The Godfrey Hotel Boston Announces Ruka Restaurant

CHICAGO, May 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Already an established force in the revitalization of Downtown Crossing, the Yvonne's team continues to energize the neighborhood, this time with a contemporary Peruvian restaurant called "RUKA" in the newly opened Godfrey Hotel Boston. When RUKA opens later this year on the ground level of the hotel, the group behind Yvonne's will expand on its signature style of high-touch social dining with a Nikkei-inspired concept that harnesses the bold, vibrant flavors of Latin cuisine, tempered with polished Asian techniques and presentations.

Several exploratory trips to Peru over the past year have informed the forthcoming restaurant's décor, ambiance, beverage and culinary programs. RUKA has been meticulously developed by Christopher Jamison & Mark Malatesta in partnership with Culinary Director and Chef Partner Tom Berry, and Ting Yen of the internationally acclaimed Oishii restaurants. Executive Chef Preston Miller, who spent four years working under April Bloomfield at Michelin-starred New York City restaurant The Breslin, will helm the kitchen at the new restaurant. The menu integrates elements of traditional Peruvian cooking while emphasizing the heavy influence of Japanese 'nikkei' and Chinese 'chifa' cuisine that have become inextricably intertwined with the contemporary culture of Peru. A world-class sushi program highlights the ingredients and extraordinary flavor profiles of the coastal South American country. The group's Beverage Director, Will Thompson – the creative influence behind Yvonne's critically lauded beverage program - spearheads RUKA's cocktail program that is similarly rooted in the diverse regions of Peru & Japan.

Most recently, the group introduced Boston to Yvonne's, a modern interpretation of the supper club. Since opening in September 2015, Yvonne's has paid homage to the decadence of its predecessor Locke Ober, while offering Boston a truly unique high-energy, playful, yet service-oriented experience. With a menu centered on social dining, Yvonne's caters to groups looking for sharable plates in a setting that keeps glasses raised and conversations buzzing.

Opening fall 2016 off the lobby of The Godfrey Hotel Boston, RUKA will welcome hotel guests, locals, and travelers alike for a taste of Nikkei in the heart of Downtown Crossing.

About The Godfrey Hotel Boston

Opened in February 2016, The Godfrey Hotel Boston is an independent luxury lifestyle hotel developed by Oxford Capital Group, LLC, and the second Godfrey Hotel property following the award-winning flagship property in Chicago's River North neighborhood opened in 2014. With a name meaning "peace and welcome," the 242-room hotel emerges in the architecturally restored Amory and Blake buildings in Boston's burgeoning Downtown Crossing neighborhood. For more information, please visit www.godfreyhotelboston.com. For up-to-date news, follow the hotel's Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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