Color Me Red--red Sage/andre Chreky Supports The Red Cross

Washington, D.C (August 5, 2003): Whoever said blondes have more fun has never gone red. In celebration of its milestone 10th anniversary, Red Sage has teamed up with Andre Chreky, the salon spa, to help Washingtonians "Color Me Red Sage Red" in support of the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area. The fundraiser features two special packages designed for supporters to "Go Red Sage Red" from head to toe this fall: The promotion launches on October 1, 2003 and it is hoped that hundreds or Washingtonians and visitors to the city will join the Red Sage in its support for this great cause and sport the new color. Patrons can purchase the "Color Me Red Sage" packages at the Red Sage (605 14th Street, NW; 202-638-4444); Andre Chreky (1604 K Street, NW; 202-293-9393); or at the Red Cross Chapter Store (2131 K St., NW) and online at www.redcrossnca.org. The packages include the following:

o Color Me Red Sage Red for Lunch includes an American Red Cross tote bag containing a certificate for an Andre Chreky, the salon spa manicure/pedicure and lunch for two in The Grill at the Red Sage. The cost is $120 with 50 percent of the proceeds benefiting the Red Cross.

o Color Me Red Sage Red for Dinner includes an American Red Cross tote bag containing a certificate for the exclusive Andre Chreky, the salon spa, Red Sage hair color, which has been created especially for this campaign, and blow dry, an American Red Cross silk scarf and dinner for two in The Grill at the Red Sage. The price of the package is $290 with over 50 percent of the procedes benefiting the Red Cross.

A complimentary new fall lipstick and nail polish courtesy of OPI and Andre Chreky, the salon spa, are included in each package.

Executive Chef Michael Greenstein of Red Sage will also feature some red-inspired menu items reflecting the restaurants support for the Red Cross through specialty dishes that include Venison with a Pomegranate Sauce, Roasted Shallots and Turnips, and Steamed Redfish with Saffron,Tomatoes, Peppers, Onion, Gaeta Olives, Preserved Lemon, and Cous Cous. Pastry

Chef Josh Short will be introducing the Red Sage Red Wine Cake, a cabernet wine cake with vanilla roasted figs topped with a frozen macadamia-pistachio cream and the Red Sage Velvet Cake, a layered textured red cake with a hint of chocolate and old fashioned cream cheese frosting

Currently celebrating its 10th anniversary, Red Sage located at 605 14th Street, NW continues to be one of Washingtons most exciting restaurants. Located in the heart of downtown D.C., an area the restaurant has helped to revitalize in the last decade, Red Sage caters to the Districts elite with four distinct dining experiences: the casual Border Cafi; the fine-dining Grill; the Market located next door to the restaurant; and two private dining rooms that offer customized menus and a private dining chef. Media quality photos of the Red Sage Red hair color are available at www.heatherfreeman.com along with the complete "Red Sage Red Menu." To contact Red Sage, please call 202-638-4444, or visit the website at www.redsage.com.

Andre Chreky, the salon spa located at 1604 K Street, NW, 202-293-9393 is one of DCs finest full service salons catering to the Washington community. Located in the heart of the citys business district and two blocks from the White House, the salon spa is known to be the full service salon for White House staffers, Congressman, Hollywood stars, businesspeople, and even students. The salon spa is open seven days a week.

Led by volunteers, the American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross of the National Capital Area serves the people of Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, Md., Fairfax County, Va., the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church,Va