DALLAS, Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Maggiano's Little
Italy® is introducing a new beverage menu, giving guests more
options and better value than ever before. With premium offerings
at an affordable price, the brand has crafted a happy hour inspired
by the Italian-American roots of gathering, sharing and celebrating
with friends and family.
Available Monday through Friday from 3–6 p.m. at participating
restaurants, the premium happy hour features delectable offerings
between $3 and $6:
- At $3, draft beers including
Peroni, Stella Artois, Bud Light® and, new to Maggiano's draft
selection, Newcastle Brown Ale®;
- At $4, made-from-scratch
signature flatbreads such as Margherita, Pepperoni and Arugula,
Italian Sausage and Chicken and Roasted Pepper;
- At $5, wines by the glass,
including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and
Merlot;
- At $6, new signature Classic
Cocktails made with fresh juices and premium spirits: Cosmopolitan
made with SKYY® Infusion Citrus; Lemon Drop made with ABSOLUT
CITRON; Pomegranate Martini made with ABSOLUT BERRY ACAI;
Primo Margarita made with Patron
Silver; Mulberry Street made with Maker's Mark®; and Mojitos made
with Bacardi® Rum.
"With new energy and revitalization behind our beverage menu,
we're giving our guests another reason to join us and celebrate the
company of friends and family with our happy hour," said
Steve Provost, president of
Maggiano's Little Italy. "In addition to including more choices
by-the-glass, the entire wine list has been updated. From
California Cabernets to Italian Prosecco, and from full-bodied
choices to sweet and blush options, our robust offerings have
something for everyone."
The new and extended menu offers more than 40 wines by the
glass, including a wider selection of varietals, providing more
options to please the palate so guests can find the perfect glass
of wine for each course of their meal. The new beverage menu has
also added both red and white Sangria in pitchers, further
encouraging the Italian-American tradition of family-style
dining.
"Sangria is our number one selling cocktail, so it made perfect
sense to serve this refreshing beverage by the pitcher to encourage
sharing of food and drinks among family and friends, continuing our
family-style heritage," added Provost.
The new premium happy hour is available in the dining room, bar
and lounge at participating restaurants. Also available are
alcohol-free beverages, including flavored lemonade and Italian
soda; coffee and tea; after dinner drinks; dessert wines and ports;
aperitifs; and frozen Bellini cocktails.
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 owned and operated by Brinker
International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), one of the world's leading casual
dining restaurant companies, serving more than one million guests
daily. Brinker owns or franchises more than 1,500 restaurants in 32
countries and two territories. In addition to Maggiano's, Brinker
owns and operates Chili's® Grill & Bar and holds a
minority investment in Romano's Macaroni Grill®. For more
information, visit www.maggianos.com.
SOURCE Maggiano's Little Italy