The Search Is On! Find The Vintage Canlis Menus, Dine At 1950 Prices 50 Menus, 50 Tweets

Canlis, the iconic Seattle restaurant known for its outstanding service, wine and Northwest cuisine, will celebrate its 60th birthday this December with the ultimate foodie's treasure hunt.

A lot as changed since the restaurant's opening six decades ago, not the least of which is the price of a good meal. To celebrate with the city, Canlis is inviting Seattle to experience the restaurant's hospitality at prices from 1950.

But there's a catch.

To order off the 1950 menu, guests will need to have one. That's where the hunt begins.

Brothers Mark and Brian Canlis have signed 50 menus from 1950 and will hide them beginning Tuesday, Oct.19, 2010, leading up to the restaurant's birthday. Guests who locate a menu must bring it in to the restaurant and dine before the restaurant's actual birthday on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010.

Clues to the menus' hiding places will be sent out daily via the @Canlis Twitter account and the Canlis Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Canlis.Seattle.

"Birthdays are a time for play," said Mark Canlis, owner of the restaurant. "We invite the city to join the festivities as we celebrate our history and thank our guests for their generations of support."

Canlis' original menu features a whole broiled lobster for $4, filet mignon for $4.25 and, of course, the famous Canlis salad- just $2 for two. With the lowest prices in Canlis' history, guests who find the hidden menus can enjoy a four-course meal for under $10. Each menu is good for a party of two guests.

The complete 1950 menu is available online . Media who would like to receive the clues directly to their inbox can contact lorim@richmondpr.com.



About Canlis

Founded by Peter Canlis in 1950, this family-run Seattle landmark has helped shape both local and national trends in hospitality, service, cuisine and wine. Currently under the direction of Peter's grandsons, Mark and Brian Canlis, the restaurant is one of the longest-lasting and most highly decorated dining destinations in the country - a testament to the family's dedication to providing a memorable experience to each guest. Canlis has been nominated three times by the James Beard Foundation for "Outstanding Service" and is the recipient of 14 consecutive Wine Spectator Grand Awards for its exceptional wine selection and service. In December 2010, Canlis will celebrate its 60th birthday. For more information about Canlis, visit http://www.canlis.com , or find them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Canlis.Seattle and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/Canlis.