W Adds Menu from Food Network's Dave Lieberman

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. October 14, 2008

NEW YORK, NY, May 20, 2008. W Hotels Worldwide heats things up this summer with celebrity chef, author and Food Network star Dave Lieberman with the debut of Cravings by Dave Lieberman, a tantalizing and tasty new menu featuring Dave Lieberman's deliciously delightful, globally-inspired foods with a tWist. Created exclusively for W Hotels by Lieberman, this new menu will give both guests checking in and those chilling out access to the appetizing and whimsical delights of one of the culinary world's hottest young stars.

Inspired by the fresh flavors of W's upcoming global destinations, W Hotels' Cravings by Dave Lieberman menu debuts June 1, 2008 at the W brand's signature bars, Living Rooms and on the W Hotels in-room dining menu at select properties in North America. W Hotels will unveil Lieberman's menu with three exclusive W Happenings events, beginning at W San Diego on May 20, W Chicago-City Center on May 23 and W New York-The Tuscany on May 28, 2008.

W Hotels "Cravings by Dave Lieberman" Menu:

---|- Spicy Tuna with Black Forbidden Rice

---|- Warm Balsamic Asparagus, Pea Shoot and Baby Arugula Salad with Shaved Pecorino

---|- Sweet and Creamy Popcorn Shrimp

---|- Chicken Dumpling Soup

---|- Pork and Scallion Potstickers with Ponzu and Sweet Mustard Sauces

---|- BBQ Brisket Eggrolls

---|- Rosemary Garlic Skirt Steak with Baked Egg and Arugula Salad

---|- Chicken Kebabs with Harissa Ketchup and Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

---|- Meatball "Hero" with Red Pepper Tomato Sauce and Provolone

---|- Spring Pasta with Sausage, Asparagus and Grape Tomatoes

---|- Outside-In Wagu Sirloin Burger with Balsamic Caramelized Onions, Sauteed Mushrooms, Applewood Bacon and Special Sauce

---|-Truffled Taleggio Grilled Cheese sandwich with Balsamic Caramelized Onions, Fried Rosemary, Spicy Mustard, Cornichons and Radishes

---|-Smokey Yukon Gold Fries

"We're getting raves for our craves with Dave's new Cravings menu for W," said Ross Klein, President of Starwood's Luxury Brands Group. "Whether hanging out poolside, in our lively Living Rooms, or enjoying some in-room downtime, W guests and local loyalists will love Dave's playful new menu for W."

Inspired by his love affair with global cuisine, Lieberman created exclusive offerings reflective of W's upcoming global destinations, from Atlanta to Austin, Milan to Marrakech, Santiago to Spain and everywhere in between. The result is true global gastronomy of sizzling and satisfying treats featuring dishes such as Truffled Taleggio Grilled Cheese (inspired by the upcoming W Milan) and Chicken Kebabs (inspired by the upcoming W Marrakech).

"I'm excited to debut the new Cravings menu which was inspired by the W brand's upcoming global destinations," said Chef Dave Lieberman. "All of the menu items feature foods that we find ourselves craving mixed with unexpected flavors and ingredients to give them my own personal twist."

To launch this satisfying new partnership, W Hotels will host three exclusive W Happenings featuring Dave Lieberman at W San Diego, W Chicago-City Center and W New York-The Court to debut the new menu to hotel guests and local "foodies." Cravings by Dave Lieberman will be available at select W Hotels in North America from June 2008 through April 2009 with new menu items added by Dave each season.

About Dave Lieberman

Dave Lieberman is a chef, author and TV host. He has published two cookbooks -Young and Hungry: More than 100 Recipes for Cooking Fresh and Affordable Food for Everyone and Dave's Dinners: A Fresh Approach to Home-Cooked Meals. He is the host of Food Network's Good Deal with Dave Lieberman and Dave Does, the Food Network's first web-based series. He also hosts In Search of Real Food, a food-related travel series for Yahoo! He has worked as a private chef for individual and corporate clients and appears regularly on the Today Show, Good Morning America and other morning shows around the country. Dave currently divides his time between New York and Los Angeles.