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Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Executive Chef Receives 2006 Marriott International Award of Culinary Excellence (ACE).


CHICAGO -- Myk Banas, Executive Chef at the 1,196-room Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile The Magnificent Mile is the portion of Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois extending from the Chicago River to Oak Street in Near North Side community area.[1] , recently received the 2006 Marriott International Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a range of value and luxury hotels and related lodging facilities. Marriott currently has 2,300 accommodation properties in North America alone.  Award of Culinary Excellence (ACE). Judges review and score nominations based on six criteria to include measurable improvement in overall dining; outstanding achievement in culinary excellence; creativity and innovation; training of others; leadership; and personal development. On September 17, 2007, Banas will join the other distinguished award recipients in Boston, MA, for a culinary excursion through New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. .

Banas began his Marriott culinary career in 1994 at the Hickory Ridge Hickory Ridge may refer to several places in the United States:
  • Hickory Ridge, Alabama
  • Hickory Ridge, Arkansas
  • Hickory Ridge, Delaware
  • Hickory Ridge, Illinois
  • Hickory Ridge, Indiana
  • Hickory Ridge, Maryland
  • Hickory Ridge, Michigan
 Conference Center following his training at Joliet Junior College Joliet Junior College, the nation’s first public community college, offers pre-baccalaureate programs for students planning to transfer to a four-year university. A comprehensive community college, Joliet Junior College (JJC) provides occupational education leading directly . A native of Chicago, he joined the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile last April and since that time, he created a unique venue to display the diverse array of tantalizing tan·ta·lize  
tr.v. tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·liz·ing, tan·ta·liz·es
To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach.
 culinary options available. His very own Chef Myk's Office Slideshow is an exclusive presentation designed for prospective clients while dining alongside the Chef. He brings to the screen and to life extraordinary examples of culinary creations that were customized to suit each client's respective needs. It is through his commitment, dedication and creativity that Chef Myk Banas received the highest degree of recognition by Marriott International.

Soaring 46 stories above Michigan Avenue with stunning views of the city, the hotel boasts 60,000 square-feet of versatile meeting space and contemporary guest rooms featuring flat-screen TVs and Marriott's new Revive([R]) bedding package. Guests can enjoy a complimentary health club with indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room, sauna, 24-hour cardio room and hair and nail salon. Additionally, the award-winning property is steps away from spectacular shopping and minutes from beach, spa and golf.

The Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile is located 15 miles from O'Hare International Airport O'Hare International Airport is an airport located in Chicago, Illinois, United States, 17 miles (27 km) northwest of the Chicago Loop. It is the largest hub of United Airlines (whose headquarters is in downtown Chicago) and the second-largest hub of American Airlines (after  and is within close proximity to famed attractions including, Navy Pier, Sears Tower and Shedd Aquarium. The hotel is in the planning stages of a $36 million renovation which will include a complete redo To reverse an undo operation. See undo.  of all meeting and ballrooms, adding 17,000 square-feet of new meeting space, redesigning and relocating the restaurant, expanding the lobby bar and creating a Marriott "great room" in the lobby.

For information, please call 800-228-9290, 312-836-0100, or visit www.chicagomarriottdowntown.com.
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