As Director of Food & Beverage, Dennis O Connor is responsible for overseeing all facets of the food & beverage development and programming at Virgin Hotels New York City. O Connor has amassed over twenty years hospitality management experience in New York City, complemented by national food and beverage operations positions across a variety of cuisines and concepts. Throughout his career, O Connor has held executive positions at several notable restaurant groups, including Soho & Tribeca Grand Hotels, The James Hotel with David Burke, The Ace Hotel with April Bloomfield, and Jean George s 66. O Connor also worked alongside chef and mentor Laurent Tourondel as Director of Operations and was a key component in developing LT Hospitality. Recently, he served as the Director of Restaurants for all South Florida locations in the Starr Restaurant Organization, as well as collaborated in the openings of the Conrad Fort Lauderdale and AMAN New York.
Sag Harbor's Dockside is now Bay Street Tavern, Canoe Place Inn returns, Tutto Cafe & Sant Ambroeus debut and more bites & sips from the East End "Food Seen."