New Hotel Package: Rivers Casino Package

We're excited to announce our new Rivers Casino Package. See below and our website for more details. This fun package gives our guests the opportunity to take advantage of our proximity to the Rivers Casino, located about a mile to the west of us on the North Shore. You don't even have to cross a river!

Make today your lucky day with The Priory Hotel’s Rivers Casino Package.

With its massive gaming floor and elegant finishes, the Rivers Casino has fast made a name as one of the most compelling casinos in North America. And better yet, this world class facility is The Priory’s North Shore neighbor, located just a short drive away (with no bridges to cross!) from The Priory’s complimentary parking.

To celebrate the Rivers Casino arrival in the neighborhood, The Priory is proud to announce its Rivers Casino Package. This package offers:

· An overnight in a Priory Hotel standard guest room;

· Two $10 vouchers for slots play at the Rivers Casino;

· A $50 gift card for use in the Rivers Casino’s many restaurants and bars, including the fabulous Andrew’s Steakhouse;

· Complimentary valet parking (with your Rivers Casino Player’s Card);

· And -- in your room upon check in -- a gift basket containing a bottle of wine or champagne of your choice from The Priory’s Wine List, a snack tray featuring fruit and chocolates, and two scratch off lottery tickets (you never know – you might get lucky!).

This package is complete for $249 per night plus tax. So come to Pittsburgh and try your luck!

Priory Shout Out on Pop City

Pop City is an up to date electronic magazine of what's going on in Pittsburgh. It successfully strives to go wide and deep about what's going on in Pittsburgh, and frequently uncovers some hidden gems in the fabric of the city. The Priory Hotel got a nice mention in travel writer's Elaine Labalme's "New Girl in Town" column in Pop City. The column's topic was "hip" places in Pittsburgh, and we got a shout out as a place recommended by Andy Warhol Director Tom Sokolowski for both lodging and an opening party. I'm not sure how "hip" we are, but Tom Sokolowski is and we're trying!

Elaine also has her own website featuring her travel writing, theroadsage.com. It's well worth a look.

If you've stayed at The Priory during the week, you may recognize one of the people featured in the column, Jamal Krolowitz of "Tweek" designs. When not engaged in artistic pursuits, Jamal helps us out in our morning food service, raising our hipness factor significantly when he is around. That's Jamal above, sans Priory uniform.

Unrepentant St. Patrick's Party Was a Rousing Success

The incomparable Rachel Fitzgerald. Below: Your correspondent with the band.

Chris "Seanchai" Byrne

Our Unrepentant St. Patrick's Party held on Friday, March 5, was a huge success. Our featured act, Seanchai & the Unity Squad, were in fine voice and played their unique mix of traditional celtic, hip hop, and reggae with aplomb. The crowd, many of whom are committed Irish patriots, thrilled to Seanchai's message of a united Ireland. The food provided by our chefs Pete Phillipy and Mike Henney was fantastic, with a top round and their version of the Reuben being served, along with some excellent breaded cod. Guinness was poured and Irish Coffees served! It was in all a very entertaining and very fun evening.

Swinging With an Angel Event Cancelled

Our event with Jack "Johnny Angel" Hunt and the big band set for Friday, March 18 has, unfortunately, been cancelled.

March Wine Tasting Set for March 18!

MARCH WINE TASTING!!!

Our March wine tasting is this Thursday, March 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Our wine host is Nick Biondi of Majestic Wines. We're featuring four wines from the Luis Filipe Edwards winery in Chile. As always, the wines will be paired with heavy hors d'oeuvres courtesy of our chefs Mike Henney and Pete Phillipy. Our pairings are as follows:

Sauvignon Blanc Reserva - Seared Scallop on Gaufrautte Potato

Carmenere Reserva - Rosemary Crusted Pork Filet with Balsamic Glaze

Cabernet Family Selection - Beef and Portabella Bourguignon

Shiraz Family Selection - Individual Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dipped in Dark Chocolate

Check out photos above from our February Wine Tasting with Ross Outon, winner of "The Winemakers" television program.

Please call Gene Lucente at 412 224-6302 or e-mail him at gene@thepriory.com to make a reservation. Hope to see you!

Ground Breaking Ceremony

Thanks to everyone who came to our Ground Breaking Ceremony yesterday morning! We had a lot of media join us and are thankful Mayor Luke Ravenstahl was able to attend as well. Check out some of the great news coverage we already received from the event: video and article from WPXI, Northside Chronicle story and KDKA article.

From Left: Tim Wilson and Bob Wilson of Bridges & Company, Architect Bob Baumbach, Mark Masterson of The Northside Community Development Fund, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, John Graf, Suzanne Graf, Ted Licastro of First National Bank, Ed Graf and Mary Ann Graf.

Pittsburgh Mayor to Attend Ground Breaking Ceremony Today

PRIORY HOSPITALITY GROUP MEDIA ALERT

Media Contacts:
John Graf, Proprietor, Priory Hospitality Group
john@thepriory.com; 412.716.9812

Stephen Wayhart, BrandMill
stephen.wayhart@brandmill.com; 412.401.0555


PITTSBURGH, PA – MARCH 3, 2010 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pittsburgh Mayor to Attend
Ground Breaking Ceremony at Historic Priory Hotel

WHO:
Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and The Priory Hospitality Group (http://www.thepriory.com)

WHAT:
Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Priory Hotel’s New Addition

WHEN:
Today, Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 10:00 a.m.

WHERE:
The Priory Hotel, 614 Pressley Street (Deutschtown), Pittsburgh, PA 15212

DETAILS:
In January, 2008 an apartment building beside the historic Priory Hotel burned to the ground damaging the hotel. The Priory Hospitality Group purchased property and plans are underway to build a new 7,800 square-foot structure with 17 new guest rooms and an elevator to complement the existing 24 room hotel by October, 2010.

City of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, who has been a great supporter and promoter of development in his home district of the City's North Side, will attend the ground breaking ceremony.

The groundbreaking ceremony is open to the public and attendees may enjoy refreshments afterward at Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall (http://www.pittsburghsgrandhall.com).

ABOUT THE PRIORY HOSPITALITY GROUP
Family owned and operated by the Graf family since 1986, the Priory Hospitality Group properties consist of the Priory Hotel a 24-room European-style boutique hotel on Pittsburgh's North Shore rated the best in Pittsburgh by Zagat Survey® (fifth edition); Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall at the Priory located adjacent to the hotel and situated in the former St. Mary’s German Catholic Church, which offers a breathtaking space for weddings, banquets, parties, charity events and gatherings of all types; and the award-winning Priory Fine Pastries custom bakery. In addition, it is a leader in the revitalization effort of the National Register District of Deutschtown (http://www.deutschtown.org). For more information call 412.231.3338 or visit http://www.theprioryhotel.com.

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