HONOLULU, HI (April 16, 2013) – The Modern Honolulu is pleased to welcome Carl Anderson as the property’s new Director of Food and Beverage. Anderson joins the hotel's team of experts as a seasoned luxury hospitality specialist with more than 14 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Anderson plans to complement the Honolulu hotel by further conceptualizing and enhancing its food and beverage operations, including Addiction nightclub and The Study, alongside Executive Chef Scott Toner.

Prior to joining The Modern Honolulu, Anderson cultivated his impressive hospitality experience in both Chicago and on the Hawaiian island of Lanai with acclaimed brands such as Hotel Intercontinental Chicago, The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago, Wolfgang Puck Events and Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay. During his role at Wolfgang Puck Catering, Anderson simultaneously architected four Chicago-based boutique restaurant concepts to media acclaim, overseeing all food and beverage direction, while also overseeing several large scale publicly acclaimed special events.

“Carl is a welcomed addition to our dynamic team and will oversee all food and beverage operations at The Modern Honolulu,,” said Gerald Glennon, The Modern Honolulu’s Managing Director. “His impressive experience and passion for the industry will play an integral role in The Modern’s culinary programs moving forward.”

As The Modern Honolulu’s Food and Beverage Director, Anderson will be charged with overseeing all of the hotel’s food and beverage outlets including The Grove, The Study, Addiction nightclub, poolside bar, in-room dining and banquet and catering services.

The Modern Honolulu integrates cosmopolitan chic into leisure and business pursuits in Hawaii. Deftly combining sexy and sophisticated, every element is original; authentic or custom-designed to enhance the experience. Sweeping vistas of the Pacific Ocean and city skyline surround the hotel's 353 guest rooms and suites. The Modern’s progressive luxury is as refined as it is relaxed. The Spa's exhilarating treatments are developed around the purest and most exclusive products in the world -- natural, organic, hand-crafted and sustainable. Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto plates international fare at Morimoto Waikiki and Executive Chef Scott Toner delivers organic, local and house-made culinary pleasures for poolside and in-room dining. Two stylish pools overlook the Pacific for daytime fun while a vibrant scene at Addiction nightclub and The Study offer evening rendezvous. Flexible indoor and outdoor banquet and private event facilities include a 9,100-square-foot ballroom, Sun Suite with outdoor open-air terrace, four meeting studios and a pre-function gallery with state-of-the-art audio and visual services. For more information and reservations call 888-970-4161 or visit TheModernHonolulu.com online.