NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 5, 2008) – Add a pinch of wit with a dash of science, blend with history and pop culture, and the result is the unconventional and entertaining Alton Brown, scheduled to appear as a part of the Celebrity Chef Series at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center this summer.

Brown, a popular television host on the Food Network and best-selling cookbook author, will delve into culinary customs and origins and showcase the latest in food and equipment trends Saturday, August 16, 2008. Brown will demonstrate his lively cooking skills, plus his favorite recipes, during a 90-minute seminar. One of the most popular special events held at the resort last year, Brown’s live show drew hundreds of fans from across the nation.

A famous chef on the popular broadcast Iron Chef America, Brown is best known for his humorous television show Good Eats, a smart and entertaining program that uncovers traditional cooking techniques and showcases the latest in food and equipment trends. Brown not only writes and produces the shows but also stars in each offbeat episode. He is a regular contributor to Bon Appetit and Men’s Journal magazines.

“The success of Alton Brown’s event here every year demonstrates our guests’ enthusiasm for everything he has to offer,” said Arthur Keith, senior vice president and general manager of Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. “We are excited to offer our guests this great event that can be coupled with the great food here at the resort, resulting in a complete food lover’s weekend.”

This year, Gaylord Opryland is offering the chance to not only witness the action but to be a part of it. New to this year’s event is the VVIP, or “Foodie-Elite,” package. This package allows you to have extremely limited on-stage seating for Alton’s seminar. This VVIP package starts at $367* and includes:

2-night room accommodations
Extremely Limited on-stage seating for Alton’s seminar
“Breakfast with Brown” morning meet-and-greet with Alton while enjoying his favorite breakfast recipes
Souvenir autographed poster, plus much more

The VIP Packages start at $333* and include:
2-night room accommodations
VIP up front seating for Alton’s seminar
Cocktail meet-and-greet with Alton Brown
Souvenir autographed poster, plus much more
Alton Brown vacation packages are also available with one-night stays. Packages start at $129.50* and include:

1-night room accommodations
Cooking seminar with Alton Brown
For photos of Alton Brown, please click here.

Visit www.gaylordopryland.com for more information. To book your Alton Brown vacation package, please call 1-888-999-OPRY (6779).

*Rate is per person based on double occupancy for traditional accommodations, plus applicable tax and daily resort fee. Extra nights also available at prevailing rates. Atrium Garden, add $65 plus tax per night.

ABOUT GAYLORD OPRYLAND NASHVILLE
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center -- the largest non-gaming in-hotel facility in the continental United States -- is known for providing superior products and services to the meetings and convention industry. Winner of numerous prestigious awards including the coveted Gold Key Elite Award in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007and Gold Platter Elite in 2004, 2005 and 2006, Gaylord Opryland Nashville is the flagship property of the Gaylord Hotels brand owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit www.gaylordentertainment.com or www.gaylordopryland.com.

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