Contemporary Latin-Asian Flavor Infuses Small City's Passion for Dining

ERIE, Pa., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Independently owned and operated 1201
Kitchen, named for its location at 12th and State Streets in the heart of
Downtown Erie, PA, is changing the dining landscape of this small town. Erie,
Pennsylvania's only Great Lake Port City, has a natural setting of great
beauty and four seasons climate making it a wonderful place to live and visit.
Complementary, the menu at 1201 Kitchen changes as often as Erie's seasons do,
featuring a Latin-Asian fusion menu that is refreshed every five to six weeks.
No small feat in a spaghetti and meatball town, like Erie.

1201 Kitchen's contemporary decor and trend-setting culinary advances begin in
the kitchen with Chef-Owner Dan Kern and his young staff, all under 25.
Featuring creative twists on sushi, steak and seafood, 1201 offers guests
something familiar yet something different at each and every visit.

Owners, J.B. Innes and Chef Dan Kern, are excited with the success they've
experienced since ownership in May 2009. "As restaurateurs, we had a vision
of what we wanted to create. We selected Erie for its small town charm and
large-city energy, with a goal to create a contemporary and unique space to
define the personality of our region and enhance our quality of life. But at
the same time, we needed to listen to what the community wants, and give it to
them. 1201 is welcoming to all types of guests; it's a different twist for
Erie. We've market-priced our appetizers to start at $5 and with entrees
starting at $14, so that everyone can enjoy a fine-casual dining experience,"
said Innes.

"Erie has one of the lowest average commute times in the nation. Believe it
or not, it takes no more than 45 minutes to get from the center city to the
farthest reaches of Erie County. Many of our guests meet friends after work
or come in for dinner and drinks before one of Erie's diverse cultural events
downtown. We hope to promote, support, and develop the dining landscape of
Erie and to encourage the forward movement of our city's economic development.
We definitely contribute to the increased activity in the downtown area,"
added Innes. 1201 Kitchen joins Erie's new racetrack and casino, Presque Isle
Downs, and the Erie Convention Center and hotel on the Bayfront, toward
increasing employment and business opportunities.

More information and reservations are available by calling 814.464.8989 or
online at 1201Kitchen.com.

SOURCE 1201 Kitchen

Connie Bootz or Shari Robinson, +1-814-790-4979, both for 1201 Kitchen, or
J.B. Innes of 1201 Kitchen, +1-814-464-8989