Union Street Grill and Grotto has re-opened after a transformative week behind closed doors and is inviting the public to a day of celebration at its official unveiling on Saturday.

Union Street鈥檚 'Engagement Party' will feature contests and giveaways, beer and wine tastings between noon and 2 p.m., and live music from the Jilli Martini Band starting at 8 p.m. Jet FM will be broadcasting live from the event. Guests will enjoy a 15 per cent discount on all food.

Along with the Grotto鈥檚 funky new look, which features sleek leather bucket chairs and comfortable leather benches, fans of Union Street will enjoy a brand new menu that鈥檚 available on both sides of the restaurant.

"We'd been hearing from our customers that they want to be able to choose between the more classic, full-service restaurant experience of Union Street Grill and the more casual, lounge-type milieu of the Grotto without having to choose one menu or the other," said Danielle Duncan, who owns Union Street Grill & Grotto along with husband Mark, who鈥檚 also the chef. "So now we have one menu for both venues. It has everything that's been on offer at the Grill, plus a few of the most popular items from the Grotto.鈥�

Daytime celebrations, which will also feature games, toys and a kids corner, kick off at 11 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. Dinner-time festivities begin at 5 p.m. and will feature great deals on Phillips beers and Vincor wines. The party culminates with the Jilli Martini Band from 'eight 鈥榯il late.'

鈥淲e鈥檙e looking forward to rocking the Grotto like it鈥檚 never been rocked before,鈥� warns Martini. 鈥淏e warned, this will be a high energy dance party to celebrate the grand opening of the new Grotto.鈥�

Tickets for the Jilli Martini Band are available for $15 at the Grotto.

The Union Street Grill and Grotto is located at 477 Fifth St. For more information, call 250-897-0081 or visit www.unionstreetgrill.ca.