Maggiano's Little Italy(R) Celebrates Sixth Annual 'Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish(R)' in Chicago
04 Giugno 2009 - 10:44PM
PR Newswire (US)
Special Menu Items, Co-Branded Gift Cards, Inspiring Star Cards
Make Giving Easy DALLAS, June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today,
Chicago-area Maggiano's Little Italy(R) restaurants begin the sixth
annual "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" program to benefit the
Make-A-Wish Foundation(R). All five Chicago-area Maggiano's are
taking part in the program through July 1, 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 will feature a specially
designed "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" menu. When guests select
items from this 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
may also make a direct donation by purchasing a Star Card - a
decorative, star-shaped cutout detailed with the guest's name. 100
percent of the amount paid for the Star Card directly benefits the
Make-A-Wish Foundation, and all 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."
Guests may visit one of the following area restaurants: downtown at
Clark and Grand, in Naperville on Freedom Drive, the location in
Oak Brook in the Oakbrook Shopping Center, the Schaumburg
Maggiano's near the Woodfield Mall, and the Old Orchard location in
Skokie. 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: Maureen Locus, +1-979-575-5591, or Brinker International
Media Hotline, 1-800-775-7290, both for Maggiano's Little Italy Web
Site: http://www.maggianos.com/ http://wish.org/
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