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Seattle's Kidd Valley opens on waterfront

July 28, 2017

Seattle-based Kidd Valley is opening the doors to its newest waterfront location next week on Pier 54 in Seattle. Located next to Ivar's Acres of Clams and Ivar's Fish Bar, the 2,866 square-foot restaurant features indoor seating for 82 and outdoor seating for 24 guests, making Pier 54 the largest Kidd Valley location to date, according to a company press release.

The fast casual brand, which is known for its no fuss, high-quality hamburgers, fries and shakes with a Northwest twist, opened in 1975, and now has seven units as well as multiple stadium locations throughout western Washington, said Carl Taylor, director of operations for Kidd Valley, in the release.

"The new waterfront location is a great opportunity to introduce locals and visitors to our new look and feel, while still staying true to our roots," he said. "In addition to design updates, we're featuring new menu items exclusive to this location alongside our classics, which all utilize high-quality ingredients."

Fans can get in on all the grand opening action Tuesday with a variety of  activities, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony with a milkshake toast from Kidd Valley founder John Morris.

In addition, entertainment will be provided by The Done Gonners from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and an interactive photo booth will be available for fans to snap photos with a giant hamburger from noon to 4 p.m. The restaurant will also host a Kidd Burger Trivia contest through Sept. 3, where entrants will be randomly selected to win a prize pack that may include a Doug Baldwin-signed football helmet, grill set, tickets to see Seattle's professional baseball team, Franz gift baskets, a Seattle Bicycle Tours Golden Bicycle Tour, as well as Amazon and Kidd Valley gift cards.

Fans can also post a photo enjoying their experience at the new location on Kidd Valley's Facebook or Twitter page using hashtag #KVPier54 for a chance to win a $54 Kidd Valley Gift Card.

Customers can expect an expanded menu, exclusive to the Pier 54 location. Sample menu items include:

• Fresh cut, handmade fries using potatoes from Balcom & Moe Farms in Pasco, Washington.
• Chicken Club Sandwich featuring hand-breaded chicken, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes.
• Enhanced new burger seasoning with a secret blend of spices.
• Healthy kid's meals featuring nutrient-rich sides such as apples, Go-Gurt and organic apple juice
• A selection of northwestern beers, wines and ciders.

Kidd Valley purists can still enjoy signature items like fresh, made-to-order burgers, fried mushrooms, hand-breaded sweet onion rings and garlic fries, according to the release.

Like other Kidd Valley locations with roots from an old Mt. St. Helens logging camp, the Pier 54 location has a relaxed and straightforward Northwest style, according to the release. Many of the design elements in the interior reflect the restaurant's origins as well as the grit of the once-industrial waterfront. From exposed original columns and beams to organic textured table tops and expansive window-filled walls, the dynamic new space is a unique blend of a historic 1900s building with modern materials showcased in an open floor plan.

The restaurant also has a mixture of retro-style aluminum chairs and custom-designed wood tables and chairs using the original reclaimed timber from the Ivar's Acres of Clams remodel in 2015, according to the release.