Hyatt at the Bellevue Appoints New Chef De Cuisine
Ned Maddock Oversees XIX Nineteen Restaurant at Iconic Philadelphia Hotel
PHILADELPHIA, PA. June 23, 2016 - The newly renovated Hyatt at The Bellevue, located along the world-famous Avenue of the Arts in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ned Maddock as Chef de Cuisine. Maddock brings over a decade of culinary experience to his new position, most recently working as Executive Sous Chef of Lo Spiedo restaurant in Philadelphia. In his new role, Maddock will oversee and help develop the menu concept and culinary offerings for the property's renowned seasonal restaurant, XIX Nineteen, which features sweeping views of the city from the 19th floor of the hotel.
"We are thrilled to have Chef Ned Maddock join our team at Hyatt at The Bellevue,” said General Manager Pina Purpero. “Ned is an extremely talented chef and will bring a great deal of creativity, passion and culinary expertise to XIX Nineteen. We look forward to introducing our guests and local Philadelphians to a taste of Ned's new, interactive experiences and culinary offerings in the months to come.”
Chef de Cuisine Ned Maddock began his professional career while enrolled at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where he worked in several local restaurants. After graduating in 2007, Chef Maddock moved to Chicago and secured a position as Friturier and Garde Manager at the Goose Island Brew Pub. From there, Chef Maddock worked his way up in the kitchens of several James Beard award-winning chefs in Chicago including Mindy Segal of Hot Chocolate Craft Food & Drink and Stephanie Izard of The Girl and The Goat where he served as Sous Chef for several years. After helping to open The Bedford restaurant and lounge in Wicker Park as Sous Chef in 2011 and conceptualizing the menu for the trendy nightlife spot, Maddock moved back to his home state of Pennsylvania where his experience and attention to detail earned him a spot with The Vetri Family restaurant group as Executive Sous Chef at Amis Trattoria in Philadelphia under the guided talent of Chef Brad Spence. Prior to joining the XIX Nineteen team, Maddock worked as Executive Sous Chef at Lo Spiedo, the newest restaurant under the Vetri umbrella.
At XIX Nineteen, Ned adds his own signature cooking style to the seasonal, farm-to-table menu, bringing in simple, fresh ingredients and strong flavors. Utilizing a combination of his own cooking philosophy and XIX Nineteen's local, seasonal flavor and upscale modern American cuisine, Maddock has added a variety of unique dishes to the menu for the summer season such as the Striped Bass with Grilled Lettuces, Olives and Almonds; Ribeye with Mushrooms, Potatoes and Salsa Verde; Charred Asparagus with Lemon Mayo, Hazelnuts and Mint; and Pork Loin with Pork Sugo, Fava Beans and Pickled Ramps.
With a passion for both cooking and charitable causes, Maddock has volunteered for the past four years at Alex's Lemonade Stand's Great Chefs Event, an event that has helped raise close to one million dollars each year to help fight childhood cancer. When in Chicago, Maddock participated in many events for non-profit organization Share Our Strength including Taste of the Nation® for No Kid Hungry, an acclaimed culinary event featuring the city's top chefs and restaurants, bars, mixologists, craft beers, wine and spirits. In his spare time, Maddock can be found cooking at home and spending time with family, his wife, and his dogs and cats.
“I'm excited to be a part of the XIX Nineteen and Hyatt at The Bellevue team and work amongst the incredible views of the city,” said Chef Maddock. “I look forward to collaborating on updating the menu and taking the restaurant and the rest of the hotel's food and beverage offerings to new heights. In addition to new dishes on the menu, I hope to also introduce interactive experiences for guests including wine and beer dinners, cooking classes and more.”
For more information on Chef Maddock, XIX Nineteen and Hyatt at the Bellevue, please visit: www.philadelphiabellevue.hyatt.com
About Hyatt at The Bellevue
With a premier location on the vibrant Avenue of the Arts, Hyatt at The Bellevue lies in the heart of the cultural center of Philadelphia. The property recently unveiled a multi-million dollar renovation including revitalized guest rooms and a selection of public spaces. The new design, led by Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design, is a modern interpretation of classic Philadelphia that explores the rich political, artistic, theatrical and musical history of the city. The hotel offers 172 guest rooms, which are some of the largest in the city, including 16 suites and 13 rooms with balconies. The room design is a contemporary take on Philadelphia's historic interiors with a fresh interpretation of the city's 18th century of furniture makers, as well as art from local Philadelphia painters and photographers. The Hyatt at The Bellevue also boasts over 30,000 square feet of flexible function space including the romantic Rose Garden Ballroom, and the Grand Ballroom which features original lighting designed by Thomas Edison, and the most celebrated marble and hand-worked iron elliptical staircase in the city. The property's modern seasonal restaurant, XIX (NINETEEN), located on the 19th floor, offers up a menu of farm-to-table cuisine and creative cocktails as well as extraordinary sweeping views of the city skyline. The property is also steps away from some of the city's best culture and attractions, including The Academy of Music, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, several theaters, extraordinary culinary experiences and world-class shopping. Also nearby are all of the most quintessential Philadelphia sites, including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, The Franklin Institute, The Museum of Art, and Lincoln Financial Field. For additional information or to make a reservation, please visit http://philadelphiabellevue.hyatt.com/.
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