Hawks Ridge Hires Highly Acclaimed European Chef and Sommelier

ATLANTA | July 15, 2003 | Hawks Ridge (www.hawksridge.com), the already legendary private golf club community located just north of Atlanta announced today that it hired the highly acclaimed European chef and sommelier Peter Alexander. Chef Alexander is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, and trained at several European 5-star hotels, restaurants, and country clubs in Great Britain, Austria, and Switzerland.

"It isn't often that you can find an executive chef who's so experienced, and an accredited sommelier," says Peggy Smith, general manager of Hawks Ridge. "Our goal at Hawks Ridge is to create great memories for our members and their guests. By adding a classically trained chef with an extraordinary knowledge of wines, diners at Hawks Ridge can experience meals that are on par with the excellence of their golf experience."

Over time, chef Alexander plans to implement his own menu that's likely to reflect the Austrian influences of his cooking. Presently he prepares menus upon request and for special events. "My training at the Ritz Carlton has me thinking that if I have something in house, I will make it," says Peter Alexander, executive chef at Hawks Ridge. "I will always do my best to put together what's requested, along with an excellent wine selection."

About Hawks Ridge

Hawks Ridge is a gated, private golf club community that's conveniently located just North of Atlanta. It offers a limited number of exclusive home sites on lots of one to more than 14 acres. Home prices range between $750,000 and more than $8 million. Hawks Ridge is home to its world-renowned Bob Cupp design, 18-hole par-72 championship golf course. Rated by Golfweek magazine as the second best modern course in Georgia and 24th in America, Hawks Ridge is fast becoming recognized as one of the best golf courses in the world. For more information, telephone Hawks Ridge at 770-205-6889, or visit its Web site at www.hawksridge.com.

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Editor Note: Images of chef Alexander are available upon request.

Media: Doug Kilarski, Douglas USA, 770-972-4117, Doug@DouglasUSA.com.