Castle Hill Inn Promotes New Executive Chef Lou Rossi

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. July 06, 2015

NEWPORT, RI. July 6, 2015 - Castle Hill Inn, the iconic Relais & Chateaux property in Newport, RI announces the promotion of Lou Rossi to Executive Chef at Castle Hill Inn. Rossi succeeds former Executive Chef Karsten Hart who was promoted to Director of Restaurants for Newport Harbor Corporation, the operator of Castle Hill Inn. In his new role, Rossi will oversee all food and beverage operations as he leads Castle Hill's award-winning culinary team.

"I cannot be more pleased that Chef Rossi has been promoted to this role," said Karsten Hart Director of Restaurants at Newport Harbor Corporation. "Over the past six years, we have worked side-by-side and he continues to show an unending enthusiasm for serving guests approachable and delicious cuisine."

Beginning his culinary career at the age of eight and growing up in a predominately Italian household, Chef Lou Rossi learned at an early age to appreciate food as a centerpiece of daily life. Most recently, Rossi served as Castle Hill Inn's Chef De Cuisine, where he's been an integral part of the property's culinary ethos since 2009. Rossi began his tenure at Castle Hill Inn as a culinary intern while attending the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, VT where he graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts. Shortly after, Rossi immersed in the Manhattan culinary scene where he worked at Thomas Keller's three Michelin Star restaurant, Per Se, before returning to Castle Hill Inn.

About Castle Hill Inn

For more than a century, Castle Hill Inn has captured the imagination of guests from around the world with its enchanting coastal setting, relaxed elegance and authentic Newport spirit. Honored with the designation as a Relais & Chateaux property, an association of the world's finest hotels, Castle Hill Inn exemplifies the warmth and quiet luxury of 19th-century seacoast life nestled on a 40-acre peninsula overlooking Narragansett Bay. Combining the elegance of a boutique hotel with the inviting comforts of a coastal inn, the Inn offers resplendent lodging options to suit the needs and preferences of all guests. Accommodations include seven guest rooms and suites in the original 19th-century Agassiz Mansion, and twenty six private waterfront accommodations in the Harbor House, Chalet, Beach Houses and Beach Cottages. Within the mansion, indulgent meals are prepared by renowned Executive Chef Karsten Hart, and the recently renovated Lawn at Castle Hill is the epitome of classic New England al fresco dining. On-property activities include stargazing, clambakes, bonfires, games on the lawn, yoga, sailing and much more. Those seeking rejuvenation can enjoy natural therapeutic face and body treatments at the Inn's newest luxury wellness offering, The Retreat at Castle Hill by Farmaesthetics. Voted by readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure as one of the top hotels in the world, and lauded by the New York Times as "the best spot in town," Castle Hill Inn is the epitome of Newport elegance. Castle Hill Inn is operated by Newport Harbor Corporation, an employee-owned (ESOP) hospitality corporation based in Newport, RI. For more information on Newport Harbor Corporation, please visit the website at www.newportharbor.com. For more information about Castle Hill Inn please visit www.castlehillinn.com.

Contact:
Laura Lopez
[email protected]
212-957-3005