INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
F&B Magazine Chef Of The Month FEATURED CHEF Chef James Ortiaga, St. Regis, Astor Court New York, New York
Ortiaga began his career at March Restaurant in New York City as a Sous Chef, where he was then promoted to the role of Chef de Cuisine at the restaurant.
Named Executive Chef in 2015, Chef Ortiaga offers diners at Astor Court a newly debuted signature dish, Champagne Risotto, and a seasonal chef ’s tasting menu highlighting the month’s best ingredients in inventive and diverse dishes. The three-course fixe prix menu evolves each month to pay homage to a new culinary theme – from wild mushrooms to game season to seafood. Ortiaga began his career at March Restaurant in New York City as a Sous Chef, where he was then promoted to the role of Chef de Cuisine at the restaurant. Ortiaga additionally held Sous Chef positions at Mix Restaurant in New York, alongside Alain Ducasse, and at the Pierre Hotel. He also served as Sous Chef at L’Atelier de Joel Robchon at the Four Seasons before accepting the Executive Sous Chef position at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Ortiaga joined The St. Regis New York team in 2011 as Executive Sous Chef. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Coursework from New York Restaurant School in New York City.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE MAGAZINE
Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, The St. Regis New York is delighted to present Astor Court, an intimate and sophisticated lounge, and guests and visitors alike are invited to delight in a worldclass menu of modern classics. Helmed by Executive Chef James Ortiaga and Executive Pastry Chef Jeffrey Wurtz, Astor Court’s menu masterfully combines the freshest seasonal ingredients to present traditional favorites with an international twist, incorporating diverse spices and flavors that reflect the cultural mix found in New York City. Astor Court at The St. Regis New York presents a comfortable, convivial and inviting ambiance, offering a chic elevated dining area, a long communal table for large parties, and sumptuous residential seating surrounding dramatic open fireplace. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, Astor Court offers a selection of the city’s most tantalizing appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts.