Waldorf
Astoria Beverly Hills Opening 2017
The
corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica will soon be a new hotel
mecca location for tourists and locals in Beverly Hills with
the opening of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. A dream team
of designers and architects have all come together with inspired
plans for the beautiful new luxury hotel, which will open in
2017.
With
170 rooms, 119 deluxe rooms and 51 suites it is expected the
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills will become the latest in elegant
destinations in the world renowned city, where tourism is paramount,
and guests enjoy the best of the best in dining and shopping
destinations throughout the award winning city.
Artists Rendering Waldorf Astoria Entrance
Famed
New York restaurateur and Michelin-star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten
will be at the helm in the culinary preparations and presentations
in a variety of hotel dining options, and will include a sophisticated
signature dining restaurant and unique rooftop offerings that
will showcase inspiring and sophisticated culinary experiences
for a new generation of guests. About Chef Jean-Georges: Chef
Jean-Georges Vongerichten's culinary innovations and impressive
restaurateur skills have given birth to more than two dozen
dining establishments, from New York to Paris to Tokyo. Vongerichten
grew up on a farm in Alsace, France, where his mother and grandmother
taught him to cook and appreciate seasonality. He started his
culinary training in France, but it was the time he later spent
working and traveling in Asia in the 1980s that proved formative.
(He cites his first trip to an open-air market in Bangkok as
being particularly eye-opening.)
Serving
as a protégé to chef Louis Outhier, Vongerichten's
career led him to the United States. He first created a stir
on New York's dining scene at Lafayette in the Drake Swisshôtel,
then struck out on his own with Jojo in 1991. At this French
fusion bistro, he pioneered his signature style of cooking with
Asian spices, infused oils, vegetable juices and exotic vinaigrettes,
while using a minimum of butter, cream and flour. His next New
York venture was French-Thai fusion eatery Vong, which eventually
spawned sister restaurants in London, Hong Kong and Chicago.
In March 1997, Vongerichten opened Jean-Georges in the Trump
International Hotel & Tower New York.
Artists Rendering Jean-Georges Restaurant
"We're
thrilled to partner with Chef Jean-Georges, an acclaimed talent
in the restaurant industry, to bring true epicurean excellence
to Los Angeles," said Luc Delafosse, managing director
of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. "We both share a passion
and understanding for creative techniques and superb quality
in culinary arts and exceptional service, a philosophy that
is infused throughout Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills."
A savvy businessman, restaurateur and one of the world's most
famous chefs, Vongerichten has an impressive three-star Michelin
background and is at the helm of the operation and success of
numerous restaurants celebrated worldwide. Through his extensive
involvement in every aspect of his restaurants- from concept
to menu to architectural design, as well as staff selection
and trainings- the renowned chef is constantly developing fresh
ideas inspired by his travels to impact the global culinary
landscape.
"I'm
excited to have found the perfect partner to make my West Coast
debut and bring my culinary passion to one of the world's most
prestigious hotel brands," said Vongerichten. "I truly
value the opportunity to bring exquisite food and discerning
guests together in one place and look forward to becoming a
part of the Beverly Hills community, bringing a new inspiring
environment to life and having a presence in California for
the first time."
Keeping
in line with the hotel's unprecedented luxury and authentic
hospitality, both the signature Jean-Georges restaurant and
unique rooftop poolside dining at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
will embody elegance as guests enjoy contemporary fine dining
and an array of hand-crafted cocktails. With the unparalleled
abundance of California's local, organic treasures- in support
of independent farmers and fishmongers- Vongerichten will source
and create a beautiful harmony of seasonal ingredients and artful
craft, highlighting the finest flavors in each dish.
The
indoor and outdoor dining oasis at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
sets out to strike a perfect balance between guests' palates
and their views of the space. The concept for the menu and design
of the Jean-Georges restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
is currently underway and the new restaurant will be unveiled
in 2017 with the hotel's opening.
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Located
adjacent to The Beverly Hilton on the corner of Wilshire and
Santa Monica Boulevards in Beverly Hills, the 12-story, 170-room
luxury hotel marks the brand's first new build property on the
West Coast- joining the legendary Waldorf Astoria portfolio
of 25 landmark destinations. Delivering a combination of luxury
and ease that has never existed before and embodying a unique
urban oasis, the prestigious hotel brand's debut in Beverly
Hills pays homage to Hollywood glamour and the effortless luxury
of the California lifestyle.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills will participate in Hilton HHonors(r),
the only guest loyalty program where guests who book directly
through www.waldorfastoria.com have access to benefits including
a Personal Concierge and complimentary Wi-Fi at 25 Waldorf Astoria
hotels worldwide.
By Bonnie Carroll
About Bonnie Carroll
Bonnie Carroll has been a food/travel/lifestyle writer since
1983. She is the founder & publisher of Bonnie Carroll's
Life Bites News - www.lifebitesnews.com,
does travel and food reporting on KZSB1290 radio, and contributes
to a variety of national and international travel/lifestyle
publications. Her first children's book C.C. Charles was published
in 2002 and she is currently working on a second book. Contact
her at Contact her at writebc@aol.com.