ATLANTIC CITY HILTON CASINO RESORT ---------------------------------- ATLANTIC CITY, NJ HOTEL INFORMATION ______________________________________________________________________________ FIND OUT WHAT'S COOKING... IN CARUSO'S RESTAURANT AT THE HILTON Atlantic City, NJ --- The Grand Casino Resort, known for having award-winning restaurants in Atlantic City, is cooking up something special. The critically- acclaimed Grand Sunday Brunch at Caruso's is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month and to commemorate the event, the master chefs at The Grand are sharing some of their delicious Brunch dishes with guests in their very own recipe book featuring 52 one-of-a-kind recipes. The book features delectable dishes such as Smoked Salmon & Dill Quesadilla with Salmon Caviar; Fresh Sturgeon with Peppar Vodka, Beluga Caviar & Chives; and Veal Tenderloin Medallions with Madeira & Black Truffle Sauce. The Grand's magnificent Sunday Brunch features seven extraordinary live cooking stations including caviar, sushi, pasta, chef's specialties, omelets, carving station and dessert station. Other delicacies to tempt your palate include imported Australian rack of lamb, Washington State Skokum oysters, maine lobster and Taittinger French champagne. The Grand Sunday Brunch is available Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at $45.00 per person (tax included). Caruso's, The Grand's quaint gourmet Italian restaurant, has also introduced a new monthly menu featuring Chef Sandro Marcato's "Regional Tour of Italy." The monthly specials feature authentic dishes from areas such as Tuscany, Sicily, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto. While caruso's menu continues to feature the finest traditional Italian specialties, "Regional Tour of Italy" highlights the newest contemporary Italian dishes now offered in the restaurant. The Grand's famous Oak's Steakhouse, has also premiered a new menu featuring some of the following mouth-watering dishes: Cajun Fried Oyster with Andouille Sausage and Sweet Creole Sauce. Wild Mushroom & Vegetable Strudel with grilled vegetables, red & yellow pepper oils Beefeater Pizza (grilled tenderloin on focaccia with vidilia onions, shiitake mushrooms, pepperjack cheese & roasted tomatoes Barbecue Shrimp served with tortilla tart with chipotle cream sauce Broiled Seafood Combination South Jersey Clambake (assorted shellfish in a garlic tomato broth) Mako Shark; Grouper; Mahi Mahi Mixed grill (lamb, chicken, filet tips and sausage with smoked potato salad Vegetarian Garden (tomato basil tart, baked white beans with roasted garlic and grilled Jersey fresh vegetables The Grand features five fabulous restaurants: Peregrines', The Oak's, Casruso's, the Cornucopia Cafe and the Cornucopia Buffet. For reservations, call (609) 340-7870. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SURF'S UP! THE GRAND'S SURF & TURF BUFFET IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Atlantic City, NJ --- The Grand Casino Resort's Surf & Turf Buffet has returned! This time, the buffet is even bigger and better than ever and it replaces the Grand Carving Station which featured New york Sirloin Strip. To satisfy their customer's taste for the high seas, The Grand has brought back their mothwatering shrimp fresh from the Gulf...plus tasty clams and mussles too! This bountiful buffet includes plenty of sumptuous shrimp with cocktail sauce and lemon, steamed top neck clams with lemon and garlic, cultivated mussels with marinara sauces, baked chicken, mashed potatoes, fresh salad and vegetables, Manhattan clam chowder, fresh bread and an assortment of delicious homemade desserts including cheesecake and chocolate or strawberry mousse. Plus, The Grand's Surf & Turf buffet serves up the most succulent steamship of beef au jus and fresh roasted turkey breast with giblet gravy at the Carving Station. At an affordable $14.95 per person ($6.99 with a Grand VIP Card*), the Surf & Turf Buffet is available Monday thru Friday from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Saturday from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM. For restaurant information, please call The Grand at (609) 340-7870 or (609) 340-7250 for reservations. *Not valid on Saturday, Sunday or Holidays. