Lumiere Place Names Philippe Trosch as Executive Chef

Lumiere Place, the luxurious gaming complex in downtown St. Louis, today announced Chef Philippe Trosch has been named Executive Chef for Lumiere Place. Chef Trosch comes to Lumiere Place from the world-renowned Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach, Florida, where he was an Executive Chef. He previously worked as Executive Sous Chef at the Inter-Continental Hotel in Caracas, Venezuela and Chef de Cuisine at The Vineyard Room in the Ritz-Carlton in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Chef Trosch also served as Chef de Cuisine at Bernard's in the legendary Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California and as Executive Chef for Loew's Ventana Canyon in Tucson, Arizona where he achieved the prestigious AAA Five Diamond award for three straight years.

"We are excited to bring another world-class Executive Chef like Philippe Trosch to Lumiere Place," said Todd George, Vice President and General Manager of Lumiere Place. "Lumiere Place has quickly become a tremendous dining option in St. Louis. Having an Executive Chef of Philippe Trosch's caliber will significantly enhance our guest's restaurant experiences. "

Chef Trosch attended culinary school in Normandy, France at 17. He has a degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. He apprenticed at the Ritz Hotel in London and at the Michelin three-star restaurant Le Moulin de Mougins from super chef Roger Verge. Chef Trosch will serve as Executive Chef for the entire Lumiere Place complex.

"Presentation is very important to me," said Chef Philippe Trosch. "I always start with flavor, but I design dishes with an eye for artistry. I have a real passion for food. It's all about passion as a chef, if you don't have that, you're lost."



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