March 1, 2007

HOTEL CONTACT:
Sebastien Gressier, Director of Food & Beverage
Inn at Penn
215.823.6220 or sebastian_gressier@hilton.com

MEDIA CONTACT:
Lisa Hanock-Jasie, Director of Communications, NE
Hilton Hotels Corporation
212.261.5836 or lisa_hanock-jasie@hilton.com

EXECUTIVE CHEF DAVID STOLTZFUS WINS “PENNSYVLANIA IRON CHEF IN STATEWIDE HOTEL & RESTAURANT CULINARY COMPETITION

PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 1, 2007 – The Inn at Penn is proud to announce that Executive Chef David Stoltzfus earned the title Pennsylvania Iron Chef , taking home first place team honors at the first-ever 2007 Joint Food & Beverage Conference sponsored by the PA Tourism & Lodging Association and PA Restaurant Association

Held in February to honor the culinary expertise of both associations, the Iron Chef competition invited hotel and restaurant chefs throughout the state to submit their resumes and applications. Only 16 leading chefs were selected to compete for the title. Chefs were divided into four teams of four and asked to prepare a “blind” gourmet three-course meal, incorporating Pennsylvania food products. The teams were also asked to pair each course with an outstanding wine selection. The four teams then created the required 12 sample plates and one final show plate.

Caption Chef Stoltzfus and his culinary team delighted the palates of the 12 judges, taking home top honors. At the close of the competition, each chef received a medal declaring them Pennsylvania Iron Chef.

Appetizer
Spinach, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Cannelloni,
topped with Pan Seared Halibut & Leek and Oyster Mushroom Hash

Entree
Dry-roasted Porcini Stuffed with Pork Tenderloin, with Wild Mushroom Barley Risotto

Dessert
Peach Tart Tatin and Sweet Aborio Rice Pudding with Sun-dried Cranberries

Executive Chef David Stoltzfus Named PA Iron Chef
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Situated in the heart of the prestigious University of Pennsylvania campus, The Hilton Inn at Penn is the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond rating. Our sophisticated hotel features 238 luxurious guest rooms, 17 Executive Conference Suites for meetings and banquet functions, the award-winning Penne Restaurant and Wine Bar, The University Club and Living Room Lounge. For recreation, our 24-hour fitness center offers a full range of cardiovascular and weight training equipment. For a superb location and first-class accommodation, the hotel is located at 3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA. For information or reservations, please call 800-HILTONS or visit the website at www.theinnatpenn.com.

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