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CHRIS BREED
Partner, Designer
Chris Breed was born and raised in Ramsey, England. Relocating
to London in the early 1980s, he worked as a high fashion model
by day and manager of the hottest restaurants and clubs by night.
Modeling eventually catapulted Breed to New York, where he resumed
his successful restaurant and club career at such high profile venues
as Café Iguana, The Palladium and Tunnel.
Arriving on the West Coast in 1990, Breed redefined Hollywood nightlife
with the Roxbury Supper Club, later orchestrating the opening of
three successful L.A. restaurants—Katchina Grill, Benvenuto
and Authentic Babylon. Breed’s unique instinct in restaurant
design placed him in the forefront of cutting-edge designers on
the West Coast. Constantly refining his trend-setting vision, he
traveled to San Francisco to create the Essex Supper Club and then
ushered in the New Millennium with the opening of the Rio Club on
the Las Vegas Strip.
In 1999 Breed and partner Alan Hajjar opened the storied Sunset
Room restaurant and bar. Breed’s career took a historic turn
when he re-opened the famous Hollywood landmark, Pig’n Whistle,
in April 2001 to rave reviews. Then, in March 2003, Breed utilized
his flair for attracting an A-list clientele, and successfully opened
the Hollywood hotspot White Lotus.
Most recently, Breed’s active involvement in the reincarnation
of The Sunset Room as CABANA CLUB & Sterling Steakhouse has
gone beyond conceptualizing great ideas. Breed is a dynamic force
in creating the innovative design found throughout the club, personally
responsible for the underground wine cellar, elevated bandstand
for a jazz trio, and outdoor patio with a fireplace. Firmly ensconced
as one of the key players in the “Renaissance of Hollywood”,
Breed was recently appointed the prestigious position of chair for
LAPD’S committee on Hollywood’s restaurants and nightclubs.
ALAN HAJJAR
Partner, Controller
Structural engineer Alan Hajjar drew on his vast background in
architecture and design to construct, develop, and design White
Lotus. Hajjar’s experience stems from his ten years with Umemoto
and Associates, where he designed and built several celebrity homes.
Hajjar and partner Chris Breed previously collaborated on the Sunset
Room, the Roxbury Supper Club, the Essex Supper Club, and restored
the historic Pig’n Whistle to its former glory. Hajjar, whose
family owned several restaurants when he was growing up in Lebanon,
was also involved in the design and construction of Babylon.
Hajjar serves as controller for White Lotus, CABANA CLUB and Sterling
Steakhouse, and as such oversees day-to-day business operations,
and hires and trains the management teams at each restaurant. The
owner of Edco Engineering and Construction, Hajjar holds degrees
in civil engineering from St. Joseph’s University and California
State University, Northridge.
GEORGE NAHAS
Managing Partner
A Los Angeles native, George Nahas began his career in the nightclub and restaurant industry over 20 years ago. George emerged onto the nightlife scene with the legendary Roxbury Supper Club in West Hollywood. A revolutionary venue that combined a variety of dynamic components, the club immediately attracted tons of attention and critical acclaim. As an operating partner and general manager, George supervised the daily operation of the venue in addition to the staff. His knowledge and commitment to the Roxbury helped propel it into one of the most successful and lucrative nightclubs of the 90s.
His success in the restaurant business continued with notable venues such as The Roxbury South, Babylon, Shelter, The Sunset Room, The Pig & Whistle, Cabana Club and Green Door. All of his venues have been highly regarded within the community. His reputation as a savvy businessman led to a consultant position for Jerry’s Famous Deli Restaurant chain. Brought in to restructure the organization of the company’s purchasing and operations, George’s influence led to significantly higher profits for the chain.
Currently, George is a managing partner of the Cabana Club and Green Door. His duties include hiring and training of staff and supervision of daily operations. In addition to his functional role, George contributed to the design of the club and ensures that the overall ambiance facilitates attendance of the most prestigious clientele.
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