The St. Gregory Resort in Dupont Circle Washington D.C. introduced at this time that Charlie Loomis would take over as Govt Chef on the much-loved Ellington Park Bistro, a staple of each the lodge and the encompassing group.     

Loomis brings an in depth background within the culinary world, from schooling to hospitality, most not too long ago serving because the Director of Meals & Beverage on the Washington Dulles Marriott, the place he oversaw a best-in-class program. Previous to that place, he was tasked with reinvigorating the Barasti Seaside Membership on the Westin/Le Meridien in Dubai, efficiently re-launching the venue after the COVID-19 pandemic.

All through his profession, Loomis has cemented himself as a pillar of the communities wherein he has labored, working with nonprofits to coach college students and the group about diet and the culinary arts. His experience has additionally been heralded by his fellow professionals, with appearances on a number of skilled cooking exhibits, coalitions and extra.

“We’re delighted to welcome Chef Loomis to The St. Gregory staff,” stated Matt Kerver, Senior Vice President of Meals & Beverage at HHM. “His background in each hospitality and group constructing makes him an ideal match for Ellington Park Bistro. We delight ourselves not solely on being a first-class restaurant for our company, but additionally a pillar of our Dupont Circle group, and are desperate to work with Chef Loomis to increase our advantage and impression even additional.”

Loomis brings a formidable background with him to Ellington Park, that emphasizes how meals is on the coronary heart of each group, together with:

• Beginning Chattanooga’s first farm to highschool lunch program, later acknowledged by First Girl Michelle Obama on the White Home

• Has been featured on a number of Meals Community exhibits together with “Beat Bobby Flay,” “Profitable Cooks vs. Cons” and “The Greatest Factor I Ever Ate”

• Serving on a number of boards for nonprofits together with Hamilton County Faculty Diet, Chattanooga Homeless Coalition and Shelterhouse in Northern Virginia

• Representing Chattanooga’s Gradual Meals Chapter as an elected chef delegate for the Terra Madre convention, fostering dialogue and introducing progressive ideas within the area of gastronomy

• Voted “greatest chef within the metropolis” of Chattanooga in 2019 and 2020 by Metropolis Scope Journal

“As I take this subsequent step in my culinary profession, I’m excited to accomplice with The St. Gregory and Ellington Park Bistro groups to create an distinctive eating expertise for company and the better group alike,” stated Loomis. “The staff and I’ve begun conceptualizing some new considerate and seasonal menus whereas highlighting native farms and regional producers. Being a local to the D.C. space, I even have a ardour for supporting this area’s wonderful wineries, distilleries and breweries. I sit up for seeing how I can contribute to this glorious neighborhood.”