Gaylord National’s Culinary Team Enhances SummerFest With New Food & Beverage Tasting Experiences
National Harbor, Md.—( July 12, 2010 )As part of Gaylord National Resort’s annual SummerFest, an event offering special activities, live entertainment and “All-American” fun all summer long, the hotel’s culinary team introduces two new experiences: Taste of Gaylord National and Old Hickory’s Wine & Cheese Classes. These new culinary offerings are sure to spice things up this summer at one of the region’s hottest new destinations, letting visitors sample creative cuisine at four signature restaurants.
Taste of Gaylord National
Every Friday in August, visitors can kick-off their weekend with the Taste of Gaylord National experience, a sampling of four food and beverage pairings for $20. As visitors stroll through the resort’s indoor atrium featuring lush gardens, live music, restaurants and retail shops, they will discover four tasting stations located at each of the signature restaurants. By showing their Taste of Gaylord National Passport, guests will enjoy a delectable food sample paired with a two-ounce adult beverage sample at each tasting station:
- Old Hickory Steakhouse, the resort’s fine dining experience, will present Ossau-Iraty Artisanal Cheese paired with a glass of Honig Sauvignon Blanc. This pairing was created by the restaurant’s own Maitre d’Fromage.
- Moon Bay Coastal Cuisine, known for contemporary seafood favorites, will present its signature Crispy Fried Calamari with Citrus Emulsion paired with a Moon Bay Breeze Cocktail.
- Pienza Italian Market, the resort’s market-style eatery, will present Lobster Fritters paired with a glass of its signature house-made Red Sangria.
- National Pastime Sports Bar & Grill will present its mouth-watering Steak Sandwich with Onion Sauce paired with Loose Cannon IPA Maryland craft brew.
Event Dates: Every Friday in August (Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27)
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person, includes four food and beverage tastings, and a complimentary recipe card showcasing the featured menu items.
To Purchase: The Taste of Gaylord National Passport can be purchased at the Java Coast coffee shop, located on the resort’s Atrium Level. No advance reservations are necessary.
*During the event, guests will make their way to each of the Taste of Gaylord National stations in the four restaurants. Once guests have enjoyed each tasting, their Passport will be stamped. Once fully stamped, the Passport entitles them to receive 10 percent off their entire meal at any of the participating restaurants (discount excludes alcohol; valid any day through Sept. 6, 2010).
Old Hickory’s Wine & Cheese Classes
Join our resident cheese expert, Carolyn Stromberg, Maitre d’Fromage at Old Hickory Steakhouse, for a series of fun and educational wine and cheese classes. Stromberg will lead her guests through these interesting culinary experiences featuring unique pairings based upon her impressive knowledge of artisanal cheeses and fine wines.
Event Dates & Themes:
- Saturday, August 14 – Summer Sensations: Wine & Cheese for Warm Weather
- Saturday, August 21 – Bubbles & Cheese: Pairing Cheese with Sparkling Wine
- Saturday, August 28 – Valle Padania: Northern Italian Wine & Cheese
- Saturday, September 4 – Not Your Mom’s American Cheese: Best of the Artisanal U.S.
Event Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person (hotel guests); $40 per person (non-hotel guests), includes four wine and cheese pairings.
To Purchase: Advance ticket purchase is required. To purchase tickets, call 301-965-4110 (press 4 for Dining Reservations) or book online now. Tickets may also be purchased at the resort’s Concierge Desk on the Lobby Level. For more information, pleae visit Old Hickory Steakhouse.
*Based on availability, a limited number of walk-up tickets may be available on the same day of the event. Seats will be limited for each class, allowing guests to enjoy an intimate setting and interact with Stromberg for an enjoyable learning experience.
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About Gaylord National Resort
The spectacular Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is situated along the banks of the Potomac River, less than eight miles south of Washington D.C., in a new 300-acre waterfront destination called National Harbor, Md. It offers four restaurants; a 20,000-square-foot European-style spa; five retail shops; a rooftop ultra lounge; and a constant schedule of atmospheric entertainment. The resort’s signature 20-story atrium, which is always kept at a comfortable 72 degrees, features an indoor, colonial village setting complete with lush gardens, a sparkling stream, and a “dancing” water fountain that leaps 60-feet high.
Guest Contact:
Gaylord National Reservations: 301-965-4110
www.gaylordnational.com
Media Relations Contact:
Amie Gorrell, Director of Public Relations, 301-965-2111, agorrell@gaylordhotels.com
