Culinary Management Group (CMG), Inc. hires Celebrity Chef for in-house culinary consultant.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA., January 2, 2003 (PR Newswire) -- Culinary Management Group (CMG), Inc. hires Celebrity Chef, Larry Nicola as the new Executive Chef for CMG's projects currently under development

We believe that Nicola understands our need for a high end product and can deliver a specific need to our industry. With his help CMG has plans to develop a strong position in the fine dining areas of Southern California.

Larry Nicola is a restaurateur, chef and international food and design consultant. In 1976 he created Nicola 's Produce Company, a fine food purveyor, and traveled the world experiencing the distinctive culinary tastes of 35 countries. These experiences eventually inspired the merging of tastes with exceptionally prepared American cuisine and Larry opened L.A. Nicola in 1980. Now his restaurants Nic's and The Martini Lounge feature the best of these innovative tastes.

Additionally, as a consultant to world-class resorts, Larry has been instrumental in the development of restaurant concepts and menus for such deluxe resorts as the Palmilla Hotel and Querencia, a private golf resort, both in Los Cabos, Baja California; the Tubac Gold Golf resort in Tubac, Arizona; and Hotel Lapa Rios in Costa Rica. Larry has been honored at the Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore and Bali with a promotion featuring Larry 's original cuisine.

Larry Nicola of Nic's and the Martini Lounge in Beverly Hills, has an innovative and experiential approach that will be invaluable in meeting our development goals as it has made his restaurants hip, happening destinations.

Recently seen celebrities at Nic's include Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Kevin Costner, Billy Wilder, Maria Conchita Alonsos, Gary Shandling, James Caan, Tom Cruise and Jackson Browne. Larry has also catered to the most recent high profile entertainment industry events and hottest celebrity parties in Hollywood including the following:

About CMG:

CMG develops and manages entertainment-driven, upscale specialty and fine dining restaurants. The CMG principles are an experienced and very successfully group, talented in the area of restaurant concept creations, business plan development, architectural design, and marketing promotions. With a diverse and disciplined culinary background, both Mr. McAllister and Mr. Stevens, lead principles of CMG, have successfully partnered together to produce & manage next-generation food concepts in today's fast changing marketplace.

With over twenty-five years of experience, CMG has been able to establish long-term relationships with worldwide hospitality consultants, chefs and contractors. These consultants often collaborate with CMG to provide our clients with a complete and comprehensive turnkey experience for their restaurant and hospitality projects.

Contact Doug McAllister or Rob Stevens at 949-260-9366 or info@culinarymgmt.com





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