Inaugural Santa Monica Bloody Mary Battle Raises $2,451 for Local Charity, Swim With Heart

Santa Monica, CA, July 10, 2015 (Newswire.com) - WHO: Del Frisco's Grille, The Lobster, Lago, Areal & Blue Plate Taco

WHAT:

The Santa Monica Bloody Mary Battle held on Sunday, June 28 was a huge success, and had over 300 thirsty Bloody Mary enthusiasts in attendance. Joe Matlock from Lago took first place in the competition, and was able to raise $2,451 for a local Santa Monica charity, Swim with Heart, which helps children with special needs excel in swimming. 

Hosted by Del Frisco's Grille and Tito's Handmade Vodka, bartenders from Lago, Del Frisco's Grille, Blue Plate Taco, The Lobster and Areal competed for the title of "Santa Monica's Best Bloody Mary." They presented their best bloody to a panel of esteemed judges, including Rob Schwenker of the Santa Monica Daily Press, Jeff Miller of Thrillist LA, Celebrity DJ Casey Connor and Tito's Handmade Vodka representative, Brittany Olson, and the battle was hosted by morning TV personality Mar Yvette from Good Day LA.

Attendees also voted by choosing their favorite in a blind tasting, and a combination of their votes and the judges' determined the winner. The donation was made through a portion of proceeds from the event, as well as a generous donation of $1551 from Tito's Vodka.

WHEN:

Sunday, June 28, 2015

12-2 p.m.

WHERE:

Del Frisco's Grille

1551 Ocean Ave. 

Santa Monica, CA 90401

SPONSORS: 

Tito's Vodka, Santa Monica Daily Press 

ABOUT DEL FRISCO'S GRILLE SANTA MONICA

Del Frisco's Grille is an exciting eatery located across from the Santa Monica Pier that combines the atmosphere of an American bar & grill with upscale entrees, an extensive wine list & handcrafted cocktails. The Santa Monica location is the first for the company in California and the seventh location in the country. Taking the classic bar and grill to new heights, Del Frisco's Grille draws inspiration from bold flavors and market-fresh ingredients. The energetic bar, a destination in itself, creates a buzz throughout the restaurant and sets the stage for an amazing night out.    

Located at 1551 Ocean Avenue, on the corner of Ocean Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, Del Frisco's Grille is open Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., which brunch on Saturday and Sunday.