The Copper Beech Inn Announces New Executive Chef

Chef Henri Laaksonen, formerly of Toppers, The Mayflower and The Reefs, Joins Award-winning Essex Inn.

Essex, CT (PRWEB) May 4, 2006 -- The Copper Beech Inn, recently selected as one of the Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America by USA Today and Zagat, today announced the appointment of a new Executive Chef – Henri Laaksonen.

Chef Laaksonen, a highly creative chef with over 20-years of culinary experience, believes that the use of quality ingredients and balanced flavors help to create an exceptional and memorable dining experience. He received his culinary arts training in Europe and went on to Executive Sous Chef and Chef de Partie positions at such prestigious, Relais & Chateaux award-winning properties as Toppers at the Wauwinet Inn on Nantucket, The Mayflower Inn in Washington, Connecticut and The Reefs in Bermuda.

Chef Laaksonen now brings his wealth of talent and experience to The Copper Beech Inn, the AAA Four-Diamond award-winning restaurant housed within the heralded country Inn of the same name.

Named by the readers Connecticut Magazine as the Best Country Inn in Connecticut for the past three years, and the recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, The Copper Beech Inn is a former estate home with turn of the century charm combined with luxurious modern conveniences. There are thirteen spacious guest rooms and suites with private baths in the Main House and Carriage House, some with fireplaces and whirlpool baths.

The restaurant at The Copper Beech Inn serves dinner daily, from 5:30 PM, except Monday. The Inn can also accommodate both large and small groups for events such as weddings, holiday parties, private luncheons, board meetings or corporate retreats and events. Wine dinners, artisan food tastings and culinary events are scheduled seasonally. For further information, call toll-free (888) 809-2056 or phone (860) 767-0330.

For press inquires, contact David Hiler of Oates & Bredfeldt - (802) 254-3229 You may also visit the Inn’s website at www.CopperBeechInn.com.

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