NFL Mascots Invade El Gaucho Seattle

SEATTLE, Wash. — (April 12, 2011) — On April 4th, guests of El Gaucho Seattle were treated to an unusual surprise as 12 fully outfitted NFL mascots invaded the restaurant. After eating dinner, all of the mascots donned their professional costumes to run around the restaurant, causing guests to whip out their cameras and participate in the fun. El Gaucho is the official steakhouse of the Seattle Seahawks, and was delighted to host the Seahawks mascot “Blitz” and 11 other NFL mascots.

WHO:             Seattle Seahawks mascot “Blitz” and 11 other NFL mascots

WHAT:          Rare show of 12 entirely outfitted NFL mascots causing mayhem at El Gaucho. Several photos caught the NFL mascots in action as they interacted with guests and darted around the restaurant. View the photos here.

WHERE:        El Gaucho Seattle

2505 First Avenue

Seattle, WA 98121

(206) 728-1337

WHEN:          Monday, April 4th

WHY:             Blitz wanted to thank the 11 other NFL mascots for supporting him in Seattle’s MS walk the day before

· Ryan Asdourian, known as “Blitz” was diagnosed with MS in 2008

· The NFL mascots were in town for their annual mascot meeting

Assorted photos of the NFL mascots wreaking havoc at EL Gaucho Seattle are available here: http://elgaucho.com/elgaucho/Seahawks

El Gaucho^® is the Northwest's steakhouse legacy focused on elegant, old-school, tableside service for people celebrating their lives. The menu highlights 28-Day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef^® Prime steaks, cutting-edge fresh seafood selections from sustainable sources and extensive wine and single malt Scotch lists. Offering intimate private dining and nightly live music, El Gaucho’s bar was recently named one of the “Best Places to Network” by Seattle Business, “Readers’ Choice for Best Steak” by Seattle Magazine, and has earned five Wine Spectator “Awards of Excellence” and three “Best of Awards of Excellence.” Located at 2505 First Ave., El Gaucho is open Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, call (206) 728-1337 or visit www.elgaucho.com.

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