BEVERLY HILLS, CA (November 20, 2013)— The Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel’s On Rodeo Bistro & Lounge announced today its new chef de cuisine, David Padilla, whose known for his expertise in working with organic, locally grown seasonal ingredients. As chef de cuisine, Padilla is in charge of producing On Rodeo’s innovative menu, which features local California twists on classic French culinary favorites created by Luxe Hotels executive chef, Olivier Rousselle.
“We are delighted to have David as the newest member to the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel’s staff,” said Chairman and Founder of Luxe Hotels, Efrem Harkham. “David has worked with some of the best culinary staffs in Los Angeles, and is well-versed in the culinary delicacies in which we specialize.”
Padilla joins the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel staff after serving as the sous chef of Fig at the Fairmont Miramar, which is known for its seasonal local California ingredients. Prior to his work at Fig, Padilla worked at numerous hotel restaurants in the Los Angeles area, including Hotel Angeleno’s West Restaurant, the London Hotel’s Gordon Ramsay, and the Palihouse Hotel’s Brasserie.
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“David is a welcome addition to our team at the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel,” said General Manager of the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel, Marcus Mueller. “We look forward to serving David’s culinary delights at On Rodeo and have our guests taste and indulge in those creations.”
“The Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel is an institution to the Beverly Hills community and I am excited to join the On Rodeo team,” said Padilla. “On Rodeo’s menu is original and modern. I look forward to firing up the stove and begin this new culinary chapter of my life.”
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and Social Hour, On Rodeo’s happy hour from 4pm to 7pm, are offered daily at the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel’s On Rodeo Bistro & Lounge located at 360 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
For more information on the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel and On Rodeo Bistro & Lounge, please call 310-273-0300 and visit http://www.luxehotels.com/rodeodrive. For daily updates and promotional offers, follow the hotel at Facebook.com/LuxeRodeoDrive and on Twitter at @LuxeRodeoHotel.
About Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel
The flagship of the Luxe Hotels brand, the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel boasts the distinction of being the only hotel located on the world-famous street, known worldwide as the “Walk of Style,” with its world-class designer boutiques and the glamour of Beverly Hills. Set amongst couture fashion houses and restaurants featuring world-class cuisine from famed chefs, it’s the ideal hotel of choice among both local residents and traveling guests seeking a glamorous backdrop for virtually any celebratory event. The decidedly boutique, 88-guestroom hotel conveys a stylish blend of the relaxed Southern California spirit and the elegance of Beverly Hills with its luxurious minimalist ambiance and elegant appointments including original artworks, oversized mirrors and fine furnishings. With the French-inspired On Rodeo Bistro & Lounge, local visitors and international guests alike, can dine with style. Known for its wrap-around penthouse terrace and open rooftop deck, the property is the ideal to spot to host functions with views second to none. For more information, please visit, http://www.luxehotels.com/rodeodrive add us at www.facebook.com/LuxeRodeoDrive, follow us on Twitter at @LuxeRodeoHotel and on Instagram at @LuxeRodeoDriveHotel.
