The Westin Portland Harborview announced the promotion of Brian Anderson to director of food and beverage. Anderson previously was the executive chef and will continue in that capacity while assuming additional administrative and front-of-house responsibilities.
“Since joining our team late last year, Brian has done a tremendous job of aligning our restaurant’s offerings with the needs of hotel guests and the desires of a local, food-savvy clientele,” said Jeffery Burrell, general manager. “He recruited a new chef de cuisine, launched Sunday brunch at Top of the East and has developed a talented culinary team that is elevating our food and beverage offering every day. He deserves this opportunity to spread his passion and enthusiasm to the entire operation and I have every confidence that our catering clients and Top of the East guests will be very impressed when they see what he brings to the table.”
Anderson’s new menu in Congress Squared (C2) has been widely praised and his deftness with simple preparation of pristine, top quality ingredients has proven to be a winner.
"Westin Portland Harborview’s legacy as the social center of Portland requires a substantial commitment to creative, top quality cuisine in both our restaurants and our meeting and banquet offerings,” said Anderson. "Our guests want the consistency of a four-star Westin experience infused with local flavor and nuance. I have a New Englander’s passion for the abundance at our shores and on our local farms and look forward to showcasing our culinary heritage at every opportunity.”
Honoring the hotel’s rich history in Portland and supporting local business, growers and purveyors are at the heart of Anderson’s offerings, with Crown of Maine and Fishbowl Farms organic produce and Maplebrook farm cheeses featuring prominently on every menu. Guests can enjoy 11 local beer and three hard ciders at Top of the East, the hotel’s rooftop bar, or in C2 where daily happy hour specials include drink and appetizer specials.
Prior to joining the Westin Portland Harborview, Anderson was the executive chef at the luxury, four-star W Hotel in Boston, Anderson also served as the chef de cuisine of the Westin Boston Waterfront. He is a graduate of Johnson & Wales prestigious College of Culinary Arts.
Located in the heart of Portland's arts district, the 289-room and suite hotel is the result of an 18-month, $50 million renovation that transformed a beloved, 1920s era grand dame into the city's most elegant hotel. The property offers more than 15,000 square feet of meeting space including the 5,500-square-foot ballroom that can accommodate 500.
