CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN NEW YORK

CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN NEW YORK AT THE PIERRE

NEW YORK - (February 25, 2010) - The Pierre today announced its St. Patrick's Day specials. One of New York's great traditions is the annual St Patrick's Day Parade with bagpiper bands marching up Fifth Avenue, directly in front of The Pierre. Celebrate at Two E, the hotel's bar/lounge, where a flight of three of the best Irish whiskies will be served with Irish-inspired tidbits created by Executive Chef Stephane Becht.

Flight of Irish Whiskies
Bushmill's 21-Year Irish Whiskey This single malt has been called "delicate, intriguing, and sexy" by Forbes magazine.
Knappogue Castle 1995 Named after the 1467 castle in Shannon. This is a very rare and small production, with only 300 bottles released each year. The taste is scotch-like in its aroma, offering up a hint of smoke. In the mouth it is complex and grainy, with a touch of honey.
Jameson Gold Reserve Aged largely in bourbon barrels, this blended whiskey (from various casks 10 to 20 years old) derives its characteristic vanilla and wood tones from the addition of 10 percent of whiskey aged in virgin oak casks.
$22.00

Savory Snacks
Corned beef and cabbage rolls (mini reuben sandwich)
Smoked Irish Salmon Mousse
Black Pudding with Irish Whiskey Jelly
Trio of Sweets
Ginger and Soda Bread Cookies
Guinness & Whiskey Scones
Bailey's Crème Brûlée
$18.00
Flight of Irish Whiskeys with Sweet and Savory fare available for $28.00.

Wild Irish Rose Cocktail
Created especially for St Patrick's Day, the Wild Irish Rose includes Jameson's with freshly squeezed lemon juice and grenadine topped with club soda.
$12.00

St. Patrick's Grand Suite
Book one of the Pierre's Grand Suites and enjoy a view of Central Park, proximity to the festivities and a terrace with space to entertain 30 for a party.
One night in a Grand Suite with views of Central Park
Flight of premium Irish whiskies and tidbits, en suite or in Two E
Beginning at $3,900
About The Pierre
The Pierre, on Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park, is New York's newest AAA 5-Diamond hotel. First opened in 1930, the iconic hotel with 189 guestrooms, including 49 suites, was acquired by Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces as the luxury chain's U.S. flagship in 2005. The Pierre, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, re-opened June 1, 2009, following a $100 million renovations program to redesign all guestroom and bath interiors and add a new restaurant, Le Caprice, and a new destination lounge and bar, Two E. To book reservations, please call 1-800-743-7734 or visit http://www.tajhotels.com/pierre/.

About Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces
Established in 1903, Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest groups of hotels, comprising 67 hotels in 45 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa, South Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai. Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house. For more information on Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces: www.tajhotels.com.

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