THE GRAND CASINO HOTEL ---------------------- RESTAURANT INFORMATON ______________________________________________________________________________ PEREGRINES' AT THE GRAND EARNS SOUTH JERSEY'S ONLY PRESTIGIOUS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FROM WINE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE. Although opened for just over a year, Peregrines' at The Grand, named for the endangered peregrine falcons that nest on the hotel's penthouse level every Spring, has already earned critical acclaim. The American Academy of Restaurant and Hospitality Sciences has already honored Peregrines' outstanding continental cuisine with their Five-Star Diamond Award and the restaurant's chef, Sam Cooper, with a Gold Medal. And now, Peregrines' superb wine list is earning equal recognition. In their September 30 issue, Wine Spectator Magazine has recognized Peregrines' superb wine list by awarding the restaurant with their prestigious Award of Excellence. "We're thrilled not only with the honor, but with the fact that this places Peregrines' in an elite category with other winners around the world," said Grand Vice President James Kinee. Awarded annually by Wine Spectator since 1981, the much sought-after Awards of Excellence are presented to restaurants for wine lists that demonstrate a level of commitment appropriate to the restaurant's menu and clientele. Peregrines' is only 1 of 11 restaurants in New Jersey honored with such an award and the only one in the Southern area of the state. At Peregrines', guests may select from an imaginative a la carte menu, or enjoy a complete degustation menu, which is also available with a sampling of 4 to 6 wines carefully selected to accompany each course. "With our emphasis on the degustation menu, it's crucial to maintain an extensive wine cellar since chef Cooper's creativity shouldn't be hampered by an inability to match an appropriate wine to his creation," said Kinee. "However, since we are a Casino Resort, we encounter a broad range of guests, ranging from true connoisseurs to patrons who may be unfamiliar with fine food and wine. The challenge for us is to balance our list to include not only elite wines, but familiar wines that may be preferred by patrons enjoying a la carte selections,so that we can ensure an enjoyable dining experience for each of our guests." Peregrines' wine list, which earned this prestigious honor, houses over 20,000 bottles carefully stored at a precise 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Among the elite wines on the list mentioned by Kinee are a 1959 Chateau Lafite, a 1959 Lataur and a 1961 Chateau Mouton. Peregrines' a la carte entrees range from $28 to $38. The degustation menu is available with wines for $90 and without wines for $60. For reservations, call Peregrines' at (609) 340-7400 during dining hours, after 5:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CORNUCOPIA CAFE - Serving a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu ranging from omelets to prime rib. Open 24 hours daily. CORNUCOPIA BUFFET - Open daily on the 2nd level offering informal dining with an abundance of choices THE OAKS - This steakhouse features grilled beef, seafood and an extensive soup and salad bar. (609) 340-7480. CARUSO'S - A gourmet restaurant featuring regional italian cuisine. (609) 340-7585. The Grand --------- A Bally's Casino Resort Boston At Pacific Avenues. In Atlantic City, New Jersey ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE GRAND CASINO HOTEL | Boston at Pacific Ave ..609-347-7111 | Box Office ...........609-340-7160 | Hotel Rooms ..........609-340-7100 | Restaurants ..........609-340-7200 | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------