Boston Craft Cocktail Legend, Brother Cleve, to Guest Bartend at Empire Asian Restaurant & Lounge, 2/17

Boston, MA -- Considered by many as one of the first people to revive classic cocktails, Boston native Brother Cleve will join the talented bartenders at Empire Asian Restaurant & Lounge for an unforgettable evening. On Monday, Feb. 17, the renowned mixologist and musician/DJ, will guest bartend for Empire's weekly "industry night" to serve some of his signature cocktails, demonstrate his skills and entertain the crowd for a night of tiki-inspired fun.

Brother Cleve's special tropical-themed cocktails will include the "Cactus Flower," which combines Prickly Pear, with orange, lime and pineapple juices with four different rums; and the "Brass Monkey" which consists of vodka, light rum, Galliano and orange juice. Guests will also enjoy Executive Chef Kevin Long's $25 unlimited sushi menu and $25 pupu platters, while DJ Costa sets the mood by spinning the tunes all night long.

Empire is located at One Marina Park Drive on Boston's waterfront. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Brother Cleve will be on the bar beginning at 8 p.m. For more information, go to www.empireboston.com or call 617.295.0001 for reservations.

About Big Night Entertainment Group: Big Night Entertainment Group (BNEG) is the team behind some of New England's most successful dining and nightlife destinations, including The Estate in Boston, the sexy and stylish Red Lantern Restaurant and Lounge, GEM Italian Kitchen, Nightclub and Lounge in the heart of Boston's Downtown Crossing, and Empire Asian Restaurant and Lounge on the Waterfront; High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge and The Scorpion Bar at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Shrine Asian Kitchen, Lounge and Nightclub at MGM Grand at Foxwoods. BNEG was founded in 2006 by veteran nightclub owners Ed and Joe Kane and Randy Greenstein. The group later acquired Executive Chef Kevin Long from Hingham, Massachusetts' acclaimed Tosca restaurant to oversee the kitchens of its unique and successful properties. For more information, visit www.bneg.com.