Nick DostalTrump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Dostal as executive chef at the two Michelin star, fine dining restaurant, Sixteen. Born in Columbus, Ohio and raised in the Chicago area, Chef Dostal has served as the chef de cuisine at Sixteen for nearly two years. Prior to his tenure at the restaurant, he held leadership positions at the three Michelin star Grace – which he opened alongside Chef Curtis Duffy – as well as at Ria, where he served as chef de partie. Previously, Chef Dostal worked at renowned restaurants in San Francisco (notably at Quince), Colorado (Vail and Denver) and France. He holds a bachelor’s degree in culinary nutrition and an associate degree in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University in Denver. In January 2017, he was honored with an esteemed Jean Banchet Award nomination for best Chef de Cuisine in Chicago. As executive chef, Chef Dostal will oversee all culinary endeavors at the two Michelin star, Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond Sixteen. With a contemporary approach to American cuisine, he aims to inspire the entire team to continually innovate, both in culinary and beverage programs. Chef Dostal has been heavily influenced by classic French, regional Italian and new American cuisine in his training. Through personal travel, he has also been stirred by the sensibilities grounded in Japanese culture. These collective inspirations fuel Chef Dostal’s artistic pursuits in the kitchen. Chef Dostal will continue to weave his vision into the dining experience, and will unveil his fully renovated menu in the coming weeks. He will work closely with Pastry Chef Evan Sheridan and Sommelier Parag Lalit to harmonize savory and sweet and food and wine, in addition to expanding into more non-wine pairing options. Outside the kitchen, Chef Dostal can be found exploring his passions: nature, Bonsai, boats and traveling.