Embark On A Culinary Adventure At Orlando's Bonnet Creek
Culinary Rides Begin October 1, 2009 with Opening of Waldorf Astoria® Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
September 16, 2009
ORLANDO, FL – Surrounded on three sides by Walt Disney World® Resort, Bonnet Creek – a 482-acre vacation destination comprised of the 497-room Waldorf Astoria Orlando and 1,000-room Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek – is poised to become the region's new culinary capital. Opening October, 1, 2009, hotel guests, travelers visiting the area and Orlando residents will have the opportunity to experience Bonnet Creek's collection of restaurants and bars, including New York favorites Peacock Alley® and Bull & Bear Steakhouse® as well as La Luce®, featuring Northern California's acclaimed chef and restaurateur Donna Scala.
"We look forward to becoming part of the Orlando restaurant scene and attracting epicureans from all over the world," state Peter Kacheris, managing director of Bonnet Creek. "We are working with local producers and installing a dedicated herb garden to enable the freshest ingredients to be made available for all of our outlets. Additionally, guests of all ages can participate in our culinary programming which includes hands-on cooking and mixology classes, green market gatherings, private island escape dinners and a cheese and tees program at the Rees Jones designed golf course."
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
The Waldorf Astoria Orlando is the first Waldorf Astoria to be built outside of New York City. It will bring the legendary hotel's four acclaimed restaurants and bars to the area and introduce two new concepts with the introduction of the first Waldorf Astoria Golf Club and resort-style pool. Offerings include:
- Peacock Alley® is a restaurant, bar and private dining venue open mid-day through late night. Located in the heart of the bustling main lobby near the famed lobby clock, the restaurant serves as the hotel's "living room." It will feature a small plate menu, aperitifs, creative cocktails and live music. On Saturday afternoons, Peacock Alley will feature "Champagne Tea" service.
- Bull & Bear Steakhouse® is a clubby, classic steakhouse that will attract an international set, including guests and Central Florida devotees. An elaborate mahogany bar will be a scene for cocktails and watching the restaurant's electronic stock ribbon. A private dining room will offer views of the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club. Bull & Bear will be open for dinner and present a wine list featuring applauded boutique vintners.
- Oscar's® is a stylish and contemporary American brasserie offering casual dining for breakfast, dinner and weekend brunch. Comforting dishes which made the original Waldorf Astoria famous such as Veal Oscar and Eggs Benedict will be reinterpreted with a contemporary flair. The bar will offer appetizers to complement its selection of craft and micro-brews and wines served by the glass.
- Sir Harry's Lounge is the quintessential lounge that will be open each afternoon through late night, providing a subdued yet inviting atmosphere for conversation. It will feature an "American Dim Sum" style menu, modernized, pre-prohibition beverage menu and exclusive, ultra premium label selections.
- Aquamarine will be open mid-morning through sunset and will offer light poolside cuisine featuring "Shaken not Stirred" salads, grilled fish and a signature WA hamburger. Cabana and pool ambassador service includes chilled towels, smoothie samplings, frozen fruit kabobs and cucumber facial mist.
- Grille, located at the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, serves as the 19th hole for guests.
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
While Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is one of the largest properties in the company's portfolio, each restaurant and bar offers a distinctive experience. Offerings include:
- La Luce is the hotel's signature restaurant created by Chef Donna Scala. It is a modern Italian country kitchen which will serve dinner nightly and feature thin crust pizzas, family style pastas, Mediterranean-inspired drinks and a Trattoria-style wine program.
- Harvest Bistro is a family-friendly, high-energy American bistro offering a "Farm to Fork" menu featuring seasonal and local products. Kid's can also enjoy creatively-presented menu selections and all guests can delight in the bistro's fresh-pressed apple cider, just-squeezed local citrus concoctions and flavored lemonades. Another highlight will be retro comfort desserts that are designed to share.
- Beech is a casual poolside eatery that will be open mid-morning through sunset and will feature hamburgers, salads and fun appetizers to share. Guests will also enjoy delectable frozen beverages and a shaved ice cart, complete with fresh fruit popsicles and shakes.
- Sena Bar + Lounge, known as the hotel's "family room," the relaxed and contemporary lobby bar and lounge offers a small plate menu, seasonally inspired cocktails and local micro-brewed beer selections.
- Zeta™ Bar is a sophisticated lounge that will feature a chic beverage menu and bottle service.
For more information on the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, please call (407) 597-5500 or visit www.WaldorfAstoriaOrlando.com. For more information on the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, please call (407) 597-3600 or visit www.HiltonBonnetCreek.com.
For reservations at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, please call a travel professional, 1-800-WALDORF (925-3673) or book online at www.WaldorfAstoriaOrlando.com. For reservations at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, please call a travel professional,
1-800-HILTONS (445-8667) or book online at www.Hilton.com
Bonnet Creek, Opening October 1, 2009
Surrounded on three sides by the Walt Disney World® Resort, Bonnet Creek is a 482-acre vacation destination encompassing the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.
The Waldorf Astoria Orlando will emulate the elegance and grandeur of its legendary New York namesake. Comprised of 497 deluxe rooms and suites, the resort will feature signature Waldorf Astoria food and beverage establishments such as Peacock Alley® and Bull & Bear Steakhouse®, 28,000 square feet of exclusive flexible meeting space and a variety of pre-function areas. The resort's outdoor facilities boast a formal signature pool, encircled by chic private cabanas and complimented by lush tropical landscaping.
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek will transcend the resort experience with 1,000 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, six distinct dining options, a two-acre lagoon-style pool, 122,000 square feet of meeting space and a variety of pre-function areas. Its outdoor venues include Bonnet Creek Island, a private retreat ideal for drinks or storybook weddings.
Guests of both properties can take advantage of the Rees Jones-designed Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, WA Kids children's program, 24,000-sq.-ft. Waldorf Astoria Spa by Guerlain® and 4,000-sq.-ft. fitness center.
For more information on the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, please call (407) 597-5500 or visit www.WaldorfAstoriaOrlando.com.
For more information on the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, please call (407) 597-3600 or visit www.HiltonBonnetCreek.com.
For reservations, please call a travel professional, 1-800-HILTONS (455-8667) or book online at www.Hilton.com
About Hilton Hotels Corporation
Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 3,300 hotels and 550,000 rooms in 77 countries and more than 130,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises some of the best known and highly regarded hotel brands including Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations™, Homewood Suites by Hilton®, the Waldorf Astoria™ and the Waldorf Astoria Collection™, as well as the recently launched Home2 Suites by Hilton™. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.
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