Blue Dahlia Bistro to Open Location on The Square

San Marcos, TX (November 15, 2016) – Blue Dahlia Bistro, the award-winning bistro with locations on Austin’s East Side and in Westlake, will open its third location in January 2017, on San Marcos’ historic downtown square, announced owners Amy and Sam Ramirez today.  Austin’s answer to casual European fare and neighborhood dining for almost ten years, Blue Dahlia Bistro offers fresh, simple food in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Blue Dahlia Bistro will provide the San Marcos market with a casual option for those looking for fresh, simple European bistro fare served in a warm, welcoming community setting.  “Our mission has always been to create a restaurant that serves as a dining destination, but also acts as a community hub for friends and neighbors to come together, relax and enjoy a leisurely meal,” commented co-owner Amy Ramirez. “Blue Dahlia is our answer to the casual bistros that act as community centers in small villages and country towns throughout Europe.”

Originally from Maine, Amy moved to Austin in 1998 and developed the concept for Blue Dahlia Bistro in 2007 after extensive travel throughout Europe.  She married Sam, an early investor in the restaurant and long time San Marcos resident, in 2008 and the two have been splitting their time between San Marcos and Austin ever since.

Located at the corner of Hopkins and North Guadalupe Streets in San Marcos, the 2,000 square-foot space is in a historic 18th-century building that was originally thought to be a blacksmith’s home and studio.  The Ramirez are dedicated to showcasing the building’s history, exposing original details such as pressed tin ceilings and 18-inch limestone walls.  Like Blue Dahlia Bistro’s other locations, the San Marcos restaurant will feature private and communal tables, with indoor and outdoor seating, including a front patio and back garden.

“Opening Blue Dahlia in San Marcos is definitely a passion project for us,” commented co-owner, Sam Ramirez.  “It has been an honor and pleasure raising my family in San Marcos and we are thrilled to bring new business to this growing town and offer a new dining destination for our wonderful community.”

The opening menu will feature the bistro classics for which Blue Dahlia Bistro has become known, including Salade Niçoise, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, and Mesclun Greens salads; Tartines ranging from Ham & Gruyère to Hummus to Organic Egg to French Goat Cheese; and traditional French entrees such as Beef Bourguignon, Mussels Provençal, Ratatouille and Coq au Vin Blanc.  The breakfast menu, which is served all day, includes Croissant, Frittata, Soft-Boiled Eggs, French Crêpes, the Parisian Sandwich, and more.  The wine menu will feature an international selection of white, red, rose and sparkling wines, as well as local beers from Live Oak, 512 Brewery and Hops & Grain.  Blue Dahlia Bistro uses local and organic ingredients whenever possible and always the best quality product available.

Blue Dahlia Bistro

107 Hopkins Street

San Marcos, TX  78666

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Website: www.bluedahliabistro.com

HOURS

Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Blue Dahlia Bistro has locations at 1115 East 11^th Street, Austin, TX, 78703, and 3663 Bee Cave Road, West Lake Hills, Texas, 78746.  For more information about Blue Dahlia Bistro, visit www.bluedahliabistro.com, @blue_dahlia_bistro_austin on Instagram, or www.facebook.com/bluedahliabistro on Facebook.