Cigar-Friendly VIP Lounge Opens in Tacoma's El Gaucho Steakhouse

CIGAR-FRIENDLY VIP LOUNGE OPENS IN TACOMA’S EL GAUCHO STEAKHOUSE

VIP Services, LLC to Provide Hospitality Services Exclusively for New VIP Lounge

TACOMA, Wash.—(February 19, 2010)—Pull back the curtains: El Gaucho has opened a swanky new cigar-friendly, state-compliant VIP Lounge in its Tacoma location.

WHO: El Gaucho Steakhouse and VIP Services, LLC

WHAT: VIP Lounge
• Hospitality services provided by VIP Services, LLC
• Swanky features include:
o Leather furniture
o Nostalgic artwork
o Renovated humidors
o Flat screen TV for sports viewing
• State-of-the-art ventilation system
• Exclusive access extended by invitation only through El Gaucho and VIP Services
• Food and beverage service available
• Private humidor lockers leased annually for $500

WHERE: 2119 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-1510

WHEN: Now Open
Friday - Monday; call for hours

El Gaucho® Tacoma is renowned for its 28-Day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef®, tableside preparations, extensive wine and single malt scotch lists and intimate private dining. Recognized in Wine Press Northwest’s Best Washington Wine Lists issue as “Outstanding,” El Gaucho Tacoma is open Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to close; Saturday and Sunday 4:30 p.m. to close. Happy hour is offered Monday through Friday 4 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close; Saturday 10 p.m. to close and all day Sunday. El Gaucho is located at 2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. For more information, visit www.elgaucho.com or call (253) 272-1510.

VIP Services, LLC provides hospitality service. For additional information and humidor leasing contact Santos Sampson at ssampson@mackayrestaurants.com.

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Media Contact: Andrea Courtney
Randall PR / (206) 624-5757