Maggiano's Little Italy(R) Celebrates Sixth Annual 'Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish(R)'
30 Aprile 2009 - 7:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
Special Menu Items, Co-Branded Gift Cards, Inspiring Star Cards
Make Giving Easy DALLAS, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Starting today, Maggiano's Little Italy(R) begins its sixth annual
"Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" program to benefit the Make-A-Wish
Foundation(R). Participating locations nationwide are taking part
in the program through May 27, giving guests several ways to
support the nonprofit organization that makes wishes come true for
children with life-threatening medical conditions. Throughout the
fundraiser, Maggiano's features a special "Eat-A-Dish for
Make-A-Wish" menu. When guests select items off the special menu,
Maggiano's will donate $1 per food item and $.50 per drink to the
Make-A-Wish Foundation. This year's Chef-created selections
include: -- Mediterranean Bruschetta - an appetizer featuring
Fontina fondue topped with fresh asparagus and artichoke relish
baked on crispy garlic bread. -- Bolognese Stuffed Shells - jumbo
pasta shells stuffed with Italian seasoned beef and Asiago cheese,
baked with a light tomato cream sauce. -- Chicken Romano with Angel
Hair - tender herb and Parmesan-crusted chicken served over angel
hair pasta with artichokes, garlic and tomatoes in a light lemon
butter sauce. -- Seared Shrimp al' Arrabbiata - pan-seared shrimp
tossed with roasted peppers, fresh garlic, capers and olives in a
homemade spicy tomato sauce and served over tender orzo pasta. --
Berry Tiramisu - a decadent seasonal twist on our classic dessert,
layered with fresh blueberries, blackberries and strawberries. --
Star Lemon Cookies - special star-shaped versions of Maggiano's
traditional glazed lemon cookies. -- Sparkling Peach Lemonade - a
refreshing blend of peach puree and sparkling lemonade, garnished
with vanilla sugar and a fresh mint leaf. Guests also may
contribute by purchasing gift cards co-branded for Maggiano's and
the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For every $25 in gift cards sold,
Maggiano's will contribute $1 to the Foundation. Guests can make a
direct donation by purchasing a Star Card, a decorative,
star-shaped cutout detailed with the guest's name. One hundred
percent of the amount paid for the Star Card goes directly to the
Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the cards will be displayed in the
restaurant throughout the campaign. Each Star Card features one of
two inspiring stories of a wish kid's visit to Maggiano's locations
in New Jersey and California. "At Maggiano's, we're all about
celebrating life and love with family and friends. Our partnership
with the Make-A-Wish Foundation enables us to extend that spirit to
the Make-A-Wish families," said Wyman Roberts, president of
Maggiano's Little Italy. "For five years, our guests and teammates
have been inspired by the phenomenal strength and bright attitudes
displayed by everyone associated with the Make-A-Wish Foundation,
and with the help of our guests, we want to ensure they get the
support they need to keep providing that inspiration for years to
come." In the preceding five years, the Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish
program has raised more than $700,000 for the Make-A-Wish
Foundation. Maggiano's restaurants nationwide also have hosted
events to honor Make-A-Wish kids, such as send-off parties before
their wishes or birthday parties with family and friends.
"Maggiano's continues to find compelling ways to involve its guests
through the annual 'Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish' program," said
David Williams, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America president and
chief executive officer. "We know the easier it is to give, the
more likely consumers are to participate. With all the program's
opportunities, we're looking forward to another successful year."
About Maggiano's Little Italy Maggiano's Little Italy specializes
in Italian-American cuisine served in a warm and friendly
atmosphere. Maggiano's menu features both classic and contemporary
recipes -- authentic pastas, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh
seafood, regular chef specials and specialty desserts. Maggiano's
45 locations worldwide offer lunch and dinner, delivery, carryout
service and banquet spaces for special occasions. Maggiano's is one
of three restaurant brands in the portfolio of Dallas-based Brinker
International (NYSE:EAT), one of the world's largest casual dining
companies, with more than 1,700 restaurants in 27 countries. Other
Brinker restaurant brands include Chili's(R) Grill & Bar and On
The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina(R). For more information,
visit http://www.maggianos.com/. About the Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with
life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience
with hope, strength and joy. Founded in 1980 when a group of caring
volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a
police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-granting
charity in the world, with 65 chapters in the United States and its
territories. With the help of generous donors and nearly 25,000
volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 40
minutes and has granted more than 174,000 wishes in the United
States since its inception. For more information about the
Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit wish.org and discover how you can
share the power of a wish(R). DATASOURCE: Maggiano's Little Italy
CONTACT: Kari Streiber of Firehouse, +1-972-692-0938, for
Maggiano's, or Brinker International Media Hotline, 1-800-775-7290
Web Site: http://www.maggianos.com/ http://www.wish.org/
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