Eat at Chili's to support Wounded Warrior Project
Friday, November 8th, 2013, 6:05am
(WXIA) -- In honor of Veterans Day, Chili's is giving customers an easy way to support the Wounded Warrior Project.
On Sunday, Nov. 10, Chili's diners have the option of donating 10 percent of their checks to the charity, which supports injured military personnel and veterans.
Simply download the flyer from the Chili's website and present it to a server to make a donation.
Vets and military members who eat at Chili's on Veterans Day -- Monday, Nov. 11 -- will be treated to free entrées.
IHOP offering free Scary Face pancakes on Halloween
Wednesday, October 30th, 2013, 12:22pm
(WXIA) -- The arrival of autumn means different things to different people. For IHOP's youngest customers, it signifies something delicious: a Scary Face pancake.
Scary Face pancakes are available for the entire month of October and are free on Halloween.
"We're excited to bring back one of our most requested holiday promotions, the Scary Face pancake," IHOP vice president of marketing Natalia Franco said in a statement.
The restaurant chain's popular Halloween dish includes one buttermilk pancake, a mouth made from whipped topping, a glazed strawberry nose, mini Oreo cookies for eyes and eight pieces of candy corn to be used as teeth.
Adults don't have to be left out of the Halloween fun; IHOP's famous pumpkin pancakes will also return to the menu in October.
Find your nearest IHOP location at ihop.com.
Five restaurants join Gwinnett Restaurant Week lineup
Submitted by GA Lottery
Monday, July 8th, 2013, 10:19am
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Five more restaurants have been added to the list of participants for Gwinnett Restaurant week.
The special dining week is set for Monday, July 22 - Thursday, July 25.
Those five additions to complete the list are Marlow's Tavern, Three Blind Mice, Graft Restaurant, Mojito's and The Georgia Pine.
Gwinnett Restaurant Week is in its seventh year. Each restaurant offers a three-course meal for 20-35 percent less than usual, at a price of around $21 plus tax and tip.
For a complete list of participating restaurants, visit Gwinnett Restaurant Week onlne.
Mellow Mushroom unveils 'High on Thai' menu
Wednesday, June 12th, 2013, 9:51am
ATLANTA -- Atlanta-based Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will run a special Thailand-themed promotion through July 14.
The "High on Thai" menu features several dishes with the bold, spicy and sweet components of Thai cuisine.
It includes a new appetizer, a "Big Buddha" salad, two hoagies, a dessert and, of course, a pizza -- Thai Dye, which features an olive oil and garlic base, mozzarella cheese, yellow curry, chicken, onions, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh basil and sweet chili sauce.
"Summer is the perfect time to enjoy both the freshest of ingredients and traditional Thai flavors like ginger, lime, curry, cilantro, basil, coconut and more," Mellow Mushroom VP of brand development Annica Kreider said in a statement.
See the entire High on Thai menu and find your nearest Mellow Mushroom at mellowmushroom.com.
Local companies gear up for Gwinnett Restaurant Week
Tuesday, June 11th, 2013, 4:00pm
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Returning for the sixth year, Gwinnett Restaurant Week is scheduled for the week of July 22 - 25.
During those days, foodies can visit a participating restaurant of their choice and select a three-course meal that will cost $21.21 per person. Tax and gratuity are an additional charge. During that week, Gwinnett can easily showcase some of its top eateries, as this year's diners do not have to present coupons or carry punch cards.
To take part in restaurant week, patrons should call the restaurant directly to make a reservation.
The Gwinnett Restaurant Week website has a list of restaurants included.
O'Charley's offering free pie for Mother's Day
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 11:13am
(WXIA) -- In honor of Mother's Day, all O'Charley's locations will offer free slices of pie to mothers who eat at the restaurants on Sunday, May 12.
Mothers can choose from among Ooey-Gooey Caramel Pie, Country Apple Pie, Double-Crust Peach Pie, French Silk Pie and Southern Pecan Pie.
"All of us at O'Charley's are thrilled to offer these exclusive pies to hardworking moms across the country," O'Charley's president Mickey Mills said in a statement. "We look at this as an opportunity to welcome moms to take the day off and enjoy a fresh piece of pie and a sincere 'thank you' from us."
Visit ocharleys.com to find your nearest restaurant.
Chipotle offers BOGO special for teachers
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 9:11am
ATLANTA -- Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day by offering buy-one-get-one menu items for educators.
On Tuesday, May 7, a teacher who shows a valid school ID at any U.S. Chipotle restaurant will receive a free burrito, burrito bowl, salad or order of tacos when they buy another menu item.
The promotion is available from 4 p.m. to close.
"We are changing the way people think about and eat fast food. This means going beyond our commitment to better food from more sustainable ingredients and working hard to engrain our restaurants in the communities that they serve," Chipotle communications director Chris Arnold said in a statement. "Connecting with educators and other key community groups is part of who we are, and we're always happy when our work makes an impact upon the communities where we operate."