SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- A multi-year recipient of Wine Spectator's Restaurant Wine List Awards, One Pico restaurant at Shutters on the Beach invites diners to embrace their inner-oenophile with a new food and wine program, "Love the Grape." With an already impressive and accessible wine menu by Master Sommelier Peter Neptune, One Pico has implemented this wine-centric menu pairing as a way to playfully introduce its guests to a plethora of seasonal varietals, without the pretension that overwhelm many an enthusiast. Each month's menu will feature a different celebrated grape with a three-course dinner best showcasing the flavor of that month's varietal.

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"We are always trying to encourage our guests to sample wines that were previously unfamiliar to them. This allows patrons of One Pico to experiment with a newly discovered varietal, vintage or producer and expand their palate in a really fun way," said Shutters General Manager Gregory Day. "Peter Neptune and I always wanted to bring a list to life that was exciting, affordable and eclectic--I think this really is the one. Love the Grape is just a playful extension of the wine program."

The additional "Love the Grape" menu is offered Tuesday through Sunday and includes a seasonally appropriate three-course dinner with either three ounces of wine per course for $50 or six ounces of wine per course for $65.

                                     AUGUST: ROSE
                                       Appetizer
                   Mudgee, Australia, Robert Oatley Rose, Sangiovese
                Duck Gruyere "French Toast":  Confit, Bacon, Fine Herbs

                                        Entree
                  Corbieres, France, Domaine Fontsainte Gris de Gris
                      Grilled Halibut with Piperade, Sauce Vierge

                                        Dessert
         Napa Valley, California, Francis Coppola Syrah, Sofia Rose, Grenache
                                         Blend
                       Strawberry Rhubarb Tart, Chantilly Creme

                                  SEPTEMBER: RIESLING
                                  OCTOBER: PINOT NOIR
                                  NOVEMBER: CABERNET
                                  DECEMBER: CHAMPAGNE
                    Additional monthly menus provided upon request

About Shutters on the Beach:

Independently owned and operated by the Beverly Hills-based Edward Thomas Hotels, Shutters on the Beach is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World located on the beach of Santa Monica Bay. The property is known for its inspiring interiors, expansive panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and California Coastline, comfortably elegant and intimate atmosphere, and dedication to guest services. For more information call (310) 458-0030; toll-free at (800) 334-9000; or log onto www.shuttersonthebeach.com.

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    Leah Goldstein      310.586.7124  lgoldstein@murphyobrien.com
    Ashley King         310.586.7126 aking@murphyobrien.com

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