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KICK THE WEEKDAY BLUES WITH A NEW POOLSIDE HAPPY HOUR AT BLUE ON BLUE

--“Graze” and “Gulp” with newly appointed Executive Chef Scott Garrett at Avalon Beverly Hills’ acclaimed restaurant --

February 27, 2008 (Beverly Hills) - Decidedly the hottest drink and dining destination in 90210, blue on blue at Avalon Beverly Hills and newly appointed Executive Chef Scott Garrett invite Angelenos to “kick the blues” with a new poolside Happy Hour, offered Monday through Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Guests are invited to “graze” and “gulp” a unique selection of tapas-style happy hour menu specials, available for $6 each or three items for $15, and a selection of $8 drink specials, while lounging poolside and soaking up stunning mid-century décor at blue on blue. Best of all, valet at blue on blue is complimentary to all guests visiting for happy hour.

Chef Garrett encourages guests to leave the stress of work and rush hour traffic behind and escape to blue on blue for a stylish, yet laid-back happy hour, noting “Our happy hour menu offers small plates that pack a big flavor punch and pair exquisitely with after work cocktails and wine.”

blue on blue’s new “kick the blues” happy hour includes the following menu and cocktail selections:

graze
all items $6
3 items for $15

asian beef bowls
sesame dressing, beef, iceberg and noodles

tuna and mango crudo
cilantro cream, wantons and ginger syrup

mushroom risotto arancini
mascarpone, black trumpets and panko

raw plate
assorted vegetables with accompaniments

scallop b.l.t.s
proscuitto, arugula and oven-dried tomato

turkey albondigas
jalapeño and avocado

paella con gambas
spicy shrimp, chorizo and piqillo peppers


gulp
$8 each

wines of the month
featured "kick your blues" cocktail
well drinks

blue on blue is open 7-days a week for breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., appetizers from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and for dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Brunch is also offered every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling 310.407.7791 or by visiting www.avalonbeverlyhills.com

About Avalon Hotel

Named one of the best city hotels in Town & Country’s “Luxury Survey,” Avalon Beverly Hills is an innovative hideaway that merges contemporary updates with classic mid-century style. Avalon offers guests a stylish home-away-from-home experience that embraces Southern California's relaxed "patio lifestyle." Ideally situated in a quiet residential slip of Beverly Hills and designed by Kelly Wearstler Interior Design, the hotel is appointed with vintage and custom-designed furniture: George Nelson lamps, Isamu Noguchi tables, chairs inspired by Charles Eames.

About Kor Hotel Group

The Kor Group is a privately held real estate development and management firm with investments primarily in hotels, resorts and multi-family real estate. Kor Hotel Group, the hospitality division of Kor, holds a diverse property portfolio and manages both its own assets and non-owned hotels under third-party management agreements. Kor Hotel Group’s properties include Viceroy Santa Monica and Viceroy Palm Springs, Avalon Hotel and Maison 140 in Beverly Hills, The Tides South Beach, Chamberlain in West Hollywood, Loden in Vancouver, The Tides Riviera Maya on the Yucatán Peninsula and Villa del Sol in Zihuatanejo on the Mexican Riviera. Resorts and Residences projects in Miami, Anguilla and Riviera Maya are forthcoming in 2008 and 2009.