Jamey Allen Hence Named Restaurant Chef for The IRONS

Hilton Mystic today announced that Jamey Allen Hence is appointed Restaurant Chef for The IRONS Restaurant & Bar within the hotel.

Hence possesses extensive culinary experience, including serving as Executive Chef for Roberts Food Store; Executive Chef and General Manager for The Grateful Deli & Bagel Shoppe; AM Supervisor and Culinary Manager at Madison Beach Hotel; Fine Dining Sous Chef at Saybrook Point Inn; Executive Chef for Off The Hook Bar & Grill; Fine Dining Sous Chef for Water’s Edge Resort; and Sous Chef for The Blue Crab.

“I’m excited to explore new ideas and introduce a multicultural, interactive and playful cuisine to make The IRONS the ‘go to’ place in Mystic for locals and out-of-town guests,” said Chef Hence. “After over 30 years in hospitality, it’s an honor to be at home with Hilton Mystic, a beautiful canvas where culinary freedom is encouraged.”

Seafood is one of Hence’s favorites to prepare, perfectly in line with some of the most popular dishes on The IRONS’ menu.

In his spare time, Chef Hence enjoys researching new culinary techniques, like molecular gastronomy, watching fine dining cooking programs, playing guitar, hiking, mushroom foraging, camping and weightlifting.

He resides in Old Lyme, Conn.

About Hilton Mystic:

Hilton Mystic offers over 8,000 square feet of meeting space, an outdoor pavilion, feature restaurant, lounge, Precor fitness center, and a heated indoor saltwater swimming pool. The hotel features 184 guest rooms and six whirlpool suites, all with high-speed internet access, a fully equipped 24-hour business center. Located just off Interstate 95, with proximity to Boston, Hartford and New York City, Hilton Mystic is a convenient choice of coastal Connecticut hotels where travelers can enjoy dozens of colorful attractions including Mystic Aquarium, the Mystic Seaport, Historic Downtown Mystic, Olde Mistick Village, the Connecticut Wine Trail as well as Foxwoods Resort & Casino, and Mohegan Sun Casino. Hilton Mystic is owned and operated by Distinctive Hospitality Group.

About Distinctive Hospitality Group:

Founded in 2010, Distinctive Hospitality Group is led by president and owner, Lou Carrier who offers years of experience in the hospitality industry and has overseen several the most successful hotel establishments in the country. Lou launched DHG with a mission to build a portfolio of unique high-end hotels and comprised a solid team of seasoned hospitality professionals to work towards his dream. Located in Natick, MA, DHG is quickly building a name for its constant dedication to overseeing projects with lasting power and quality, ones that provide hotel guests and restaurant diners with the utmost in experience, service, style and atmosphere. For more information, please visit: www.DistinctiveHospitalityGroup.com.

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