Meet the New British-Born Chef at the Maybourne Beverly Hills Hotel
The flavors of Europe, with a fresh California feel, are coming to Beverly Hills thanks to a highly experienced chef who has recently taken over the kitchens at The Maybourne Beverly Hills hotel.
“I want people to experience a journey while they’re eating the best local product,” said Damon Gordon, the new executive chef at the hotel who is now in charge of the venue’s various eateries that include The Terrace Restaurant, the Maybourne Cafe, The Whisky Bar and The Maybourne Bar.
“In general I would say it’s going to be modern European influence with heavy flavors of Southern France, Northern Spain, some Italian in there as well but also with a twist of Southeast Asian flavors and I also think some Indian food as well,” he said of his plans for new dishes at the hotel’s restaurants.
The British-born chef has an extensive résumé with more than two decades of restaurant experience and gigs that include stints as executive chef at The Ivy Hotel in London and most recently the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalow in Santa Monica. Gordon is now revamping the menus at The Maybourne and will be debuting new dishes this spring, and he plans on using local farmers market finds for his seasonal offerings.
A Fresh Approach to Cuisine
We are so lucky here in L.A. in what we have and what we’re exposed to, the farmers markets products, all the great farms near us. So I think that allows you to be able to use the best local products,” Gordon said.
The hotel’s signature eatery, The Terrace Restaurant, is known for its California-inspired cuisine and al-fresco dining. For the upcoming spring menu, which will launch in March, Gordon is planning dishes such as a Spring Pea Gnocchi using local spring peas and an aged pecorino fennel. He’s also offering a poached Rohan duck, which is a cross between Pekin and Heritage Mallard ducks commonly used in French dishes.
New Spring Menu
The Spring Pea Gnocchi will be prepared using local spring peas and an aged pecorino fennel, while the poached Rohan duck will be served with a cherry reduction.
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FAQs
Q: What is the new executive chef’s background?
A: Damon Gordon has over 20 years of restaurant experience and has worked as executive chef at The Ivy Hotel in London and the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalow in Santa Monica.
Q: What is the new spring menu like?
A: The new spring menu will feature dishes such as Spring Pea Gnocchi and poached Rohan duck, using local spring peas and an aged pecorino fennel.
Q: What is the Maybourne Cafe’s new spring menu like?
A: The Maybourne Cafe will offer dishes such as open-face tartine with Wagyu beef, steamed mussels with Garbanzo beans and Harissa, and steak frites with house-made fries.
Q: Are there any special dishes at the Whisky Bar?
A: The Whisky Bar will offer dishes that pair well with whiskeys, such as house-made potato chips with a smoky chipotle and salted caramels.
Conclusion
The Maybourne Beverly Hills hotel is at 225 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills. For more information, go to maybournebeverlyhills.com.
