Merchants Hospitality Brings Nationalism Front And Center With Their "Celebrate Rio" Campaign

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Merchants Hospitality, Inc. (MHI), a premier owner, investor and developer of hotels, residential buildings, luxury real estate and world class restaurants, will feature Brazilian dishes and cocktails as well as an array of international delights, to support athletes in honor of this year's "Celebrate Rio" campaign. These custom menus will be assigned across several MHI properties, including: Industry Kitchen, Black Hound, Merchants River House, Pound & Pence, and SouthWestNY, in addition to a specialized Beer Menu from around the world at Treadwell Park. The rollout of these specialty items kick off on Monday, August 1, 2016, and will be valid for the entire month for all to enjoy.

"I'm thrilled to bring a greater sense of community and pride to our various properties in celebration of this worldly event, which was inspired by the newest member of the Merchants Hospitality team, Brittany DeGirolamo, Director of Marketing," says Abraham Merchant, Founder & CEO, Merchants Hospitality. "Each restaurant will bring their own cultural twist, unique interpretation and variety of Brazilian dishes to the spotlight."

"I was inspired to start an initiative that would highlight our international dishes that everyone will enjoy," says Brittany DeGirolamo, Director of Marketing, Merchants Hospitality. "Given the social discord happening around the world, I'm hoping this initiative brings people together to cheer on our athletes in a fun and a celebratory setting."

Industry Kitchen
Food: Grilled Polenta, Brazilian Pizza, and Caipirinha Tart
Cocktails: Fizzy Brazilian, Rio, and Honey, and Paloma's Spicy Sister

Black Hound
Food: Pastel de Carne
Cocktails: Cachatreuse Swizzle

Merchants River House
Food: Coxinha, and Escondidinho de Camarão
Cocktails: Champions Drink, and The Torch

Pound & Pence
Food: Bolinho de Tilapia, Picanha Steak, The Pound & Pence Burger, Fish & Chips, Whole Wheat Penne, Indian Chicken Curry, and Sesame-Crusted Tuna Steak
Cocktails: Caipifruta, and Brazilian Old Fashioned

SouthWestNY
Food: Spetinhos
Cocktails: Cocovado

Treadwell Park
Beer: Baladin Isaac, Coniston Bluebird Bitter, Nøgne ø Imperial Brown Ale, 3 Fonteinen Beersel Blond, La Trappe Dubbel. Radeberger Zwickelbier, Brooklyn Brewery The Defender and Way Beer

ABOUT MERCHANTS HOSPITALITY             

Merchants Hospitality, Inc., is the preeminent, full-service hospitality company; they are premier investors, owners and developers of luxury residential & hotel properties, commercial buildings and the owner of 18 top-rated restaurants that bring authenticity and creativity to the marketplace that heightens unique experiences in lifestyle luxury. The trichotomy of their success and vision is exemplified through the leadership of Abraham Merchant, Adam Hochfelder and Richard Cohn. Their impressive and diverse portfolio includes: office buildings and restaurants such as: 485 Fifth Avenue, currently home to the Hyatt Andaz, 260 Park Avenue South Luxury Condominium, Industry Kitchen, Philippe Restaurant and award-winning SouthWestNY, among many others. www.merchantshospitality.com                                                               

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