For Immediate Release, September 2008

Trattoria Lucca Restaurant to Open Doors

Chef and owner Ken Vedrinski, of Sienna on Daniel Island, is proud to announce the grand opening of his newest restaurant, Trattoria Lucca. The restaurant, located in downtown’s Elliotborough area, will officially open its doors on September 18, 2008.

Trattoria Lucca plans to marry the Italian and Charlestonian dining traditions by placing special emphasis on home-made cuisine and using local ingredients. The restaurant will feature unique offerings such as a community table, which will allow locals to drop by without a reservation and for guests to mix and mingle. Lucca will also host Family Supper Sundays. The concept of Family Supper Sunday is such: every Sunday there will be two seatings for a pre-set menu. If your bowl is empty the Lucca family will fill it until you are forced to say, “Basta!”

Located on the corner of Bogard and Ashe street, the restaurant hopes to become a local favorite. “There has been a lot of anticipation about opening a restaurant in downtown Charleston. My focus was on creating a restaurant that embodies the essence of a trattoria: neighborhood clientele that feels like family, a warm, personal atmosphere, and great food inspired by the Italian region of Tuscany, where Lucca is located,” said Chef Vedrinski.

About Trattoria Lucca:

Chef Ken Vedrinski has accumulated an impressive list of awards during his culinary career, including bringing South Carolina’s first ‘AAA Five Diamond Award’ and ‘Mobil Five-Star Award’ to the Woodlands. With Trattoria Lucca, Chef Ken Vedrinski of Sienna brings a traditional Italian family dining experience to the ever-epicurean crowd of Charleston, SC. Trattoria Lucca was inspired by the ancient Tuscan city of Lucca, Italy, which is well-known for its bevy of olive oils and savory Italian dishes. Offering unpretentious fare, Lucca will stay true to the Trattoria style of dining by providing a communal dining table and Family Supper Sundays. Reservations will be accepted. For more information please visit www.trattoriadining.com .