New Chef, New Menu at Pierpont Inn

VENTURA, Calif. - July 25, 2014 - PRLog -- Adrian Mora is now the executive chef at the historic Wyndham Garden Ventura Pierpont Inn after 11 years in Las Vegas working for Caesar’s Entertainment. The Pierpont Inn fits Mora’s passion for locally sourced dishes. He has created a new seasonal farm-to-table classic cuisine menu for the hotel’s Austen’s Restaurant. Mora will be also responsible for overseeing banquets, weddings and other special events.

         Mora’s menu items highlight produce from local farms and fish caught daily just off the coast. His dishes include an assortment of herbs grown in gardens on the hotel property. “The menu is very focused on seafood and fresh produce,” says Mora.

         “We are excited to have new Executive Chef Adrian Mora join the Pierpont Inn and Austen's Restaurant,” says Sue Stalley, Pierpont Inn general manager. “Chef Adrian’s new menu features his signature dish, habanero lime sea bass, and his popular grilled Atlantic salmon with lemon basil and lavender sauce.”

         Austen's is known for its panoramic views and coastal dining along with accepting groups of up to 50 people. A new feature at the restaurant is outdoor patio seating. Also in the works at Austen’s is a remodeled lounge and live music in the evenings.

         For Mora, coming from the desert and 100 plus degree-days, VenturaCountyWest is a breath of fresh air. “The weather is in the 70s just about all the time,” says Mora. “It’s much better than the heat of Las Vegas.”

         For more info:  www.pierpontinn.com/ and www.venturacountywest.com .