50th Valentine Dinner

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Executive Chef: Ryan Arensdorf

With over 15 years of high-touch, hands-on culinary experience, Arensdorf joins us from the Salamander Resort and Spa, where, as Executive Chef, he played a key role in its distinction as a Forbes Five Star rated resort. After completing his education at Chicago’s Kendall College, Chef Arensdorf began his career at Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Chicago. Working extensively in the Windy City food scene with renowned chefs, Arensdorf heightened his culinary skill while working with Chef Martial Noguier at notable Chicago establishments including Bistronomic, Michael Jordan’s One Sixtyblue and Café des Architectes at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. He also opened Cibo Matto at theWit Hotel alongside Chef Todd Stein. Chef Arensdorf is committed to creating a unique dining experience in Omaha, centered around kitchen-wide scratch cooking. This is a philosophy instilled in him by both of his grandmothers, who made lasting family memories with their kitchen traditions, especially their hand-crafted jams and jellies, and freshly baked pies. Chef Arensdorf is excited to bring his experience and passion to The Cottonwood Hotel.