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MEDIA ALERT

WHO: Rein at The Garden City Hotel www.gardencityhotel.com
WHAT: Seasonal Dining on the Patio at Rein
WHEN: Daily from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: 45 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 747-3000 

SPRING IS IN THE AIR AT REIN WITH OUTDOOR SERVICE AT THE LEGENDARY GARDEN CITY HOTEL
*Menu of Small Plates by Chef Steven De Bruyn
*Signature Cocktails and Martinis, Wines by the Glass and Sangria by the Pitcher

(Garden City, LI, NY . . . May 2010) The Garden City Hotel (45 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY (516) 747-3000 www.gardencityhotel.com) signature restaurant, Rein, is now serving a menu of small plates and signature drinks on its seasonally open patio from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

Garden City Hotel guests will be pampered by the peacefulness of a charming patio garden to share a bite under the sun, under giant patio umbrellas, or, under the stars. Set in lush garden surroundings, the patio affords privacy in an open-air milieu for an intimate yet lively social scene. Amidst the lavish backdrop and rich heritage of The Garden City Hotel, the patio presents another way to savor the classic offerings and chic ambience of the popular Rein.

“While The Garden City Hotel is known as the place to celebrate for all reasons, we hope Rein will become the place friends and co-workers like to meet in all seasons,” says Nasser Samman, General Manager, and The Garden City Hotel. “In spring, summer and early autumn, the patio is a new way for those living and working in the area, along with out-of-town guests, to relax and enjoy our beautiful village surroundings.

“ Sitting outdoors allows our guests to take in the atmosphere and appreciate the lovely weather connected to their surroundings, an intimate garden setting, while enjoying delicious culinary creations by Chef De Bruyn.”

A new small plate menu by Chef Steven De Bruyn is designed to present a taste of Rein and with maximum flavor profiling. Each dish is made with the finest, freshest and healthiest of ingredients, which, whenever possible, are also local and organic.

*Romaine hearts with three dipping sauces, $5
*Mini Belgian cheese croquettes, $ 9
*Whole artichoke with Dijon vinaigrette for dipping, $7
*Fresh-made organic ricotta on grilled bread with baby beets and pickled ramps, $6
*Mini lobster roll with veggie chips, $12
*Chilled seafood sampler of local oysters, cocktail shrimp and jumbo lump crab legs, $12
*Kobe beef slider with fresh potato chips, tomato-chipotle relish, $9
*Guacamole with tortilla chips, $6

On the drinks menu are Rein's specialty cocktails and martinis ($12.50), wines by the glass ($10 - $18) and a pitcher of Grand Sangria ($45) mixed with Patron Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier, apricot and peach schnapps, Pinot Grigio, pineapple and orange juices.

ABOUT REIN: Under the direction of award-winning Chef Steven De Bruyn, Rein is the signature restaurant of The Garden City Hotel (www.gardencityhotlel.com). New American cuisine prepared with the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients are presented in breakfast, lunch, dinner and small plate bar menus, Saturday afternoon tea service and a #1 Zagat -rated Sunday brunch. Befitting the warm and inviting atmosphere is a menu ranging from simple and fun selections to a full and filling spectrum of imaginatively composed dishes. The chic-casual ambience of Rein extends from the restaurant to a seasonal outdoor patio and two private dining rooms. Warm, welcoming and exceptional service underscore Rein's world-class experience making it the home of Long Island's “power meal” for high flyers from the worlds of business, sports, politics and entertainment. For public information about The Garden City Hotel call ( 516) 747-3000. For press information, contact WordHampton Public Relations at (631) 329-0050.

ABOUT THE GARDEN CITY HOTEL (www.gardencityhotel.com): No stranger to #1 ratings, The Garden City Hotel is recognized as a leader on the Long Island dining and lodging scene.  Top rankings from best food to best service are given year-on-year.  The luxury hotel is one of 185 members, internationally, of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts Group and the only hotel on Long Island, having met the highest standards of quality and extraordinary service earning it Preferred Standard of Excellence status.  The legendary property has been a centerpiece of Garden City, attracting the great and good, since 1874.  The 280-room hotel with 16 suites, four of which are penthouse suites, has 25,000-square-feet of meeting and banquet space including a grand ballroom, spacious meeting rooms, a private ultralounge and a signature restaurant, Rein. It was originally designated as the focal point of Garden City – 7,000 acres of land 20 miles from New York City – by Alexander Turney Stewart to attract a famous and wealthy clientele from around the world. One of the most notable visitors, Charles Lindbergh, slept here in 1927 on the night before his trans-Atlantic flight. The hotel remains popular with today's high-flyers from the worlds of business, politics, sport and entertainment.   For public information about The Garden City Hotel call (516) 747-3000.

ABOUT PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS (www.preferredhotels.com): Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the ultimate luxury collection, featuring more than 185 exceptional hotels and resorts in the most desirable locations around the world. A member of the Preferred Hotel Group family of brands, Preferred Hotels & Resorts celebrates the individuality of its properties and intuitively understands the preferences of its guests. Preferred Hotels & Resorts embrace award-winning Standards of Excellence™, an extensive quality assurance program that has been honored with the “Best Practices Champion Award” by Cornell University. For more than 40 years, the brand's legendary commitment to quality has ensured an unparalleled guest experience, from the very best amenities to superb service.

MEDIA CONTACT: Suzee Foster, WordHampton Public Relations suzee@wordhampton.com
(631) 329-0050.