Award-Winning Steakhouse Welcomes Return of Three-Course Prix Fixe; Prime Rib Night

Newport, RI - January 14, 2010 - 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille, located on Bowen's Wharf in Newport, RI, is pleased to offer a selection of dining specials for the winter.  For more information or reservations please call 401.841.8884.

22 Bowen's three-course prix fixe menu, available Sunday - Thursday, for $19.95 per person, begins with a choice of New England Clam Chowder or a Baby Green Salad with pickled shallots, roasted grape tomatoes, pumpkin bread croutons, and a ginger honey vinaigrette, followed by a choice of entrees, including Baked Rigatoni Bolognese topped with mozzarella; Narragansett Beer Battered Fish 'n' Chips with a lemon-caper remoulade; Steak Frites: a 10 oz ribeye served with steak fries, Cajun onions, and horseradish cream; and a Teriyaki Salmon Pho Bowl, featuring teriyaki glazed salmon, lo mein noodles, and fresh vegetables in a savory broth.  Dinner concludes with a choice of a Chocolate Fudge Brownie Sundae with vanilla bean gelato and caramel sauce or Vanilla Bean Brûlée.

On Wednesdays, guests can enjoy the three-course Prime Rib Night, beginning with a choice of first courses, including New England Clam Chowder, Soup du Jour, or Caesar salad, followed by Prime Rib served with mashed potatoes, au jus, and horseradish cream, and concluding with Crème Brûlée.  The cost for the prix fixe dinner with a 16 oz prime rib is $32.95 per person or $37.95 for a 20 oz prime rib.

Finally, kick off the weekend with a three-course dinner for two and a bottle of Beringer Stone Cellars Cabernet or Chardonnay for $65.22 per couple, available Fridays only.  The prix fixe begins with a choice of New England Clam Chowder or House Baby Greens Salad with pickled shallots, roasted grape tomatoes, pumpkin bread croutons, and a ginger honey vinaigrette; followed by a choice of entrees, including Pan-Seared Georges Bank Scallops with sweet corn basil coulis and a fried risotto cake; Braised Colorado Lamb Shank with crimini mushrooms, caramelized shallot, and Yukon potato gratin; and Grilled Ribeye Steak & Shrimp: a 10 oz ribeye with mashed potato, sautéed shrimp, garlic butter, and crispy shallots.  Dinner concludes with a choice of a Chocolate Fudge Brownie Sundae with vanilla bean gelato and caramel sauce or Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée.

About 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille
22 Bowen's serves USDA Prime beef, New England's finest seafood, and is complemented by an award-winning wine list.  It is regularly awarded with Wine Enthusiast's "Award of Unique Distinction" and has also received Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence."  22 Bowen's is a subsidiary of Newport Restaurant Group, an employee-owned (ESOP) hospitality company, located in Newport, RI.  For more information about 22 Bowen's, please call (401) 841-8884 or visit www.22bowens.com.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Kate Barba
Regan Communications
401-351-8855
kbarba@regancomm.com