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Sprucing Up F&B Sales By Mary Boltz Chapman, Contributing Editor, 7/1/2009
Effective merchandising of alcoholic beverages at two Chicago hotels enhances bar sales. More
Zentan Restaurant Debuts At Donovan House 06/30/2009
Donovan House, a Thompson Hotel, introduces Chef Susur Lee’s culinary creation Zentan, featuring global modern Asian cuisine, and the opening of a rooftop pool and bar, Above D.C.
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Denihan Leverages F&B Partnerships By Derek Gale, Senior Editor - 06/25/2009
Denihan Hospitality Group (DHG) is a growing hotel management and development company. But with its roster of celebrity chef partners, one might almost mistake the firm for a sort of all-star restaurant group.
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Spotlight On: Scott Siebert, Resort F&B Guru By Derek Gale, Senior Editor - 06/25/2009
Scott Siebert was recently named food & beverage director of the largest JW Marriott resort in the world—the 1,002-room JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, opening in early 2010. Siebert took a few minutes to chat with HOTELS about the property's F&B department and his goals.
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Signature Cocktail Recipes From Raffles 06/25/2009
From the Champagne mojito, to the classic Singapore Sling, Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ signature cocktails are ideal for those seeking both classic and innovative drinks with a twist. Cocktail aficionados can even create these sumptuous drinks at home following the recipes:
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Famed Blue Room, Sazerac Bar Re-Open In New Orleans 06/25/2009
The Roosevelt New Orleans has been reborn as a Waldorf Astoria Collection hotel. Along with the hotel comes the re-opening of the property’s famed Blue Room and Sazerac Bar.
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‘The Original’ Diner Opens At Portland Courtyard 06/25/2009
The recently opened Courtyard by Marriott – Portland City Center features The Original restaurant, offering a unique interpretation of American roadside cuisine from the 1940s and ’50s.
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Hyatt Puts Fresh Twist On Iced Tea For Summer 06/25/2009
The Hyatt Regency O’Hare and Hyatt Deerfield in the Chicago area have rolled out Hyatt’s summer “Novelteas” promotion, featuring a variety of fresh-brewed iced teas shaken tableside with fresh fruits and juices.
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Eco-Speak Lyndall De Marco, Managing Director, Hotel Sustainability Pty Ltd., May 29, 2009 Green Restaurants
How exciting it was to see the green agenda at the National Restaurant Asso... More
Musings & Miscellany Adam Kirby, Associate Editor, Hotels May 7, 2009 Drop That Dollar Sign
Style and trendiness aside, does it really matter how restaurants format their menus?... More
6/30/2009 - Tracey Anne Latkovic is named vice president of sales, marketing and revenue development for PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She was most recently vice president of sales and marketing for Miraval Holding.
6/30/2009 - Scott Russell is named vice president of sales and marketing at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Florida. He was most recently vice president of sales and marketing in the Caribbean and Mexico for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co.
6/30/2009 - Tamir Kobrin is named general manager of Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur, India. He was most recently GM of Soul Maldives.