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Canlis Shares the Cache Love to Treat Two Active Duty Soldiers to Valentine's Day Dinner Dates
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-February 14, 2008 - An anonymous donor, who will enjoy Valentine's Day in the Cache, Canlis' intimate, picturesque private dining space, has provided funds which the restaurant is using to treat two active duty Army service members, both of whom have recently served in Iraq, to spend Valentine's Day at Canlis with their wives.
Sgt. Christopher Bagwell, on wounded leave since service in Baghdad, Iraq, last fall, will be accompanied at Canlis by his wife, Christie. Capt. Timothy Renahan and his wife will be dining at Canlis as well. Capt. Renahan, following his most recent service in Baghdad and Baquba, Iraq, since April 2007, was re-deployed to Ft. Lewis just last month and took command of the rear detachment for 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry.
"On Valentine's Day, having a room as stunning as the Cache is like sitting on a goldmine," said co-owner Mark Canlis. "The only way to be good stewards of that kind of resource is to put it to good use — what better opportunity to support our troops than this? My brother and I can't wait to have them in for dinner."
In its selection process, Canlis tapped into the help of the American Legion, a non-profit organization of veterans of the United States armed forces who have served in wartime. The Legion served as the liaison between the restaurant and the armed forces in identifying the most eligible candidates.
Canlis will furnish the entire Valentine's Day dinner for Bagwell, Renahan and their respective partners.
Underscoring its commitment to community service and fine dining excellence, Canlis enjoys a sterling reputation as America's best dining experience with many national awards to its credit. Learn more at www.Canlis.com, or visit the restaurant at 2576 Aurora Ave. in Seattle.
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