Gaithersburg, Maryland, Restaurant Offers Lakeside Patio For People And Their Dogs
When it comes to sweet summer treats, children shouldn’t have all the fun. The Bench kitchen, bar and lakeside patio has transformed traditional shaved ice into cool cocktail creations for adults.
Mixologists at the Gaithersburg, Maryland, restaurant elevate refreshing frozen treats to an art, combining shaved ice, freshly squeezed juices and hand-blended recipes for a sunny taste with mature appeal that’s perfect for sipping on the lakeside patio. People can bring their dogs along to chill out on the pet-friendly patio with complimentary plain shaved ice.
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“Almost any cocktail can be suited to shaved ice. It’s an easy way to turn up the wow factor and add a touch of nostalgia to outdoor get-togethers,” says Nicole Watkins, senior food and beverage operations manager,
The Bench.
Flavors such as Sangria, Tequila Sunrise and Mojito hit the spot during the summer season. To celebrate Independence Day, The Bench will offer a Red, White and Blue made with Deep Eddy Vodka, Pama Liqueur and Blue Curacao for $5 all day on July 4, 2014. Happy Hour food and drink specials are available from 5 to 7 p.m. daily. Yappy Hour is celebrated at the same time on the pet-friendly patio, where dogs enjoy complimentary chef-prepared biscuits.
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Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center introduced its signature restaurant in 2013. Thirteen high-definition televisions indoors and outdoors make it the perfect place to kick back and relax with a shaved ice cocktail. The spacious patio features stylish seating overlooking the walking trail, lake and swan boats at the RIO Washingtonian Center shopping and entertainment complex. Dine on The Bench’s patio and listen to RIO’s free live concerts from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday throughout the summer.
The Bench kitchen, bar and lakeside patio at Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center is located at 9751 Washingtonian Boulevard in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Quick breakfasts, business lunches, cocktails with friends, and romantic sunset dinners on the lakeside patio are all at home in the comfortable sophistication of The Bench.
For reservations, call 301-590-0044 or visit www.opentable.com. For more information, visit www.TheBenchMaryland.com and follow Gaithersburg Marriott on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gaithersburgmarriott and Twitter @MarriottGWC.
