EAT Brinker International Inc

Chili's Skewers Some New Flavors as Part of Limited-Time Offer DALLAS, May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Chili's Grill & Bar has introduced Fire- Grilled Skewers as the latest in an ongoing series of limited-time offers created to encourage guests to "Live a Little" by trying robust new tastes. Available beginning today through June 5, the promotion features four dishes celebrating Caribbean, Asian and American flavors. They include: * Caribbean Chicken and Sugarcane Shrimp Skewers -- A skewer of Grilled chicken breast and a sugarcane skewer of six large shrimp, basted with a honey-lime glaze. Served with rice, fresh vegetables and a side of mango salsa. * Grilled Teriyaki Skewers -- A choice of two steak, chicken or salmon skewers brushed with a teriyaki glaze and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Served with rice, fresh vegetables and a side of mango salsa. * Honey BBQ Chicken Skewers -- Sweet & tangy honey-barbecue chicken served with home-style fries, corn on the cob and fresh vegetables. * Peppercorn Steak and Portobello Skewers -- Peppercorn-crusted steak and a marinated Portobello mushroom grilled to perfection. Served with rice, fresh vegetables & a savory dipping sauce. "Today's casual dining consumers not only expect quality food and service from their favorite restaurants, but they also want to expand their palates and experience new and different flavor profiles," said John Hatton, Chili's Vice President of Product Innovation. "Our Fire-Grilled Skewers are part of a continuing effort to appeal to our guests' sense of adventure when dining out. Based on guest feedback when we tested the skewers in select restaurants, we're excited to be launching this offering across the country." Chili's Grill & Bar offers a fun, energetic atmosphere and a distinct, fresh mix of grilled American favorites in more than 1,000 locations in 24 countries. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2005, Chili's is owned and franchised by Dallas-based Brinker International (NYSE:EAT), a recognized leader in casual dining. Other Brinker restaurant concepts include Romano's Macaroni Grill, Maggiano's Little Italy, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, Corner Bakery Cafe and Rockfish Seafood Grill. DATASOURCE: Chili's Grill & Bar CONTACT: Chris Barnes, +1-972-770-4959, or Louis Adams, +1-972-770-4967, both of Chili's Grill & Bar Web site: http://www.brinker.com/

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