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND THE GRAND'S CORNUCOPIA BUFFET SUNDAY BRUNCH Atlantic City, NJ --- The Grand Casino Resort's Cornucopia Buffet Sunday Brunch had returned! This time, it's even bigger and better and replaces the Cornucopia Sunday Breakfast Buffet. At an affordable $14.95 per person, the Cornucopia Buffet Sunday Brunch will be available each Sunday from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Guests can enjoy a grand brunch that includes delicious dishes like scrambled eggs with lox and onions, boneless honey ham, smoked salmon, whitefish salad, creamed chipped beef with buttermilk biscuits, cheese blintzes with fruit topping, Apple and Almond Stuffed Chicken, as well as a variety of breakfast pastries and desserts, orange juice and coffee. The new Cornucopia Buffet Sunday Brunch will also feature a premium omelet station where guests can select from a variety of fresh ingredients like bacon, ham, mushrooms, peppers,onions, cheese and tomato to create their very own omelet. Now guests at The Grand Casino Resort can enjoy a choice of two Sunday Brunches--the Cornucopia Buffet Sunday Brunch plus the elegant Grand Sunday Brunch in a gourmet room setting, which features culinary delights such as Maine lobster, sushi, salmon, rack of lamb, oysters, caviar and Tattinger Champagne; available from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at a cost of $45.00 per person. For restaurant information, please call The Grand at (609) 340-7870 or (609) 340-7250 for reservations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE GRAND'S PEREGRINE FALCONS ARE HATCHING SOMETHING SPECIAL ON THE INTERNET! Atlantic City, NJ --- The Grand Casino Resorts has teamed up with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, and Wildlife Network to bring a unique, educational opportunity and wildlife phenomenon to the world via the internet. The Peregrine Falcon's nest, located on the ledge outside of the butler's kitchen on the Penthouse floor of the casino/hotel, is now host to the site of a high-tech computer system. A state-of-the-art camera has been carefully mounted inside the window area to photograph rare moments of the birds and their nest while they await the hatching of four Peregrine eggs. For years, The Grand's butlers have always assisted the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife in keeping records and monitoring the progression of the Peregrine's during the nesting periods. With the continuous on-line live computer link, wildlife authorities may now track the progress of the birds via the internet, along with nature lovers alike. Currently, there are 14 other pairs of Peregrines nesting in the state on man- made towers and major bridges. The pair at The Grand are one of only two pairs nesting on urban buildings in New Jersey. Peregrines were first reported at The Grand site in 1985, but did not lay eggs until 1988. The birds are still listed as endangered on both the state and federal levels. President and Chief Operating Officer, Wallace R. Barr, expressed his concerns for the endangered Peregrines and said, "The Grand is proud to be developed as a site for Wildlife Network that will assist with the raising the levels of awareness for these endangered falcons. We are delighted to provide nature enthusiasts with a glimpse of the rare image of the first chick being hatched, as well as their first flights from our tower." To experience the fledglings arrival on the World Wide Web in June, sign on, HTTP://WWW.WILDLIFENETWORK.COM. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 RESORT RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AAA FOUR DIAMOND AWARD Atlantic City, NJ --- The Grand Casino Resort has been selected to receive the coveted and prestigious 1996 AAA Four Diamond Award. This distinction symbolizes The Grand's ongoing commitment to provide standards of excellence in all areas of operation. Less than 4% of the 30,000 properties nationwide have been honored with the much desired AAA Four Diamond Award. The Grand is now among only fifteen exclusive Four Diamond properties in the state of New Jersey. Located directly on the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, The Grand Casino Resort is truly the jewel of Atlantic City, complete with lavishly appointed rooms, fabulous cuisine, a world-class health spa, legendary entertainment and spectacular casino. Now with its new distinction as a AAA Four Diamond recipient, The Grand will continue to shine even brighter than ever. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ATLANTIC CITY HILTON - Atlantic City, NJ | Boston at Pacific Ave .......609-347-7111 | Box Office ................609-340-7160 | Hotel Rooms ...............609-340-7100 | Restaurants ...............609-340-7200 | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------