Avalon Opens in West Seattle Today

January 3 at 3 p.m.

SEATTLE, Wash.—(January 3, 2011)—Fittingly located on S.W. Avalon Way in West Seattle, Avalon restaurant and lounge opens today, spotlighting Northwest fare with a touch of rustic Mediterranean flavor.

WHO: Avalon – Pacific NW Casual Fine Dining & Lounge

www.avalonws.com

WHAT: Restaurant Opens

· Menu created by Chef Deborah Breuler focuses on local Pacific Northwest fare with a touch of rustic Mediterranean flavor. See a sample of menu items below.

· Prices range from $7 to $12 for starters and $15 to $22 for entrées.

· Full bar highlights local distilleries and wineries.

· Open seven days a week, with dinner service daily (dine in or take out) from 5 to 10 p.m. and happy hour in the lounge from 3 to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Avalon in West Seattle

2940 S.W. Avalon Way

Seattle, Washington 98126

WHEN: Today: January 3

3 p.m. (Happy Hour)

5 p.m. (Dinner Service)

Situated in the historic Luna Park neighborhood, West Seattle’s Avalon offers an approachable, regionally inspired, locally sourced menu as well as a full bar and wine list focusing on Washington and Oregon. Dishes are available for dine in or take out. The warm and welcoming ambiance makes an equally comfortable backdrop for casual meals and special occasions alike. Located at 2940 S.W. Avalon Way, Avalon serves dinner daily from 5 to 10 p.m.; brunch is served Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and happy hour is offered daily in the lounge from 3 to 6 p.m. (206) 922-3606.

Follow Avalon Online:

http://www.avalonws.com

http://twitter.com/AvalonWS

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Media Contact: Andrea Courtney

Randall PR / (206) 551-1651

 

Sample of Menu Items:

Small Plates

Artichoke Fritter

with zesty tomato spread ($7)

Bruschetta of Crab

with mascarpone, arugula and lemon vinaigrette ($11)

Grilled Curly Endive

with honey crisp apples, Seastar goat cheese and candied walnuts ($7)

Entrées

Grilled Marinated Pork Loin

with fig mostarda, braised Brussels sprouts with pancetta, and smashed potatoes ($17)

Forty Clove Garlic Chicken

with preserved lemon, green olives, almonds, Bluebird Farms grains and sautéed kale ($17)

Thundering Hooves Farm Short Ribs

Syrah-braised and served with potato dumplings and roasted roots ($19)

Cedar Planked Wild Salmon

balsamic-glazed, with roasted cauliflower and fingerling potatoes ($20)