Park Hyatt Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C. (June 3, 2009) — Readers of Global Traveler have named Blue Duck Tavern at Park Hyatt Washington D.C. one of the ten “Best Domestic Restaurants” in the magazine’s 2008 Tested Reader Survey Awards. Blue Duck Tavern was recognized for this award amongst some of the nation’s most prestigious restaurants, including: Per Se, New York City; Masa, New York City; Chez Panisse, Berkeley, Calif.; Charlie Trotter’s, Chicago; Gramercy Tavern, New York City; Jean Georges, New York City; WD-50, New York City; Manresa, Los Gatos, Calif.; and CUT, Los Angeles.
“We are pleased to receive this award and to be recognized amongst some of the best restaurants in the country,” said Diego Anea, executive assistant manager, food & beverage. “Our team works hard each day to ensure that our guests receive the best experience.”
To determine the awards, Global Traveler conducted a survey of its readers for the “best” in categories of business and luxury travel from January 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008. Generating more than 31,457 completed questionnaires, the survey was distributed in the magazine as an insert to subscribers, a direct mail questionnaire and on the Global Traveler Web Site.
Blue Duck Tavern Launches New Summer Menu
The Blue Duck Tavern summer menu showcases only the freshest ingredients of the season from regional and all-American purveyors with farms in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, Louisiana, Tennessee, Maine, Idaho and Washington. The summer menu can be enjoyed in the restaurant’s dining room overlooking the open kitchen or al fresco on the spacious outdoor terrace.
New selections on the menu, created by Executive Chef Brian McBride and Chef de Cuisine Michael Santoro, include: White Asparagus with Crawfish, Crispy Pancetta and Crawfish Sauce from Path Valley in Pennsylvania; Seared Bass with Razor Clams and Fennel from Pierless in New York; and Leek and Mushroom Tart with Potato Leek Sauce from Path Valley in Pennsylvania.
About Blue Duck Tavern
Located at Park Hyatt Washington, on the corner of 24 and M Streets, NW, the dining room of the Blue Duck Tavern is open for lunch and dinner daily – lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM; dinner from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM, and features Saturday and Sunday brunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The restaurant has seasonal outdoor seating for 40 guests, a semi-private dining room for up to 10 guests, and a Chef’s Table adjacent to the open kitchen, which seats up to 16 guests.
Reservations for the Blue Duck Tavern may be made by calling +1 202 419 6755 or through www.opentable.com. For additional information on the Blue Duck Tavern, please visit www.blueducktavern.com. For all media inquiries, please contact Renee Sharrow, marketing communications manager, at +1 202 419 6625 or renee.sharrow@hyatt.com.
About Global Hyatt Corporation
Global Hyatt Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is one of the world’s premier hotel companies. The hotels owned, operated, managed or franchised by its subsidiaries provide authentic hospitality to guests in 44 countries through a passionate commitment to personalized service, cultural relevance, and the environment. Global Hyatt subsidiaries own, operate, manage or franchise more than 370 hotels and resorts worldwide under the Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Resorts™, Grand Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt Summerfield Suites® and Andaz™ brands with additional properties under development on five continents. Global Hyatt Corporation is also the owner of Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc., operator of Hyatt Vacation Club®. The success of Global Hyatt is driven by the commitment and energy of the thousands of men and women around the world who provide exceptional service to hotel guests. From the U.S. and Canada, reservations for any Hyatt hotel worldwide may be obtained by calling 1-800-233-1234 or visiting www.hyatt.com.
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Renee Sharrow
Marketing Communications Manager
+1 202 419 6625
renee.sharrow@hyatt.com