Eli Fortney Named New Executive Chef of Topnotch Resort

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. October 06, 2016

STOWE, VT. October 6, 2016 — Eli Fortney, CEC, CCA, has joined the Topnotch Resort team as executive chef of Stowe's only luxury boutique resort. Fortney will oversee the menus and daily operations of the resort's two on-site restaurants, Flannel and The Roost. As executive chef, Fortney will work closely with newly appointed General Manager Ryan Krukar and Director of Food & Beverage Cortney Quinn on all food and beverage related decisions and development.

Fortney joins the Topnotch Resort team from the Duke University Hilton Garden Inn, at which his team earned the title of number one Hilton Garden Inn hotel out of more than 600 Hilton Garden Inn properties worldwide. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Fortney's culinary passion led him to the renowned Broadmoor Resort in Colorado, and later to a collaboration with celebrity chef Kerry Simon in Las Vegas opening KGB: Kerry's Gourmet Burgers.

“As a Vermont native growing up in Montpelier, Eli brings a passion for locally sourced ingredients with inspiration found through his diverse culinary background,” says Krukar. “We are confident that Eli's vision and talents, along with his proven management skills, will create culinary magic in The Roost and Flannel for our guests and the community, especially as we head into the winter months.”

Accredited as a Certified Executive Chef and Certified Culinary Administrator by the American Culinary Federation, Fortney rounds out a fresh leadership team at Topnotch Resort. In addition to Krukar, who came to the resort in July, Fortney joins recently appointed Director of Sales and Marketing Devin Gleason and Cortney Quinn, director of food & beverage.

Topnotch Resort offers guests two acclaimed food and beverage outlets with one shared philosophy of sourcing locally grown ingredients. Flannel pays homage to Vermont fresh ingredients, seasonal inspirations, world-class wines, and service. The Roost features a modern lobby bar and restaurant, where the fare has a definitive Vermont twist.

The resort also provides guests celebrated amenities such as a world-renowned spa, a nationally ranked tennis facility, and outdoor activities that include hiking, biking, and horseback riding with a variety of exhilarating winter activities such as skiing, sleigh rides and skating. Topnotch also is well known throughout the region for its family programming and tailored experiences for couples and groups.

For more information and reservations at Topnotch Resort & Spa, visit www.topnotchresort.com or call 1-800-451-8686. Topnotch Resort is located at 4000 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT.

About Topnotch Resort

Set within 120 acres of woodland at the foot of Mount Mansfield in the village of Stowe, Vermont, Topnotch Resort blends the gracious charm of a ski lodge with the luxurious amenities of world-class resort. In 2013, a $15M renovation encompassed all 68 guest rooms, 9,000 square feet of meeting space and added a new concept restaurant, The Roost, to complement the locally sourced, full-service restaurant Flannel. Additional accommodations can be found in a variety of Resort Homes. Amenities at the luxury boutique resort include the 35,000 square foot Topnotch Spa; the Tennis Center with four indoor and six outdoor courts; a state-of-the-art Fitness Center; and water features such as an indoor pool, a whirlpool/Jacuzzi, and two outdoor pools with mountain-views - one of which is heated year-round. Among the outdoor pursuits is cross-country and downhill skiing, mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. Owned by MetWest Ventures, Topnotch Resort is a AAA Four-Diamond property.

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