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THE EQUINOX, A LUXURY COLLECTION GOLF RESORT & SPA, MANCHESTER, VERMONT ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF AS PART OF MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR REINVENTION OF THE CLASSIC RESORT
November 12, 2008
Executive Chef Jeffrey Russell to oversee all dining venues including the new Falcon Bar and Chop House
Manchester Village, VT– The Equinox announces the appointment of Jeffrey Russell as its new Executive Chef. Prior to joining Equinox, Russell was Executive Chef at the Grand American Hotel, Salt Lake City’s only 5 Diamond Hotel. While at the Grand American Hotel, Russell managed a staff of 85 culinary team members, oversaw all menus for the hotel, and developed new menu concepts.
As Executive Chef at Equinox, Russell will oversee all five culinary destinations, including the existing Marsh Tavern, the Colonnade and the Dormy Grill. This summer will see the grand opening of two new venues: the Falcon Bar, an elegant lounge offering tasting flights from the comprehensive local and international wine list, as well as an extensive collection of single malt scotch whiskeys and a selection of the region’s exquisite chocolates and cheeses; and the Chop House, a classic steak house with a Vermont touch where guests will be served the same famed beef offered at America’s finest prime steak houses.
“I’m going to focus on bringing back New England regional cuisine to Equinox, especially featuring local Vermont products,” Russell said. “I’m very passionate about using the finest local ingredients whenever possible in traditional cuisine served with a unique twist.”
Russell trained at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). Following his stint at the CIA, Russell held prestigious positions in restaurants located throughout the United States, including as Sous Chef at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona and Sous Chef at the Hilton in Short Hills, NJ. His first mentor was two-time Olympic culinary team captain Gerhardt Schmidt of the Gateways Inn in Lenox, MA.
About The Equinox, A Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Manchester, Vermont
Located in Manchester Village, Vermont; The Equinox has served as one of the country’s most historically significant and luxurious destinations since 1769. The 195-room resort, including the Orvis Inn and the 1811 House, is a luxurious year-round destination nestled on 1,300 acres of pristine countryside within a four-hour drive of New York and Boston. The British School of Falconry, Orvis Fly Fishing, off-road driving at The Land Rover Driving Experience School and Archery are among some of the unique activities available at the resort. The Golf Club at Equinox, an 18-hole championship-quality course designed by Walter Travis and Rees Jones, is widely recognized as one of America’s best golf courses. There are five elegant restaurants on property including the new Chop House and Falcon Bar. The Spa at The Equinox, a 13,000 square-foot full-service resort spa, encourages guests to awaken their spirit and reconnect with nature. In 2008, The Equinox underwent a $20 million renovation overseen by renowned designer Geoffrey Bradfield. For more information please visit www.equinoxresort.com or call 1-800-362-4747.
About HEI Hotels & Resorts
Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., HEI Hotels & Resorts is a leading hospitality investment firm that acquires, develops, owns and operates first-class, full-service and focused-service hotels and resorts throughout the United States under such well-known brand names as Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Embassy Suites and Hilton. Get more information at www.heihotels.com.
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