Change at The London Grill and Palm Court Restaurants

We’ll be making changes at  The Benson Hotel’s  two restaurants: Palm Court and London Grill.  Following is our official statement:

“We are adjusting our dining operations and appropriately managing how we do business in the present economy,” stated Ronald W. Gladney, General Manager of The Benson Hotel.  “We believe we are implementing plans that will allow us to continue to provide the same superb cuisine for which we are known,” Mr. Gladney concluded.

Key changes include shifting breakfast and lunch from the London Grill to the Palm Court effective November 14, 2011.  Executive Chef Serge Selbe will craft seasonal, fresh buffets showcasing Northwest-focused, fresh and local ingredients.

The Palm Court will continue to offer a small plates and comfort food menu from 2:00 pm to close, Happy Hour twice nightly and live entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings.

The London Grill will feature their renowned table-side Dinner Menu nightly Wednesday- Saturday through the end of 2011.  In addition, the London Grill will serve a special Thanksgiving Menu, Christmas Menu and New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch.  The London Grill will continue service of their Sunday Champagne Brunch through 2011.  The London Grill will be available exclusively for private dining, private parties and special events after January 1, 2012.

El Gaucho restaurant, located in the Hotel, will continue to be open nightly for dinner and features twice nightly happy hour Monday through Friday, once nightly on Saturday and all night on Sunday (except on holidays).  El Gaucho’s operation will not be affected by the changes in other food operations at The Benson Hotel.

Management remains committed to our long-term employees and is working with Unite Here Local 9 and Union Representative, Karly Edwards, to ascertain other employment opportunities available within the Hotel,” said Mr. Gladney.

"We look forward to serving our London Grill guests through the end of this year.  And, look forward to our planned Holiday events and pending special offers that will encourage guests to return to experience the legendary London Grill before the year’s end,” Mr. Gladney concluded.