CHEF: Executive Chef Christopher Lee assumed command of Aureole in December, 2008. To view his complete bio, videos and recipes, click here. A graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Lee has worked in the kitchens of Manhattan's most renowned restaurants, including Daniel, Jean Georges and Oceana.
Lee, a New York native, earned two Michelin stars while serving as Executive Chef of Gilt in Manhattan and has also been cited as one of Food & Wine magazine's 2006 "Best New Chefs" and "Rising Star Chef of the Year" at the 2005 James Beard Awards for his work at Striped Bass in Philadelphia.
PASTRY CHEF: Rachel Lansang-Hidalgo
SOMMELIER: Justin Lorenz, graduate of the American Sommelier Association and former sommelier of Jean-Georges Restaurant, oversees the wine list and provides regular staff education in all areas of service from wine pairing to varietal and regional characteristics.
GENERAL MANAGER: Charles Pouchot