House of An to Open Two New Restaurant Concepts in Southern California Slated for Winter 2009

The An Family Opens Two New Exciting Restaurant Concepts in South Coast Plaza
and in Santa Monica; Each Venue Offers Variations on Their Signature
Vietnamese-Fusion Cuisine
LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
After decades of success with their fine dining establishments Crustacean
Restaurant in Beverly Hills and San Francisco, and their original location Thanh
Long in San Francisco, House of An is excited to announce today the expansion of
their restaurant group by opening two new restaurant concepts. AnQi will be a
gourmet bistro concept opening in Costa Mesa, and Tiato will be a healthy quick
service restaurant concept in Santa Monica, each catering to an increasingly
diverse clientele that offer modern variations on Crustacean`s popular
Vietnamese-fusion fare. Opening in winter 2009, AnQiwill be adjacent to
Bloomingdale`s department store in South Coast Plaza, located at 3333 Bristol
Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, while Tiatowill be inside the MTV Networks
building, located at 2600 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404.

"House of An is looking forward to diversifying and enriching our restaurant
experience. With the opening of our two latest concepts, we are offering our
fine cuisine to a wider array of customers. We can`t wait for both our new
customers, as well as our old friends, to taste what`s new," says House of An
CEO Elizabeth An.

These highly anticipated establishments will incorporate Crustacean`s Executive
Chef Helene An`s personal "Yin and Yang" philosophy, which centers around a
balance of using the freshest ingredients that are deliciously rich in
heart-healthy herbs and antioxidants with a modern twist.

AnQi will offer a fashionable, inviting bistro-style atmosphere that will
highlight the An family`s legendary fine food in a more casual environment. As
the An family continues to stay on the forefront of what`s next, AnQi will
feature a runway inside the dining room, perfect for fun collaborations with
Bloomingdale's, fashion shows and special events. This fusion of food and
fashion will take the dining experience to new heights, complementing the
restaurant`s unique setting within this stylish retail destination. Showcasing a
menu that will incorporate the An`s celebrated family recipes while re-imagining
the current notions of fusion cuisine, Helene An will ignite each dish with
healthy and flavorful herbs and spices.

Tiato, a market café, will offer an extensive breakfast and lunch menu in a more
casual, fast-paced setting than the AnQi experience, featuring "fresh bites
on-the-go." This spot will offer traditional American fare with a delectable
Asian twist. The menu will provide food enthusiasts a vast array of delectable
culinary creations, offering familiar breakfast items such as pancakes, French
toast, and omelets - all with Helene`s special flair, of course. Instead of
ordering traditional pancakes with strawberries, try Helene's pancakes with
persimmon. Instead of ordering Eggs Benedict, try Helene's eggs on bao. The
lunch menu will primarily focus on flavorful, healthy items such as a diverse
array of crisp salads, sandwiches, and appetizing entrees such as Vegetarian
Crepe Ratatouille and Wok Stir Fry, as well as the AN`s Famous Secret KitchenTM
Garlic Noodles. To accommodate a fast paced lifestyle, fresh take out options
will also be available, making for a perfect "An the Go" dining experience.
Tiato also offers an outdoor event space for guests to utilize House of An`s
catering division, An Catering, for personalized events.

About House of An

House of An (www.houseofan.com) is an industry leading group of multi-concept
establishments in the restaurant and food service industry, run by the women of
the An family, a close-knit unit of passionate chefs and food service
professionals. Their portfolio includes their original location, Thanh Long in
San Francisco, CA which opened in 1971, and the original Crustacean location in
San Francisco, which opened in 1991. In 1997, the opening of their award-winning
Crustacean Restaurant in Beverly Hills, CA, where Executive Chef Helene An
creates her famous, award winning Euro-Vietnamese fusion cuisine, took House of
An to another culinary level. An Catering, open since 2007 and lauded as "Star
Caterer to the Stars," allows fans of the restaurant to bring the secrets of the
family's kitchen with them to events large and small. In December 2009, House of
An is expanding yet again, with new concepts including AnQi, a bistro experience
located inside Bloomingdale's at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA, followed
by Tiato, a quick service restaurant concept located in Santa Monica, CA.

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