Andaz 5th Avenue Appoints New Executive Chef

Chad Minton to Helm Farm-to-Table Restaurant & Entire Culinary and Beverage Program

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. August 06, 2013

New York - August 6, 2013 - Andaz 5th Avenue, the boutique lifestyle hotel in Midtown Manhattan, proudly announces the new executive chef of its seasonally inspired restaurant, the shop. Chad Minton, most recently Executive Chef at the acclaimed Ojai Valley Inn and Spa in California, joins the team at Andaz 5th Avenue this month. Chef Minton will also oversee the bar downstairs, located in the hotel's cellar and serving seasonal, pre-prohibition style cocktails and delectable Latin-style small plate dishes. The culinary offerings at the hotel's meetings, events and entertaining space, Apartment 2E, will also be under Chef Minton's tutelage.

“Andaz 5th Avenue's dedication to local cuisine and the strong ethos of quality and service in an environment dedicated to delicious, uncomplicated food, is what drew me to this opportunity,” says Chef Minton.

Chef Minton's vast culinary experience includes positions with Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton, as well as posts at fisheries in Alaska and barbecue joints across Georgia and Texas. While rising through the ranks at the flagship Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco, CA, Chef Minton cooked with such culinary luminaries as Gary Danko, Hubert Keller and Jeremiah Tower. At the Ritz-Carlton Atlanta, he co-hosted a dinner for the legendary Paul Bocuse. As Executive Chef at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey, its Jerne restaurant earned a Michelin Guide recommendation during his tenure.

Committed to local, seasonal cooking, Minton brings years of partnership with local farmers and purveyors to his new position. As Chef de Cuisine at the Grand Hyatt in San Francisco, he created a relationship with the California Farm Bureau to promote seasonal cooking, and even hosted a nationally syndicated television show to share recipes using Northern California produce. While at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, Chef Minton worked closely with local farmers and directed agricultural programs at the resort, including its two-acre herb garden, 35-tree orchard and annual heirloom tomato gardens.

Chef Minton is excited to bring his passion for local flavors to Andaz 5th Avenue. A casual restaurant on the hotel's ground floor, the shop specializes in ingredients-driven, New American cuisine. A sample menu might include a simple salad made from local burrata and vine-ripened tomatoes, followed by Long Island duck breast with peaches and watercress. In addition, the shop stocks grab-and-go items sourced from nearby farms and New York City purveyors such as Balthazar Bakery, Cafe Grumpy and Russ & Daughters. Open all day, the retail space has 13-foot ceilings, a long communal table made from reclaimed wood, and windows overlooking the New York Public Library.

“We are thrilled to have Chef Minton join the team and know he will put his signature mark on the cuisine at Andaz 5th Avenue,” says Andaz 5th Avenue General Manager Cornelia Samara. “He has a deep understanding of how to incorporate the best local ingredients into a culinary experience.”

For more information on Chef Minton, the shop and Andaz 5th Avenue, please visit www.andaz5thavenue.com.

About Andaz 5th Avenue

Andaz 5th Avenue offers attentive, uncomplicated service in a relaxed, sophisticated environment designed to accommodate guests' personal preferences and style. Perfectly positioned to experience the dynamic energy of the locale, Andaz faces the iconic New York Public Library and is steps away from Bryant Park in the heart of Midtown. This Tony-Chi designed property features 184 well-appointed guest rooms starting at 322 square feet. The property boasts 47 spacious suites, many with private balconies or landscaped terraces. Andaz offers a range of on-site amenities, including 6,400 square feet of event space in Apartment 2E, complimentary wifi and mini bars with non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, and a 24 hour gym. Guests can enjoy seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine at the shop and unwind in a convivial atmosphere at the bar downstairs. For additional information about Andaz 5th Avenue please visit www.andaz5thavenue.com.

About Andaz

Global in scale while local in perspective, Andaz delivers an innovative hospitality experience and attentive, uncomplicated service designed to accommodate guests' personal preferences. Hotels in this unique collection reflect the spirit of their locale, and are dedicated to creating natural and vibrant living spaces where travelers can indulge in their own personal sense of comfort and style. For more information and reservations, visit www.andaz.com.