David Bull has split the scene at Bolla Restaurant in the Stoneleigh Hotel and has returned to Austin where he will open two restaurants in The Austonian. Bull is still an employee of La Cosha Hospitality, the group that manages the Stoneleigh. Anywhoo, Bull’s replacement is Cesar Gallegos, who is rejoining La Corsha—he worked at the Driskill Hotel and Barton Creek Resort in Austin—will take over the post of executive chef. The full story is below.
October 2010 (Dallas, Texas) – The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa and La Corsha Hospitality Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Cesar Gallegos to the position of Executive Chef. Chef Gallegos will oversee the Stoneleigh’s culinary efforts, including Bolla, Bolla Bar and the spectacular 11th floor Penthouse. La Corsha Chef/Partner David Bull will return to Austin to open two new restaurants located on the ground floor of the new downtown high-rise, The Austonian. Congress, a fine dining restaurant, and Second, a casual bistro, are the newest additions to La Corsha Restaurant Partners, and are expected to open before the New Year.
Chef Gallegos has many years of experience working in luxury and historic hotel properties throughout Texas, such as the Driskill Hotel and Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, and the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio. With a degree in Culinary Arts and Food and Beverage Management from Texas Culinary Academy in Austin, he brings a wealth of cooking experience and knowledge to his new position at The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa.
“We are thrilled that Cesar is rejoining the La Corsha family and we will once again enjoy the benefits of his incredible culinary expertise,” stated John Langston, Managing Director of The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa.
Re-opened in March 2008 after a $36 million renovation and restoration, The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa is a luxurious 170-room, Art Deco hotel on a tree-lined street in the beautiful Uptown residential district of Dallas. First opened in 1923, The Stoneleigh restoration maintains the landmark hotel’s period-style architecture while updating it with modern comforts and amenities. Within the 12-story hotel is a wide range of guest room styles and layouts, including nine Tribute Suites to legendary past visitors such as Elvis Presley and Judy Garland, as well as the opulent Penthouse designed by Carleton Varney of the renowned Dorothy Draper Company. The Stoneleigh also boasts a 5,200-square-foot full service luxury spa and fitness center. The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa is a member of Carino Hotels & Resorts. www.stoneleighhotel.com
