COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern Hospitality, managed by Southern Concepts Restaurant Group (OTCQB:RIBS), is proud to announce that it has won the Five Star Diamond Award from The American Academy Of Hospitality Sciences. This coveted award recognizes global excellence in restaurants and hospitality, and is the hospitality industry's most prestigious emblem of achievement. Southern Hospitality is honored to receive the award, which recognizes the restaurant's exceptional execution of barbecue and southern-inspired comfort food.
The Five Star Diamond Award is bestowed exclusively on Five and Six Star establishments, and is the ultimate seal of approval in the hospitality industry. Southern Hospitality received the award for its high-quality, delicious food, vibrant atmosphere, and impeccable service. With this award, it joins the ranks of some of the best restaurants in the world.
"I could not be more proud of our Southern Hospitality team," said Mitchell Roth, President of Southern Concepts Restaurant Group (SCRG). "This award is simply a result of the excellence they exude and have maintained on a daily basis for the past two and a half years."
Southern Hospitality opened in Denver, its first location outside of New York City, during February 2012. The Southern Hospitality concept was originally co-created by Justin Timberlake, Eytan Sugarman and Trace Ayala in New York City during July of 2007.
This award comes on the heels of the opening of Southern Hospitality's second Denver-area restaurant, located at 7431 Park Meadows Dr. in Lone Tree. The newest Southern Hospitality location brings the restaurant's mouth-watering cuisine to diners in Denver's south metro area. The menu includes traditional barbecue dishes like ribs and briskets, as well as classic southern dishes like fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and more.
Southern Hospitality accepted their award on Monday, May 4th.
For more information about Southern Concepts Restaurant Group visit www.SouthernConcepts.com.
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