Bend/Powell Butte, OR (PRWEB) June 04, 2013
Brasada Ranch, a luxury resort community located in Oregons high desert just northeast of Bend, OR, announces the appointment of Executive Chef Ryan Sturmer, formerly of the award-winning Urban Farmer at The Nines, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Portland, OR.
Cultivating New Roots
In 2012, The Nines, A Luxury Collection Hotel, added Conde Nast Travelers Readers Choice Award to its list of accolades and Brasada Ranch, a Preferred Hotel and Resort, was named Oregons Best Destination Resort by The Oregonian. Both properties share an authentic sense of place, and both are anchored by farm-to-table culinary concepts. Chef Ryans emphasis on local-first makes his move to Brasada Ranch a natural fit.
Chef Ryans passion for sourcing locally harvested foods complements Brasada Ranchs culinary legacy sourcing seasonally abundant ingredients from local and regional farmers and foragers, and preparing those ingredients in creative ways. Leading the Brasada Ranch culinary team, most of which have been at the property since reopening in 2011, Chef Ryan will also build upon Brasada Ranchs relationships with local ranchers who raise their animals in a healthy, humane and natural manner and farmers who grow their crops using organic practices. He will also build new partnerships that complement the Resorts farm-to-table culinary philosophy and continue to focus on environmental best practices.
Farm-to-table philosophy has been a major focus for Brasada Ranch since reopening the Resort in 2011, said Scott Pickert, Senior Vice Present of Northview Oregon Resorts. With Ryans leadership and talent, we are going to take this culinary experience to the next level. Whether you are a locavore, a steak-and-potatoes savant, a foodie or a vegetarian, Chef Ryans flavorful preparations and creative approaches to seasonal dining are sure to delight. We invite everyone out to discover whats new this year at Brasada Ranch. Feel free to bring the entire family.
Branching Out
In addition to his leadership at the Urban Farmer, Chef Ryans responsibilities included providing culinary direction for The Nines successful banquet operations and creating menu selections for thousands of guests. His experience will provide additional enhancement to events at Brasada Ranch. Banquets and events have been a rapidly growing part of the offering at The Ranch. In 2010, corporate groups, retreats, social events, and weddings were quite limited, whereas in 2013 these segments have grown significantly, representing nearly 40% of the Resorts total overnight guests, with intimate weddings scheduled nearly every weekend, May through September, and corporate retreats year-round. One reason these segments choose Brasada Ranch is the heightened culinary experience, and Chef Ryan has the skills and experience to enhance these experiences even further.
As Executive Chef at Brasada Ranch, Chef Ryan will be responsible for many dining options, including:
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