Multi-course dinner to feature Italian vintages from the vineyard’s collection
(LAKE GENEVA, WI; May 2, 2013) – The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, is pleased to welcome Michele Chiarlo Wines for a special dinner event at the elegant Ristoranté Brissago. On Thursday, May 16, guests to the restaurant are invited to experience a classic five-course Italian meal featuring paired varietals from the vineyard’s wine portfolio.
The Michele Chiarlo brand is family-owned and operated, hailing from the Piedmont region of Italy. Since beginning in 1956, the Chiarlo winery has made superior Barberas and high quality Barolo vintages that are renowned throughout the wine world. Distributed locally by Kobrand Corporation, Michele Chiarlo is considered one of most respected producers of fine wines in the Piedmont region.
Kobrand Corporation State Manager Grant Bender will host the event, guiding guests through a meal of expertly paired wines chosen to complement Ristoranté Brissago’s authentic Italian cuisine. A Chicagoland native, Bender studied at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, before graduating from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. Prior to joining Kobrand, he spent time honing his skills in Chicago fine dining establishments and hotels.
As part of this special dinner event, guests will begin their evening at 5:30 p.m. with a reception of passed hors d’oeuvres paired with Michele Chiarlo Arneis Le Madri. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., featuring an array of freshly prepared dishes from Executive Chef Michael Sawin. Tickets for the event are $75 per person, including wine pairings. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 262.249.4788. Dinner guests who would like to extend their visit to the Grand Geneva can enjoy a special rate of $119 for overnight accommodations on Thursday, May 16.
For more information or to reserve accommodations at the Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com.
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About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport.
Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).
About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).