Award Winning Chef Rachel Klein Arrives At Asana

Chef Rachel Klein has been named Executive Chef at Asana, Mandarin Oriental, Boston's 90-seat signature restaurant. Together with her team, Chef Klein will create innovative menus to debut at Asana later this spring season, followed by exciting enhancements for M Bar & Lounge, In Room Dining, Spa Cafe, and banquets.

"After conducting an international search, we selected Chef Klein based on her excellent credentials and vision for Asana," said Susanne Hatje, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Boston. "Given her success and experience at award-winning restaurants, Chef Klein's cuisine is sure to delight the palates of our local and international guests. Asana will continue providing unparalleled dining experiences and cuisine for Boston's discerning food enthusiasts."

At Asana, Chef Klein will capture the most compelling elements of modern local American cuisine with global influences. "I am conscientious about sustainable agriculture and the variety of locally sourced New England ingredients, which I have been using for many years now. That is what will drive me in the process of creating the menu at Asana," said Klein, who believes that every part of every dish must be harmonious and conducive to the whole. "Once I figure out what direction the key ingredients are taking, for me it's really about just letting them speak for themselves."

Chef Klein arrives at the hotel with 18 years of culinary experience, most recently as Executive Chef of Aura and Tamo Bar at the Seaport Hotel. After garnering much praise in her previous positions in New York at Savoy, The Screening Room and Anissa, Chef Klein received critical acclaim for the opening of X.O. Caf� and Lot 401 in Providence, Rhode Island. Locally, Chef Klein's accomplishments include opening Om Restaurant and Lounge in Harvard Square.

In her past endeavors, Chef Klein has been recognized with a number of esteemed awards including Boston Magazine's Best New Chef, Esquire Magazine's Best New Restaurant twice, CondeNast Traveler Magazine's Hot List, Wine Spectator Magazine's Award for Excellence in addition to participating in The Food Network's Season 9 of Chopped.

Chef Klein's love of food and culture was fueled by early and extensive travels with her family throughout Europe, experiencing her Eastern European roots, and within the United States. Her multi-cultural experiences and exposure to the arts also lit a fire within the culinary artist, respecting the classics, often deconstructing them to their simplest state, and adding her own fun twist. A native of New York, Chef Klein studied at The New York Restaurant School.

About Asana

A vibrant ambiance and inspired cuisine define the dining experience at Asana. Asana is located at Mandarin Oriental, Boston, 776 Boylston Street, Boston. Asana is open daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., brunch on the weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the Outdoor Terrace open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily all summer. For reservations and more information, call +1 (617) 535 8800.

About Mandarin Oriental, Boston

An intimate, luxurious hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Boston combines classic New England elegance with refined Oriental touches to create one of the most distinctive hospitality experiences in the region. Awarded both Forbes Five-Stars and AAA Five-Diamonds, Mandarin Oriental, Boston features 148 guestrooms and suites over 14 floors, delighting its guests with the finest facilities and service, innovative dining experiences and an unparalleled holistic Five-Star awarded spa. A short, 15-minute drive to Logan International Airport, Mandarin Oriental, Boston connects guests to the city's finest shopping, cultural venues and business i