Market Salamander Offers “Girls Night Out” on July 30

MIDDLEBURG, VA, June 2009 – Market Salamander will host a “Girls Night Out” wine dinner on Thursday, July 30 at a special reduced price of $39 per person.

The event, part of the Market’s “Food and Wine” series, begins at 7 p.m. and features a 30-minute cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres, and small plate offerings with wine pairings. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to meet area polo players Juan Salinas, Neil Osburg and Doug Barnes, and purchase raffle tickets to win VIP tailgate passes to Twilight Polo at Great Meadow.

The $39 cost is exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 540-687-3697. Special transportation rates to the dinner are being offered by Chariots for Hire. Visit www.marketsalamander.com for more information and details.

Managed by Salamander Hospitality and located in the charming village of Middleburg, Market Salamander features the creative talents of Culinary Director Todd Gray, also owner and chef at Equinox restaurant in Washington, DC, Executive Chef Vaughn Skaggs and Pastry Chef Jason Reaves.

Market-goers can interact with chefs as they prepare daily specials from the open-display kitchen, which is the Market’s heart and soul. This layout allows the chefs to share their passion for creative cuisine, and transform the Market into a state-of-the-art “culinary theater.”

The Market’s cuisine spans the globe with internationally inspired menus encompassing homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, entrees and desserts. The extensive catering menu offers everything from festive canapés and hors d’oeuvres to creative five-course dinners. The Market is also known for its boutique selection of fresh seasonal produce, prime-aged meats, fresh-caught seafood, artisanal cheeses, fresh-baked pastries, rare wines and specialty packaged foods.

About Market Salamander

Market Salamander is a leading retail provider of quality chef-prepared and specialty packaged food and wine. The globally inspired menus reflect regional American and Mediterranean influences. A chef-in-residence concept combined with an open-kitchen design affords its food-savvy clientele an opportunity to interact with the staff and share their passion for premium ingredients, support of local farmers and search for fresh, seasonal products. Market Salamander is located both in Middleburg, Virginia, and at Innisbrook, FL. For more information, please call 561.659.6772 or visit www.marketsalamander.com.


About Salamander Hospitality

Salamander Hospitality is a privately owned and operated company based in Middleburg, VA, just outside Washington, D.C. Founded by entrepreneur Sheila C. Johnson in 2005, the company manages and develops hotels, resorts and inns that reflect the authenticity and character of their surrounding environment. The portfolio includes the recently renovated Innisbrook Golf Resort and Club near Tampa, Fla., host to a PGA TOUR stop every March; Woodlands Inn near Charleston, SC, which is one of only four properties in North America to hold Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond ratings for both accommodations and dining; and the under-construction Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg. Salamander Hospitality also operates a division of gourmet prepared food markets called Market Salamander with locations in Middleburg and Innisbrook, FL, and Salamander Touch, a fine goods and linen store in Middleburg for the luxury resort lifestyle. For additional information, call (540) 687-3710 or visit www.salamanderhospitality.com.