Chef James Cassidy joins All Water Seafood & Oyster Bar at Hotel 1000, Seattle, introducing menus that blend Pacific Northwest flavors with Asian and Latin influences.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, USA – Acclaimed Chef James Cassidy brings his international culinary expertise to All Water Seafood & Oyster Bar as its new executive chef, elevating the dining experience at Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts, located near the Seattle Waterfront and Pike Place Market.
With more than three decades in fine dining at award-winning, five-star hotels and resorts across three countries, Chef Cassidy has developed a distinct culinary perspective. His formal training in traditional French technique and classic Italian cooking, combined with extensive experience with Asian and Latin flavors, informs his approach to Pacific Northwest cuisine.
Chef Cassidy’s career includes executive chef positions at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, culminating in his role as opening executive chef at Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica. There, his exceptional leadership led to expanded responsibilities as director of food & beverage and club manager during his decade-plus tenure.
Familiar yet personal, Chef Cassidy’s new menus at All Water Seafood & Oyster Bar blend the rich bounty of the Pacific Northwest with Asian and Latin influences, honoring local traditions while infusing his international flair. Signature dishes from the dinner menu include Wild Halibut Ceviche with fresh lime, tomato, cilantro and diced bell peppers; Asian Tuna Tacos with tuna tartare, miso tuiles, serrano and mango; and Ocean Water Poached Halibut with spicy Sicilian cherry tomato sauce, capers, grilled asparagus, saffron pearl couscous.
In addition to leading All Water Seafood & Oyster Bar, Chef Cassidy also oversees culinary operations for the 120-room boutique hotel, Rosebay, banquets and catering, and in-room dining.
The 120-room Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts is a luxurious gem in the heart of Seattle, within walking distance of Pike Place Market and the waterfront. Local artistry and nature-inspired motifs adorn the hotel, mixing deep maritime heritage with modern metropolitan style. A 2023 public space renovation saw the addition of Rosebay cocktail bar and a redesign of the hotel lobby, Spa at Hotel 1000, and The Nineteenth hospitality suite with Seattle’s only Topgolf Swing Suite. Residential-like guest rooms and suites are well-appointed with plush Frette linens, Le Labo bath amenities, pedestal bathtubs in every room, a menu of opulent in-room bath experiences, and oversized windows to take in the stunning city views. Hotel 1000 also features All Water Seafood & Oyster Bar serving authentic Pacific Northwest cuisine and more than 9,100 square feet of meeting space.
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