“New American Kitchen” KORAL to open March 2
March 1, 2012
A new restaurant gem is coming to town. Renowned local restaurateurs Bradley Dickinson and Mikel Rogers of PEARL Bar & Dining are set to open the doors of their newest venture, KORAL Bar & Kitchen, on Friday, March 2.
KORAL’s prime location on the main floor of the Hyatt Regency Bellevue in the heart of downtown Bellevue will offer a warm and inviting atmosphere with interior décor and a menu to match.
Coined the “New American Kitchen,” KORAL’s approachable menu of appetizers, small plates and entrées will focus on comfortably prepared foods. Options range from the Kitchen Burger served with rosemary sea salt fries, to the Blue Cheese Meatloaf with Yukon Gold potatoes and caramel carrots, to the Imperial Farms Center-cut Sirloin with salt-roasted potatoes and tempura mushrooms.
“KORAL’s inventive menu brings something new to the Eastside dining scene,” explained Executive Chef and Co-owner Bradley Dickinson. “We saw an opportunity to fill the gap of reasonably priced, upscale food in a truly comfortable and laid back environment in the downtown Bellevue neighborhood. The menu caters to everyone, and the warm interior makes you feel like you are dining in the comfort of your own home.”
Leading the kitchen will be Head Chef Peter Kelly, a familiar face in the local culinary industry with more than 25 years of professional experience under his belt. Also joining the team is General Manager Tracy Ducken, who has worked with Bradley and Mikel at several Eastside restaurants.
Starting March 2 KORAL will be open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, with a bar operating 3 p.m. to midnight seven days a week. KORAL will also launch a weekend brunch on Saturday, March 17, served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
3/9 UPDATE: Koral launched their twice daily Happy Hour today. Guests can enjoy 50% off all bar small plates, wines by the glass, specialty cocktails, house martinis, and $2 off draft beers in the lively lounge. KORAL’s happy hour will be offered seven days a week from daily from 3-6 p.m. and again from 9 p.m. to midnight. Highlights from the Happy Hour menu include:
• Sautéed prawns scampi style with garlic, herbs and breadcrumbs ($6)
• Chef’s sliders with braised oxtail and stone ground mustard sauce ($5)
• Tai-Tung style pot stickers with pork and vegetable filling and soy-chili sauce ($5.50)
• KORAL Manhattan with Buffalo Trace bourbon and Antica vermouth (4)
• Penicillin with Jack Daniels whiskey, lemon juice and honey-ginger infused syrup ($4)
• Raspberry Drop with raspberry vodka, lemon juice, a touch of Chambord and a sugar rim ($4)
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