Culinary Maestro Chef Damon Gordon to Host The Chef's Loft January 17 Taping in DTLA

    LOS ANGELES, CA, December 31, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Described by celebrity guests, LA notables and handpicked foodies as one of the most fun, memorable, sexy and exciting ways to learn; "The Chef's Loft" will welcome acclaimed culinary maestro Damon Gordon of the celebrated Water Grill as its next featured instructor during the January 17, 2015 taping of Terri Nesmith's revolutionary cooking classes.

Driven by an appreciation for the appetite, "The Chef's Loft" taps into the psyches of the most diversely trained and experienced chefs, mixologists and sommeliers; Damon Gordon is no exception. Named among Los Angeles magazine'sGayot's Best Top 10 Seafood Restaurants ; native Brit Gordon has aided the iconic Water Grill in hooking a wider audience with a more democratic approach to the menu at the Santa Monica, CA location. His dossier includes top positions at The Jefferson Hotel, Washington DC, Relais et Chateaux, The Ivy Hotel and Gaansevoort Hotel. He is sure to not only satiate the gastronomic senses of "The Chef's Lofts" viewers, but according to this Elle.com, Chef Gordon is not bad on the eyes either!

"The Chef's Loft" impresario Terri Nesmith explains "I am beyond thrilled to welcome Chef Gordon, he's the ideal presenter, I wanted to devise a memorable and relaxing way for my coolest colleagues and interesting newcomers to interact and enjoy the pleasures of the palate from bona fide experts of the culinary and libations worlds, in the comfort of my home." Centrally located in a historical loft in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, Nesmith's guests enjoy the ambiance of eclectic creativity and an energy that transforms her space into a one of a kind, charismatic culinary zone.

Terri's "The Chef's Loft" provides an outlet for uninhibited kitchen masterminds to exhibit their talents in an intimate setting unencumbered by traditional requirements and limitations. The live Ustream and YouTube posting elements allow audiences to engage instructors and guests with feedback and questions. The classes also build a social media audience through real time interaction and requests.

About The Chef's Loft
''The Chef's Loft'' was born out of Terri Nesmith's love of food and wine and sharing them with cool people. From the simple idea of attainable gourmet cooking, a revolution in cooking classes has evolved into a Downtown LA phenomenon and soon a TV series! One which allows the viewing audience to ask the chefs or mixologists real time questions via social media. The Chef Loft's classroom format, affords the viewing audience the benefit of hearing organic responses to the participants' questions. Terri's charismatic and diverse guests indulge in hands-on lessons like plating, sauces, spices and more to the basics of mixology such as to the importance of using fresh juices; how to make the perfect cocktail, and what tools to have on hand when setting up your bar at home. Bon Appetit!

About Chef Damon Gordon
Currently the Executive Chef of the Santa Monica branch of DTLA's iconic Water Grill, Gordon, a native Brit and resident of downtown L.A., previously oversaw the Jefferson Hotel. He also ran Damon Gordon's Quarter Kitchen at The Ivy Hotel (San Diego), Ono at the Hotel Gansevoort (New York), and Mix (New York), a joint venture between Alain Ducasse and Jeffery Chodorow. Click to check out Chef Damon Gordon's visit to the KCAL9 studios as he demonstrates one of Water Grill's most popular dishes.

To inquire about The Chef's Loft or to interview Terri Nesmith contact Brand Manager Trea Davenport at 678-327-8281 or [email protected].

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