The
Magic Touch of Jean-Georges at Waldorf Astoria
By FBWorld Team
A
magical new culinary coup was created by Master Chef Jean-Georges
with the opening opening of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.
Among the new hotel mecca location for tourists in Beverly Hills
there is now the Waldorf in one of America's most visited destinations.
Guests at this new hotel can expect to experience unique Jean-Georges
culinary designs, awe inspiring views, and an extraordinary
dining experience that combines European style with California
inspired plates.
Waldorf Astoria Entrance
Any
visitor would be left completely breathless by the views from
The JG Rooftop, and Jean-Georges Restaurant Tasting Menu with
Wine Pairing dinner in the lobby level of the new hotel. Jean-Georges
Restaurant is beyond any expectation patrons could possibly
have imagined in advance. With famed New York restaurateur and
Michelin-star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten at the helm in
the culinary preparations and presentations of the sophisticated
signature restaurant and unique rooftop, diners could only be
impressed by one of the finest sophisticated culinary experiences
in Los Angeles, along with outstanding service given seasoned
diners as well as the newest generation of dining patrons.
JG Rooftop
From
the picture perfect Egg Caviar, softly scrambled with whipped
cream, paired with Billecart-Salmon "Jean-Georges"
Brut Rose, French Champagne followed by Ahi Tuna Ribbons with
fresh avocado, radish and ginger dressing paired with 2016 Atinori
"Guado al Tasso" Vermentino, Bolgheri Italy and then
a perfect Parmesan Risotto with pickled pear and black truffle,
presented with a golden saki service to sip Born Murokua, Junmai
Daigingo ama Genshu Sake from Japan. This was an epic beginning
to the entree and dessert courses yet to come.
Caviar Egg
The
two outstanding entree dishes of Seared Black Cod with glazed
baby turnips, broccoli de ceccio with herbal broth paired with
a stunning 2003 Schloss Schonborn "Erbacher Marcobrunn"
Riesling, Kabinett, Rheingau, Germany, followed by Roasted Wagyu
Beef Tenderloin, with spinach, basil, sesame and chili paired
beautifully with 2013 Staglin "Salus" Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley, California were both unique in composition and
flavors.
Billecart-Salmon "Jean-Georges" Brut Rose
The
exquisitely constructed and superb Hibiscus Apple Confit with
crème fraiche, green apple sorbet was a sinfully delicious
ending paired with 2016 Elio Perrone "Bigaro" Moscato/Brachetto
from Piedmont, Italy. The chef also kindly sent a simply beautiful
plate of Mignardises popsugar food, derived from the word mignard
which means graceful, pretty and delicate. This entire evening
of elegant gastronomique is as close as in LA as you may get
to the best in Paris. From start to finish you will feel fortunate
to find all this food and beverage wonder in the US, however,
for Californian's the fusion of their favorite foods and flavors,
skillfully synergized with the star chef flair of Vongerichten
becomes a dream sequence dining event.
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.
According to the chef his his first trip to an open-air market
in Bangkok was a particularly eye-opening opportunity.
Golden Saki Service
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. Along with
a renowned restaurant in Trump Tower, Chef Jean-Georges has
a New York venture that is a French-Thai fusion eatery Vong,
which eventually spawned a sister restaurants in London, Hong
Kong and Chicago.
"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."
Jean-Georges Team of Chefs
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
embodies 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 sources and creates 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 culinary dream team lead by
Jean-Georges includes Chefs Steve Benjamin, Deden Patra and
Richard Archuleta.
Located
adjacent to The Beverly Hilton on the corner of Wilshire and
Santa Monica Boulevards, 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 glamor and the effortless luxury of the California
lifestyle.
"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."
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills participate in Hilton HHonors®,
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.
Waldorf
Astoria Beverly Hills
9850 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90210
1-800-774-1500
www.waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com
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
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