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Chef Antony Awak appointed Chef de Cuisine at The Balfour Hotel

The Balfour Hotel Miami Beach, a charming, historic art deco property with 82 guest rooms and suites, managed by Highgate, has announced the appointment of Antony Awak as Chef de Cuisine and Alberto Montesino as Lead Mixologist. These new hires mark a pivotal time at the hotel as the team elevates the food and beverage offerings for hotel guests and locals alike.  

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The Hollywood Roosevelt appoints Craig Hopson as Chef De Cuisine of Shirley Brasserie

Craig Hopson is Chef de Cuisine of Shirley Brasserie at The Hollywood Roosevelt, the historic boutique hotel in the heart of Hollywood. With two decades of culinary experience working at Michelin-starred restaurants, Hopson oversees all culinary operations of the vibrant, newly reimagined French-inspired brasserie offering a comprehensive menu of classic hors d’oeuvres, raw bar selections, cheese and charcuterie boards, butcher cuts hot off the wood-fire grill, and more. Hopson is committed to sourcing fresh, sustainable ingredients from local purveyors, elevating the dining experience and ensuring that each dish bursts with the authentic flavors of the region combined with modern French cooking techniques.

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