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November 12, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pat O'Brien's International, Inc.
William H. Warshauer,
Vice President
504/582-6910
Shelly Waguespack, Vice President
504/582-6908
Fax: 504/582-6909
Pat O'Brien's Expansion Continues
Construction has begun in San Antonio, Texas
NEW ORLEANS -- Pat O'Brien's, a New Orleans icon and home
of the world famous Hurricane, has announced the start of construction
for its 5th location and its fourth outside of New Orleans.
Pat O'Brien's International, Inc.'s first corporately owned
entertainment venue with bar, restaurant and private party facility
will be located at 121 Alamo Plaza right down from the historic
Alamo.
Anticipated opening will be March 2003. Pat O'Brien's San
Antonio will have 18th Century New Orleans mystique while still
preserving the historic aspects of the facade of the building.
To maintain Texan charm, Pat O'Brien's International is working
with local preservationists to retain the integrity of the historic
windows, some limestone walls and other features.
A signature look to Pat O'Brien's is the beer stein collection
hanging from the ceiling. Pat O'Brien's San Antonio will have
over 500 beer steins hanging from its ceiling as well.
The advantage of booking private parties in an elegant private
facility is also one of the luxuries that one will have with
the opening of Pat O'Brien's San Antonio. The private party facility
will have wood floors, wrought iron chandeliers, massive fireplace
mantels, beautiful paintings and a huge balcony overlooking the
courtyard, similar to the Briars suites at Pat O'Brien's New
Orleans, Orlando and Memphis.
Pat O'Brien's San Antonio will feature New Orleans style cuisine
such as famous Shrimp Remoulade, Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee
and , of course Shrimp Creole. The menu will also have a slight
Mexican twist with a few local delicacies.
Pat O'Brien's continues to expand its operation with the selection
for Pat O'Brien's San Antonio. The opening of Pat O'Brien's Memphis,
Tennessee in September 2002 and Pat O'Brien's Orlando, Florida
in 1999, and the opening of Pat O'Brien's Cancun, Mexico in 1991,
has clearly established acceptance of its concept outside New
Orleans.
George D. "Sonny" Oechsner III, owner, says, "We
are very excited for the opportunity to have Pat O'Brien's San
Antonio as part of our growing corporate family." Mr. Oechsner
stated, "Selecting San Antonio involved extensive research
and is overwhelmingly the right city for the next Pat O'Brien's.
Visitors from all over the world have continued to experience
Pat O'Brien's for more than 69 years. It is only natural to want
to bring a piece of New Orleans to San Antonio,""Pat
O'Brien's San Antonio is a perfect match for our concept, and
we are incredibly excited for the opportunity to be involved
in this community."
For more information, contact:
Pat O'Brien's International, Inc.
718 St. Peter Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
William H. Warshauer (504) 582-6910
Shelly Waguespack (504) 582-6908
Fax (504) 582-6909 |