Guns 2016 and Zagat “30 Under 30,”
among others. She is currently working on opening a new restaurant
where she will be a chef and partner, slated to open in San
Francisco in June 2017.
Trianon Palace Versailles, A Waldorf Astoria HotelDecember 11
– 17, 2016Waldorf Astoria Executive
Chef: Frédéric Larquemin, Executive Chef of Trianon Palace
Versailles, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel=Joining the Trianon Palace
Versailles culinary team as executive chef in November 2016, Chef
Frédéric Larquemin brings a wealth of Michelin-starred experience
to the hotel’s food and beverage offerings. He has trained with
Chef Henri Charvet at Comte de Cascogne, Chef Michel Bourdin at The
Connaught, Chef Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s and Chef Alain Ducasse
at Hôtel de Paris, The Dorchester and Plaza Athénée. Most recently,
Chef Larquemin was the executive chef at IDAM, an Alain Ducasse
restaurant in Qatar for more than two years.
JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist Chef:
Bradley Kilgore, Executive Chef of Alter (Miami, FL)Recently named
Food& Wine’s “Best New Chef,” Chef Kilgore is a well-recognized
Miami-based chef with more than 10 years of experience working at
fine dining restaurants, including Chicago's L2O, Alinea and Boka.
In Miami, he worked at Azul and most recently was the executive
chef at the J&G Grill, Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant in
Bal Harbour. Since opening Alter in 2015, the restaurant has
received numerous accolades including four stars from the Miami
Herald, Eater’s Restaurant of the Year and a semifinalist in the
James Beard Foundation’s Best New Restaurant award category.
“In the spirit of James Beard, a champion of American cuisine,
we are delighted to once again partner with Waldorf Astoria Hotels
& Resorts, an iconic brand that has made numerous notable
contributions to America’s culinary heritage,” says Susan Ungaro,
president, James Beard Foundation, "We are looking forward to
giving our Rising Star Chefs semifinalists a global perspective,
collaborating with Waldorf Astoria’s Executive Chefs worldwide to
create a new definition of the cocktail hour experience.”
The JBF chefs will visit their selected property for several
days, spending time with the Waldorf Astoria Executive Chef inside
and outside the kitchen, visiting local markets and producers,
restaurants or off-the-beaten-path locations for inspiration.
Each participating chef pair will demonstrate their "Fifth Hour:
Bar + Bites" combinations in New York in February 2017 for a
panel of culinary luminaries who will ultimately decide the winning
pairing. Following the event, the final Taste of Waldorf Astoria
pairing will launch alongside new "Fifth Hour"
programming at each of the brand’s 26 hotels and resorts
worldwide, introducing an unexpected new happy hour experience
to today’s luxury travelers.
2015 Taste of Waldorf Astoria winners Benoit Chargy of Waldorf
Astoria Bejing and Erik Bruner-Yang of Toki Underground, Maketto
and Honeycomb were awarded top honors for their Jing Roll, a Napa
cabbage wagyu beef roll with black mushroom, hoisin sauce, salted
duck eggs and purple sweet potato. The dish joined the 2014 winning
dish, Celery Root Risotto Alla Waldorf, and a lineup of iconic
signature dishes that have been created at Waldorf Astoria,
including Eggs Benedict, Red Velvet Cake, and the Waldorf
Salad.
In June 2016, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts unveiled
Taste of Waldorf Astoria Unforgettable Experiences, a collection of
experiential gastronomic packages that allow guests to embark on
their own Taste of Waldorf Astoria adventures around the world.
Additionally, each Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Resort offers a
curated 3-course dinner for guests to enjoy their own Taste of
Waldorf Astoria, served in a distinct location on property. Guests
may book these experiences now by visiting
www.tasteofwaldorfastoria.com.
Follow each chef’s on-property journey and dish creation by
following @WaldorfAstoria on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using
the hashtag #TasteofWaldorf. For more information about Waldorf
Astoria Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.waldorfastoria.com
or http://news.waldorfastoria.com.
About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is a portfolio of 26 iconic
properties in the world’s most sought after destinations. Unified
by their inspirational environments and True Waldorf Service,
Waldorf Astoria hotels deliver unparalleled, bespoke service from
the moment a guest books through check out. Waldorf Astoria is a
part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company. Experience
Waldorf Astoria by booking at www.waldorfastoria.com. Learn about
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About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) is a leading global hospitality company,
comprising more than 4,800 managed, franchised, owned and leased
hotels and timeshare properties with nearly 789,000 rooms in 104
countries and territories. For 97 years, Hilton has been dedicated
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About the James Beard Foundation (JBF)
Founded in 1986, the James Beard Foundation celebrates,
nurtures, and honors America's diverse culinary heritage through
programs that educate and inspire. A cookbook author and teacher
with an encyclopedic knowledge about food, the late James Beard was
a champion of American cuisine. He helped educate and mentor
generations of professional chefs and food enthusiasts, instilling
in them the value of wholesome, healthful, and delicious food.
Today JBF continues in the same spirit by administering a number of
diverse programs that include educational initiatives, food
industry awards, scholarships for culinary students, publications,
chef advocacy training, and thought-leader convening. The
Foundation also maintains the historic James Beard House in New
York City’s Greenwich Village as a “performance space” for visiting
chefs. For more information, please visit jamesbeard.org. Get food
news, recipes, and more at the James Beard Foundation’s blog.
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