NEW YORK, July 7, 2017 — Pietro Consorti has been recently appointed Executive Chef, Andaz Wall Street. Consorti has a long history with Hyatt which spans 10 years and various destinations, from Milan, Italy to Louisville, Kentucky. Chef Consorti oversees the culinary operation of Andaz Wall Street's dining outlets, including the upcoming transition of its full-service restaurant, Dina Rata, into a more modern, locally infused space for lunch and dinner. He also oversees all in-house banquets including the hotel's premier banquet space, Wall & Water, and in-room dining.

Chef Consorti began his culinary career working in his hometown, Prato in Tuscany, Italy, a region rich in food traditions. From there, he moved to Milan and worked in fine dining restaurants such as Il Ristorante Trussardi alla Scala, and gained experience working alongside Michelin Star Chef Andrea Berton. Chef Consorti got his first taste of the hotel culinary world at Park Hyatt Milan, working as executive sous chef, where he remained for eight years. While at Park Hyatt Milan, he opened the Michelin Star restaurant VUN with Executive Chef Andrea Aprea. Most recently, Chef Consorti was executive chef at Hyatt Regency Louisville.

"Pietro Consorti provides Andaz Wall Street with a solid culinary foundation to lead the property, and he will continue to distinguish the hotel's food and beverage program as a leader locally and industry-wide," said Tim Meyer, general manager, Andaz Wall Street.

For more information on Andaz Wall Street, please visit wallstreet.andaz.hyatt.com or call (212) 590.1234.