Taste of Park Plaza August 4, 2009

THE BOSTON PARK PLAZA HOTEL AND TOWERS PRESENT:
" TASTE OF PARK PLAZA"
A culinary journey featuring 8 different restaurants under one roof
to benefit The Greater Boston Food Bank

Boston, MA - The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers is truly a “city within a city,” housing some of the most exclusive dining destinations in Boston. Debuting this summer, the Taste of Park Plaza will be like no other dining experience in the city, giving guests the opportunity to experience and taste eight premier dining outlets all in one night!

Enjoy a summer stroll around the historic building block while sampling complimentary beverages and signature dishes from Todd English’s Bonfire Steakhouse, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, M.J. O’Connor’s Irish Pub, The Melting Pot Fondue Restaurant, Swan’s Café, Finale Desserterie, Au Bon Pain and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream.

Capping off the night, the property’s on-site night club and lounge, Whiskey Park, will host an exclusive VIP after party! At the party, guests will receive gift bags filled with special items and offerings from participating venues and sponsors. All proceeds raised from event ticket sales will support The Greater Boston Food Bank. Event sponsors will include Sam Adams and Ascentia Wine Estates.

Over 300 people are anticipated to attend the inaugural Taste of Park Plaza. Check-in will begin at 5:30pm in The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers Grand Lobby. Upon arrival, guests will receive a wrist band, map/passport, event instructions, and a starting location. The map/passport will be double sided. On one side, an exterior map of the building will identify each venue and outline the route in which diners will follow. Diners will be divided into smaller groups and instructed to start off at different locations; each group will then be allotted a half hour at each venue and will then rotate to the next location. The other side of the map will have a Taste of Park Plaza passport where guests will receive a stamp at each location they visit. At the end of the evening, those who pass in a fully completed passport will be entered to win a raffle featuring gift certificates from participating restaurants.

Date: Tuesday August 4th

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
VIP after party at Whiskey Park from 9:00pm – 10:00pm

Rates:
General admission tickets are $25 and $30 at the door
VIP tickets are $40 and $50 at the door
**The VIP ticket will grant you access to the after-party at Whiskey Park and a swag bag of gifts from all of the participating restaurants and sponsors

To purchase Taste of Park Plaza tickets:
Taste of Park Plaza tickets will be available June 3rd at 8am
For online purchase visit www.ticketweb.com
To place by phone; Call Center 1-866-468-7619 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm, Saturday 10am - 9pm, Sunday 10am - 8pm

**This is a 21 year and older event, proper photo ID is required at check-in.

The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers:
Built in 1927, The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers is a member of Historic Hotel of America, and a recipient of Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award for delivering excellence in meetings. Some of the city’s top restaurants can be found at The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers including Todd English’s Bonfire Steakhouse, Swan’s Café, Whiskey Park, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant and M.J. O’Connor’s Irish Pub-- a restaurant to suit virtually every taste. With an unmatched location for business and leisure travel, this historic hotel is adjacent to the Public Garden with its Swan Boats and Boston Common. Boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and cafes along famous Newbury Street, are just one block away. Rich in history, the hotel offers the same hospitality and service that has attracted United States Presidents, international business leaders and celebrities for the past 81 years.