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Category - Awards and Recognition

The Field Participates in Capital One Orange Bowl Burger Battle

A burgerwith cheese, lettuce & onlin on a branded bun; homemade potato chips and a pickle spear.
We are thrilled to share that The Field Burger and Tap, located at Toftrees Golf Resort, has been selected to represent Penn State University in this year’s Burger Battle at the Capital One Orange Bowl Fan Fest! Representing The Field is Chef, Brad Hansen, Sous Chef, Arianna Hockenberry, & General Manager, Stefan Cherinka. They ...
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Shaner Italia co-founder of Olive Oil Festival in Lucca

December 11, 2024
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Shaner Italia is proud to be a co-founder of the Olive Oil Festival in Lucca, Italy. The Olive Oil Festival will take place  January 31 - February 2, 2025. We're thrilled to collaborate with the Penn State School of Hospitality Management, featuring speakers Donna Quadri-Felitti, PhD, and Kristina Petersen, PhD, who will share their expertise ...
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Art Ovation Hotel Wins Most Unique Mark Award

November 06, 2024
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Mark Karow had the honor of accepting the award for “Most Unique Mark” for the Art Ovation Hotel at the annual Autograph Collection and Tribute Portfolio conference.
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Buffalo Marriott recognized as U.S. & Canada Full Service Award Winner for Guest Experience

August 20, 2024
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Congratulations to the team at Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER for being recognized as a U.S. & Canada Full Service Award Winner for Guest Experience! This award highlights the top hotels based on metrics such as Intent to Recommend and Overall Staff Service. Congratulations to the Buffalo Team ...
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Grace at Carnegie House Receives Award for Ourstanding Wine Program

July 17, 2024
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Grace at Carnegie House was honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator 's 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine. We are thrilled to be recognized for this prestigious award.   ...
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