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Crush Some Grapes at the Chicago Marriott Mag Mile's Wine Tasting

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 540 N Michigan Ave. [map], Chicago, IL, United States, 60611
October 19, 2009 at 9:03 AM | by Jennifer Kester | 0 Comments

If you've always wanted to try making wine after seeing that I Love Lucy episode where Lucy stomps grape with her feet and laughter ensues, go to the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile's annual Wine Tasting and Grape Crushing event on Oct. 20 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Okay, so you won't actually be stomping on grapes with your feet and it won't be as hilarious. Instead, you'll use a destemmer crusher machine to help turn those grapes into vino. At least it'll save your tootsies from turning purple and your clothes from getting stained.

As part of the second annual festivities, Executive Chef Myk Banas of the hotel's restaurant, Harvest, will host a wine tasting inside the Grand Lobby. You'll get to swish the 2008 Farmstead Red American Sangiovese wine from last year's harvest crush. There also will be hors d'oeuvres paired with the vintage, such as various house-made sausages, like chicken sausage, and artisan cheeses from the Midwest. After the tasting, you'll have your chance to crush hundreds of grapes for next year's 2010 vintage.

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Wine and Cheese Night Stinks Up The Huntley Hotel

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 1111 2nd St. [map], Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90403
March 25, 2009 at 8:59 AM | by EricRosen | 0 Comments

Just when you thought that wine and cheese hours at boutique hotels were kind of lacking, the hip beach-chic Huntley Hotel and its Penthouse restaurant have announced a new monthly wine and cheese tasting night with famed L.A. maître fromager Andrew Steiner starting Tuesday, April 7.

Steiner is known for his rollicking regular events at his eponymous cheese shop on Montana Avenue (where the sign above the door says, "This place stinks!"), especially the oft sold-out “beer and cheese nights,” and the tasting does cost just $40. The debut event will feature champagne and other sparkling wines paired with the newest selections from Steiner’s shop.

If you can’t make it that day, stop by The Penthouse for its new Sunset Hour happy hour Monday-Friday from 4:00-7:00pm. The special new menu is filled with appetizers like short rib tacos and crispy rock shrimp for $7 each, while beers will set you back $5 and glasses of wine $8. Sure beats the usual $15 or so they charge you for cocktails…

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Sky Lodge Staying On The Up And Up This Summer With Vintner Dinners

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 201 Heber Ave [map], Park City, UT, United States, 84060
July 14, 2008 at 1:59 PM | by DanielR | 0 Comments

2008 has been a killer year for The Sky Lodge in chi-chi winter haven Park City, Utah.  Tapped for Conde Nast Traveler's 2008 Gold List the resort has maintained it's rep as one of the top destinations in North America with intimate offerings like this summer's Monthly Vintner Dinners at their fine dining restaurant Fin.

Beginning on July 18th, guests can experience five-course dinners paired with the visiting winery's selections for a set price of $125.  The first two dinners are hosted by Oakville Ranch on July 18th and Judd's Hill Winery on August 28th.

This is a great opportunity to mingle with the wine country elite, ask questions, and drink full strength booze in the lovely state of Utah!

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Hotel News Briefs :: So Much Drama in the GPH

July 8, 2008 at 5:05 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

There's tons of hotel news flying around this week and we don't have time to give each and every story the love and attention it may deserve, so you will have to settle for some news briefs.

·Gramercy Park Hotel Gets Its First Lawsuit: The GPH and others are being sued by a former worker at its Wakiya restaurant who claims she was assaulted by a co-worker and fired for speaking Spanish. [NY Sun]

· Wolfgang Puck at a Doubletree Near You: Wolfgang Puck and Doubletree Hotels have teamed up to offer you the celeb chef's Wolfgang Puck Estate Grown Coffee in every room. [PR-Inside]

· Aloft Now Set for DIA: Aloft Hotels will open up at Denver International Airport next year inside the planned 17-acre Landings at DIA, a retail development. [The Denver Post]

· In-Room Wine Tastings: The Muse Hotel in NYC is now offering in-room wine-tastings in the hotel's private suites. Called "Red, White, and Bubbly", the experience includes wine and champagne tastings and light fare from Chef Patricia Williams. Ovenight stay is required and the program starts at $65/per person. [Muse Hotel]