Waltham, MA, July 31, 2006 ? Not only does the Doubletree? Guest Suites-Boston/Waltham hotel serve up winning hospitality, it?s restaurant The Grille at Hobbs Brook ( www.grilleathobbsbrook.com ) serves up the award-winning recipe for gastronomic success with its superb breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings.

Leading the culinary team at The Grille at Hobbs Brook, Executive Chef Roger Despres recently edged the two-time winning restaurant at Boston?s 25th Annual Chowderfest, for prestigious second place honors. According to Chowderfest event judges, Chef Despres? chowder bowl win was a tremendous feat for any first time participant, going up against chefs from many of New England?s leading destination restaurants.

Leading The Grille?s culinary team for six years, Chef Despres has worked to fine tune the essence of his restaurant. Despres? New England heritage is revealed in his selection of regional as well as seasonal dishes, and he has developed a unique culinary presentation, paying close attention to sauces as well as seasoning.

Not only does The Grille at Hobbs Brook offer guests at the Doubletree hotel impeccable service, the well-known restaurant also is frequented by local residents and businesses alike. Situated in the heart of suburban Boston?s high tech corridor, its strong menu adds just the right mix to the influential diners holding power breakfast and lunch meetings throughout the week. Sample menu offerings include Malted Belgian Waffles, Tuscan Vegetable and Fresh Mozzarella Baguettini, Tuna Martini, and, of course, the restaurant?s award-winning New England Clam Chowder.

?I have always believed that creativity and the freshest possible ingredients are the recipe for a successful restaurant and customer experience,? says Chef Despres. ?I spend an enormous amount of time listening to my customers about what they like on our menu.?

The Doubletree? Guest Suites Boston/Waltham, suburban Boston?s only full-service all suite hotel, offers 275 luxuriously appointed two-room suites featuring Doubletree?s Sweet Dreams? Pillow Top Bedding experience and wireless high speed Internet access. In addition to its award-winning restaurant The Grille at Hobbs Brook, the hotel features over 9,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting/banquet space and full health & fitness center with indoor lap pool, whirlpool and sauna. Situated in the heart of suburban Boston?s high-tech business corridor, the hotel is positioned at Exit #27B off Route #128/95, with easy access to the Massachusetts Turnpike and Route #93. Doubletree Guest Suites Boston/Waltham is located at 550 Winter Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451. For more information or to make reservations, please call (781) 890-6767, or visit www.bostonwalthamsuites.doubletree.com.