Sip. at the wine bar & restaurant Opening in Downtown Seattle

Sip. at the wine bar & restaurant Opening in Downtown Seattle
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Seattle, Wash.—(October 12, 2009)—Sip. at the wine bar & restaurant is introducing the welcoming ambiance of Napa Valley to the heart of downtown Seattle.

After remarkable success at Sip. locations (www.siprestaurant.com) in Issaquah in 2006 and Gig Harbor in 2009, owner and founder Lane Scelzi is bringing his concept to 5th and Madison, adjacent to the Seattle Public Library.

Walking into Sip. is like entering the living room of a cherished friend—which is precisely what Scelzi wants guests to feel like. “Guests will find a cozy yet stylish ambiance with an impressive wine selection and distinctly flavorful food. Many wineries in Napa Valley capture that feeling and that’s what we’ve achieved with Sip.—all while adding our own distinct Northwest flavor.”

All Sip. locations have a welcoming “Great Room” look and feel. The restaurant features an expansive wall of wine, warm, earthy hues, plush leathers, and a bustling vibe lending to an atmosphere of relaxed, adult sophistication. Adding to the liveliness are the talented groups of Northwest jazz musicians who perform live on Thursday evenings.

Fittingly, the heart of Sip. Seattle is the huge, convivial, centrally situated bar that overlooks both the dining area and the patio. One of the most expansive outdoor dining spaces in all of downtown, the patio features a fireplace, a lush grassy area and a sparkling Elliott Bay view.

Sip. Seattle is the first location to feature a full bar in addition to a vast wine selection. Along with many distinguished wines from the West Coast, this worldly list is set apart by its international flavor and hard to find labels.

Beverage Program
Nearly 70 wine-by-the-glass choices
More than 250 bottles from the Pacific Northwest, California and around the globe
A wide range of red, white, rosé wine and champagne flights
Nearly 15 domestic and imported beers
Cocktails made with fresh and natural ingredients

Open for lunch and dinner, Sip.’s refined, palate-pleasing menu is designed around locally sourced organic produce, all-natural, hormone-free chicken, sustainable seafood, and Meyer certified humane Black Angus beef.

From signature sliders to a fresh take on prosciutto-wrapped chicken, Sip. has devised its own unique balance of comfort food and haute cuisine. Divided into small plates, entrees and sides, select dinner favorites include:

Small Plates
Sip. Sweet Roll Sliders ($9)—petite sirloin burgers, sriracha mayo, jack cheese, toasted Hawaiian rolls
Black Truffle Popcorn ($5)—sprinkled with natural Hawaiian sea salt
Ahi Tuna Poke ($13) - avocado, won ton crisps, soy dipping sauce and wasabi aioli

Entrees
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken ($22)—locally-sourced hormone-free breast with Yukon Gold potatoes, herb beurre blanc, black Oregon truffle essence
Boneless Ribs ($24)—alder-smoked Meyer Black Angus with sweet potato, chardonnay pecans, apple cider slaw and Asian barbecue

Sip. Seattle will be open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lunch is served daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dinner 4:30 to 11 p.m.; Happy Hour is offered Monday through Friday 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. Valet parking is available at the Madison Street entrance.

Concludes Scelzi, “Our motto is ‘Life’s fast. Sip slow.’ We welcome guests to drop in for a quick bite and a glass of wine, but we really love it when they linger, relax, and end up making a new friend or two.”

The Napa-Valley-inspired Sip. at the wine bar & restaurant offers an approachable, global wine selection featuring nearly 70 by-the-glass choices, wine flights, and more than 250 bottles from the Pacific Northwest, California and around the world. The Northwest driven food menu comforts and inspires, and is sourced locally whenever possible. Locations include 909 5th Ave., Seattle 98101; 1084 NE Park Dr., Issaquah, 98029 (425) 369-1181; 4793 and Point Fosdick Dr. NW, Suite 400, Gig Harbor, 98335 (253) 853-3020. For further information, visit http://www.siprestaurant.com/.

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Media Contact: Andrea Courtney
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