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Team

Executive Chef - Julien Jouhannaud
As Executive Chef of Adour at The St. Regis Washington, D.C., Julien Jouhannaud, 29, oversees a kitchen of thirty-three cooks and demonstrates a masterful technique that combines passion, precision, and creativity. An integral member of the Groupe Alain Ducasse since 2001, Julien brings to Adour an incredible depth of experience and he shares with Alain Ducasse a common vision and appreciation for the finest ingredients. Most recently, Julien served as chef de cuisine at The Harbour Grill at the Hilton Hotel in Singapore, a position he has held since November 2005. Julien’s talents in Singapore earned him several accolades, including a silver medal at Asia’s most recognized culinary competition, Food & Hotel Asia’s Culinary Challenge. In 2008, Julien joined the team of Adour at The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
Pastry Chef - Fabrice Bendano
As pastry chef of Adour at The St. Regis Washington, D.C., Fabrice showcases an extraordinary technique in the pastry arts, combining a dedication to quality with a balance of tradition and innovation. Fabrice has worked in pastry at several of the world’s most renowned restaurants, including the two Michelin-starred La Belle Otero in Cannes, Ledoyen in Paris, the esteemed three-starred Taillevent in Paris, and as pastry chef at Crème de la Crème and at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel in London,and Le Louis XV, Alain Ducasse’s renowned three Michelin-starred restaurant in Monaco. Most recently, Fabrice showcased his talents as executive pastry chef at 1789 Restaurant, one of Washington, D.C.’s finest dining establishments.
Wine Director - Ramon Narvaez
Ramon Narvaez, wine director of Adour at The St. Regis Washington, D.C., brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise on wines and spirits and years of experience in the hospitality industry. Having worked at such renown establishments as the Park Hyatt hotel in Washington, D.C. and the Osteria Goldoni restaurant, most recently, Ramon served as Wine Director of Marcel’s Restaurant in Washington, D.C., a position he held since 2002 before joining the Groupe Alain Ducasse and the team of Adour at The St. Regis Washington, D.C. in 2008. Ramon has received an Award of Unique Distinction from Wine Enthusiast magazine in 2005 and 2006, the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine each year since 2004, and Washingtonian Magazine selected Marcel’s wine list as one of the “Best Wine Lists” in 2008.
Restaurant Director - Marianna Alfa
As General Manager of Adour at The St. Regis Washington, D.C., Marianna oversees day-to-day operations of the restaurant. She is dedicated to ensuring that each guest is offered a pleasant and memorable dining experience within the restaurant’s warm and inviting environment. Mariana’s attention to detail, hospitality, and organization is attributed to her years of experience working in several renowned restaurants and hotels in Washington, D.C. Marianna is well-versed in several languages, including English, Slovak, Czech, Croatian, Polish, and conversational German and French. Combined with her experience in restaurants and hospitality in such establishments as the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington and The Willard Room, among others, she is a welcome addition to the Groupe Alain Ducasse and integral member of the Adour at The St. Regis Washington, D.C. team.