TRUMP TAJ MAHAL HOTEL & CASINO ------------------------------ RESTAURANT INFORMATION ______________________________________________________________________________ SULTAN'S FEAST Lunch and Seafood Dinner priced $7.95 and $12.95. CASA NICOLA RISTORANTE Casa Nicola features fresh brick oven-baked pizzas, regional Italian specialties and an extraordinary dessert selection. HARK ROCK CAFE Featuring rock and roll memorabilia and a diverse menu including burgers, pork sandwiches, gourmet appetizers and much more. COMING SOON! The Official All-Star Cafe and the Rainforest Cafe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ COVETED FIVE STAR DIAMOND AWARD IS PRESENTED TO TRUMP TAJ MAHAL BY AMERICAN ACADEMY OF RESTAURANT AND HOSPITALITY SCIENCES Atlantic City, NJ --- Selected as one of the preeminent hotels in the world, Trump Taj Mahal was awarded the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Restaurant and Hospitality Sciences. Five Star Diamond Award winners are chosen by a well-traveled, dsicriminating group of 75 trustess of the Academy. Once a trustee visits the establishment, a professional rater from the International Restaurant Ratings Bureau questions the trustee on their experience. Finally, the rater visits the resort and makes a personal inspection. Presented to the preeminent hotels and restaurants in the wworld, all five of the gourmet restaurants in the Trump Taj Mahal were chosen for this honor - Safari Steakhouse, Dynasty, Scheherazade, Sinbad's and Marco Polo. "The Five Star Diamond award is an accolade we covet. Our inclusion in this exclusive list of the top hotels and restaurants throughout the country is a tribute to our outstanding professionals and the work they do to make the Taj a casino resort that is the envy of everyone in the industry," Walter Kohlross, Senior Vice President of Food and Beverage said. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Being slected for this very prestigious award is one of the hallmarks of my career in food and beverage. Only the finest establishments are selected for the Five Star Diamond Award and Trump Yaj mahal is very honored to be included in this exclusive group," said Walter Kohlross, Senior Vice President of Food and Beverage. Other Five Star Diamond Award winners are the Ritz Carlton in Maui, Hawaii; The Breakers, Palm Beach, Fla.; and The Plaza, New York. The 1994 American Academy's Five Star Diamond Guidebook is distributed to the clients, customers and members of the following corporations and organizations: Merrill Lynch, Prudential Securities, General Motors and many others. Also, the guides are sold by major bookstores and gift shops throughout the United States and internationally. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WORLD CLASS CUNLINARY EXPERT ERICH KOBERL APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF CULINARY/FOOD & BEVERAGE AT TRUMP TAJ MAHAL CASINO RESORT Atlantic City, NJ --- Erich Koberl was recently appointed Director of Culinary/Food and Beverage at the Trump Taj Mahal. A respected trendsetter in the culinary field, Chef Koberl will oversee the Taj's seven restaurants, catering and employee cafeteria. Most recently, Chef Koberl was employed as the Vice President of Food and beverage at the Grand Wailes Resort, a Five Diamond property, where he gained experience with large resort operations. Not only was Chef Koberl noted for his outstanding restaurants and banquet foods, he was also recognized as the top outdoor and theme party planner. At the Kahala Hilton Hotel in Honolulu, where Chef Koberl was Sous Chef from 1984-1986, he worked with Chefs Paul Bocuse and Pierre Troigros. He also held positions at the Munick Park Hilton and the Boston Vista Waltham. Of Koberl's appointment, Walter Kohlross, Senior Vice President Food and Beverage said, "With the addition of Erich to our culinary department, we bring on board one of the greatest talents in the culinary field. Erich worked at prestigious resorts and was trained by the most exceptional chefs. In addition, his experience in administration and marketing adds a valuable balance to his experience." "I was forewarned that the position at the Taj is a challenging one, and that made me want the job even more," the chef said. Part of Koberl's success, he said, is his ability to motivate employees. "I set out to make the employees feel good about themselves and their product and this in turn results in a better product for our guests," he added. Recently, Sinbad's opened for late lunch and dinner with a new menu featuring fresh seafood. Chef Koberl played an integral part in creating the menu. A native of Austria, Koberl is married and has two children. He is fluent in English and German. DISTINGUISHED RESTAURANTS OF NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES SCHEHERAZADE AS RECIPIENT OF COVETED DIRONA AWARD Atlantic City, NJ --- Selected as one of two restaurants in Atlantic City and one of 525 restaurants in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Scheherazade was recently awarded the 1995 DiRoNa Award. Specializing in French gourmet cuisine, Scheherazade was honored for excellence in distinguished dining. Inspectors dined anonymously in the restaurant and the entire experience was evaluated. Each restaurant is graded om comprehensive criteria for the quality of the environment, cuisine, beverages and service. Initially, restaurants are chosen for inspection based on their reputations and recommendations from inspectors and colleagues in the industry. "The criteria for this distinguished award is rigorous and the Trump Taj Mahal is honored to be included among a small number of establishments that are honored with the DiRoNa. Our standards in Scheherazade are exactly and this is what it takes to be a part of this prestigious group," Senior Vice President of Food and Beverage Walter Kohlross said. According to Chairman of Distinguished Restaurants of North America, Ted Balestreri, "Our award winning restaurants have the soul, style, talent and commitment for the ultimate distinguished dining experience." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRUMP TAJ MAHAL HOTEL & CASINO ------------------------------ HOTEL ACCOMMODATION INFORMATON ______________________________________________________________________________ TRUMP TAJ MAHAL IS AWARDED FOUR STARS FOR 1996 BY THE MOBIL TRAVEL GUIDE Atlantic City, NJ --- The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort celebrates its fifth consecutive anniversary as the recipient of the prestigious 1996 Mobil Travel Guide Four-Star Award. Out of more than 20,000 establishments listed in the Mobil Travel Guide, only 412 were awarded Four Stars for 1996. Just 2% of all the establishments rated were considered to be "Outstanding -- worth a special trip." "This award honors the efforts of our staff, who strive daily to provide excellent service to our guests," said Trump Taj Mahal Chief Operating Officer R. Bruce McKee. "Their hard work and commitment to enhancing our guests' enjoyment is reflected in the Four-Star Award. Four-Star criteria include distinctive architectural design, gracious hospitality, impeccable furnishings and decor and immaculate housekeeping. A superior staff is absolutely essential to providing each guest a memorable visit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TRUMP TAJ MAHAL HOTEL & CASINO ------------------------------ SHOPPING INFORMATON ______________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |TRUMP TAJ MAHAL HOTEL & CASINO | | 1000 Boardwalk ..........609-449-1000 | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------