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May 27, 2009
Bet On The Willard Hotel To Celebrate The Belmont Stakes In Style
Washington, D.C. May 26, 2009 -- The Willard InterContinental Hotel is hosting an elegant afternoon at the races party on June 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., celebrating the 141st Belmont Stakes. The festive event marking the third and final leg of the Triple Crown, takes place in the hotel's opulent lobby. Partnering with Piper Heidsieck Champagne, Plymouth English Gin and Washington Life Magazine, the lobby will be filled with stallions and fillies, dressed to the nines, sipping champagne and handcrafted Belmont cocktails to smooth live Jazz. Large monitors will broadcast the race and an elegant array of hors d'oeuvres presented by white-gloved waiters and chocolate fountains with strawberries sweeten the day, with two Belmont Cocktails, or Champagne. The $50 entry fee is all inclusive. Reservations are necessary, call 202-637-7305.
THE BELMONT COCKTAIL By Jim Hewes, Barman, Round Robin Bar and Scotch Bar 2oz. Plymouth gin 1 / 2 oz. triple sec 1 / 2 oz. raspberry puree 1 / 2 oz. lemon juice Splash of champagne Combine ingredients over ice and shake well. Strain into a fluted champagne glass. Add a spritz of Champagne. Garnish with fresh berries. An American institution and leader in Sustainable Hospitality, the Willard InterContinental is located in the heart of the nation's capital on Pennsylvania Avenue, near the White House, the Smithsonian museums and the downtown business and theatre districts. A leader in Sustainable Hospitality, the Willard is the Washington D.C. hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders of the world's business, cultural, social and political elite. The hotel's 332 well appointed large guestrooms include 40 elegant suites. Dining options include The Willard Room fine dining restaurant and Cafe du Parc, the popular French bistro with seasonal outdoor seating and traditional Afternoon Tea in Peacock Alley. The luxurious Red Door Spa offers a wide array of pampering treatments. The classic Willard InterContinental combines heritage and luxury with contemporary comfort and the latest technology. Tel. 202-628-9100, or Web site: www.washington.intercontinental.com "Willard InterContinental - The Next 100 Years" is a holistic sustainable hospitality program in harmony with social and ecological consciousness. Visit www.willarddc.com/sd, a comprehensive guide to the Willard's sustainability efforts. |
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