POSTPONED Award Winning Celebrity Chef & Restaurateur Expands by Opening New Restaurant in Largo, MD

LARGO, Md. - March 2, 2015 - PRLog -- Donnell Long, one of the region’s top chefs and restaurateurs announced today the opening of Olde Towne Inn Largo “OTI Largo” inside the Avi Hotel (http://hotelaviwashingtondc.com/)  located at 9421 Largo Drive West in Prince George’s County, MD.  This opening marks the second location in the County, bringing Long’s “throwback” home-style cuisine to this thriving business and shopping hub.

OTI Largo can accommodate approximately 200 guests and will employ nearly 40 staff from the local area.  The location’s hours will be 9am-10pm.

OTI Largo is the ideal place for friends to come together, hang out and enjoy a chef-inspired menu, unique beverage offerings, and personalized hospitality.  Traditional food with a twist, the elevated brunch, lunch and dinner offerings include such favorites as Chicken and Waffles, “Knife N’ Fork” BBQ Ribs, Crab Cake and much more.

OTI Largo will also offer a variety of specialty cocktails served in an intimate and contemporary atmosphere.  The Largo location will provide patrons with a sleek lounge, sociable communal space and cozy private and semi-private seating areas.

“Expanding the OTI brand to a second location in the County is very exciting, especially being able to introduce visitors to Prince George’s County the opportunity to experience fine cuisine in the County,” said Donnell Long when asked about his thoughts on the opening his new location.

Quianne Perrin, Founder of the Taste Prince George’s Food & Wine Festival and Owner of FLYCANDY states, “The opening of OTI Largo further cements Prince George’s County as a viable location for restaurateurs to take root and grow.  County residents can and will support great food, service and hospitality.”

The Private Key Turning Celebration will be held Monday, March 9 for special invited guests, media and hosted by Television Executive Micheline Bowman.  OTI Largo will open to the public in early Spring.

Owner Donnell Long is available for interviews and private previews of the restaurant.  Media that would like to schedule an interview or would like to attend Key Turning Celebration should contact Kimberly Williams at info@bioeventspr.com.

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ABOUT OLDE TOWNE INN
OTI is an upscale casual restaurant in the heart of the legal district in Upper Marlboro, MD.  Since its opening, OTI has been the meeting spot for politicians, celebrities and county residents to relish in OTI’s “throwback” cooking and cuisine.  OTI specializes in traditional food with a twist highlighting regional flavors and seafood.  More information on OTI can be found at www.otitherestaurant.com.

ABOUT DONNELL LONG
Donnell Long’s versatility and resiliency is translated best in the kitchen.  As a chef and restaurateur, Donnell has displayed excellence, intense passion and an innovative, yet classic approach to cooking and cuisine.  Graduating at the top from his class at Washington Culinary Institute, Donnell soared above his contemporaries and quickly received accolades and opportunities to display his talent in the kitchen.

ABOUT FLYCANDY
Flycandy Is a Creative Marketing & Media Agency. Taste Prince George's Food & Wine Festival :: The FLYCANDY Weekender :: The Innovation Index http://flycandydc.com/weekender

ABOUT BIO EVENTS & PUBLIC RELATIONS
BIO Events & Public Relations is a boutique firm specializing in creative couture events, savvy communication tools & crafty marketing strategies.  For more information about services, please visit www.bioeventspr.com.

ABOUT AVI HOTEL LARGO
Avi Hotel Largo offers a warm welcome, comfortable accommodations at a great value.  Right off Interstate 95 and minutes to the Largo Town Center Metro station via free shuttle, this hotel is in easy reach of the attractions and businesses of Washington, DC.