THE MAYFLOWER HOTEL APPOINTS LINDSEY VANDENTOORN AS EXECUTIVE CHEF First female chef at The Mayflower Hotel will lead brand new food and beverage team
Washington, DC (October 24, 2019) - The Mayflower Hotel, part of The Autograph Collection and one of DC’s most storied properties, announced today the creation of a new food and beverage team. At the helm of this team is the hotel’s new executive chef, Lindsey VandenToorn. Chef VandenToorn is the hotel’s first female executive chef to hold this honor of Mayflower Hotel’s top toque. Chef VandenToorn brings over 10 years of culinary experience with Marriott International and will lead the catering, in-room dining programs as well as Edgar Kitchen & Bar. The new team includes Christopher Reed as executive sous chef, Marc Rios as creative director of mixology and spirits and managing partner Madison Fredricks as general manager of Edgar Kitchen & Bar.
“I am thrilled to have Lindsey at the helm of our new culinary, restaurant and beverage team,” said Kori Johnson, general manager, The Mayflower Hotel. “Since 1925, The Mayflower has been a part of Washington, DC’s food scene. Each member of this team brings their own creativity and personality to The Mayflower’s evolving food and beverage program. Together with their combined talent and experience, they will innovate and elevate the culinary and beverage guest experience for Edgar Kitchen & Bar, our in-room dining, meetings and events.”
A Grand Rapids native, Chef VandenToorn started with Marriott International as a kitchen supervisor at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids and quickly rose through the culinary ranks holding several leadership positions and responsibilities including opening the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC as senior banquet chef. Chef VandenToorn’s previous role was the executive sous chef for the Americas where she filled various roles as executive chef, chef de cuisine at multiple properties and brands across the nation including the new Marriott Marquis Houston.
“We are excited to be at the Mayflower Hotel,” said Lindsey. “As a new team, our goal is to provide our guests, locals and visitors alike, a carefully curated experience that encompasses modern cuisine and bespoke cocktails with an homage to Mayflower hotel’s storied history.”
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Madison Fredricks, General Manager, Edgar Kitchen & Bar Madison Fredricks will work hand-in-hand with Lindsey VandenToorn overseeing the operations and service of Edgar Kitchen & Bar. Fredricks began his career with Marriott International in 2012 as a front desk supervisor at the Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel. During his time with Marriott, Fredricks has risen through the ranks holding a variety of positions in several disciplines; such as assistant housekeeping manager at the New Orleans Marriott, Washington Marriott Georgetown’s operations manager, director of services at the Newark Airport Marriott and most recently assistant general manager at the Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street.
Christopher Reed, Executive Sous Chef, The Mayflower Hotel Christopher Reed will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of culinary department. Before joining The Mayflower Hotel, Reed was the opening executive chef of the Eaton Hotel Washington, DC. In that role, Reed was responsible for managing the day-to-day culinary operations of the seven different outlets at Eaton Hotel. Throughout his 23 year career, Reed has held many senior positions at many different hotels and restaurants from luxury properties such as the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, Todd Grey’s Watershed Washington, DC and Four Seasons Houston to larger hotels such as the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel and the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC.
Marc Rios, Creative Director, Mixology & Spirits, The Mayflower Hotel Marc Rios is responsible for leading the creative direction of the hotel’s beverage program and the redesign of the evolving cocktail, wine and beer menu at Edgar Bar + Kitchen. Marc Rios began his restaurant career holding various positions with Chicago’s Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab. Rios joined Marriott International in 2015 as bar and beverage manager at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona; where he oversaw and revamped the beverage program at the resort’s six food and beverage outlets.
About Edgar Kitchen & Bar Edgar Kitchen & Bar, situated at 1125 Connecticut Avenue, NW, pays homage to Washington’s great power players with the flavors of an American bistro, seen-and-be-seen atmosphere and intimate spaces. The restaurants namesake is a tribute to ultimate Washington, DC insider and power player, J. Edgar Hoover, American law enforcement administrator and first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States. For over 20 years, Edgar dined for lunch at The Mayflower Hotel with Clyde Tolson, top deputy at the FBI and Hoover’s protégé and friend. Considered to be a power spot to dine, Edgar Kitchen and Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. For more information or reservations, please call 202-347-2233 or visit Open Table (https://www.opentable.com/edgar-bar-and-kitchen-at-the-mayflower-hotel)
About The Mayflower Hotel The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection, is a capital classic freshly rendered, a landmark hotel that brings timeless elegance, integrity and contemporary style to its role as a vibrant social hub – a Washington, D.C. original since 1925. The hotel, 1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW, features nearly 43,000 square feet of event space, including recent refurbishments to The District Ballroom, for weddings, galas, banquets and meetings. The hotel offers a fitness center and gracious amenities in the guest rooms like high-speed Internet access and dazzling city views. Visitors can tuck into American brasserie fare featuring fresh and local ingredients at Edgar Bar & Kitchen, or they can explore the on-site Thomas Pink retail store in anticipation of a big date. From its commanding post on Connecticut Avenue, The Mayflower places guests perfectly in the city center – The National Mall, business district and fashionable Georgetown in easy striking distance. Surrounding, the local flavor of the Shaw, Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom neighborhoods, and the U Street Corridor with their many shops, restaurants, nightclubs, art galleries, and music venues. For more information or hotel reservations, please call 877.255.6036 or visit www.TheMayflowerHotel.com.
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