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New Spring Menu Featured at the Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) April 20, 2008 -- Opus calls it "American Fusion." Guests simply call it "wonderful." Opus restaurant in Pittsburgh introduces its new spring dinner menu with distinctive yet classic twists on everything from starters to desserts.

"We wanted everything on this new menu to reflect our unique imprimatur. As part of the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, the city's only AAA Four Diamond hotel, diners expect turn-of-the-century charm with a modern edge," says Farid Mellah, Director of Operations.

For starters, Tempura Lobster Tail comes with a trio of sauces, New Orleans Amber BBQ Shrimp is served with stone-ground grits and an herb salad, and Braised Short Ribs have celery root and parsnip puree with micro mustard greens.

Whet your appetite with more than a half-dozen appealing salads at this Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hotel restaurant, including Roasted Beet Napoleon, New Jersey Ugli Ripe Tomato Salad and the Deconstructed Wedge. Corn and Crab Chowder and Smoked Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Soup take the chill off cool spring days.

An award-winning wine list accompanies a continental-inspired menu of succulent steaks, chops, poultry, seafood and pasta, creating a pairing of bold flavors in a charming atmosphere. African Sapelle wood paneling and a colorful fresco of Renaissance instruments by artist John Manders envelop a serene setting of tables and banquettes.

Opus' signature steak is the Beef Tenderloin Filet, grilled and served with Caramelized Onion and Applewood Bacon Compote. Alaskan Halibut is slow-poached in extra virgin olive oil with candied shallots, lemon and fresh herbs. Lobster and Shiitake Mushroom Ravioli are folded into fresh cream sauce with English peas and pea tendrils. Horseradish crust and smoked tomato beurre blanc give Atlantic Salmon a kick, while Free-Range Chicken is pan-seared and served with tomato and tarragon relish.

Forget bland starches ? at Opus even the side dishes are enticing. Mashed potatoes are flavored with your choice of lobster, caramelized onion or Boursin cheese. Other exceptional options include Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Spicy Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Thai Purple Sticky Rice.

Opus is open daily until 10 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a special three-course $20.08 Business Lunch served Monday through Friday, and Prime Rib Dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sundays. Dinner at Opus comes with complimentary valet parking -- a premium amenity among downtown Pittsburgh restaurants.

Located at 107 Sixth Street in the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, Opus is surrounded by five theaters and near the excitement of Heinz Field, PNC Park and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, making it the ideal spot for a quiet breakfast, a fashionable business lunch or a romantic dinner. For more information or reservations, call 412-992-2005 or visit www.dineatopus.com.

About Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel

The Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel is an architecturally stunning landmark hotel where heritage blends with luxury in a masterfully restored hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Surrounded by five world-renowned theaters in the heart of the Cultural District, it is also near Heinz Field, PNC Park, Mellon Arena and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As the only AAA Four Diamond Pittsburgh hotel, the Renaissance offers a place where culture and comfort co-exist. For more information or to make a reservation, call 412-562-1200 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pitbr-renaissance-pittsburgh-hotel/.

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