XIX (Nineteen) Restaurant at Hyatt at the Bellevue Debuts
Signature Dishes Inspired by Hotel's Rich History. Newly Appointed Chef de Cuisine Jerome Bacle to Oversee Menu Changes at Historic Hotel's Iconic Philadelphia Restaurant
PHILADELPHIA, PA. June 7, 2017 - XIX (Nineteen) at the historic Hyatt at The Bellevue, located along the famed Avenue of the Arts in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, is pleased to introduce new menus featuring a selection of signature dishes that exemplify the rich history of the iconic Bellevue building, which the hotel has called home for over 100 years. The updated menu executed by newly appointed Chef de Cuisine, Jerome Bacle, offers modern interpretations of classic American dishes designed with local ingredients and prepared with unparalleled sophistication.
The new menu at XIX reflects both the European design of The Bellevue building, widely known as the “Grand Dame of Broad Street” and the hotel's rich history with a selection of brand-new menu items including thoughtfully updated interpretations of classic dishes. One of the featured Bellevue signature items is Green Circle Chicken a la King, a quintessential American delicacy originally created at The Bellevue by Chef William King in the late 19th century. The modernized dish is made with local confit chicken leg, Kennet Square mushrooms with sherry cream sauce and red pepper puree. Another Bellevue signature dish is the Crab Normande, adopted from Bellevue menus dating back to the early 1980's. The updated version of the original dish is reimagined with American jumbo lump crab accompanied with granny smith apple, calvados and herb aioli. The final signature Bellevue item is the Maryland Crab Cake, developed by Executive Chef Tim Paroulek and served with popular Pennsylvania condiment green tomato chowchow, pea shoots, shaved fennel and Meyer lemon crème fraiche. The recipe is adapted from The Women's Suffrage Cookbook.
In addition to the modernized Bellevue signature dishes, there are an array of new menu items including starters such as Harissa Rubbed Hawaiian Swordfish served with baby fennel, peas, mint, cherry tomato vinaigrette. New entrees include Grilled Snake River Farms Beef Coulotte served with black garlic steak sauce, baby heirloom carrot, Stuffed Pennsylvania Trout prepared with oyster and cornbread stuffing, pea puree and chanterelle mushrooms and Spring Succotash served with grits, herb salad and cherry tomato vinaigrette.
"We are thrilled to have such a gifted chef join our team at XIX,” said Executive Chef Tim Paroulek. “Jerome Bacle's unique French upbringing and culinary philosophy will blend together the uniquely European style and American heritage XIX Nineteen provides its guests. I am excited to see what Chef Bacle will bring to the table in this new role and welcome him into the family here at Hyatt at The Bellevue.”
As Chef de Cuisine, Bacle will develop and oversee fresh menu concepts for XIX, which features sweeping views of the city from the 19th floor. With 25 years of culinary experience, Bacle brings a unique and impressive resume to his new position. Jerome's notable resume features several distinguished culinary and pastry positions which allowed him to gain exposure and experience throughout Europe. Bacle's distinguished list of titles includes Sous Chef de Cuisine at the Chateau d'Ouchy and La Rotonde in Lausanne, Switzerland; Chef at a family butchery and charcuterie shop in France; Pastry Chef at La Tante Claire in London, England; Chef de Partie at Les Eaux Vives in Lyon, France; and Personal Head Chef for a French general in Limoges, France. Bacle has previously spent time in the Philadelphia culinary scene as Chef de Cuisine at the renowned La Bec Fin. Prior to joining Hyatt at The Bellevue, Bacle served as Executive Chef at the Michelin starred Courtright's in Willow Springs, Illinois.
“It is an honor to take on the role of Chef de Cuisine at one of the most distinguished restaurants in Philadelphia,” said Chef Bacle. “I am excited to implement the new Bellevue signature dishes and offer guests a timeless dining experience with a fresh take on the classics.”
For more information on Chef Bacle, XIX (Nineteen) and Hyatt at The Bellevue, please visit: www.philadelphiabellevue.hyatt.com
About Hyatt at The Bellevue
Hyatt at The Bellevue has been one of Philadelphia's most iconic destinations since 1904. Situated on the famous Avenue of the Arts, Hyatt at The Bellevue seamlessly blends old-world architecture with modern interiors to provide a stay that epitomizes Philadelphia luxury. For over 100 years, the famed hotel has served as a distinctive setting for prestige and high society with a long roster of notable guests such as various heads of state including every U.S. President since Theodore Roosevelt. In 2016, the property 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. 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 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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