Sammy Hagar Adds St. Louis to List of Locations for Cabo Wabo Cantinas

Sammy Hagar Adds St. Louis to List of Locations for Cabo Wabo Cantinas

Announcement Came From Concert Stage at the UMB Bank Pavilion in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, May 15 /PRNewswire/ St. Louis' is rockin'! Sammy Hagar, announced in front of 18,000+ fans during his St. Louis concert yesterday, that he would open a Cabo Wabo Cantina in Spring 2007 in St. Louis' new $290 million Bottle District. The St. Louis Cabo Wabo Cantina is expected to be one of the select markets to which Sammy will bring Cantinas over the next few years.

"I love St. Louis!" said Sammy Hagar, legendary rocker and the genius behind the Cabo Wabo brand. "I was given the name Red Rocker in St. Louis. I love the people here. I can't wait till we're open."

The current Cabo Wabo Cantinas located in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and South Lake Tahoe, Nevada are known for serving up authentic Mexican cuisine, signature Cabo Wabo Tequilas and the flavor, feel and fun of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Evenings feature an active bar with live entertainment and a fun dining atmosphere. Cabo Wabo also provides late night dining perfect for any social gathering.

"We're rockin' now!" said Dan McGuire, CEO of BDP, LLC, the developer of The Bottle District. "Sammy Hagar is one of the best rock 'n roll entertainers alive. He has built the Cabo Wabo brand with passion. We're thrilled to bring the Cabo Wabo experience to The Bottle District and St. Louis."

Sammy Hagar is known for visiting his Cantinas and playing impromptu concerts with many of his industry friends. At Cabo Wabo Cantinas, visitors always expect to have a Cabo Wabo experience inspired by the Red Rocker and are occasionally rewarded with the appearance of famous guests.

"St. Louis is a key market for Cabo Wabo," said Barry Augus, president of Cabo Wabo Enterprises. "The Bottle District promises to be a marquis destination that will redefine and reenergize downtown St. Louis. We're proud to be a part of that revitalization."

The Cabo Wabo Cantina will include a lighthouse modeled after the design of the first Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It will be constructed in a prime location within The Bottle District, and be visible from blocks away. A grand opening extravaganza is planned for Spring 2007.

About The Bottle District

The Bottle District is an entertainment, dining and retail district located a few blocks from the Gateway Arch and across the street from the Edward Jones Dome (NFL) and the St. Louis Convention Center. The Bottle District encompasses 500,000 square feet of entertainment venues; 175,000 square feet of dining; 45,000 square feet of office space; more than 400 condominiums, with 60 loft units; and ample parking. BDP, LLC is a development company based in St. Louis at 1333 North 6th Street. For more information about The Bottle District call 314-621-4972. Or visit the website at http://www.thebottledistrict.com/ .

About Cabo Wabo

Founded in 1990 by rock legend, Sammy Hagar, Cabo Wabo embodies his unique lifestyle of beach by day, party by night" and his love of Mexican culture with a line of premium, authentic Mexican tequilas and two world famous Cabo Wabo Cantinas. Cabo Wabo Tequila is made from 100% Blue Weber Agave and hand crafted the traditional way with no fillers or additives. Produced and bottled in Mexico, it was first imported in 1998 and quickly gained a loyal following among fans, tequila lovers, and visitors to the Cabo Wabo Cantina. The Cabo Wabo Cantina is a nightclub and restaurant that provides live rock 'n roll music entertainment in two locations: Cabo San Lucas, Baja, Mexico and Lake Tahoe, Nevada at Harveys Resort Casino. For more information about Cabo Wabo Tequila or Cabo Wabo Cantinas, please visit http://www.cabowabo.com/ .

Contact:
Matt Bernsen
Marketing Director
314-621-4972 office
314-359-4624 mobile
mhb@thebottledistrict.com

Jenna Skidmore
Burson-Marsteller for Cabo Wabo
415-591-4002
jenna_skidmore@sfo.bm.com

Source: The Bottle District

CONTACT: Matt Bernsen, Marketing Director of The Bottle District,
+1-314-621-4972, or mobile, +1-314-359-4624, mhb@thebottledistrict.com , or
Jenna Skidmore of Burson-Marsteller for Cabo Wabo, +1-415-591-4002,
jenna_skidmore@sfo.bm.com

Web site: http://www.thebottledistrict.com/
http://www.cabowabo.com/

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