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Derek Gale

Charlie Trotter On The Elysian Project
June 4, 2008

Chef Charlie Trotter will oversee all of the food and beverage service at the new Elysian Hotel, set to open in Chicago this fall. That will include three restaurants (all on the same floor), as well as banquets, private events and roomservice.

Allison Perlik, my colleague from my days with HOTELS' sister publication, Restaurants & Institutions, recently caught up with Chef Trotter and asked him about the Elysian project. Here's what he had to say:

"This project with the Elysian is the right thing. We’ve talked to a number of Chicago hoteliers about projects in their hotels, some of which are existing, some that are coming online or just opened. A lot of people know how to talk a big game, but very few know how to execute. We pick and choose any partners very carefully, and The Elysian is a quality organization."

To read more about Trotter's upcoming signature restaurant in the hotel, as well as his casual spot, click here and scroll down to the fourth, fifth and sixth questions in the interview. 

Posted by Derek Gale on June 4, 2008 | Comments (1)