Skamania Lodge, by Destination Hotels & Resorts, is proud to announce the appointment of a new executive chef, Mark G. Henry, who will lead the culinary direction of the two on-property restaurants and in-house banquet services. Chef Mark comes to the Cascadian-style lodge, located just 45 miles east of Portland, Ore. in the Columbia River Gorge, from the notable Eden Roc Miami Beach. With a focus on local sourcing and seasonal ingredients, Henry will be a natural fit with Skamania Lodge's existing food and beverage philosophy.
Chef Mark got his start in the restaurant industry more than 30 years ago, washing dishes on the Jersey Shore, and soon followed that passion to train at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park. His education continued at iconic hotel restaurants across the country, including The Plaza in New York City, Marriott's Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Ariz. and the Marriott Downtown Waterfront in Portland, Ore., where he honed his appreciation for regional flavors and his energetic style. With respect for classic flavors and techniques, along with "eye candy" presentation, Henry's goal is to make The Cascade Dining Room and River Rock Lounge at Skamania Lodge leading culinary destinations for locals and visitors alike.