MINNEAPOLIS (December 17, 2015)—Due to popular demand, Marin Restaurant & Bar, located at Le Meridien Chambers in downtown Minneapolis, launches the Ice Bar at Marin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 18, 2015 at 5 p.m. Located on the restaurant’s outdoor courtyard, the Ice Bar at Marin, sponsored by Absolut, features a dedicated seasonal cocktail menu, fire pit, heated cabanas, carved ice tables, and plenty of spots for stone cold photo opps.

Constructed by Twin Cities-based Minnesota Ice Sculptures and created with water from the nearby Mississippi River, The Ice Bar at Marin features a list of new hot and cold cocktails, perfect for cold-weather sipping, such as Hot Spiked Cider, Irish Coffee, and the Swedish Pear Martini with Absolut vodka, St. Germaine, and lemon. Ice Bar guests may also order dishes by request from the Marin menu by Executive Chef Mike Rakun to enjoy outside by the fire pit under furry blankets.

The Ice Bar at Marin is open Thursday-Saturday from 5 p.m.-close, starting Friday, December 18, 2015. For more information, please visit www.marinrestaurant.com or call 612.252.7000.

About Marin Restaurant & Bar

Marin Restaurant & Bar (901 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) features healthful American cuisine by Chef Mike Rakun using organic Minnesota-sourced ingredients in dishes such as whole wheat flatbreads, appetizers, salads and main courses, in an elegant, yet approachable atmosphere. The beverage program features new takes on classic drinks and an extensive list of local beers and affordable wines. Marin is located in downtown Minneapolis in the Le Meridien Chambers. For reservations and more information call 612.252.7000 or visit www.marinrestaurant.com.