The Mayflower Hotel Appoints New Culinary Team

The Mayflower Hotel, part of The Autograph Collection and one of DC’s most storied properties, announced today the creation of a new food and beverage team.

By Edgar Bar & Kitchen on November 26, 2019 • News
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Executive Chef, Lindsey VandenToorn

At the helm of this team is the hotel’s new executive chef, Lindsey VandenToorn. Chef VandenToorn is the hotel’s first female executive chef to hold this honor of Mayflower Hotel’s top toque. Chef VandenToorn brings over 10 years of culinary experience with Marriott International and will lead the catering, in-room dining programs as well as Edgar Kitchen & Bar. The new team includes Christopher Reed as executive sous chef, Marc Rios as creative director of mixology and spirits and managing partner Madison Fredricks as general manager of Edgar Kitchen & Bar.

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