Hilton Short Hills' Dining Room Recognized for Wine Excellence
Wine Spectator Award Honors New Jersey's Only AAA Five Diamond Restaurant
SHORT HILLS, NJ - August 23, 2005 - The Dining Room, New Jersey's only AAA Five Diamond restaurant and a long-time favorite of Central Jersey diners, has once again earned Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for the restaurant's outstanding wine list.
Wine Spectator is the recognized leader in wine commentary and information for consumers. In addition to rating wines, the magazine also annually recognizes restaurants whose outstanding wine list contributes to the public's enjoyment and appreciation of wines. The Dining Room consistently earns Wine Spectator's top honors, and again made the list of Excellence winners in 2005.
The Award of Excellence recognizes the breadth, variety and quality of the restaurant's wine list and its creative programs, such as a wines by the glass offering that allows patrons to experiment and sample an exceptional selection of wines. The Dining Room's wine list offers a singular depth of traditional expected wines from Bordeaux and Burgandy, as well as an outstanding array of adventurous selections and boutique wines.
"Just the right wine paired with great food can elevate a guest's dining experience from the level of merely enjoyable to outstanding," notes Dennis Franke, chef de cuisine of The Dining Room. "We are proud that Wine Spectator, the most respected name in wine reporting, continues to recognize our commitment to wine excellence."
Hilton Short Hills is New Jersey's premier urban resort, offering an award-winning combination of resort-level luxury, cutting-edge business amenities and world-class cuisine with the comfort and convenience of an urban setting. The Dining Room remains the only Five Diamond restaurant in New Jersey. Only a handful of restaurants across the country, and none in the New York metro area, have held the designation longer than The Dining Room's 12 years. Hilton Short Hills offers a full-service Spa and salon, 304 richly appointed guest rooms and suites, an executive boardroom, five conference suites, six executive conference rooms and a 5,150-square-foot Grand Ballroom. The hotel is located at 41 JFK Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078-2708. For information or reservations, please call (973) 379-0100 or visit the website at www.hiltonshorthills.com.
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