New York Marriott Marquis and Maker's Mark(R) Bourbon Present the "Mark of Fine Art" in the Hotel's Broadway Lounge and Crossroads Restaurant, March 13 Through April 17, 2012

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Mar 22, 2012) - The craft of fine bourbon and fine art come together at the New York Marriott Marquis hotel in two of its restaurants and bars -- Broadway Lounge and Crossroads -- where art will imitate life as guests sip handcrafted Maker's Mark® cocktails while watching local New York artists create Maker's Mark-inspired artwork.

The NYC hotel's Mark of Fine Art event series runs from March 13 - April 17, 2012. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00pm-7:00pm, guests can order from a menu of original cocktails made with Maker's Mark, as well as new Maker's 46, a bolder, more complex innovation from Maker's. Selections include the Star 46, made with Maker's 46 bourbon, star anise and apple cider and a Honey & Maker's Mark Glazed Chicken Skewer with Fennel Slaw.

As guests savor these delicious drinks and bites at the restaurants in Times Square, they will also enjoy a feast for the eyes as artists create Maker's Mark inspired artwork before them. On April 17, at the end of the Mark of Fine Art series, these works will be auctioned off at Broadway Lounge to benefit the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, which supports families of military personnel lost in service to our nation.

Visit Facebook.com/MakersMark and Facebook.com/NewYorkMarriottMarquis for updates and photos from this special Maker's Mark event series.

The New York Marriott Marquis, an iconic hotel in Times Square, is located at 1535 Broadway, between West 45^th and West 46^th Streets. Broadway Lounge and Crossroads American Kitchen and Bar are on the NYC hotel's 8^th floor. Phone: (212) 398-1900.

About The New York Marriott Marquis
Located in the heart of Times Square and the Broadway theater district, this contemporary NYC hotel is perfect for weekend getaways as well as family and business travel. Boasting updated rooms and suites, high-speed elevators and three restaurants and lounges, the hotel puts you near famous attractions like Fifth Avenue shopping, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, NBC Studios and Central Park. We're also close to attractions like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the UN and Madison Square Garden, so a stay at the Marriott Marquis NYC hotel in ensures that entertainment is just around the corner.

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