(Macao, November 16, 2012) –Sands®
Macao has further expanded its veteran chef
portfolio with the addition of Chad Ryan Ogden as Executive Sous Chef
overseeing 888 Las Vegas Buffet. Chef Ogden’s international work experience and
culinary concepts will surely elevate guests’ dining experiences with pleasant
surprises at Sands Macao.
A native of Traverse City, Michigan, the
cherry capital of the United States, Ogden’s passion for cooking peaked at an
early age. Since then, he has gained vast experience in some of the most
sought-after kitchens in the United States and Japan. At the age of fifteen, he
began cooking at The Lark Creek Inn, California – one of the most honoured
restaurants in the United States. He then decided to go to the Culinary Institute
of America in New York, and from there his desire and dedication helped him
survive the rigorous regiment in the best restaurants of New York City, including
French restaurants Daniel and Montrachet. He has also worked with Charlie
Trotter’s in Chicago, Illinois. After several years of training under various
renowned chefs, Ogden decided to look for new culinary challenges by moving to
Japan, where he made stops at Grand Hyatt Tokyo, Hyatt Regency Kyoto and City
Club of Tokyo as Sous Chef. Prior to joining Sands Macao, Ogden was Chef de
Cuisine at a local fine dining restaurant serving international cuisine,
including buffet.
At Sands Macao, Chef Ogden works closely with
Executive Chef Toni Mak and incorporates the finest ingredients in the recipes
he creates. His philosophy is to gently coax flavors out of the season’s
freshest ingredients rather than introducing overpowering ingredients to impose
a specific style or flavor. "What I create is based on what's available
for me on the market. Then I will pick an
item and think about what I need in order to get the most flavor out of that item,
what preparation goes best with it, and how it will be presented to the guest. Only
when I get the right balance of flavor for the dish will it be presented to the
diner,” says Chef Ogden.
Sands Macao always strives to bring more
celebrated chefs on board in order to offer its valued diners an increasingly
enjoyable experience that is uniquely Sands Macao. The sumptuous 888 Las Vegas
Buffet is set to take your senses on a culinary tour and blends flavours from
the East and the West, featuring Chinese and South East Asian cuisines,
including Japanese and Thai. A variety of fresh gourmet awaits every lunch and
dinner. Reserve your table now to enjoy the new exquisite tastes with Chef
Ogden’s personal touch. Reservations can be made by phone at +853 8983 8222. For more information about 888 Las Vegas Buffet, visit
www.sandsmacao.com/casual_dining/888_Gourmet_Place/.
Photo
caption:Executive Sous Chef Chad Ryan Ogden brings with him
to Sands Macao an exciting culinary concept and valuable work experience in
renowned restaurants, with his culinary creations to be featured at 888 Las
Vegas Buffet.
Photo
caption: Beef tenderloin with mashed potatoes and vegetables is one of the many
sumptuous offerings available at 888 Las Vegas Buffet,
which bringsthe famous Vegas buffet concept to Macao, blending Chinese and South East Asian
cuisine, with Japanese, Thai and Chinese favorites on offer. Executive
Sous Chef Chad Ryan Ogden from the United States is taking the helm of this
popular dining destination.
Photo caption: Smoked salmon salad awaits
guests at 888 Las Vegas Buffet, which bringsthe
famous Vegas buffet concept to Macao, blending Chinese and South East Asian cuisine,
with Japanese, Thai and Chinese favorites on offer. Executive Sous
Chef Chad Ryan Ogden from the United States is taking the helm of this popular
dining destination.
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About Sands® Macao
Launched in
2004, Sands® Macao is a world class hotel and entertainment
complex with 289 luxury suites. Its stunning gold glass exterior houses a wide
range of diversions including specialty restaurants, a heated outdoor swimming
pool, deluxe spa and salon, conference and banquet facilities and unrivalled gaming
excitement and live entertainment. It is also home to the Paiza Club: an
invitation-only international VIP club with 51 premium suites with size,
opulence and grandeur that rivals the best the world has to offer. As the first
gaming complex in Macao owned and operated by an international operator, Sands
Macao quickly set the benchmark for future developments in Macao.