Mayor to Help Officially Open Downtown Evansville’s Newest Restaurant

(EVANSVILLE, IN) – October 11, 2010 – Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony to help officially open Eclipse Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 113 S.E. Fourth St., at 4:00 p.m. today.

“We chose Downtown because it has the right personality and is a perfect fit for a Spanish tapas restaurant: Old World, European, classic,” said Sandra Stohl, Eclipse owner. “With the new Arena and other developments, Downtown is growing and attracting more people Downtown, which offers more opportunity to grow as a business. In my personal opinion, Downtown is the heart and most beautiful place in Evansville, and we want to be part of it,” Stohl added.

Downtown Evansville’s newest eatery is also the first Spanish tapas restaurant in Evansville. Popular in bars and restaurants throughout pain, “tapas” are small foods such as olives, nuts, cheeses, meats, paella, seafood dishes, etc. that can be eaten as appetizers or as a meal. Literally translated as “lid” or “cover,” the epicurean usage of the word is derived from the practice of people in Spain covering their wine with a slice of bread, ham or cheese, leading to the concept of small portions.

According to owner Sandra Stohl, “Eclipse offers a warm, cozy, romantic, Old World, relaxed ambiance. Eclipse reflects the Spanish romanticism in a unique, eclectic, new concept of sharing food and having a fun experience of dining.”

Eclipse will be open today from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. In honor of the grand opening, free hors d’oeuvres samples will be served from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.; and a special 20% discount will be offered during dinner hours from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Normal hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (lunch) and 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. (dinner); and Saturday 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. (dinner only).