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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Mexican Food Goes From Best To Even Better
Whether it's the homemade salsa that screams "fresh" to your taste buds, or the wonderfully warm and creamy specialty white cheese dip that captures your every sense of
appetizer delight, Azul, formerly known as Cozumel and located at 5505 Walnut Street in the cozy Shadyside Area of Pittsburgh, has just made one of the best authentic Mexican food menus even better!
"There will be all the favorites from Cozumel's menu, but we have plans to add a few new special entrees,
appetizers, deserts and a great bar menu with all the American bar food favorites done with a Mexican twist",
states new owner operator, John E. Lobro, a Central Catholic & Penn State University
graduate. Lobro bought the then Cozumel Restaurant from his mentor,
Bikki Kochhar, who was noted as the 2005 Entrepreneur of the year by Earnst & Young.
Azul, as Cozumel, has been the most highly awarded authentic Mexican cuisine in
Pittsburgh for over a decade.
The head chef of Azul is Augustine Garcia has many
years of experience in authentic Mexican cuisine and is passionate about his profession..
Another new factor Azul offers is the specialization in catering Mexican cuisine with their
famous flavor and styles for events and gatherings of all sizes. Many local schools and
educators bring their Spanish classes to dine at Azul for a little taste and experience with
the Hispanic culture-this is do to many of Azul's Hispanic and Spanish speaking employee.
The Grand opening of Azul is scheduled for May 1, 2006. This will also serve as the kick off for the
Cinco De Mayo Celebration Week. During this week, Azul will have nightly
Entertainment which includes specialty margaritas, appetizers, week long promotions and give-a-ways.
"Cozumel has always been known as the place for Cinco De Mayo
celebration. With our new name, We are still the place to celebrate", states Lobro. Azul
has a 300 people capacity and is the only Restaurant & night club in Shadyside with a
huge dance floor, new state of the art sound and light System, pool table, darts, leather
couches in lounge area and no cover!
"We have completely renewed and renovated from the new wood floors, artwork, lights,
sound, chairs & couches", states Lobro. "We have always been the spot for Hispanic,
Latino and other multi-cultural communities within Pittsburgh", states
Lobro. He continues, "We plan to continue our community involvement with our new
name, better menu and improve look! We also have been involved with countless
fundraisers , have worked with most student groups at Pitt, CMU and other local
schools". In addition to wonderful Authentic Mexican Food, Azul has nightly multi-
cultural entertainment. Highlights of these nights are Monday night is Jazz night, Tuesday
nights RADIOHIPHOP DJ night, Wednesday the much celebrated Salsa Night with the
best Latin Djs and bands, Thursday live band night. Azul is available to book private &
corporate events at Parties, performances and has gift certificates available.
