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Stonewall Resort Presents Second Annual “Taste of the Spanish Coast” Feb. 22nd

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Contact: Bryan Brown Brown Communications LLC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (304) 546-5500 Stonewall Resort Presents Second Annual “Taste of the Spanish Coast” Feb. 22nd Weston WV (February 2014) – Spanish food and wine will be the focal point of Stonewall Resort’s 2nd Annual Taste of the Spanish Coast on Saturday, February 22, featuring a “tapas” style (small plates) menu accompanied by specially selected Spanish wines. Chris Steffich, director of food and beverage at Stonewall Resort, said “Food and wine lovers are in for a special evening as our culinary team prepares a cornucopia of tapas style gourmet treats to be paired with Spanish wines chosen by an internationally acclaimed sommelier from Madrid. Seating is limited and last year’s event sold out, so make your reservations today.” Steffich said the event, which begins at 7 p.m., features a centuries-old Spanish tradition of eating small portions of eclectic foods called “Tapas” accompanied by both red and white wines. He noted that the tradition of Tapas originated in Spain during the 1600s and continues today as a staple of contemporary Spanish cuisine. The Stonewall culinary team will work with Kysela Pere et Fils (a fine wine importing company based in Winchester, VA) and sommelier Jens Riis from Madrid to prepare a truly special gourmet meal with accompanying Spanish wines. Here are just some of the culinary treats from this year’s Tapas menu: Serrano Ham and Queso Blanco Stuffed Cherry Peppers; Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Salsa Verde; Cherry Tomatoes stuffed with Spanish Olive Tapenade; Fried Oysters with Spicy Marinara; Chili Roasted New Potatoes; Crispy Boursin stuffed Artichokes; Spiced Garbanzo; Crispy Calamari with Saffron Aioli; Herb Seared Tuna Loin with Romesco Sauce; Almond Crusted Chevre; Steamed Mussels with Saffron, Chiles and Lime and more. The cost is $189 per couple and includes one night lodging, dine-around tapas dinner and wine. To make reservations, contact the resort at (304) 269-7400 or visit the website at www.stonewallresort.com. Steffich also noted that guests will be able to enjoy the just completed renovation of the indoor/outdoor pool and hot tubs as well as live entertainment by a Spanish guitarist. “We are excited to bring this Taste of the Spanish Coast to you for a repeat performance and invite you to experience this unique culinary event at Stonewall Resort,” Steffich concluded. About Stonewall Resort The Four Diamond-rated Stonewall Resort (www.stonewallresort.com) is a 201-guestroom property with a lakeside lodge and lakeside cottages, a conference center, restaurants, complete fitness center and swimming pool, spa and an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course. The resort is located at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park near Weston, West Virginia. Stonewall Resort is a joint private/public development between MHLP, Inc. and the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® operates Stonewall Resort. About Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® represents the finest in lodging, dining, recreational and meeting accommodations. Many are certified by the International Association of Conference Centers, the leading professional organization governing the multi-billion dollar conference center industry on five continents, and many have also been recognized with the coveted Benchmark Conference Centers® certification of meeting excellence. Benchmark Resorts & Hotels deliver highly specialized service that anticipates guests’ needs and ensures a hospitality experience unsurpassed and long remembered. www.benchmarkresortsandhotels.com. To become a fan on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/BenchmarkResortsandHotels, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BenchmarkHotels.