Durham, NC – February 15, 2008: Known for its superb cuisine and exceptional service, the Four Diamond Award-winning Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is now accepting reservations for its Easter buffet, Sunday, March 23, 2008. Guests are invited to make reservations at one of the buffet’s three seatings: noon, 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The charge is $55 for adults, $27 for children ages 6-12 and children under 6 are free. For seating reservations or additional information, call the Fairview Dining Room at 919.493.6699.

The culinary staff at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club will prepare a buffet menu, serving the meal in the Inn’s exquisite Presidents Ballroom. The buffet will include: delectable smoked Carolina ham, succulent mahi-mahi, an abundant selection of chilled salads, fresh fruits and dazzling signature desserts, many made to order. To appeal to the younger diners and appetites, the Inn will also offer its children’s buffet. Live piano music will further enhance the Easter day experience.

The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is locally, regionally and nationally renowned for its seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine, exceptional service, extensive wine list and glorious vistas of the prestigious Robert Trent Jones-designed Duke University Golf Club. Executive Chef Jason Cunningham leads the talented staff that creates the Inn’s AAA Award-winning fare. Cunningham seeks out and utilizes locally grown foods, pairing these delicacies with the finest products from around the world to delight and engage the most discriminating of palates.

The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is located on the campus of Duke University, only twenty minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and ten minutes from Research Triangle Park, and is the only AAA Four Diamond hotel in Durham. Nestled on 300 acres filled with tall pines and hardwoods, the Inn is known for its beautiful facility and grounds, 271 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, marvelous cuisine in the Four Diamond Award-winning Fairview Dining Room, the Bull Durham Bar, a Robert Trent Jones-designed 18-hole championship golf course, and convenience to local points of interest. It is set apart from other area hotels and conference centers by its unparalleled service, gracious staff, luxurious interiors and attention to detail. The Inn is owned by Duke University and is managed by The Continental Companies of Miami, Florida. For more information or reservations call 919.490.0999 or 1.800.443.3853, or visit www.washingtondukeinn.com.

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