ROY HENDRICKSON, EXECUTIVE CHEF
Huntington Beach’s Shorebreak Hotel Offers Guests California Beach Cuisine With A Youthful, Energetic Vibe

Chef Roy Hendrickson brings years of Southern California culinary experience to his newly-appointed role as Executive Chef at Zimzala, the vibrant dining destination at the Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, Calif. Zimzala, which is surfer speak for “one who finds peace with sand between his toes,” invites guests and beach-goers to find their way upstairs to this hidden beach gem, just across the street from the iconic Huntington Beach Pier.

Offering the finest California Beach Cuisine in a casual, relaxed environment, Chef Hendrickson’s menu will feature traditional, American favorites, all served with an eye towards the area’s laidback beachfront culture. Signature menu items include the Three Cheese Flatbread with Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, Roasted Mushrooms and Truffle Oil; Grilled Sirloin Burger with Gruyère Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Buttermilk Roll, Housemade Pickles and Parmesan-Garlic Fries; and Pan-Seared Organic Irish Salmon with Tarragon-Scented Pearl Couscous with Turmeric-Pickled Cherry and Grape Tomatoes. Menu items range from $9 to $29.

A Southern California native, Chef Hendrickson love of cooking was born as a child when he would join his grandmother in the preparation of family meals. His first restaurant position was as a server at the Coventry Hill Hotel in England, where he spent his high school years while his parents served as local missionaries. Hendrickson’s first professional cooking position brought him back to California at the Chart House in Newport Beach, with subsequent work at Long Beach’s Tantalum and Huntington Beach’s own Tsunami Sushi, Kona/Sams Seafood and Don the Beachcomber. He currently resides in Huntington Beach with his wife and three children.

About Shorebreak Hotel
Sexy-surfer-chic: The opening of the newly built Shorebreak Hotel in Summer 2009 launched an exciting new era in Huntington Beach's rich history, bringing a renewed joie de vivre to this Southern California community's relaxed beach lifestyle. Stylishly designed guest rooms feature spectacular ocean views and innovative amenities. The hotel speaks to a sophisticated audience who appreciates the hotel’s progressive beach culture and free-spirited, yet trend-setting ambience. Shorebreak's Zimzala is a popular attraction for locals and visitors, offering California Beach Cuisine with an emphasis on elevated well-known dishes, beach-inspired handcrafted cocktails, and surf-inspired décor.

About Joie de Vivre Hotels in Southern California
Recently Joie de Vivre has made a splash by expanding into Southern California with a collection of hotels in the region. They include Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, Hotel Maya in Long Beach, Hotel Angeleno in Los Angeles, and Hotel Erwin in Venice Beach. Each hotel showcases the unique personality of its location, with a surfer-chic beach vibe at Shorebreak Hotel, an urban waterfront oasis at Hotel Maya, a trendy locale with sweeping city views at Hotel Angeleno, and a hip Venice Beach attitude at Hotel Erwin. The Southern California Joie de Vivre properties offer guests boutique hotels with signature restaurants, refreshing interior designs, friendly staff, and the discovery of an innovative and one-of-a-kind experience.

Joie de Vivre is a collection of creative lifestyle businesses based out of Northern California. Founded in 1987 by Chip Conley, Joie de Vivre manages nearly 40 boutique hotels, more than 20 restaurants and four spas, and is recognized for creating some of the most innovative hospitality services and products and designing one-of-a-kind properties. Joie de Vivre also manages residential projects with hotel-style services and amenities. As California’s largest boutique hotel collection, Joie de Vivre Hotels is becoming the hotel brand synonymous with the California travel experience that cater to business and leisure travelers, with the most recent expansion in the Southern California market. www.jdvhotels.com