MMPI ANNOUNCES ABUNDANT FOOD SERVICES DURING THE
INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET® IN HIGH POINT, N.C., OCT. 14-20, 2004
HIGH POINT, N.C. (Aug. 18, 2004) — Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) presents an abundance of food services in each of its six buildings during the upcoming International Home Furnishings Market® in High Point, N.C., Oct. 14-20, 2004. Food services are available in several convenient locations throughout MMPI-managed buildings, which are Historic Market Square, the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites, Furniture Plaza and National Furniture Mart.
New to the October 2004 Market, MMPI has added a breakfast to take place Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 14-17. The breakfast will be held on the ground level at Historic Market Square and is sure to provide attendees with a morning boost for the show’s festivities. In addition to the new breakfast, MMPI is pleased to announce that there will be an additional day added for the popular daiquiri parties. The new breakfast and the extra daiquiri party are sponsored by the following High Point exhibitors: John Boyd Designs, Charles Sadek Import Co., Bailey Street Trading Company and Vintage Verandah.
"This market, we are excited to announce the addition of the Historic Market Square ground level breakfasts as well as the extra daiquiri party," said Ann Richards, director of marketing, MMPI – High Point. “We hope they will be enjoyable for all and are eager for them to get underway.”
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE
Historic Market Square
Boiler Room Bar & Grill
G & M Floors
The Boiler Room, featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, wings, fresh deli sandwiches and fresh salads. Enjoy the full bar with local tap favorites, domestic and foreign beers and daily drink specials.
Courtyard Cook-Out
Century Courtyard Tent
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Featuring Southern barbecue and homemade burgers with all the trimmings.
The Corner Delicatessen
2nd floor
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Offering a variety of fresh deli sandwiches.
Jumpin Java
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cappuccino and espresso cart on the 2nd floor by the elevators.
Stevens Steakhouse and Blues
High Street Entrance
Lunch from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dinner from 6–10 p.m.
Stevens Steakhouse and Blues … where upscale gets down, featuring a mouth-watering menu and an intimate atmosphere.
Subway
Market Square Ground
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Featuring its famous submarine sandwiches, chips and beverages.
The Suites at Market Square – Mezzanine Floor
Panera
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Bagels & cream cheese, muffins, pastries, cookies, salads, sandwiches, beverages, espresso and cappuccino.
Jumpin Java
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cappuccino and espresso cart.
Suites at Market Square – 1st Floor (Top floor)
Blue Ridge Ice Cream
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Hand-dipped ice cream and sorbet.
Chick-Fil-A
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Serving its famous chicken sandwiches.
Steak Out
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Serving a variety of sandwiches, salads, baked potatoes and beverages.
Furniture Plaza – 2nd Floor Atrium
Panera
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Bagels & cream cheese, muffins, pastries, cookies, salads, sandwiches and beverages.
Plaza Suites – 2nd Floor
Steak Out
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Serving a variety of sandwiches, salads, baked potatoes and beverages.
Plaza Suites – 1st Floor
Jumpin Java
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
A great place for cappuccino and espresso.
Hamilton Market
Pepper Moon Catering
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Traditional English lunch.
For more information, please visit www.merchandisemart.com or call 336.821.1500.
Save the dates for future International Home Furnishings Markets in High Point, N.C.:
• April 14-20, 2005
• Oct. 20-26, 2005
The International Home Furnishings Market is a registered trademark of the International Home Furnishings Marketing Association.
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) is a trade show and property management firm, specializing in managing buildings devoted to wholesale showrooms and commercial office space. MMPI produces more than 300 trade shows, market events and conferences each year.
MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart, Chicago Apparel Center, and 33 North Dearborn in Chicago; Market Square, the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites, Furniture Plaza and the National Furniture Mart in High Point, N.C.; the Architects & Designers Building in New York; the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles; and the Washington Design Center and Washington Office Center in Washington, D.C.
Vornado Realty Trust, owner of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.
MEDIA INQUIRIES ONLY:
Joanna Mineau
Director of Public Relations
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
312.527.7074
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