Loews Coronado Bay Resort Names New Executive Chef

Loews Coronado Bay Resort is delighted to welcome Nicolas Bour as executive chef at the waterfront resort. In his new role, Bour will oversee all of the resort’s restaurants, including Mistral, Market, and La Cantina. Bour will also manage the resort’s day-to-day culinary operations, including special events, group meetings, philanthropic galas, and weddings.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Chef Nicolas to our passionate and talented team,” said Brian Johnson, managing director of Loews Coronado Bay Resort. “Nicolas brings years of exceptional culinary talent and we are excited for him to implement his rich knowledge and expertise into our restaurant concepts and menus.”

Bour, who was born to a French father and American mother, was raised on a working organic farm in New Brunswick, Canada. Meals were made with the day’s harvest, which caused Bour to form an appreciation for the simplest ingredients. After leaving Canada, he came to the United States and sharpened his skills in some of the country’s best restaurants and trained under a succession of storied chefs. During his formative years he worked side by side with James Beard “Best Chef,” Elizabeth Terry (of Elizabeth on 37th fame), Michelin-star chef Guenter Seeger, and acclaimed chef Jean Banchet. While he learned first-hand the concept of farm-to-table from his parents, from these culinary legends he mastered technique and the workings of a professional kitchen. It’s the kind of grueling education that can make or break a young chef—for Bour, the experience enhanced his natural ability to create ambitious, memorable food.

“I’m excited for this next chapter of my culinary career, and I look forward to enhancing the food and beverage programs Loews Coronado Bay Resort already has in place,” said Bour. “With our recent partnership with Suzie’s Farm, located only a few miles from the resort, I am delighted to use my love of organic ingredients to create memorable dining experiences for resort guests and the local community.”

In addition to spending time working with notable chefs, Bour has cooked for numerous celebrities and dignitaries, including two presidents, Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and members of New Orleans Saints. Prior to joining Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Bour created Rancho Bernardo Inn’s signature restaurant Avant. Before that, in 2002, he opened his own restaurant, Iris, the highly acclaimed Atlanta bistro.