120 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02116
(617) 424-7000
Nicholas Calias is charged with continuing to develop and enhance the culinary offerings at the quintessential Boston hotel. With over 14 years of culinary experience, coupled with a passion for his craft, creative and artistic talent and his strong leadership roles, Nicholas Calias leads the culinary operation at The Colonnade Hotel and Brasserie Jo.
Nicholas is a seasoned Hotel Executive Chef, having spent the better part of the last 8 years with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Merritt Hospitality. He has most recently been a General Manager for Eurest Compass Dining, the world’s largest corporate dining organization, where he was responsible for the day to day operation of three units feeding over 4,000 people daily.
Previously, Nicholas was an Executive Chef of the Westin Stamford Hotel with Merritt Hospitality, where he also was a member of the Corporate Task Force team that facilitated property acquisitions to the company portfolio. Nicholas has also been an Executive Chef with Starwood, where in addition to his daily responsibilities, he was a member of the Starwood Regional Chef’s Task Force. Nicholas had his initial role as an Executive Chef at The Beach House Restaurant in Hampton, New Hampshire. Nicholas holds an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Newbury College and obtained his C.E.C. designation in 2008.
The Colonnade Hotel has provided genuine Bostonian hospitality to residents and visitors for more than 36 years. A beloved Back Bay landmark whose opening launched the neighborhood’s renaissance in the early Seventies, The Colonnade is currently undergoing a comprehensive $22 million dollar enhancement program that includes renovation of all guestrooms, public areas and corridors and installation of state-of-the-art technology and other amenities throughout the hotel. The Colonnade is home to the city’s only roof top pool, to the award-winning Brasserie JO, and to a host of recently updated function rooms that provide the setting for many of the city’s memorable business and social events. The Colonnade is within walking distance of many of Newbury Street and Boston’s finest shops, museums, galleries, and landmarks including Hynes Convention Center, Symphony Hall and Fenway Park and is located just minutes from Logan International Airport,. It is a member of Summit Hotels & Resorts and Concorde Hotels.
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