MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE CHEF AND GENERAL MANAGER AT BAR BOULUD, LONDON

MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE CHEF AND GENERAL MANAGER AT BAR BOULUD, LONDON Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has announced the appointment of Dean Yasharian as Executive Chef and Stephen Macintosh as General Manager of Bar Boulud, London, due to open at the hotel in May 2010. Dean Yasharian Previously heading up the kitchen at Bar Boulud, NYC as Chef De Cuisine, Dean has worked alongside Chef Daniel Boulud for over six years, starting as Junior Sous Chef at his now Three Michelin starred restaurant Daniel in New York. Dean has managed and worked at all sections of the kitchen including banqueting and catering operations and has amassed more than 10 years of professional experience, specialising in classic and contemporary French and American cuisines. At Bar Boulud, London he will be responsible for a team of thirty sous chefs and cooks, overseeing the culinary operation out of the open-plan kitchen. With his invaluable training and knowledge of Bar Boulud’s culinary style, Dean will be instrumental in the successful opening of this exciting new project. Stephen Macintosh With an impressive history at some of London’s top hotspots including J. Sheeky’s and Monte’s, Stephen previously held a longstanding position as Assistant General Manager at The Wolseley. A highly motivated restaurant professional and a disciplined business administrator, Stephen will be responsible for orchestrating the Front of House team at Bar Boulud, London. Commenting on their announcements, Anthony McHale, General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park said, “We are delighted to have these two professionals on board, and I am confident that they will excel in their respective roles to ensure that Bar Boulud, London follows in the successful tradition and spirit of Daniel Boulud’s superb New York restaurants.” Daniel Boulud added, “Chef Dean Yasharian is a very talented young American Chef who has proven his ability with seasonally driven traditional French cooking for a demanding New York City clientele. In the front of the house, Stephen Macintosh shares my approach to taking care of guests. He’s going to be a great asset when it comes to adapting Bar Boulud’s hospitality to London’s dining culture.” About Bar Boulud, London Designed as a French inspired bistro and wine bar, Bar Boulud, London is located at street level with its own entrance directly onto Knightsbridge. The sister restaurant to New York City’s Bar Boulud, the Adam D. Tihany designed restaurant will seat 169 and will include a sleek open kitchen and architectural, vaulted ceilings. Classic materials such as wood, leather, cork and zinc add a contemporary touch and an aesthetic inspired by the craft of wine making. A full contemporary bistro menu will include signature terrines and pâtés made on site under the direction of Gilles Verot, one of France’s most highly acclaimed charcutiers, whilst an impressive selection of wines, with a focus on Rhône and Burgundy, will be available by the glass and by the bottle. About Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London With bustling Knightsbridge on its doorstep and leafy Hyde Park at its rear, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is London’s most Prestigious address. Blending sumptuous guestrooms with a world-leading spa and a stylish bar, it is the definitive destination for a luxury escape. And now with two exciting new restaurant concepts for 2010 including Bar Boulud, London and the first London restaurant for one of the UK’s most renowned chefs, Heston Blumenthal of the Fat Duck Group, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is set to become the culinary centre of the capital. About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels, resorts and residences. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 26 countries, with 17 hotels in Asia, 13 in The Americas and 11 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, connected to the Group’s properties. Photography of Mandarin Oriental is available to download, in high and low resolution, in the Photo Library of our Media section, at www.mandarinoriental.com. For further information, please contact: Agency Contact Henrietta Carnegy (henrietta@annscott.co.uk) Katerina Panayotopoulou (katerina@annscott.co.uk) Ann Scott Associates Tel: 020 7823 9988 Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London Holly Johnstone (hjohnstone@mohg.com) PR Manager Tel: +44 (0) 20 7201 3616 www.mandarinoriental.com/london Corporate Office Jill Kluge (jillk@mohg.com) Group Communications – Global Tel: +44 (20) 7908 7810 Catherine Roberts (croberts@mohg.com) Group Communications - Europe Tel: +44 (20) 7908 7812 www.mandarinoriental.com