Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa Proudly Introduces New Executive Chef of the Mansion Restaurant: Nicolas Trueblood

    /24-7PressRelease/ - LEXINGTON, KY, October 14, 2007 - Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa is proud to announce the hiring of brand new Executive Chef of the Mansion Restaurant, Nicolas Trueblood.

Executive Chef Nicolas Trueblood has been honing his culinary talents in kitchens across the United States for nearly 12 years. Still young, Chef Trueblood's career has been marked by rapid assimilation of new cuisine, and promotion in every kitchen in which he has worked.

A native of Boston, Massachusetts, he spent time early on sharpening his skills in one of the city's best kitchens learning from premier chef and restaurateur Ken Oringer of Clio at the Eliot Hotel. From there Trueblood moved to Chicago, cooking first at Tru, and later working with master chef Arun Sampanthavivat at Arun's, one of the most acclaimed Thai restaurants in the country.

Now living in Kentucky, Trueblood has most recently been Chef de Cuisine at Holly Hill Inn. With his original menus in place, the restaurant received exceptional reviews and many accolades that helped solidify its reputation as a destination for fine dining in Kentucky.

After leaving Holly Hill, Trueblood returned to Boston for a short stint as a private chef, while surveying the thriving Boston restaurant scene for new ideas and innovations in haute cuisine. His cuisine is recognized for expert knowledge of many traditional techniques and ingredients, combined with a passion for exploring and enjoying food.

Griffin Gate Hotel in Lexington, KY is now honored to call Nicolas Trueblood the new executive chef of the Mansion Restaurant located at this distinguished Kentucky resort.

The legendary Mansion Restaurant at Griffin Gate specializes in fine American cuisine within an ante-bellum manor home and features specialties such as cabbage wrapped kurobuta pork tenderloin.
The historic mansion has undergone a sucession of distinguished owners and architectural improvements since it was first built over 150 years ago. Beautifully situated atop a grassy knoll, The Mansion at Griffin Gate offers far more than any other restaurant in or around the Lexington, Kentucky area.

Crystal chandeliers and rare antiques provide an ambiance for gracious dining that is complimented by the professional staff that offer menus are fully customizable for any occasion.

The Mansion Restaurant is a Lexington icon and perfect for a romantic evening or business dinner for entertaining clients. Griffin Gate sets the standard in creative creations amidst sophisticated 19th century style in their award winning restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky, The Mansion.

Please help Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa in welcoming the newest member of their culinary family, Chef Nicolas Trueblood.

About Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa:
Enveloped by the rolling meadows of Bluegrass Country, the Griffin Gate Marriott & Spa, a luxurious Kentucky resort and upscale Lexington hotel, invites guests to discover unmatched Southern hospitality. The genteel ambiance at this Lexington, Kentucky hotel has been revived by sweeping renovations featuring sparkling facilities and a brand new spa. Retreat to plush guest rooms after playing some of the finest greens on the magnificent Rees Jones-designed golf course or indulging in the rejuvenating powers of soothing spa treatments offered by The Spa at Griffin Gate. Dinner is served at the renowned Mansion, where traditional American fine dining is presented in a meticulously restored 19th Century antebellum manor home. Envision being in the winner's circle after a successful business engagement at this innovative hotel in Lexington, Kentucky or experience a magical wedding providing the perfect blend of tradition and imagination. Discover the Lexington, KY hotel a breed above the rest at the Griffin Gate. For more information or to make a reservation call 859-231-5100 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lexky-griffin-gate-marriott-resort-and-spa/.

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