Scrimshaw at The Desmond Honored with AAA Four Diamond Award®

Scrimshaw at The Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York has been officially recognized by North America's premier restaurant rating program, AAA as 2010 Four Diamond Award® recipients.

ALBANY, N.Y., February 9, 2010 - Scrimshaw at The Desmond has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Rating for the year 2010. Restaurants at this level offer a distinctive fine-dining experience marked by high-quality ingredients, creative presentation, and attentive service.

Scrimshaw is the only fine dining restaurant in New York State's Capital Region to be honored with this prestigious award. "What a well deserved honor for our hotel, restaurant and culinary staff to be recognized as a AAA Four Diamond restaurant," said Michael St. John, Executive Chef. In 2008, The Desmond was also honored with the presentation of the Achievement of Excellence award from The American Culinary Federation in the category of fine dining.

With its abundant collection of scrimshaw, ship models, and paintings of sailing ships, Scrimshaw Restaurant evokes the grandeur of a sea captain's home. Fine crystal, elegant flatware, crisp linen and fresh-cut flowers set the stage for a memorable evening. Scrimshaw's award-winning cuisine features entrees such as Cedar Plank Salmon, Veal Oscar and Steak au Poivre and offers an extensive American and international wine list.

Scrimshaw went through a strict evaluation of 12 essential requirements based on member expectations. The Diamond ratings indicate the extensiveness of food, décor, and personal service.

"We are proud of the commitment to excellence from our accomplished staff. Their desire to exceed guest expectations has been recognized and we will continue to provide the levels of service and quality that provide a distinctive fine-dining experience", said John D'Adamo, General Manager.

Scrimshaw Restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday at 5:30PM. Reservations are suggested. Menus can be found at http://www.desmondhotelsalbany.com/wine-and-dine.

AAA's Diamond Rating System is the only ratings system that covers all of North America and one of only two that conducts physical, on-site evaluations. Information about AAA Diamond Ratings and the complete 2010 Four Diamond Award® winners list are accessible at AAA.com/Diamonds.

About The Desmond

Located in Albany, New York, The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center offers colonial charm and contemporary comfort combined with a business friendly environment. The Desmond is an award-wining, luxury hotel complete with a 2010 AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant, Scrimshaw. The Desmond is conveniently located at the entrance of the Albany International Airport and was named "Best Hotel" 2008 and 2009 by The Times Union newspaper. The hotel amenities include 323 guest rooms and suites, complimentary Internet access, free parking, a newly renovated fitness center, two indoor pools, 24 hour business center, two beautifully landscaped all-season atriums and three restaurants. The conference center offers 12 unique meeting spaces and over 20,000-square-feet of flexible function space, amphitheater and IACC-certified conference center. For more information, please call 800-448-3500 or visit The Desmond.

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