Durham, NC – May 2, 2008: Known for its gracious hospitality, superb cuisine and exceptional service, the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is proud to announce that its flagship restaurant, the Fairview Dining Room, is accepting reservations for its Mother’s Day Champagne Celebration, Sunday, May 11, 2008. As this is also Duke Graduation weekend, space will fill up quickly, and reservations are therefore required. For more information, contact Bobby Gorham or Bethany Butti at the Fairview’s direct line, 919.493.6699.

Sundays at the Fairview usually feature a leisurely Jazz Brunch from 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For Mother’s Day, however, a slightly different schedule will be in place. The Fairview’s delicious breakfast will be served until 9:30 a.m. At noon, the Mother’s Day Champagne Celebration commences. This daylong special celebration is $75/person and offers a prix-fixe menu including appetizer, entrée and dessert. Seating is available until 8:00 p.m.

And to delight diners with his keyboard artistry, our beloved and talented Paul Holmes returns from an 18-month leave of absence. Performing a vast repertoire of jazz and popular standards, Paul brings a composer's touch to the unique piano improvisations and harmonies to the American classics that have made him the first-call in art circles and society settings throughout central North Carolina.

“Celebrating special occasions at the Inn is a tradition for many members in our community,” says Randy Kolls, general manager at the Inn. “The menu, music and memories will be outstanding for all moms and moms-to-be.”

The Fairview Dining Room 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 restaurant’s award-winning fare. French, Italian and American wines comprise the wine collection, which consistently receives the Wine Spectator magazine Award of Excellence.

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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