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NEW YORK, NEW YORK (November, 2010) – Foodies have a new reason to flock
to Midtown Manhattan: one of Theater District’s top fine-dining restaurants has
fresh talent in the kitchen. Insieme and The Michelangelo hotel
have appointed Andres Julian Grundy as Executive Chef, effective immediately. “We searched extensively to find a new talent that was eager to take on the
challenge of blending their unique cooking style with our Italian heritage,”
said General Manager W. Patrick Hall. “Chef Grundy’s modern approach to
crafting Italian-inspired cuisine will breathe new life into Insieme and make
the experience a ‘must’ on every diner’s list.” A born-and-bred New Yorker, Andres Julian Grundy began his career at the top
at the three Michelin Star restaurant Daniel, while still in high
school. The alumnus of the New York Restaurant School then went on to
perfect his skills at some of the most renowned restaurants in the world,
including: Aquavit, Danube, Montrachet and La
Broche. Prior to joining Insieme and The Michelangelo, Grundy also served
as Chef de Cuisine at Ken Oringer’s Clio for three years and
most recently at L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon at Four Seasons Hotel New
York. Assuming his first role as Executive Chef, thirty-year-old Grundy has
embraced the meaning of the restaurant’s name (“together” in Italian) and the
spirit of the hotel by artfully intertwining his classic French training,
Queens New York roots, Spanish heritage, and passion for fresh, unique ingredients.
“My aim is not to compete with grandma by presenting classic Italian fare,”
said Grundy. “Instead, my approach is to tease the taste buds; my dishes will
evoke the flavors of Italy in subtle and surprising ways.” In his new role, Grundy will oversee all culinary aspects of The
Michelangelo hotel including fine-dining restaurant Insieme, banquet,
and in-room dining. |
Contact: Lauren Finocchiaro / Nora Cahillane Columbus PRCo (212) 251-1015 [email protected] / [email protected] |