Watermelon Goes Mainstream at icon Grill

Watermelon Goes Mainstream at icon Grill
Menu Items Debut for a Limited Time

SEATTLE, Wash.—(July 29, 2009)—icon Grill, known for its playful pink décor and creative comfort food, brings its “Aroused Americana” attitude to the blushing summer favorite: watermelon. This season’s fresh, flavorful melons inspired Chef Nick Musser to add a southern classic to the menu, house pickled watermelon rinds, nestled atop juicy pulled pork sliders:

Pulled Pork Sliders ($11.95)
Applewood-smoked pork with grilled peach chipotle barbeque sauce
Served with house-pickled watermelon rinds

Waste-not, want-not: Chef Nick was inspired to use all the leftover juicy fruit in these beverage offerings, available for a limited-time:

Watermelon Mojito “Wo-jito” ($8.95)
Watermelon puree, white rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, fresh mint, splash of soda

Watermelon Summer Cooler ($8.95)
Watermelon puree, raspberry vodka, limoncello, fresh lime juice, fresh mint

Watermelon Lemonade ($3.50)
Watermelon puree meets fresh-squeezed lemonade

As if watermelon-lovers need another reason to try these summertime sippers: The fruit also boasts anti-inflammatory properties and is packed with antioxidants and nutrients, such as Vitamins A, B1, B6 and C (one cup provides a quarter of the recommended daily intake of C).

icon Grill, open since 1998, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year and is located at 1933 Fifth Ave. in Seattle, Wash. Open Monday—Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., bar until midnight; Friday 11:30 a.m. to midnight and Saturday 5 p.m. to midnight, bar until 1 a.m.; and Sunday 5 to 11 p.m., bar until midnight. Executive Chef Nick Musser’s cookbook, Aroused Americana, includes recipes for his highly regarded Ultimate Mac and Cheese and Texas Funeral Fudge Cake. Call (206) 441-6330 or visit www.icongrill.net for more information.

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Spit in Good Health!

Media Contact: Kelsey Simmons
Randall PR / (206) 624-5757