Macaroni Grill Ushers in Spring with New “Tastes of Sorrento” Menu and Special “Duo Dining” Deal

Seasonal summer flavors inspired by the open-air markets of Sorrento,
Italy, are now available for a limited time – plus new prix fixe dinner
for two available on Thursday evenings

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Romano’s
Macaroni Grill®
, a national restaurant chain with award
winning Italian food, today unveiled a new, limited time “Tastes of
Sorrento” menu just in time for summer. Inspired by the open air markets
of Sorrento, Italy, colorful dishes like Watermelon Arugula Salad,
Sorrento Lemon Chicken and Peach Bellini Cake take center stage on the
seasonal menu now available at all Romano’s Macaroni Grill locations
nationwide. Also available now is a “Duo Dining” deal, which includes a
choice of two entrees, a shared dessert and any two beverages for $40 on
Thursday evenings.


The “Tastes of Sorrento” menu – which includes two antipasti dishes, two
salads, a soup, four entrees and two desserts – is available through
September and sure to provide a bright, refreshing and light twist to
any summer evening dining experience. New menu items include:

  • Amalfi Steamed Mussels: Fresh mussels are steamed in a lemon
    parmesan white wine broth with yellow tomatoes and fresh herbs.
  • Prosciutto-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp: Succulent jumbo shrimp wrapped
    in prosciutto are stuffed with sundried tomato, goat cheese, lemon
    butter and chives.
  • Fresh Corn Chowder: This creamy broth-based soup features fresh
    sweet corn, potatoes and is topped with diced avocado.
  • Watermelon Arugula Salad: Fresh watermelon, arugula and kale
    are topped with ancient grains, fresh sweet corn, celery, chives,
    toasted walnuts and a blood orange vinaigrette.
  • Roasted Chicken + Spring Vegetable Salad: Hand-pulled roasted
    chicken and arugula are tossed with asparagus, snap peas, grape
    tomatoes, fresh avocado, toasted walnuts and Grana Padana cheese, then
    finished with a Mediterranean vinaigrette.
  • Sorrento Lemon Chicken: Brick oven roasted half-chicken is
    served in a Sorrento lemon parmesan broth with rosemary citrus russet
    potato wedges.
  • Grilled Mahi-Mahi: Grilled Mahi-Mahi filet paired with
    bruschetta tomatoes, pesto gnocchi and topped with fresh basil.
  • Sicilian Eggplant Caponata Spaghetti: Hand-pulled chicken is
    simmered with an eggplant vegetable medley and tossed with spaghetti
    and imported buffalo mozzarella.
  • Spinach + Artichoke Chicken Pizza: This fresh-baked pizza is
    topped with chicken, artichokes, spinach and white sauces, plus fresh
    mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
  • Panna Cotta: A traditional, silky Italian vanilla cream is
    topped with choice of passion fruit puree or strawberry coulis and
    mint.
  • Peach Bellini Cake: This decedent Champagne cake features
    layers of mascarpone Chantilly cream, plus summer peaches, fresh
    berries and passion fruit puree.

There’s nothing better on a warm, summer day than enjoying a light,
delicious meal while making memories with your loved ones at Macaroni
Grill,” stated Holly Wagstaff-Bellomo, vice president of marketing,
Macaroni Grill. “With our summer-inspired ‘Taste of Sorrento’ menu
available for a limited time, plus our ‘Duo Dining’ prix fixe on
Thursdays, summer is the perfect time for our guests to try these
delightful new dishes and savor the time-honored traditions and flavors
of Italy.”

The “Duo Dining” prix fixe menu promises guests a dining option that
everyone can appreciate. With the choice of two signature entrees, a
shared dessert and any two beverages for $40, the menu offers something
special to delight every palate. Guests can also choose to add a shared
appetizer for $5 more, and select bottles of wine are additionally
available for $20.

For more information on Romano’s Macaroni Grill, the limited time
“Tastes of Sorrento” menu or “Duo Dining” option, please visit www.macaronigrill.com
or check us out on Facebook,
Twitter
or Instagram.

*State regulations may apply. Price and participation may vary by
location.

About Romano’s Macaroni Grill®

Romano’s
Macaroni Grill
 is an Italian restaurant brand founded in 1988.
Inspired by Italian country cuisine, Macaroni Grill believes in an open
kitchen that allows guests to see its ingredients and preparation
techniques that blend Italian traditions with progressive culinary
inspiration in a polished casual atmosphere. Named the No. 1 Italian
Restaurant Chain in America by a Nation’s Restaurant News consumer
survey
, Macaroni Grill has 83 company-owned locations in 22 states,
plus 23 franchise locations in the U.S. and 7 other countries.

Contacts

Media:
Seth Grugle, ICR
646.277.1200
MacGrill@icrinc.com

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