Ambrosia Executive Chef Michael Rossi Invited to Join Fraternity of Côtes of Bordeaux

The 5-star Ambrosia Restaurant (www.ocpavilion.com) is pleased to announce that Executive Chef Michael Rossi has been invited to return to France on behalf of the Jean-Louis Palladin Foundation to become a member of the Fraternity of the Côtes of Bordeaux Wine Council.

Chef Rossi’s invitation into the fraternity is related to his acceptance into the JLP Foundation program for chef’s in 2005, part of the collaboration between the JLP Foundation and the Côtes of Bordeaux Wine Council. Rossi was accepted from a pool of applicants that year to be the second chef accepted into the program. The foundation covered all expenses for Rossi to train with winemakers in France’s Côtes of Bordeaux wine region. He traveled to Bordeaux for 10 days, visiting 4 winemaking châteaus each day to understand the winemaking and viticulture process.

The program seeks to train top chefs around the world the principles of seasonality as related to quality of fine foods and to foster an exchange of ideas between French and American culinary life. Chefs get the opportunity to gain a better understanding of how the seasons affect the fruits, vegetables, livestock and fish from around the world, and how sourcing these ingredients benefits cuisine. Some of the world’s best chefs are involved in the foundation, which was launched in honor of famous international chef, Jean-Louis Palladin.

Chef Palladin is considered one of the culinary geniuses of the 20th century. In 1974, at 28 yrs old, Jean-Louis won 2 Michelin stars for his restaurant Tables Des Cordeliers in Gascony, France. At the time he was the youngest chef to have won 2 stars. He is credited with creating a brotherhood among chefs and raising the level of cuisine in America. He passed away at the age of 46, due to complications from cancer.

The Jean-Louis Palladin Foundation was incorporated in June 2002 to serve as an ongoing tribute to the memory of Chef Jean-Louis Palladin. The goal is to create a memorial to his career of uncompromising determination to seek out and use the best ingredients, mentor talent wherever he found it, and encourage creativity among chefs.

The Ambrosia Restaurant is located in the OC Pavilion performing arts center in historic Santa Ana. Executive Chef Michael Rossi has received acclaim in the press for his menus that honor the seasonal marketplace and showcase the finest offerings of the season. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by contacting the Ambrosia Restaurant at 714-550-0811. Reservations can also be made online at www.ocpavilion.com.


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About Ambrosia
Ambrosia provides a celebration of the “Seasonal Marketplace”. The menu features a pairing of fine wines with the freshest fruits, vegetables and ingredients of the season, achieving a dynamic balance that both excites and entices the palette. A brick-domed, intimate Wine Cellar offers rare vintages of fine wines from around the world. In addition to our beautiful and intimate restaurant, we offer 5 private dining room experiences: The Boardroom seats 12; The Wine Cellar seats 18; The Lodge seats 14; El Presidente seats 8; Dome of the Sea seats 8. The restaurant features the acclaimed jazz vocalist Chris Williams to serenade diners during our dinner seatings. Ambrosia is open for lunch Tuesday – Friday, 11:30am – 2:30pm and dinner Tuesday – Saturday & Every Show Night, 5:00pm – 10:00pm. Reservations can be made online at www.ocpavilion.com or by calling 714-550-0811.

About OC Pavilion – www.ocpavilion.com
From chandeliers to exquisite hand painted murals, the OC Pavilion most intimate and exclusive performing arts theater and restaurant complex in Orange County, California. Located in historic downtown Santa Ana “the Golden City”, our beautifully appointed theater with a capacity of only 528 seats assures you of an exceptional close up view of any event. With our state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems and a myriad of high-resolution video screens, we are quickly becoming known as Orange County's own "jewel box". The theatre features various musical and theatrical events and is available for private leasing. For more information, contact 714-550-0880.


High-resolution images are available by contacting Jamie Pastor at 714-550-0880, ext. 229 or by email at jpastor@ocpavilion.com.


Additional quotes regarding the Ambrosia Restaurant:
”I find a similar passion permeating its (Ambrosia) food and its décor as that which I’ve encountered traveling and eating in many great restaurants in Europe.”
Fifi Chao, Dining Out Magazine

“The place is a visual knockout, the perfect mix of style and ease, with just a dash of decadence.”
Peter Buffa, Orange Coast Magazine