International Star Diamond Award Presented To Prime American Academy Of Hospitality Sciences Acknowledges World-class Achievement And Quality

Prime - an American Kitchen and Bar was presented with The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences' International Star Diamond Award (www.stardiamondaward.com), in recognition of the highest quality experience it offers diners, on Wednesday, October 10.

The International Star Diamond Award is a prestigious emblem of achievement and quality in the global travel and luxury services sector. Honorees are required to provide the highest quality experience to diners through a demonstrable commitment to excellence in luxury and service.
Of the five-star accolade, Academy Board Trustee William Hetzler says: "We are pleased to bring attention to Prime as one of the finest restaurants in New York and in the world. Prime was selected for this honor due to its exemplary hospitality, gastronomy, attitude, quality, cleanliness and, above all, service. It is now a celebrated Diamond Star Award recipient joining others who have reach such a pinnacle from across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia."

Academy President Joseph D. Cinque, also present for the occasion, added, "I travel the world looking for great chefs and find myself today, here in Huntington, at the very fine Prime restaurant which we are pleased to present this honor."

Prime's owner Michael Bohlsen expressed thanks to his team saying, "At Prime, our vision since day one, nearly one year ago, has been to create a restaurant that not only Long Island but New York itself could be proud. Now we are also on the international culinary map with this prestigious award. My thanks go to every member of the team, led by General Manager Antonello Paganuzzi and Executive Chef Richard Farnabe, for their role in this achievement."