SEVENTEEN, LOU
METTLER’S NEW GREAT AMERICAN RESTAURANT OVERLOOKING BAY HARBOR’S SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT
Classic American
Cuisine, Sophisticated Setting, Impeccable Service to Delight Discerning Diners
BAY HARBOR,
MICHIGAN – Seventeen, the highly anticipated new
restaurant from Bay Harbor’s iconic clothier, trend-spotter and favorite son
Lou Mettler, is poised to become an instant classic in
the exclusive northern Michigan resort community. The newest epicurean addition to the Village of
Bay Harbor, opened on July 2, 2014 celebrates the good life with fresh, local,
Americana-inspired fare served in a comfortable yet sophisticated setting where
guests will feel right at home during an evening out with family and friends.
The innovative
menu, crafted by Executive Chef/General Manager and Michigan native Eric Basta,
places a uniquely modern twist on traditional American fare. Seventeen’s signature American Wagyu
beef burger is topped with horseradish cheddar, local Plath’s bacon and a fried
farm fresh egg. Wild blue Maine mussels are sautéed in a light curry, lemongrass
and coconut milk broth. Tagliatelle pasta tossed in fresh ramp pesto is served
with heirloom tomatoes, basil, black garlic and English peas. Caramelized sweet
cippolini onions adorn the restaurant’s 14-ounce prime New York strip steak.
Patrons perusing Seventeen’s
expansive menu will savor the originality and inventiveness of its soups,
salads, sandwiches and entrees. The bar is envisioned
to be a gathering spot where residents and visitors alike can go to tell stories,
swap ideas, whet their whistle, make new acquaintances and simply enjoy the
company of others.
The restaurant’s
renovated, redesigned space is classic Mettler. The décor is comprised of rich
brown leathers, warm neutral tones and distinct black, with historical elements
of America’s equestrian heritage. From elegant stable paintings, equine memorabilia
and handsome furniture steeped in tradition, the warm, feel-at-home atmosphere
sets the tone for total comfort and relaxation. An adjoining retail space
featuring Mettlers Made in America apparel as well as home accents and
accessories offers a perfect place to browse and shop.
“In my extensive travels
throughout my life, I have never seen a more beautiful waterfront than Bay
Harbor,” said Mettler. “I knew in my heart that this was the perfect spot to
create a one of a kind restaurant offering fine food and beverages in addition
to promoting local products and contributing to the community and its economy.”
Mettler
named the restaurant after his lucky number 17. His passion for and commitment
to America, which is also symbolized by the year 1776, made Seventeen the ideal moniker for his new
establishment.
For more than 40 years, Mettler's inventive
retail concepts and sophisticated style have inspired some of the world's most
successful clothing brands. He is one of the founding partners of Tommy Bahama
and a former retail partner of Polo Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss and Joseph Aboud. Mettler has long touted American-made, sophisticated,
comfortable sportswear as well as lifestyle and home décor items in his
Mettlers American Mercantile stores. He continues to travel
the country in pursuit of American-made quality products.
Seventeen, located at 795
Front Street within Village of Bay Harbor, is open Tuesday-Sunday from
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for lunch, dinner, as well as brunch on Sundays. Patio dining is available in the peak season.
For additional
information, visit www.SeventeenRestaurant.com or call
231.347.1717.
Written by The Sussman Agency
