BARRY L. FRIEDMAN, P.C.
                          Certified Public Accountant

1582TULITA DRIVE                                          OFFICE (702) 361-8414
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89123                                   FAX NO. (702) 896-0278
To Whom It May Concern:                                             May 22, 2000





The firma of Barry L. Friedman,  P.C.,  Certified Public Account consents to the
inclusion  of their  report of May 22,  2000,  on the  Financial  Statements  of
SUPREME HOSPITALITY,  (Formerly RICHWOOD, INC.), (Formerly GRUBSTAKE,  INC.), (A
Development  Stage  Company),  as of April 29,  2000,  in any  filings  that are
necessary  now or in the  near  future  with the U.S.  Securities  and  Exchange
Commission.

Very truly yours,



/s/ Barry L. Friedman
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    Barry L. Friedman
    Certified Public Accountant




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