Kimpton Everly Hollywood, the boutique Los Angeles hotel that exudes relaxed California sophistication, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Ashley Thompson as Executive Chef, ushering in exciting culinary updates including the launch of an all-day brunch at the property’s signature restaurant, Jane Q. The new all-day brunch menu offers guests a array of dishes that blend classic favorites with innovative twists, curated by Chef Thompson.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chef Ashley Thompson to the Kimpton Everly Hollywood family,” said Benjamin Palmer, General Manager. “Chef Thompson’s passion for culinary excellence and her innovative approach to traditional brunch favorites are a perfect match for our vision at Hollywood’s hippest gathering place. Her all-day brunch menu is a celebration of fresh, local ingredients and creative flair, and we are confident that it will become a beloved fixture for both our guests and the local community.”
At Kimpton Everly Hollywood, Chef Thompson will oversee all culinary operations for the property’s dining experiences, including the new all-day brunch at Jane Q, and new menus at Ever Bar and Cannonball, the rooftop pop-up. The all-day brunch menu at Jane Q, Kimpton Everly’s low-key neighborhood café, caters to a variety of palates with spins on classic dishes and Southern California favorites. Highlights include shrimp & grits, strawberry cheesecake waffle, and heartier options like hangar steak & eggs, as well as a selection of bagels including pastrami-cured salmon bagel, the garden bagel and more. Additionally, guests can enjoy sides, pastries, specialty coffee drinks, and a curated selection of wines, beers, and cocktails.
Chef Thompson joins the Kimpton Everly Hollywood team from Promontory Club in Park City, UT, where she worked for five years overseeing the culinary operations of multiple restaurants at the private members club, PGA golf courses, and the opening of the property’s signature restaurant and clubhouse. Before that she spent nearly half a decade of working in Branson, MO as the Chef De Cuisine at Hyatt Vacation Club and Missouri and studied hospitality management at University of Arkansas while apprenticing at Ashley’s at The Capital-Capital Hotel in Little Rock.
Chef Thompson developed a love of cooking from her mother and grandmother, and draws inspiration from chefs such as Rick Bayless, Susan Feniger, and Nancy Silverton. Outside of the kitchen, Chef Thomspon enjoys exploring new places, trying different foods, visiting her family in Arkansas and activities such as hiking and yoga.
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About Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood
Nestled at the foot of the Hollywood Hills, Kimpton Everly Hollywood is a celebration of its Beachwood Canyon neighborhood and laidback California lifestyle, boasting panoramic views from the Hollywood sign and cityscape of downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Coast. A convenient 13 miles from Los Angeles International Airport and seven miles from Bob Hope Airport, the hotel is just steps away from the iconic Hollywood and Vine intersection and the Capitol Records building. Featuring 216 guest rooms and 12 suites, the hotel is a hub for Hollywood socialites with Ever Bar providing an endless flow of energy for gatherings, while an adjacent 500 square-foot library offers a quiet respite, and Jane Q, a lively restaurant and coffee bar, attracts guests and locals with its menu honoring the California based slow food movement with freshly sourced ingredients. The fifth-floor pool deck offers cocktails and light bites to relax poolside or in the evening by fire pits, high above the bustling city below.
About Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in the United States in 1981. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, the San Francisco-born brand now operates more than 75 hotels and over 100 restaurants, bars and lounges across urban locations, resort destinations and up-and-coming markets globally. From inspiring design to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul, Kimpton spaces and experiences center on its guests. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.
