Downtown Raleigh Hotel Welcomes New Executive Chef

RALEIGH, NC--(Marketwire - Jan 4, 2012) - Ryan Taliaferro has lived around the world, from Ireland and Portugal to California and Georgia, working as a chef in a number of reputable dining establishments. And after a decade with multiple award-winning Ritz-Carlton properties, Raleigh Marriott City Center Hotel is pleased to announce Taliaferro as the new executive chef of our restaurants in downtown Raleigh, NC.

Chef Taliaferro has spent his career in the kitchens of some of the world's finest hotel restaurants, including The Ritz-Carlton properties in Georgia, Florida, California, Nevada, Portugal and Ireland. He brings his global perspective to our two downtown Raleigh dining options, Posta Tuscan Grille and Bar Posta.

Posta Tuscan Grille, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is a favorite with locals and guests alike. Featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients, the menu includes everything from Italian-style eggs Benedict and illy coffee for breakfast to brick-oven pizza and Panini for lunch. For dinner, gather friends or colleagues for a meal in our private dining room in Raleigh, NC. Enjoy everything from veal scaloppine to fresh pasta.

If you're looking for something to do in downtown Raleigh, NC after a long day of meetings or after dinner, head to Bar Posta, our downtown bar. The perfect place to unwind with friends or entertain clients, Bar Posta offers a menu of small plates, perfectly crafted cocktails and Italian wines. You'll find bar favorites such as calamari, chicken wings, burgers and more.

To learn more about the Raleigh Marriott City Center, visit us online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rdumc-raleigh-marriott-city-center/, where you can find Raleigh hotel deals, discover nearby attractions and explore our 15,000 sq ft of event space.

About the Raleigh Marriott City Center Hotel
The Raleigh Marriott City Center puts you in the heart of downtown Raleigh, just minutes from the airport and convenient to museums and the state fairgrounds. Spacious guestrooms feature plush bedding, upscale bath amenities and large desks with ergonomic chairs. Plus, you'll find state-of-the-art amenities including high-speed Internet, plug-in panels and 37-inch plasma TVs with pay-per-view movies and premium cable. Our Raleigh hotel offers tons of amenities for business travelers, including a full-service business center, lounge, Starbucks coffee shop, fitness center and indoor pool/whirlpool. We are also connected to the Raleigh convention center and near Research Triangle Park, home to several major companies and universities. If you're looking to host a meeting during your visit, we offer 15,000 sq ft of event space for everything from conferences to family reunions. In-house dining includes fresh Italian at Posta Tuscan Grille and small plates, wine and cocktails at Bar Posta.