Your dining experience at Classic Residence by Hyatt.

At Classic Residence by Hyatt in Palo Alto, savor an array of culinary creations prepared under the supervision of Executive Chef Dean La Russa. Chef La Russa has received customized training provided by The Culinary Institute of America on nutrition, healthy cooking and baking techniques, flavor dynamics and food and wine pairing. Also as part of our commitment to your dining experience, we feature Classically Caring Cuisine,™ exclusive selections that are generally lower in sodium, fat or sugar, yet high in flavor.

Our menu offers a wide variety of options to suit your tastes and preferences, including regional favorites, traditional home-style meals and new recipes. Best of all, you can enjoy Chef La Russa's cuisine every day without leaving home in one of this community's four distinctive dining venues. Celebrate a special occasion in the elegant formal dining room or intimate wine-tasting room. Linger over coffee and dessert with friends in the club-style dining room. Or start the day on a high note by enjoying breakfast with your guests in the vibrant bistro. In addition, you can reserve the private dining room for your parties and family gatherings.

Palo Alto - Executive Chef Dean La Russa, CEC, CDM, CFPP

Executive Chef Dean La Russa, CEC, CDM, CFPP.

As Executive Chef, Dean La Russa oversees every aspect of the culinary program for Classic Residence by Hyatt in Palo Alto, including menu creation, food preparation and the management of therapeutic diets. Dean's menus feature healthy and taste-tempting selections based on resident preferences.

Dean's culinary expertise has been developed and enhanced during his career in hospitality, during which his holiday brunches were voted best and recognized in the Palo Alto Daily News. He is a certified executive chef, certified dietary manager and certified food protection professional.
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