The Depot Restaurant Celebrates 100 & 200 Year Milestones
SEAVIEW, WA(ContentDesk) September 7, 2005 -- The Depot Restaurant, a Pacific Northwest dining destination for fresh seafood and regionally-focused cuisine, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the location's history as railroad depot. The Centennial Celebration will feature a series of events and special menus; each event showcasing executive chef Michael Lalewicz' innovative cooking philosophy.The Depot is housed in the former train depot for the Ilwaco Railroad and Navigation Company, nick-named the "Clamshell Railroad" due to its status as the only organized railroad to run according to the local tide tables. Construction of the now-historic depot in Seaview was authorized in 1905."Guests and local history buffs alike thoroughly enjoy the history and ambience of The Depot," said Nancy Gorshe, co-proprietor. "I am gratified that The Depot Restaurant, with its emphasis on fresh regional seafood, is continuing the Clamshell RailRoad's tradition of ensuring an amply supply of shellfish to hungry diners." The year-long celebration will culminate with a wild game dinner event honoring the Bicentennial anniversary of Lewis & Clark's expedition. Centennial celebration highlights include:.   Labor Day Beach Party & Seafood Feast: September 2-4.   Rod Run & Margaritaville Deck Party: September 9-11.   3rd Annual Wild Mushrooms & French Wine Dinner October 14.   Lewis & Clark Wild Game Dinner November 11.   2nd Annual Asian Fusion Dinner December 9In addition to the special events, The Depot will feature its regular menu,

including classically-trained Chef Michael's house specialties: Crab Bucatini, Willapa Bay Oysters, and hand-selected, USDA Prime cuts of aged beef filets."As a chef, I have had the privilege of traveling the world and the United States," said Michael Lalewicz, co-proprietor and Executive Chef of The Depot.

"I enjoy bringing creative interpretations from these different cultures to the superb regional bounty of this area."About The DepotThe Depot is a historic destination that is now the Pacific Northwest's destination for fresh, creative, regionally-focused cuisine. Located on the Long Beach Peninsula in Washington, The Depot features the innovative cuisine of Executive Chef Michael Lalewicz, a Western Culinary Institute graduate, and the welcoming presence of co-proprietor Nancy Gorshe. The building was constructed in 1905 as a way-station for the Peninsula's rail system, nick-named the Clamshell Railroad. The restaurant's food has been honored in regional competitions, and has been selected as a "Best Place to Kiss" in the Pacific Northwest.The Depot is located at 1208 38th Place & L Street, Seaview, WA. Visit http://www.depotrestaurantdining.com, or call 360.642.7880 for hours, menu and special event information and reservations.

Information about the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial celebration can be found at: http://www.lewisandclarkwa.com/pages/ocian.html..