John Beriker Named Executive Chef for Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

. May 23, 2017

RIVERSIDE, CA. May 23, 2017 — Duane & Kelly Roberts, Keepers of the The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa are proud to welcome John Beriker as Executive Chef of the iconic AAA Four Diamond award-winning historic property. The Roberts hand selected the veteran chef and cookbook author. He joins the boutique hotel in Southern California with an impressive pedigree including leading the culinary program at prestigious hotels around the world, owning two award-winning restaurants, and working directly with renowned Chef Wolfgang Puck.

“We are thrilled to bring to the hotel such renowned talent that shares our passion for ingredients that are thoughtfully sourced and creatively served,” said the Roberts, owners of the Inn. “We look forward to seeing Beriker's ingenuity with unique flavors and presentation shine as he offers a fresh take on our exceptional beverage and culinary program, new menus, and concepts.”

Beriker will direct the food and beverage programs at each of the hotel's four restaurants including Duane's Prime Steaks and Seafood, The Mission Inn Restaurant, Las Campanas, and Bella Trattoria, as well as catering for banquets, weddings, meetings and events, and in-room dining for the 238-room boutique hotel. He aims to further enhance guests' dining experiences from preparation to plate, sourcing the most fresh and interesting ingredients and produce found at California farms. Each dish will reflect elevated techniques, drawing upon practices developed over his 25 years of experience working for acclaimed restaurants and hotels around the world.

Under the guidance of renowned chefs Wolfgang Puck and Jean-Marie Josselin, Beriker rose to success from humble beginnings as a line chef at a 5-star restaurant within a 260-room hotel in New Jersey to developing a well-recognized fusion of classical French and modern California cuisine. Beriker spent time at famed restaurants including Spago before owning and operating his own restaurants, Rustica in Beverly Hills and B Restaurant & Bar in Idaho.

The seasoned chef has received critical acclaim while serving as executive chef at notable restaurants across the world, including “Best Restaurant of the Year” in Singapore by the Ministry of Tourism in addition to “Best New Chef of the Year” in Hamburg, Germany by the French Restaurant Guide Gault Millau. Following his international residency, Beriker joined The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, where he penned “The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe Cookbook” featuring signature recipes celebrated at the boutique hotel. Since then, he managed the culinary program of the busiest and largest Hyatt Regency in Texas, an 800-room property.

Guests can make a reservation by calling 1.800.843.7755 or by visiting www.missioninn.com.

About Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

Originally opened in 1903, The AAA Four Diamond, Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa incorporates design elements throughout the southwestern United States, Mexico and several Mediterranean countries. An AAA Four Diamond property, the hotel features 238 guest rooms, including 27 suites and 4 restaurants: Duane's Prime Steaks and Seafood, an AAA Four Diamond restaurant and Wine Spectator's 2016 “Best of Award of Excellence” for 20 consecutive years; Bella Trattoria Italian Bistro; Las Campanas Mexican Cuisine & Cantina; and The Mission Inn Restaurant and Spanish Patio. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa also features 54° at Duane's, Casey's Cupcakes, and The Presidential Lounge. The hotel is a recipient of the 2016 Historic Hotel Awards of Excellence “Best Historic Hotel”, “Best Historic Hotel” in America by USA Today's 10Best.com and placed 5th in Conde Nast Traveler's 2016 Readers' Choice Awards' “Top Hotels in Southern California” category. In addition, the hotel offers a serene swimming pool and Jacuzzi surrounded by lush gardens; a fitness center; a historic museum; Conde Nast award-winning Kelly's Spa, a luxurious Tuscan-inspired spa founded by visionary Kelly Roberts who also serves as COO of The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, a National Historic Landmark. The historic hotel is situated on an entire city block of the quaint Mission Inn District of Riverside, CA., features Mission-Revival style architecture inspired by the state's 21 missions, and is home to a one-of-a-kind art collection. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-843-7755 or visit www.missioninn.com.

Contact:
Andrew Cosgrove
[email protected]
323.871.1151

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