Cincinnati, May 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Davidson Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's leading hotel management companies, is pleased to announce Chef Karol Osinski, Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, as the recipient of the Davidson Hotels & Resorts 2017 Chef of the Year Award!
Bestowed annually, the award’s mission is to foster competition among Davidson Hotels & Resorts culinary leaders while enhancing the status and reputation of hotel and resort chefs and food. The competition is open to all Davidson Hotels & Resorts chefs who demonstrate excellence in their profession, culinary innovation and a commitment to showcase local produce-thoughtfully sourced and carefully served. Competitors include chefs from all Davidson Hotels & Resorts, including the luxury lifestyle Pivot brand properties, with responsibilities from catering, casual pub fare, breakfast cafes and fine dining.
As the 2017 Award recipient, Executive Chef Karol Osinski is recognized for his innovative American fusion, local and sustainable sourcing and incorporating classic European techniques into modern dishes. The Chef’s commitment to implementing long-term strategies to improve food quality and efficiency in Hyatt Regency Cincinnati’s culinary operations was also an award determining factor.
Chef Osinski brings eclectic experiences to Hyatt Regency Cincinnati’s unique culinary offerings that include wedding/event catering, an on-site bakery, the Market, and the popular farm-to-table restaurant, Red Roost Tavern .
After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from University of Cincinnati, Osinski earned a culinary degree from the Midwest Culinary Institute in Cincinnati. Leaving The Quarter Bistro in Mariemont, Ohio as Chef de Cuisine, Osinski joined Hyatt Regency Cincinnati as Sous Chef. Rising quickly to Executive Chef, Osinski has gathered a large culinary following in the Queen City.
“I am honored to lead this professional culinary team day in and day out. This extraordinary team cares; every plate has HEART and love in it! Nourishing our diners with every morsel of beautifully cared-for food is our foundation,” exclaims Chef Osinski. “We focus on providing an approachable menu while using as much locally sourced and sustainable produce as possible. For example, the kale used in our popular Baby Kale Salad is sourced from a local farm. All items are made using advanced culinary techniques, adding an extra level of complexity, not often found in most hotel venues.”
Led by Executive Chef Osinski, Red Roost Tavern, Hyatt Regency Cincinnati’s popular farm-to-table restaurant, is also the proud recipient of numerous awards including the coveted Open Table Diners Choice Award. Reflecting opinions from verified Open Table diners, this respected award celebrates Red Roost Tavern and Chef Osinski’s signature culinary creations showcasing sustainable, locally sourced, fresh seasonal ingredients, regional cheeses, and locally brewed beers.
“Sophisticated hotel establishment serving New American cuisine & cocktails in a stylish setting,” states Zagat , rating Red Roost Tavern 3.9 out of a perfect 4 stars.
Located at 151 West 5th Street in downtown, Red Roost Tavern is a Cincinnati favorite among national sports and media personalities, international and local business leaders as well as families enjoying a special Sunday meal. Be sure to try a regional favorite such as the “goetta,” seasonal house-made pastas, free-range chicken, and for dessert, the addictive, locally produced Madisano’s gelato.
For Red Roost Tavern reservations, call 1-513-354-4025.
US News & World Report ranks Hyatt Regency Cincinnati among Ohio’s top hotels. Located directly across from the Duke Energy Convention Center, and connected to Saks Fifth Avenue, in the heart of downtown and the popular river district, Hyatt Regency Cincinnati has 491 spacious, newly refurbished rooms stylishly decorated with a contemporary decor and luxurious amenities including free WiFI and plush Hyatt Grand Bed II ® beds.
Neighbor to some of Cincinnati's largest employers and a short walk to Over-the-Rhine (OTR), The Banks, and the riverfront sports complex, home to the Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds stadiums, The Hyatt Regency Cincinnati delivers world-class hospitality and accommodates business conferences, special events, weddings, and reunions with over 40,000 square feet of meeting space Hyatt Cincinnati , includes 18 meeting venues, and Cincinnati’s largest hotel ballroom.
For more information or to book an event, visit Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, or contact Lauren Ricci Miguez, Director of Sales & Marketing, 1-513-354-4070.
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About Davidson Hotels & Resorts
Davidson Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, full-service hotel management company providing management, development/renovation, acquisition, consulting and accounting expertise for the hospitality industry. Amassing one of the purest full-service hotel portfolios in the industry, Davidson, along with its lifestyle and luxury operating division, Pivot Hotels & Resorts, specializes in independent and branded assets in the upper-upscale to near-luxury segments including 45 hotels, over 13,000 rooms and over 1.5 million square feet of meeting space across the United States. A trusted partner and preferred operator of Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt, Davidson delivers hospitality and creates value for owners with every single hotel. More information can be found at www.davidsonhotels.com .
Attachments
Lauren Ricci Miguez Director of Sales & Marketing Hyatt Regency Cincinnati 151 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513.354.4070 lauren.miguez@hyatt.com
