HaveA Great Texas Barbecue—In Your Own Suite (NAPSA)—May is National BBQ Month andtheofficial start of the summergrilling season. But instead of firing up with the traditional grilling fare, whynotflip the grill and give taste buds something new to savor? if ie ~S ey J J Grilling is serious business, so much so that TownePlace Suites by Marriott has partnered with Weberto allow extended-stay travelers to put their inner grill-master to the test on state-of-theart barbecuegrills. In addition to National BBQ Month, TownePlace Suitesis also celebrating the opening of the 300th property in Austin with some great grilling ideas. As part of the celebration, Weber Grill-Master Kevin Kolman will reveal some of his most creative and unusual grilling recipes to be enjoyedall summerlong. These exclusive BBQ recipes—in- cluding Crab and Jalapefio-Stuffed Avocados and “Grilled” Sangria—will be featured in guest roomsat each property across the country and downloadable on TownePlaceSuites.com. Guests can celebrate grilling season by cooking up these creations on signature Webergrills. A Fun Way To Enjoy Fruit When you grill fruit, it becomes sweeter from the caramelization process of the natural sugars. ‘The caramelized fruit and wine makefor a delicious combination. You can try the “Grilled” Sangria yourself, even before you go, by followingthis recipe: “Grilled” Sangria Serves 2-4 Ingredients 1 750-mlbottle of ros wine, chilled 2 tablespoons guava nectar or agave syrup 8-oz can pineapple rings (optional) 8 oz strawberries (optional) 2 limes, sliced (optional) 2 peaches, halved, seeds removed 1 pitcher Instructions 1. Preheat the grill for 10-15 minutes on high, brush the grates clean. Then set up yourgrill for direct medium heatat 425-450. 2. Lightly coat fruit with the agave syrup (optional). 3. Grill fruit directly on the grates: a. Pineapple 2-3 min perside b. Strawberries 2 min per side c. Limes 2 min per side d. Peaches 3-4 minutes, cut side down. 4.Remove fruit and let cool. Dice pineapple, strawberries and peaches. Combineall fruit in pitcher, add the A relaxing way to end a busy day whenyou're away from homecan be a great mealin your ownsuite. ros wine and add guava nectaror aga- ve syrup. 5. Enjoy! A Suite Place To Stay In addition to these on-site grills, every property offers an abundance of amenities to help travelersto easily adjust to being on the road. Spacious suites—studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom with fully equipped kitchens and separate living-working and sleeping areas—complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, on-site “In-a- Pinch” markets, and pet-accepted accommodations can go a long way toward removing the stress of long stays. ‘The new TownePlace Suitesalso feature an expanded lobby area created to fully enhance the guest experience and designed as a gathering place for extended-stay travelers. Experience Austin After you finish your BBQ, you can enjoy seeing the city outside yoursuite: Austin, Texas. Years ago, when people talked about Austin, they would quickly mention the music. But that’s just the beginning of what they're saying these days. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world- class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your moming paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. What's more, thanks to GOLF Magazine, Austin can add “The Best Golf City in America”toits list of titles. As for other outdooractivities that may appeal to you, from cycling to stand-up paddleboarding, water-biking to leisurely canoe-paddling—Austin has it. And with 300 days of sunshine and an average temperature of 68 degrees, being active in Austinis easy. Learn More For further facts on Austin, go to www.austintexas.org. For grilling and other recipes, more information or reservations, call (800) 257-3000, visit www.towneplacesuites.com or see www. facebook.com/towneplacesuites.
