Richard Ruskell, Executive Pastry Chef at Montage Beverly Hills, Is Telling Us About Some of His Newest Pastry Creations For The Halloween Season
Chef Richard Ruskell blends his passion for artistic performance and culinary expertise to create a unique lineup of pastries, pies, confections, cake creations and in-room amenities that stimulate the hearts, minds and taste buds of Montage Beverly Hills guests.Originally trained as a stage performer, Chef Ruskell turned to the culinary arts as a way to fulfill both his artistic bent and epicurean passions. Now the winningest chef in Food Network history and named one of the "Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America" by Chocolatier magazine, Ruskell's culinary repertoire has allowed him to distinguish himself as one of the few pastry chefs who can truly do it all. Most recently, Chef Ruskell was awarded the title "Best Cake Artist in America" for winning the Food Network show, Last Cake Standing.
At Montage Beverly Hills, Chef Ruskell commands every element of his kitchen and takes great pride in offering guests a sumptuous menu of fresh desserts and the finest homemade treats daily. From decadent croissants, colorful macaroons and velvety chocolates at Afternoon Tea, to extraordinary cakes for private events, Chef Ruskell presents a menu of creatively simple delicacies featuring honest, wholesome flavors in one-of-a-kind presentations.
Channeling his background in performing arts, Chef Ruskell strives to achieve a visceral affect with all of his creations. A firm believer that food should never be too beautiful to eat, he specializes in desserts that are as incredible to look at as they are delicious to consume. Whether his task is to create an in-room amenity that sparks appetite and conversation, or a wedding cake that captures the essence and spirit of bride and groom, his objective is to evoke unexpected surprise and a curiosity for indulging with all his work. His exceptional gift for storytelling is just as evident. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, each dish captures a heartfelt moment that Ruskell is eager to retell for others.
Chef Ruskell joined Montage Beverly Hills as Executive Pastry Chef after five years overseeing bakery operations for the three dining venues at Montage Laguna Beach, including the signature restaurant Studio. Previously a baking instructor and chef at the New England Culinary Institute, Ruskell has also held esteemed tenures as the owner and operator of Pastry Maxine in Scottsdale, chef pastissier at The Phoenician in Phoenix and pastry apprentice at Hotel Gray d'Albion's Le Royal Gray Restaurant in Cannes, France.
John Selman, Owner of Village Wines of Malibu, Is Talking To Us About His Great Wine Shop and The Amazing Deals
A shop with great wine, great service, even better prices– and we tasted every bottle!Come into Malibu Village Wines and share our love of wine, and our passion for hunting down wine bargains from all over the globe, including cellared wine gems at attractive prices. We bring you personal service and small production wines you won't find at the grocers or big wine warehouses, as well as fine wines for every budget, rare spirits, and unique custom gift baskets and chests created with your special theme.
We stock over 1000 wines from $4 to $3000, and have tasted every wine several times, before deciding to carry it. Our customers take advantage of our mixed case discount to get the same savings as warehouses on everyday wine, and even better savings on boutique wines not offered to less exclusive stores.
Our wine bargains are inexpensive, exceptionally crafted small production wines you won’t find on grocery store shelves. Our superb collection of allocated and hard-to-find wines far surpasses any other in the area. Our cellar-aged cult wines are ready to drink, at prices that beat internet auction sites.
We also carry an extensive tequila selection, top Champagnes, hard-to-find premium liquor, wine accessories, Holiday caviar, cheese & pate (at lower prices than Beverly Hills- without the drive), and seasonal items!
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