The Embassy Row Hotel, A Destination Hotel, Taps Chef William Jeffrey Allison Jr. as Executive Chef
Washington, D.C., August 5, 2015 - Fresh off a $15 million top-to-bottom transformation, The Embassy Row Hotel, A Destination Hotel, has tapped Chef William Jeffrey Allison Jr. as Executive Chef to oversee the lifestyle hotel's progressive culinary program, inclusive of newly-opened restaurant Station Kitchen & Cocktails.
Under Allison's direction, Station Kitchen & Cocktails, known for its distinctive shared plates concept, will introduce its first weekend brunch menu with inventive items such as Loaded French Toast, Chai Pancakes, Braised Beef Hash and Pork and Waffles. Reimagined classic cocktails like the Michelada, batched from house-made lime and melon popsicle, bloody mary mix, 'classy' Pabst and chili salt, and Milk Punch, made from salted caramel and walnut infused bourbon topped with a Belgian waffle square, will complement the menu and be available as a bottomless option.
Furthering the hotel's commitment to providing an authentic D.C. experience, Allison will work closely with Director of Restaurants Robert Yealu, to oversee a new partnership with D.C-favorite Glen's Garden Market to supply the restaurant's 24-hour Chef's Pantry with all-local snacks sourced from the states of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Station Kitchen & Cocktails will continue to serve the "special of the day" in a curated ceramic bowl made by students of the Corcoran School of Art at The George Washington University. In support of the hotel's relationship with SOME, So Others Might Eat, the restaurant donates 25 cents from each bowl sold to the community-based organization serving the poor and homeless of Washington D.C.
Beyond the restaurant, Allison will be responsible for private dining, catering and banquet services for groups and special events, and development of the menu concept for The Rooftop and its seasonal programming.
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, Allison comes to The Embassy Row Hotel as a career United States Marine, having served 24 years in the Food Service and Hospitality field. Most recently, Allison was the catering chef at Elegance 2 Simplicity in Bristow, Virginia. Prior to that, he served as Food Service Operations Manager at Camp Pendleton in California and Dining Facility Manager at MCB in Hawaii.
When he's not in the kitchen, Allison, a music lover, can be found exploring live music venues in the District and collecting acoustic guitars. He also enjoys cycling and testing out his culinary skills in local competitions.
For regular updates, please visit www.embassyrowhotel.com or call (202) 265-1600.
About The Embassy Row Hotel, A Destination Hotel
Surrounded by embassies and charming row homes in the historic neighborhood of Dupont Circle, The Embassy Row Hotel is Washington, D.C.'s only lifestyle hotel. Providing guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the diverse culture and bustling, trend setting scene of the nation's capital, The Embassy Row Hotel concluded a multi-phase, $15 million renovation in March 2015, debuting 231 deluxe guestrooms with design nods to the neighborhood, over 8,000+ sq. ft. of new meeting and event space, and a lifestyle-driven lobby experience anchored by new restaurant, Station Kitchen & Cocktails. Reinforcing the urban resort concept, the hotel also features The Rooftop, a seasonal bar complex boasting one of the city's only heated swimming pools with sweeping views of D.C. and Virginia. For more information on The Embassy Row Hotel, visit www.embassyrowhotel.com.
About Destination Hotels
Destination Hotels (Destination) is the largest owner and operator of independent hotels, resorts and residences in the United States. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Destination is an industry leader with more than 40 years of hospitality management and development experience. Located in premier destinations, the portfolio is continuously growing with more than 40 luxury and upscale properties from coast to coast. The award-winning company operates 20 golf courses, 20 full-service spas, six IACC-certified conference centers and 110 bars and restaurants. The privately-owned company is a subsidiary of Lowe Enterprises, a Los Angeles-based investment, development and real estate firm. For more information on Destination Hotels, visit www.destinationhotels.com.
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