CRYSTAL CITY, Va.
David Carlson recently joined the Hyatt Regency Crystal City team as chef de cuisine and the property has launched a new culinary initiative that includes partnerships with regional farms and providers.
The new menu features modern interpretations of southern classics made with seasonal ingredients from local farms such as Kreider’s Farms in Lancaster, Pa.; Meadow Creek Dairy in Grayson, Va. and others. The new menu items are now available at the hotel’s Cinnabar restaurant.
Carlson has always had an interest in finding ways to incorporate more locally-grown produce in menu items and is passionate about cooking with fresh, local ingredients. He has over 15 years of culinary experience and has developed restaurant menus in Florida, Texas and Doha, Qatar.
“David is very talented in creating delicious dishes that showcase local products,” said Derrick Morrow, general manager. “Serving great food and using the best ingredients, has always been an important part of our Food and Beverage program,” he added. “We are very happy to be able to support the farmers in our community in the process.”
The 686-room hotel has 55,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 23,000-square-foot exhibit hall and 30 meeting rooms.
