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Vinay Swarup Named Top Montammy Golf Club Executive Chef

Montammy Golf Club, located in the rolling hills of the Palisades above the Hudson River in Alpine, New Jersey, announced today that it has appointed Vinay Swarup as its new Executive Chef.

Montammy Golf Club President Frederic Krieger said: "We are delighted that Vinay has joined the Montammy family. He has a distinguished culinary background, and his passion for creating exceptionally fine cuisine adds to the Club's many attractions, including our golf course and program, our full service tennis facility, fitness center and programs for individuals and families alike. We are also opening our superb new swimming pool complex complete with a state-of-the-art hot tub."

Mr. Swarup trained at the Culinary Institute of America and has worked in some of the finest kitchens in America, including the acclaimed The French Laundry restaurant in Napa Valley, Restaurant Gary Danko and La Folie in San Francisco and the famed Daniel and Jean Georges dining establishments in New York City.

Mr. Swarup joins Montammy from Restaurant Associates, one of the leading providers of fine food for institutions, clubs and restaurants throughout the United States. His assignments with Restaurant Associates have included Executive Chef at the Guggenheim Museum and management of the exclusive executive dining room and superb menus for HSBC's New York headquarters, where he presided over the highly-regarded food service for more than 500 patrons per day. He was also Executive Chef at the New York University Torch Club, the University's alumni and faculty club.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Swarup said: "It is truly an honor to be a part of Montammy and its exceptional culinary team. I am inspired to entice the membership with our shared passion and love of food."

Montammy Golf Club was established in 1966 with a championship golf course designed by renowned golf architect Frank Duane. Located less than 10 minutes north of the George Washington Bridge, the high-quality course was built for competition and provides an excellent test for golfers at all levels and an elegant clubhouse for dining and private events. For more information, go to www.montammy.com.