San Diego, CA (PRWEB via PRWebDirect) August 15, 2007 -- Hard Rock Hotel San Diego announces today it has hired Jeff Walter as Executive Chef. With his credentials boasting an extensive array of culinary and hospitality industry experience, Walter is perfectly poised to lead the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego (HRHSD) food and beverage team. His responsibilities will consist of overseeing all culinary operations, including Maryjane’s Coffee Shop, both Rande Gerber bars and pool menus, room service for the 420 guest rooms and Rock Star Suites and all banquets and catering for over 40,000 square feet of meeting space.
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Prior to joining HRHSD, Walter dedicated more than eight years to the culinary development of Caesars Palace Resort Casino in Las Vegas, culminating in a two-year reign as the Executive Sous Chef. During his tenure, Walter worked with Chef Bobby Flay at Mesa Grill and Executive Chef Bradley Ogden, contributing to the over $200 million of food and beverage revenue for the hotel. Walter led the total culinary and stewarding operations, including the management of 74 chefs and 450 culinary employees. Walter’s career has spanned from coast-to-coast, from the famed Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows to The Phoenician Resort in Arizona to the Governor’s Club and Resort in North Carolina. Walter’s diverse experience within the culinary operations of five-star properties around the country makes him a perfect complement to the discerning style and quality of HRHSD.

“The addition of Chef Jeff Walter to our exquisite roster of signature food and beverage partners, including Rande Gerber and Nobu, places Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on a culinary level unlike any other hotel in the city,” says Victor Tiffany, Senior Vice President of Concept Development. “Jeff’s long-standing leadership of many renowned destination properties gives him the experience to provide our guests with menus that not only exceed their highest culinary expectation, but are uniquely Hard Rock.”

For more information on Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, please visit www.hardrockhotelsd.com.

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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is located at the entrance of the Gaslamp Quarter, on the corner of Fifth Avenue and L Street. The property boasts an upscale, contemporary design, signature restaurants, a sophisticated nightlife, superior customer service and, of course, the distinctive thread running through all Hard Rock properties -- rock 'n' roll. Amenities include 420 rooms and suites including 17 Rock Star Suites, over 40,000 square feet of unique meeting and event space, a world-class Nobu restaurant, and two bars -- Moonstone Lounge and Sweetwater Saloon -- operated by nightlife entrepreneurs Rande and Scott Gerber, founders of the Gerber Group and developers of internationally acclaimed restaurants and lounges. Additional features include Maryjane's Coffee Shop, a Rock Spa and fitness center, a landscaped rooftop pool deck with private cabanas, a 5,000 square foot live music venue, a Rock Shop and a Pinkberry yogurt store. The 12-story hotel opens October 2007. For more information visit www.hardrockhotelsd.com.

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By teaming up with AudioStreet.net, the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego will tap into one of the internet's fastest growing online music communities. In addition to the more than 60,000 independent artists, AudioStreet has over 500,000 registered members who generate hundreds of thousands of song plays and millions of page views each month. The promotion kicked off on AudioStreet on October 15, culminating with the winning band being announced on December 3.

"We are excited to help shine the light on deserving musical talent and to also have access to the thousands of musicians and music fans on AudioStreet to help spread the word," says Robert Todak, General Manager of the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. "It's a tremendous opportunity for an independent band to play at such a high-profile event and it really speaks to the core of what the Hard Rock brand is all about."

"The opportunity to play at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is huge for independent artists," comments Jeremy Dallow, CEO of Ckrush, Inc. "AudioStreet.net is proud to be hosting the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Battle of The Bands. "

For contest details and information on uploading band submissions, please visit www.audiostreet.net

SAN DIEGO, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 31, 2007 -- Hard Rock Hotel San Diego announced today the official launch of its "Battle of the Bands" contest opportunity in which one lucky band will win the chance to perform at the December 12 Grand Opening party of the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. The hotel has confirmed that the Grammy® award-winning musical group, the Black Eyed Peas will headline the exclusive bash. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is partnering with AudioStreet.net, home to over 60,000 independent bands, to host the online contest to determine which ambitious group of musicians possess the talent for this career-making opportunity. AudioStreet.net is owned by Ckrush Digital Media, Inc. a subsidiary of Ckrush, Inc. (OTC BB:CKRU.OB - News).

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego opens its doors this October to offer guests the ultimate rock star experience through cutting-edge contemporary design, envelope-pushing creations and superior customer service. The 12-story, 315,000-square-foot property features 420 guest rooms with 17 Rock Star Suites, including one Rock Star Suite designed specifically by the Black Eyed Peas. The property also boasts Nobu restaurant from celebrated chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Maryjane's Coffee Shop, Sweetwater Saloon and Moonstone Lounge from nightlife impresario Rande Gerber, Rock Spa and Folsom music venue, all centrally located within the city's famed Gaslamp Quarter.

Drive down sixth street towards the Omni Hotel and you will run into the most talked about new venue/hotel in San Diego. A Vegas showstopper - Hard Rock Hotel arrives in San Diego with about as much stigma and popularity as your high school homecoming king. In Vegas, the Hard Rock Hotel is known for the young, attractive, so-cal type crowd - and not to mention "Rehab" at the pool.

As we walked up to the swanky venue I was expecting to meet a snobby VIP host who wouldn't recognize my 'industry' face. However, when we walked up I immediately recognized the bouncer and the VIP host from out and about in San Diego. They approached me kindly and let me in no questions asked. For someone in the industry - I already felt at home in this beautiful new venue.

The place seemed more high end than the Hard Rock in Vegas. You'd have to see photos to know what I'm talking about, but it was very loungy, dark and sexy.


All the right people were there - but there was no dance floor and it seemed like all people could do was talk, drink or sit. Unless you wanted to get up and dance on the bar...

The place is definately worth mentioning and I can't wait to see what Hard Rock has in store for the future, as last night was just a soft opening. The lobby of the hotel is as far as you can go - but it is amazing. Yes, the lobby is amazing. Perhaps the most coveted preview will be that of the pool and "The Vault" a concert venue and nightclub.

The 12-story, 315,000-square-foot property features 420 guest rooms with 17 Rock Star Suites, including one Rock Star Suite designed specifically by the Black Eyed Peas. The hotel has confirmed that the Grammy® award-winning musical group will headline the exclusive opening bash on December 12th.

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