Bolanos Promoted to Executive Chef at Viand on Chicago’s Mag Mile

Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — After distinguishing herself
as the sous chef, Mariela Bolanos has been promoted to Executive Chef at Viand
American Bistro. Located adjacent to The Courtyard by Marriott Magnificent Mile
in Chicago, which is managed by White Lodging, Viand serves traditional American
dishes infused with the flavors of the city’s multicultural heritage.

“Mariela is very creative and innovative,” said the hotel’s General Manager,
Jerry Keys. “I know she will keep the menu fresh and exciting.”

When Bolanos first came to Viand in 2005, she began as a line cook, working at
all stations for three months at a time. She was soon helping with banquets and,
in 2009, assisted then Executive Chef Steve Chiappetti in catering for 600 at
the Food & Wine Festival held in Walt Disney World.

Prior to coming to Viand, Bolanos was the Garde Manger at Cafe Elise in Munster,
Indiana. In this position she was responsible for prepping fresh pastries and
desserts and keeping the cold pantry station prepped and organized. She held the
Garde Manger position while earning her associate of applied science degree from
the Illinois Institute of Culinary Arts.

In commenting on her promotion, Bolanos said, “I anticipate creating a team that
will execute a menu flawlessly and work with new ingredients to continue to
create high quality dishes.”

In addition to its outstanding cuisine, Viand has an extensive wine list and
offers a number of regional beers on tap. With four distinct dining areas – the
main dining room, the lounge, the private wine library and the patio – the
restaurant hosts a number of events such as small receptions, anniversary
parties and other social events.

White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered
in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership,
development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and
cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to
large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over
155 hotels in 18 states and encompasses representation of the following leading
brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood
Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

For more information about White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com or
call 219-472-2900.

SOURCE White Lodging Services Corporation