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Executive Chef at Virginia Crossings Resort Awarded Prestigious “Dish of the Year”

Richmond, VA, Jan. 2006 – Executive chef, Anthony Frank of the Glen Restaurant at Virginia Cossings Resort in Richmond, Virginia was awarded “Dish of the Year” at the March of Dimes’ Signature Chefs Auction.

Chef Frank competed with 16 other local and regional chefs in the annual Richmond “Dish of the Year” contest. The winning entry was judged for presentation, originality and taste, Chef Frank’s winning dish included fresh field greens with sliced smoked duck and Gorgonzola tossed in peach vinaigrette.

Virginia Crossings Resort (www.virginiacrossingsresort.com) is central Virginia’s premier, full-service resort.  Managed by Benchmark Hospitality International, the resort is located just 15 minutes north of downtown Richmond, VA on 20 + acres of flourishing landscaped campus grounds.  With design inspiration courtesy of Virginia’s rich colonial history, Virginia Crossings Resort features 183 spacious master guestrooms and suites, 25,000 square feet of well appointed function space, 18 holes of championship golf, activity Glen and multiple dining outlets. Our newly renovated fitness center opens in March of 2007.

Benchmark Hospitality International, an independent hospitality management company based in The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, operates resorts, conference centers, hotels and condominium resorts both domestically and internationally.  For locations of Benchmark Hospitality properties and for additional information, visit Benchmark's Website at www.benchmarkhospitality.com.

CONTACT: Jean Mackay Vinson
Public Relations Coordinator
The Founders Inn and Spa  www.foundersinn.com
Virginia Crossings Resort www.virginiacrossingsresort.com
757.366.5711 direct
757.366.5785 fax
jvinson@benchmarkmanagement.com email