The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel and Latitude 41 Pair Up for Opulent New Year's Eve Gathering

    /24-7PressRelease/ - COLUMBUS, OH, December 21, 2007 - The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel is celebrating the New Year with an evening full of champagne and rare truffles topped off with overnight packages for couples and families.

Guests will have the rare opportunity to enjoy a four-course meal, from the trendy downtown Columbus restaurant, Latitude 41's Chef Tony Miller, of hand-prepared specialties from fresh and locally grown ingredients. Along with hand-selected champagne for each dish, the courses are:

"Smoke and Mirrors"
Smoked Potato Leek Soup, Wayward Seed Farms Jowl Bacon,
Truffles, Smoke Vapor

Chestnut Gnocchi Parisienne
Chestnut Gnocchi, Butternut Squash, Wilted Ice Spinach,
Truffles, Herb Butter

Double Cut Chop of Kurobuta Pork
Fresh Farm Cheese Enriched Cauliflower Puree,
Truffles, Raisin Verjus Emulsion

Chocolate Truffle "Feuilletine"
Hazelnut Crunch Mousse, Espresso Milk Powder

After dinner, guests will toast in the New Year at BAR41. Couples can enjoy the Dinner and Champagne Pairing for $159 or enjoy the dinner and a stay overnight in one of The Columbus' 32 exquisite hotel suites in Columbus, Ohio, for just $269.

In addition to the Latitude 41 Celebration package, The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel is offering a First Night Package for those guests who want to participate in central Ohio's largest New Year's Eve celebration. Ohio weekend getaway packages are $149 for two and $159 for four and include valet parking for one car and tickets to First Night - located just steps from The Columbus. Also, children under 12 will receive complimentary breakfast in Latitude 41 with the purchase of two adult entrees or buffet.

For more information about The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel or to make reservations, call 614-228-5050 or visit www.renaissancecolumbus.com. For more information on Latitude 41, call 614-233-7541 or visit www.latitude41restaurant.com

About The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel
Discover a luxurious downtown Columbus, Ohio hotel fresh from a dramatic $15 million renovation. Take pleasure in this masterpiece of design and distinction with dazzling contemporary flair, artfully contrasted by colorful local flavor. Situated in the heart of Ohio's capital city, this stylish downtown Columbus hotel is located near Nationwide Arena, COSI, Convention Center, City Center Mall, as well as popular museums, theaters, and attractions. Enjoy the comfortable, yet sophisticated Latitude 41 Restaurant that celebrates traditional flavors with a new world style, while Bar 41 serves signature cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere. Indulge in a leisurely swim in the seasonal rooftop swimming pool, complete with a fabulous city view. Boasting 22,500 sq ft of indoor and 11,000 sq ft of outdoor meeting and event space, this elegant Columbus, OH hotel enriches corporate and social gatherings with distinct, innovative surroundings. Experience the joy of discovery at The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel. For more information or to make a reservation call 614-228-5050 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cmhbr-the-columbus-a-renaissance-hotel/.

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