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Check out the new downtown San Diego restaurant at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina hotel

SAN DIEGO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/06/12 -- With a location close to the Gaslamp Quarter, the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina makes it easy to access an array of restaurants in downtown San Diego. But with the hotel's latest addition, Marina Kitchen Restaurant & Bar, your appetite for food and decor will find satisfaction just steps from your room.

The new downtown San Diego restaurant, run by chef Aaron Schwartz, features modern American comfort cuisine in a space that's much the same -- innovative, stylish decor and a casual atmosphere that will put both corporate travelers and beach-goers at ease. Come here to relax, socialize and take in the vibrant energy and panoramic coastline views.

All-day dining at this downtown San Diego hotel starts with a bountiful breakfast buffet featuring seasonal and fresh items, gluten free options, and local Baja favorites. The interactive experience, highlighting the talents of a team of chefs, mixes classic breakfast favorites with modern comfort food options.

Lunch is a celebration of food and flavors, with an extensive menu of classics, like Black Bean Chili, Roasted Chicken Salad, and French Dip sandwiches, and the chef's Specialties, including handmade La Quercia Prosciutto and Pesto pizzas, Fried Mexican Rockfish with Chipotle Lime dipping sauce, and Grilled Jidori Chicken Paillard.

The restaurant's dinner menu will delight your palate with savory appetizers, sweet desserts, entrees cooked to perfection, and a daily "Roast," including favorites like Basil Garlic Marinated Leg of Lamb, Berkshire Pork Loin, and Herb Roasted Beef Prime Rib, among others. Peruse the entire Marina Kitchen menu here: http://www.marriott.com/hotelwebsites/us/s/sandt/SANDT_PDF/Marina%20Kitchen%20Menus.pdf.

Marina Kitchen also offers a diverse wine program with 25 wines by the glass, 250 wines by the bottle and a revolving list of four "barrel sample" wines on tap. The wine program has a strong bias towards California wines, but also offers a global selection of wines in the moderate price range. In addition to wines, Marina Kitchen's beverage menu showcases many of San Diego's top local craft beers and a progressive mixology program that puts a new spin on classic cocktail favorites. Each cocktail is handcrafted to perfection using artisan American Spirits and fresh-squeezed juices.