Westminster Hotel &
Strip House Restaurant
Named Businesses of the
Year by
Livingston Area Chamber
of Commerce
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Tickets to 4/30 Gala
Dinner Include Free "Thank You"
Weekend Overnight
Stay/Brunch Valued @ $200
Westminster Hotel and Strip House Restaurant -- New Jersey's AAA 4-Diamond
Hotel for 11 consecutive years and one of America's best steak houses,
respectively -- have been named 2014 Businesses of the Year by the Livingston
Area Chamber of Commerce.
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The Chamber Awards are
designed to honor the businesses and individuals that embody excellence,
display leadership and are dedicated to giving back to the community.
To celebrate,
Westminster Hotel and Strip House are hosting an unforgettable 2014 Awards
Reception and Dinner on Wednesday, April 30th at 6 p.m. for town notables,
members of the Chamber of Commerce, fellow award winners and enthusiastic fans
of good food and drink.
The evening will
showcase the music, décor and special touches the venue is known for, as well
as a top-notch Strip House dining experience ... but that's not all. With the purchase of an
$80 ticket, attendees will receive a free weekend overnight stay followed by
morning brunch for two at Strip House ($200 value).
So ... how do you feed a
town? Executive Chef Bill Zucosky had to think long and hard about creating an
appealing celebratory menu that would be enjoyed by neighbors and friends. The
resulting Awards Dinner menu includes a cocktail hour toast with a
"Four Diamond Cocktail" developed just for the occasion, Peking Duck
& Asian Noodle Station, "Pigs in a
Blanket" and Tuna Tartare w/Spiced Wontons. Dinner will
feature Roasted Red & Yellow Baby Beets, Asparagus, Stilton Cheese
w/Sherry Vinaigrette, choice of Filet Mignon or Roasted
Atlantic Salmon and Spring Sponge Cake w/Strawberries, Cherries &
Blueberries (see photo above right).
"The town has truly
embraced us," enthuses Hotel GM Michael Polese. "Our success would
not be possible without the support of the Chamber of Commerce, township
officials and the many residents who have trusted us with their special
celebrations -- everything from weddings and bar mitzvahs to the annual
Mayor's installation breakfast. The giveback on the 30th is our way
of saying 'thank you,' Livingston!"
"Strip House in New
Jersey was our first venture outside New York City," notes Penny Glazier
of Manhattan's acclaimed The Glazier Group. "We continued our company
philosophy to give back to the community by participating in local charitable
food and wine events and becoming involved with many local charities and
organizations."
Since the hotel and
restaurant first opened 11 years ago, both establishments have consistently
ranked among the best in the state. In 2014, U.S. News & World Report
Travel listed the Westminster as one of New Jersey's Top 10 hotels. Strip House
was recently awarded a 3-1/2 star New Jersey Monthly review and named
"Best Steak in Essex County" by Suburban Essex.
"Livingston is
lucky to be the home of such a fine hotel and restaurant. We wanted to honor
these two establishments to thank them for their support to local
businesses and the overall community," notes Beth Lippman, Executive
Director of the Livingston Chamber of Commerce. "We look forward to
working with them in the future so Livingston can continue to be a great place
to live and work!"
As proof of their
ongoing commitment to the town, Westminster Hotel is planning a significant
reinvestment in their business. "A multi-million dollar guest room
renovation is slated to begin in late 2014," Polese disclosed. "After
all, we are here ... to stay!"
To order tickets for the
Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce 2014 Awards Reception: call 973.992.4343 or
visit livingstonchambernj.com
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Opened in 2002, the
award-winning Westminster Hotel features 183 luxury guest rooms and suites;
16,000 square feet of banquet and conference space; the critically acclaimed
Strip House restaurant and a full range of first-class amenities that cater to
the unique needs of today's traveler as well as social guest. Westminster
Hotel is an independent establishment, owned and operated by Westminster
Hospitality Group, an affiliate of Kushner Companies.
The Glazier Group,
owners of Strip House, are also responsible for catering all corporate and
social events and meetings at Westminster Hotel. The Glazier Group also
owns Michael Jordan's The Steak House N.Y.C. in Grand Central Terminal and
Strip House at The Reach, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Key West and are
also responsible for catering all social and corporate events at the
hotel.