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CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE NAMES CRUSH
"BEST HOTEL BAR" IN CONNECTICUT
HARTFORD, Conn. (September 9, 2008) - Crush Lounge, located within the Marriott Hartford Downtown at 200 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, has been named "Best Hotel Bar" in Connecticut Magazine's 2008 "Best Of" issue.
Since opening three years ago, Crush has been thrust to the forefront of Hartford's nightlife. With plush white couches, leather wrapped columns and a dramatic 20 foot vaulted ceiling, Crush offers a chic and cosmopolitan ambiance unlike any location of its kind in Hartford.
Crush offers imaginative cocktails made from the finest quality liquors and liqueurs, as well as an impressive selection of special wines, martinis and champagne. "Crush Bites", a collection of appetizers and light samplers that perfectly complement Crush's inventive martinis, also grace the menu.
"We wanted to create a posh spot where people could unwind with a martini after work or meet friends for a fun night out on the town," said Anish Patney, director of food and beverage. "Crush has definitely made an impact on the Hartford nightlife scene - from happy hour, to weekly happenings and special monthly events, Crush has become the premier destination for young professionals in Hartford, and we are proud to be named the best hotel bar in Connecticut."
Every Friday and Saturday night, live deejays spin a throbbing mix of beats that draw the city's hipsters to the dance floor. Hartford's glitterati flock in droves to Crush's special monthly theme parties, such as this summer's vibrant disco bash, Tribute to Studio 54. Some of 2007-2008 event highlights include Harvest Moon, Naughty or Nice, New Year's Eve Illuminated Event, From Crush with Love and Spring Fever, among others.
About Crush
Crush is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. and Friday through Saturday, 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Crush is located within the Marriott Hartford Downtown at 200 Columbus Boulevard and Grove Street in downtown Hartford. Valet parking is available at the Hartford Marriott Downtown; additional self-parking is available in the Convention Center parking garage.
The Marriott Hartford Downtown is the anchor for the new Connecticut Convention Center and a key destination in the state's 33-acre Adriaen's Landing enterprise of retail, residential, entertainment, and cultural venues and attractions. The hotel has redefined Hartford as a premier business and travel destination, and plays a significant role in the city's revitalization. For more information or to book a reservation, please call (860) 249-8000 or visit the Web site at http://www.hartfordmarriott.com/.
The Marriott Hartford Downtown was developed by the Waterford Group, LLC. For more information on Waterford Group, please visit the website at http://www.waterfordhotelgroup.com/.
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