Enrico Glaudo Appointed Executive Chef of Hotel Granduca Houston

Talented chef brings Italian roots and Michelin-starred experience to Ristorante Cavour and Bar Malatesta

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. March 23, 2016

HOUSTON, TX. March 23, 2016 - Hotel Granduca Houston announces Enrico Glaudo as its new Executive Chef. A global and prodigiously talented culinarian with more than 35 years of experience, Glaudo leads all dining operations at the crown jewel of the Granduca Hotels hospitality group. In his new role, Glaudo's responsibilities include menu creation for Ristorante Cavour, Bar Malatesta and in-room dining service, as well as banqueting for meetings and special events clientele.

"Hotel Granduca Houston extends a warm welcome to Chef Glaudo. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise, perfectly complementing our team of passionate hospitality professionals," said Martin Nicholson, General Manager. "Chef Glaudo's creativity and operational know-how will enhance our guests' culinary experience and ensure that Ristorante Cavour continues to be Houston's top destination for masterful Italian fare."

Glaudo joins Hotel Granduca Houston from Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California, where he served as Outlet Manager. During his tenure, he oversaw the hotel's restaurant, room service and cafe. He also designed new menus, developed a training program for new employees, and assisted with payroll and scheduling. Glaudo's hotel experience also includes acting as Executive Sous Chef at Mr. C Beverly Hills, which is also located in Los Angeles, California.

With experience in owning, operating and managing high-end restaurants in the United States and Europe, Glauco was recruited by restaurateur Franco Simplicio to lead the kitchen at Sunset Restaurant in Malibu, California, in 2013. During his time there, Glauco was instrumental in introducing a new Mediterranean-influenced seafood bar. Prior to that, Glaudo owned his own restaurant, Frascati Ristorante, in Los Angeles, California. As chef and owner, he oversaw ingredient procurement, staff, and creating daily and seasonal menus and wine specials. His experience is rounded out by leadership positions at Santa Monica's Locanda del Lago; L'angolo Ristorante in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Antica Osteria del Ponte in Cassinetta de Lugagnano, Italy; and Michelin-starred Locanda dell'Angelo in Bergamo, Italy.

Glaudo earned his culinary degree from Istituto Professionale Alberghiero in Ceres, Italy and relocated to the United States in 1990 at the behest of famed restaurateur Piero Selvaggio of Valentino, who hired him as Executive Chef at one of his venues. Born and raised in Ivrea, Piedmont, Italy, Glaudo now resides in Houston, Texas, where he enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing his passion for photography.

About Hotel Granduca Houston

A boutique hotel located in one of Houston's most exclusive neighborhoods, Hotel Granduca Houston blends Italian sophistication with modern, personalized amenities, offering travelers a luxurious escape in one of the country's most dynamic cities. Featuring 122 residential-style rooms and suites designed to evoke the grandeur of an Italian Palazzo, Hotel Granduca Houston boasts an award winning restaurant, Ristorante Cavour; an elegant ballroom, Salone Rialto; four state-of-the-art executive boardrooms; and an inviting Veranda and pool with adjacent fitness center. Hotel Granduca Houston and its sister property, Hotel Granduca Austin, are the only hotels in Texas to receive the Leading Hotels of the World distinction. For additional information or to book accommodations, visit www.granducahouston.com or call +1 (888) 472-6382.

About Granduca Hotels

Granduca Hotels, LLC, which owns, manages and operates luxury properties in Austin and Houston, was founded by innovative developer Giorgio Borlenghi, President of The InterFin Companies LP, a Houston-based, diversified real estate company specializing in the development, construction and management of landmark residential and commercial real estate projects. Hotel Granduca Houston opened in 2006 and Hotel Granduca Austin debuted nine years later, in 2015. Each residential-style hotel features Italian architecture, decor, and impeccable service. Granduca Hotels' properties are an appealing destination for events, special occasions and luxurious accommodations, where guests receive a personalized experience reminiscent of private Italian villas. For more information, visit www.interfin.com/granduca-hotels/.

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