PITTSBURGH, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill's Bar & Burger, a BR Guest Hospitality restaurant, will premiere in Pittsburgh today at 5:00 p.m. in the former Original Fish Market in The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh. Bill's is a relaxed, low-key destination with a casual vibe that's perfect for Pittsburgh locals, conventioneers, travelers and families, providing both indulgent and guilt-free food offerings.
Known for its mouthwatering, classic burgers and comfort foods, Bill's began in New York City in 2009 and became an instant hit with both burger junkies and locals alike. Bill's also boasts three other locations in New York City and one in Atlantic City. According to MSN's The 101 Best Burgers in America, "the meat is loosely packed and just crumbly enough, super-juicy and the whole creation is simple, beefy, cheesy goodness, with a squirt of secret sauce to top it off. After a night on the town, one of these burgers just might be the most satisfying thing on earth."
Guests at Bill's Bar & Burger will enjoy deliciously griddled burgers; crispy hand cut fries and creamy homemade milkshakes. Every burger is made fresh daily with a specialty blend of beef provided by New York City's foremost Pat LaFreida Wholesale Meat Purveyors. In 2013, Bill's earned a spot on CNN's list of "Top 10 Burgers in America."
Bill's Bar & Burger, will feature a 250-seat dining room, a 40-seat private dining area, a large bar with lounge seating and a seated sushi bar. Sushi Chef Matt Lieu, formerly of the Original Fish Market, has joined the team and will continue to delight diners with his signature creations and the finest sushi in the 'Burgh.
Bill's Corporate Executive Chef Ivy Stark, a graduate of the Institute for Culinary Education, has worked in numerous highly acclaimed restaurants from New York to California. Stark is ranked among New York's top chefs and has been consistently featured on national and local TV broadcasts including the Today Show, CBS Early Show, ABC News, and WABC-TV. Chef Stark is also the author of two cookbooks, is a Food Network regular, and a guest judge on Beat Bobby Flay.
Clare Lise, Executive Chef for Bill's Pittsburgh, has honed her culinary chops from the Mon Valley to Maui. With a degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts, Chef Lise has shared her love of cooking and developed menus both seasonal and creative. Most recently, at Pittsburgh's Diamond Market Bar and Grill, she introduced a menu that consisted of in house smoked meats and fishes, burgers and house made soups, sauces and fries.
Under Chef Stark's guidance and Executive Chef Clare Lise's culinary and management skills, Bill's Bar & Burger will showcase a well-rounded menu with a "Pittsburgh twist," including: Iron City Fondue, the Pittsburgh sushi roll, Frickles and Peppers (featuring Pittsburgh Pickle Company pickles), and a Dark Chocolate Klondike Bar Smash.
A highlight of Pittsburgh's Bill's Bar & Burger will be a unique rotating art display featuring emerging artists. Artists represented in the inaugural display include Glenn Fischer and Pittsburgh's own Deanna Mance and Aimee Manion. Bill's commitment to supporting art is part of its philosophy and BR Guest Hospitality is pleased to foster the work of local, regional and national artists.
Today at 5:00 p.m. Bill's will officially open its doors and treat Pittsburghers to a fun-filled site with fresh, flavorful and healthy fare.
"Get ready Pittsburgh! You've never seen or tasted anything like a burger from Bill's Bar & Burger," says Pittsburgh's own and The Voice finalist, Chris Jamison. "As a Pittsburgh native and burger lover, I'm so thrilled to be a part of the Bill's family." Jamison appeared for a Pre Grand Opening Party on Friday, April 17th for two one-hour concerts.
Bill's Bar & Burger Pittsburgh
1001 Liberty Avenue at Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh
412.567.2300
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 11 am – 11 pm
Friday & Saturday: 11 am – Midnight
www.billsbarandburger.com
About BR Guest Hospitality
Since opening its first restaurant in 1987, BR Guest Hospitality, along with CEO James Gersten, have redefined the restaurant experience through an emphasis on hospitality and quality. Current BR Guest properties in New York City include Atlantic Grill East Side, Atlantic Grill at Lincoln Center, Bill's Bar & Burger Meatpacking District, Bill's Bar & Burger Rockefeller Center, Bill's Bar & Burger Downtown, Blue Fin, Blue Water Grill, Dos Caminos Meatpacking District, Dos Caminos Park Avenue, Dos Caminos Soho, Dos Caminos Third Avenue, Isabella's, Ocean Grill, Strip House, Strip House Next Door, Strip House Midtown, Ruby Foo's, Troy Liquor Bar, and HILO – a bar and club in the Meatpacking district. Other BR Guest locations include Strip House at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino; Dos Caminos at B Ocean Hotel in Fort Lauderdale; and Dos Caminos, Bill's Bar & Burger, and Sammy D's at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City.
BR Guest's commitment to service and hospitality is also evident through its dedication of time and resources to community-based organizations including City-Meals-On-Wheels, PENCIL, and The James Beard Foundation. For more information, visit: www.brguesthospitality.com.
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