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Virgin Hotels Chicago Names Anderson Foote as New General Manager
Virgin Hotels Chicago | April 24, 2024
CHICAGO, IL - April 24, 2024 - Virgin Hotels Chicago, the brand’s flagship property located in the bustling Loop neighborhood, is thrilled to announce Anderson Foote as the hotel’s new General Manager effective March 18, 2024. In this role, Foote will oversee the operations of the 250-room luxury lifestyle hotel as well as popular dining outlets Miss Ricky’s, Two Zero Three, and Cerise Rooftop. With over 19 years of hospitality experience, Foote brings a wealth of knowledge in hotel operations, guest experience, and revenue management. Prior to joining Virgin Hotels, Foote led the operational success of The Graduate Evanston where he...
Virgin Hotels Chicago Appoints Mike Alaridi as Executive Chef
Virgin Hotels Chicago | February 20, 2023
Chicago, IL (February 20, 2023) - Virgin Hotels Chicago is thrilled to announce Executive Chef, Mike Alaridi, who will oversee the entire culinary operation from Miss Ricky’s to Cerise. Born and raised in Syria, Alaridi was first introduced to the culinary world by watching his mother cook their family meals from scratch, only using whole ingredients from their backyard garden. Growing up in a household that prioritized healthy foods laid the foundation for Alaridi’s culinary ethos of using the freshest ingredients and preparing them in ways that heighten their flavors. “The food you grow up eating is the best food you’ll ever have,â...