Downtown St. Petersburg Restaurant's Past Celebrated With 1925 Menu

ST. PETERSBURG, FL--(Marketwired - Dec 2, 2014) - Rich in the traditions of serving fine food, a historic St. Petersburg, FL American restaurant is now offering a curated menu, at a vintage price in celebration of the opening of its original host hotel in 1925.

In paying tribute to decades of exceptional service and remarkable culinary flavors, Marchand's Bar & Grill, located inside The Vinoy ^® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club, launched a dinner menu for just $19.25. Drawing attention to the award-winning restaurant's unique history and its evolution in downtown St. Petersburg, FL, Executive Chef Mark Heimann has created a tantalizing three-course meal that even includes notations of his recommended wine pairings.

Establishing Roaring Twenties prices for some of the restaurant's most popular dishes, the 1925 Menu is available daily from 5 to 6 p.m. inside the beautifully restored dining room where vibrant "Pompeian" colors, fancy motifs and meticulously restored original murals create an elegant ambience of days past, all accented with views of today's downtown St. Petersburg, FL. The three-course 1925 Menu features seasonal local fare and includes the likes of Green Kale Soup or Roasted Yellow Beets for starters, followed by a choice of entrées that may include Roasted Chicken Breast, Grilled Wild Salmon or Berkshire Short Rib, all served with delicious side favorites. Decadent desserts such as Maple Creme Brulee with fruit compote or Chocolate-Pumpkin Flan Cake with caramel sauce conclude this special dining event.

As the signature restaurant of The Vinoy, Marchand's Bar & Grill has been honored with a host of awards, including the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2011-2014 and the Florida Trend Golden Spoon Hall of Fame award. Garnering positive acceptance among St. Petersburg, FL local restaurants, the eatery was also chosen "Best of the Bay" by readers of Tampa Bay Magazine.

One of five restaurants located at The Vinoy, Marchand's Bar & Grill is noted for redefining fine American cuisine with extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that offer something for everyone. Open daily for breakfast at 6:30 a.m., the restaurant features a Saturday and Sunday Breakfast Buffet from 8 to 11:30 a.m., while also offering breakfast menus from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday and 6:30 to 8 a.m. on Sunday. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and the restaurant is open for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. A Sunday brunch, for which reservations are strongly recommended, is served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

For more information or to make reservations, call 727-824-8072.

About the The Vinoy^® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
A stunning destination, The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club greets guests with historic charm and gracious modern amenities to create an intriguing hotel experience. Located just minutes from St. Pete Beach, the resort features a private marina, 18-hole golf course and 12-court tennis complex to complement its offering of well-appointed guest rooms and stylish suites. Designed with the charms of early 20^th century Mediterranean Revival architecture, this grand hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and since its total restoration in 1992 has received regular refreshments to ensure a totally modern and upscale hotel experience.