Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa’s Saltwater Grill Wins Two Taste of Mobile Awards

[Mobile, AL – November, 2007] – On Thursday, November 1, 2007, The Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa’s own restaurant, Saltwater Grill, won two coveted awards at this year’s Taste of Mobile.

Guests and locals alike know that The Grand Hotel serves nothing but delicious and delectable cuisine at all of their seven Fairhope restaurants, coffee shops and lounges. Taste of Mobile proved just that earlier this month when the hotel received two of their top accolades.

Saltwater Grill, which boasts a uniquely upbeat and casual environment, serves the freshest local seafood in creative and inspiring dishes. Two of their acclaimed dishes took home the titles of “Best Seafood” and “Best Pasta Dish” from the legendary event.

The “Best Seafood” award was won with Saltwater’s signature lump crab cakes. Made with fresh local crab, these famous crab cakes are known for the succulent blend of flavors and textures. The “Best Pasta Dish” award also took home a title with another seafood creation. The Jubilee Seafood Pasta, which is overflowing with an array of scrumptious seafood, is known around the city for its decadence and delight.

“We are extremely proud of the entire staff at Saltwater Grill,” boasts Michael Herzog, Director of Food & Beverage at Grand Hotel Marriott Resort. “We already knew that our approach to food was impeccable, but the recognition from such a regarded event just proved us right.”

Saltwater Grill isn’t the only state-of-the-art restaurant on the hotel’s premises. The Grand Hotel is known for sophisticated dining as well as refined design. The Dining Room is a dramatic departure from ordinary Gulf Shores, Alabama restaurants, with exquisite breakfast buffets and award-winning Sunday brunches. Lakewood Club & Grill Room is a place where golfers celebrate a great round or a gathering of friends share a meal. Serving up chefs specials with local ingredients, this Mobile restaurant is known for its delightful atmosphere. The Grand Dining Room is one of the hotel’s more upscale establishments. Bold wines and fresh seafood inspire creativity, while local produce and hand-picked herbs right from Chef’s Garden inspire staff to cultivate cutting-edge techniques.

Bucky’s Birdcage Lounge offers light meals and drinks to parched night owls, and also offers live nightly entertainment to guests looking for a dining alternative. Pelican’s Nest and Marlin Bar are both seasonal venues for poolside guests craving cool drinks, grilled favorites, sandwiches and snacks. And, lastly, Grand Coffee Shop lets guests start their day with a latte or the signature “Grand Hotel Special” accompanied by a fresh biscotti or a freshly baked delight from The Pastry Shoppe.

There are so many delicious dining options at Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa, guests and locals alike appreciate having so many choices, no matter their mood or preferences. Help this esteemed Alabama beach hotel in congratulating Saltwater Grill for their stellar performance at Taste of Mobile and experience the flavors of the Queen of Southern Resorts.

About Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Experience a stunning Alabama beach resort at the exquisite Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa. Offering a dramatic departure from standard Gulf Shores resorts, the Marriott Grand boasts two challenging golf courses as part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, as well as a luxurious 20,000 square foot European-style spa, a fabulous array of exceptional dining options, and a sizeable marina for sailboats, yachts, and fishing boats. The delightful beaches and extraordinary pool complex offer plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Overlooking scenic Mobile Bay, this Gulf Coast resort boasts 37,000 square feet of elegant meeting and event space for corporate events that defy convention, and weddings that dreams are made of. Escape from ordinary Gulf Shores beach resorts and discover the Marriott Grand, the Queen of Southern Resorts. For more information or to make a reservation, call 251-928-9201 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ptlal-grand-hotel-marriott-resort-golf-club-and-spa/.

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