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Lake
Placid, NY – December 2022 / Newsmaker Alert: The Whiteface
Club and Resort in Lake Placid welcomes Jonathan Studley as its new
Executive Chef. Studley arrives at the Resort of the Adirondacks with a
wealth of culinary experience over a 40-year career.
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Studley has presented food around the world, particularly in Eastern Europe.
He comes from a family renowned in the world of haute cuisine. Jonathan’s
parents, George and Helen Studley, were longstanding owners of the Provencal
French restaurant, La Colombe d’Or, in Manhattan.
Jonathan
took over the food presentation at the Whiteface Club and Resort on December
11. The new executive chef has a degree in Hospitality Management, is a
longtime member of the American Culinary Federation and was chosen as the
Midwest’s representative to the American Institute of Food and Wine.
Chef
Studley started his career at the top - literally. He studied under Master
Chef Andre Rene at Windows on the World on the top floors of the World
Trade Center in New York City.
“Our
members and guests will enjoy the presentation of a chef who is accustomed
to satisfying the most discerning palates,” said Mark
Sperling, CEO of the Whiteface Companies. “Executive Chef Studley has
served clients internationally in addition to extensive stints at the Kula
Lodge in Maui, The Magnolia Inn in Pinehurst, N.C. and the Long Wharf in
Sag Harbor, N.Y.”
At
the Kula Lodge, Studley received the wholehearted endorsement of owner
Fred Romanchak. “We would like to thank you for your guidance, supervision,
insight, superb cuisine and devotion,” Romanchak remarked.
In
a New York Times article, it was said of the Long Wharf, “Under
the new supervision of Executive Chef Jonathan Studley, the quality of
food has greatly improved.”
Studley
is also a well-skilled international caterer. The Federal Republic of Germany
incorporated his talents in preparing a state dinner for President Roman
Herzog.
He
also catered at the Metelitsa Entertainment Complex in Moscow. “There is
no doubt that your professionalism and personality have been of great importance
to our operation and that we have benefitted from that.”
“After
all of this, now we’re happy to say that Jonathan has decided to partner
with the Whiteface Club, looking to establish a food program that is designed
to complement the long-term vision of our property,” added Sperling.
“I’m
thrilled to be joining the historic Whiteface
Club and Resort,” said Studley in anticipation of joining Sperling’s
team.
Upon
his arrival, Executive Chef Studley will immediately commence identifying
staff for the winter and summer seasons. Aspiring chefs and experienced
cooks are invited to become part of a new culinary team as the resort strives
to best serve the culinary desires of homeowners, members and guests.
“A
chef can’t be a chef without a great team,” he said. “The collective energy
of a happy team is that elusive, intangible ambiance. It is both my role
and desire to create the atmosphere and opportunity to attract individuals
in pursuing their passion for creating not only great food but more importantly,
a memorable and appreciated dining experience for guests.”
“Jonathan
shares our desire to have a team adequately prepared to provide as much
variety and services as possible. We will be open during the holiday season
for lunch as well as dinner and open weekends after New Year’s,” concluded
Sperling.
Chef
Studley is planning to settle down in the region with his wife Svitlana
and their daughter Annabel.
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Contacts:
Sandy
Caligiore, 518-302-3086
Mark
Sperling, 518-523-2551 |
