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Executive Chef Daniel Hohng and Director of Operations Rochelle Segobia Added to Strategic Executive Team
Rendering of the Monet Restaurant provided by The Park Club
BNG Hospitality has announced The Park Club California will officially open its doors on January 27, 2024. Daniel Hohng has been appointed Executive Chef alongside Rochelle Segobia as Director of Operations to complete a seasoned strategic executive team. Located at the Center Tower’s Garden Level in Costa Mesa, the Club is situated directly adjacent to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, South Coast Repertory, Orange County Museum of Art and South Coast Plaza, the luxury shopping destination. The Park Club will provide an unparalleled members-only experience, offering an exclusive social environment for the professional, entrepreneurial, creative and philanthropic communities to connect and inspire.
Designed by Venice-based boutique design agency, Studio Collective, The Park Club is home to several distinctive dining venues and gathering spaces, including the Monet Restaurant and Palm Bar. The Monet Restaurant offers an elevated culinary experience, presenting refined and delightfully playful dishes that are seasonally inspired and crafted with exceptional ingredients. The menu blends French cuisine with Asian and coastal California flavors, drawing inspiration from Chef Hohng’s cultural background and experience. With interiors inspired by the beloved Impressionist, the Monet Restaurant features an elaborate bar and an intimate performance space for curated live entertainment during evening dining service. The sleek Palm Bar offers a uniquely crafted cocktail menu, tantalizing infusions and an impressive collection of wine and spirits.
Chef Hohng brings over 15 years of experience and will oversee creative culinary direction across The Club’s food and beverage offerings. He previously served as Chef de Cuisine at Astrid by Ray Garcia in Los Angeles and as a Sous Chef with Michelin 2-star and world-renowned Chef Wolfgang Puck at Spago in Beverly Hills. Chef Hohng also served as Junior Sous Chef with Michelin 2-star restaurateur and internationally-acclaimed chef Charlie Palmer and as Executive Chef of Ngoc Suong in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, leading the culinary team while being named one of the top 50 restaurants in Asia.
Executive Chef Daniel Hohng
“I am thrilled to be part of the beginning journey of the Monet Restaurant and The Park Club by creating beautiful dishes that have their own unique stories and meanings,” said Executive Chef Daniel Hohng. “Drawing from my specialty in French cuisine and seafood, I’m looking forward to providing guests a meaningful and one-of-a-kind culinary experience.”
The Park Club will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner service daily, accompanied by a diverse range of member programming, including pre- and post-theater socials, supper club concerts, art receptions, culinary tastings, wine dinners and seasonal gatherings. The restaurant, bar and event spaces open out to the al fresco Garden Terrace, adorned with inviting patio seating and lush landscaping. Exclusive to members, the Eucalyptus Ballroom, Oak Room, Laguna and Newport Meeting Rooms, Water Lily Private Dining and Game Room offer sophisticated and versatile spaces for private meetings and events.
Rochelle Segobia rounds out The Club’s executive team as Director of Operations, joining the previously-announced appointments of Jim Shumate as General Manager and Lisa Schripsema as Director of Membership. Segobia’s tenure in the hospitality industry has spanned fine dining and working with top restaurant brands including Morton’s the Steakhouse, Mastro’s Ocean Club in Crystal Cove, Sol Cocina in Playa Vista and Solita in Valencia.
Members of The Park Club will have access to BNG Hospitality’s reciprocal network of over 110 clubs, in addition to full benefits in the Palmer Advantage, providing access to an extensive domestic and worldwide collection of private, golf and country clubs.
The Park Club is located at Center Tower, 650 Town Center Drive Garden Level, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. For more information visit parkclubca.com.
BNG Hospitality specializes in the ownership and management of private lifestyle clubs throughout the US. The team at BNG represents a combined 100 years of experience and expertise in the private club and hospitality industries. BNG Hospitality creates unparalleled environments and memorable experiences that align with the community values of each unique club location.
Studio Collective, an award-winning boutique design agency in the heart of Venice, CA, excels in crafting coveted hospitality destinations. From the opulent interiors of Hotel Figueroa in Downtown Los Angeles to the inviting ambiance of The Bungalow at The Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica, Studio Collective consistently delivers luxurious, thoughtful designs synonymous with originality and craftsmanship.
Photo Credits: BHG Hospitality
