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METROPOLITAN MAYFAIR INVESTS IN TOP F & B TALENT TO LAUNCH NEW ‘ GRILLE ’ RESTAURANT
The Metropolitan Mayfair appoints in house culinary lead , Tim Tolley .
Metropolitan Mayfair is delighted to launch the new ‘ Grille ’ restaurant with the appointment of a new Culinary Director , Tim Tolley , of Vong fame . Tolley has spent the past two decades in NYC and London at Jean-George ’ s Vongerichten and as Head Chef at restaurants for Sir Terence Conran ’ s D & D restaurant group . Tim ’ s appointment is part of the luxury casino ’ s aim to deliver an exciting dining experience in a venue that ’ s designed for guests to enjoy cocktails , music and entertainment .
Tim will be a huge asset to the team and play an integral role in our F & B development across all of the casinos as we continue to strive in differentiating within the entertaining environment with best in class service and high product quality . I ’ m delighted to welcome him to the team .”
Chef Tolley is designing a menu that features a variety of fresh seafood dishes and innovative international cuisine . Sourcing UK produce from land to sea , the menu will feature a strong focus on ingredient led , fresh cooking , from the wild game and Penny Bun mushrooms to Cornwall ’ s pristine shellfish .
Tim Tolley , Culinary Director , says : “ This is an incredibly exciting time at Metropolitan Mayfair and I ’ m proud to join an innovative group who are invested in creating a new and exciting culinary experience . I ’ m delighted to be joining the group , where I will bring my international experience and culinary creativity , whilst leading the talented teams across the UK casinos , to deliver exceptional menus and dining experiences .”
Paying homage to his time as Head Chef at Vong , Knightsbridge , and Spice Market in New York City , the menu highlights include his signature curry dish , which features British lamb and a homemade blend of 15 spices . The entire menu draws inspiration from spices such as cumin , sumac , coriander seeds , fresh turmeric and more subtle flavours of preserved lemon and coriander . Flatbreads and smashed burgers provide comfort food for gaming guests , and the playful lollipop chicken wings are a nostalgic nod to his New York days . Charcoal and wood fired prime steaks will round out the menu .
Chef Tolley will extend his role to oversee the F & B outlets across all eight UK casinos including ; Metropolitan Mayfair , Park Lane , The Sportsman and Empire Casino .
Michael Silberling , CEO , says : “ We ’ re quickly defining our aim to be the no . 1 multi channel gaming and hospitality brand in the UK . Having successfully launched the Metropolitan Mayfair just over a year ago , we ’ re continuing to invest in our F & B outlets to deliver exceptional experiences in gaming , dining and entertainment . www . metropolitanmayfair . com
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