FIRELAKE GRILL HOUSE & COCKTAIL BAR ANNOUNCES

HEARTLAND-THEMED MENUS FOR FALL

Executive Chef Paul Lynchs menu to feature different themes each month

showcasing local and seasonal ingredients

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 5, 2013 Executive Chef Paul Lynch of FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar at the Radisson Blu Mall of America has prepared a series of themed menus for the fall to showcase historical and regional cuisine with influences from Minnesotas rich heritage. Inspired by the woods and waters of Minnesota, Lynch highlights foods from across the Land of 10,000 Lakes, with many dishes cooked over an open flame. FireLake features a different themed menu each month.
Throughout September, Lynch focuses on pheasant, buffalo, and other game meats. Much of the game meat comes right from the Minnesota landscape, with breakfast dishes such as Wild Minnesota Morning with wild rice pancakes, chokecherry syrup, and duck sausage. On the dinner menu, dishes like Hunter Crusted Pheasant with sautéed gnudi & Brussels sprouts, and Red Flannel Pheasant Hash with a poached duck egg invite diners to enjoy the hearty flavors of Minnesota in the fall.

In Minnesota, our food has strong influences from the heritage cultures that cooked with an array of meats including venison, quail, and duck, Lynch says. As we move into the colder months, FireLakes September theme invites the cold weather in with the rich and savory fare of the season.

In October, the seasonal menu at FireLake will focus on duck and apples, balancing the rich meat with the sweet and tart fruits of autumn. Traditional dishes include Brick-Oven Apple Pannekoeken drizzled with local Minnesota maple syrup, while savory entrées such as Hickory Rotisserie Wild Acres Half Duckling receive native flare from wild rice and a lingonberry duck glace. It wouldnt be fall without turkey and pumpkin, so Novembers menu showcases these flavors in dishes such as Turkey Sausage Pumpkin Waffles with spiced apples and cider syrup. Lynch will also prepare winter seasonal menus with dishes to take guests through the holidays and into the New Year.

About FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
Opening in March of 2013, FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, the signature restaurant at Radisson Blu Mall of America will feature signature Midwestern dishes inspired by real burning wood by Executive Chef Paul Lynch and an extensive wine, beer and cocktail program. Open daily from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and late-night from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., the restaurant will also provide 24-hour room service. Complimentary self-parking and valet parking are available at the restaurant.

http://www.firelakerestaurant.com/http://www.radisson.com/bloomington-hotel-mn-55425/usablma or call +1 (952) 881-5258

About Radisson Blu Mall of America
Marking the second Radisson Blu in North America, the Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. opened in March 2013. The only hotel, attached to the famed Mall of America®, offers a dedicated shopping program, Minnesota-centric FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar and spacious accommodations suitable for business and leisure travelers.

http://www.radisson.com/bloomington-hotel-mn-55425/usablma or call +1 (952) 881-5258

About Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the worlds largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The portfolio of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group includes more than 1,300 hotels in operation and under development, a global footprint spanning 100 countries and territories and a powerful set of global brands (Radisson Blu, Radisson^®, Park Plaza^®, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson^SM and Hotel Missoni). The group plans to grow the portfolio to nearly 1,500 hotels in operation and under development by 2015. In most of the groups hotels, guests can benefit from the loyalty program Club Carlson^SM, one of the most rewarding loyalty programs in the world. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its brands employ more than 85,000 people.

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and Brussels, Belgium.

http://www.carlsonrezidor.com

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Contacts
Josie Berg-Hammond, Wagstaff Worldwide | +1 (312) 943-6900 | josie@wagstaffworldwide.com
Ben Gardeen, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | +1 (763) 212-8129 | bgardeen@carlsonrezidor.com