Suzanne Goin And Caroline Styne Announce Gavin Mills As Tavern Chef De Cuisine Former Wood And Vine Chef Joins The Goin / Styne Family

LOS ANGELES, California; October 25, 2012 - Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne, owners of the popular Tavern in Brentwood, announce the arrival of Gavin Mills as the new Chef de Cuisine of the restaurant, effective November 13, 2012.

Mills, most recently the chef at Wood and Vine, was raised in England and holds an impressive resume that includes work in several prestigious restaurants, including the Michelin star 1 Lombard Street in London; The Peninsula Grill in Charleston; South Carolina; Mas in New York City and the former Bastide in West Hollywood. His diversified background brings a passion for regional American cuisines, the usage of classic French technique and a shared love of the Southern California Farmers' Markets.

Goin and Styne selected Mills after a series of interviews with potential candidates and agreed on their decision following a tasting showcasing the chef's talents. "We knew that Gavin would fit easily into the sensibility of what we try to do at Tavern," said Goin. "And he has a clear understanding of my style, which is critical for anyone Caroline and I depend on that will represent our restaurants. I'm confident that he can cook and plate my recipes exactly as I intend them to be presented. " Mills replaces Dennis Kelly, an integral part of the Tavern kitchen since its opening in 2009, who served as the Chef de Cuisine for the past year.

Tavern, a chic space designed by Jeffrey Alan Marks, boasting a glass roofed atrium and sumptuous bar with deep cushioned seating, inviting leisurely California/Mediterranean dining and conversation in this stylish Westside neighborhood. The restaurant, a gastronomic gathering place for the neighborhood, serves lunch and dinner daily, as well as breakfast and take-way foods from the adjacent Larder. The bar in the Blue Room serves throughout the afternoon and evening for casual dining and cocktails.

Suzanne Goin was named one of Food and Wine magazine's "Best New Chefs" in 1999, within a year after opening her first restaurant. In 2005, Suzanne's cookbook, Sunday Suppers at Lucques, was published by Alfred A. Knopf. In 2006, the James Beard Foundation acknowledged Suzanne's culinary achievements with the award for Best Chef California and an award for her cookbook, Best Cookbook from a Professional Viewpoint.

Goin and Styne are among the most respected restaurateurs in California, and continue to receive praise for their food, beverage programs and service from the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, L.A. Weekly, Daily News, Cond�nast Traveler, Gourmet, Bon App�tit, Saveur, Los Angeles, Angeleno, Zagat and Gayot.com. They are co-founders of L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade, their fundraiser benefiting research for childhood cancer which has raised over $1 million since its inception in 2010. Goin has received four concurrent nominations for Outstanding Chef of the Year from 2008 - 2011 and Styne was nominated for Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year in 2012 by the James Beard Foundation. Suzanne and Lucques Catering have been the official caterers for the annual SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Awards for the past four years. In April 2011, Goin & Styne were honored to prepare a dinner for President Obama, whose fundraising team selected Suzanne and Tavern for this momentous event.

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