COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group (Nasdaq:BBRG), a leading owner and operator of two distinct Italian restaurant brands, announced today the opening of BRIO Tuscan Grille in Yonkers at Westchester's Ridge Hill. This marks the 48th BRIO Tuscan Grille restaurant and first for the state of New York.
"We are excited to open our first BRIO Tuscan Grille in the New York market and look forward to providing the Yonkers community with our upscale affordable menu of Italian foods inspired by Tuscan cuisine," said Bravo | Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Saed Mohseni. "BRIO is an excellent addition to the area and we are confident it will be viewed as a top dining establishment for local residents and businesses."
BRIO, meaning "lively" or "full of life" features a menu of grilled and oven-roasted steaks, chops, fresh fish and made-to-order pastas. The philosophy is "to eat well, is to live well," which is why BRIO only uses the finest and freshest ingredients. BRIO offers weekend brunch, large group dining, $2.95 bar menu on weekdays and $5 martinis on Wednesdays.
The Yonkers BRIO Tuscan Grille is located in Westchester's Ridge Hill at 1 Ridge Hill, Yonkers, NY 10710. It is open seven days a week Sunday through Thursday 11am-10pm, as well as Friday and Saturday 11am-11pm. Reservations may be made by contacting (914) 709-1000. For more information, please log onto www.brioitalian.com or check us out on Facebook and Twitter @BrioItalian.
About Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc.
Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:BBRG) is a leading owner and operator of two distinct Italian restaurant brands, BRAVO! Cucina Italiana and BRIO Tuscan Grille. BBRG has positioned its brands as multifaceted culinary destinations that deliver the ambiance, design elements and food quality reminiscent of fine dining restaurants at a value typically offered by casual dining establishments, a combination known as the upscale affordable dining segment. Each of BBRG's brands provides its guests with a fine dining experience and value by serving affordable cuisine prepared using fresh flavorful ingredients and authentic Italian cooking methods, combined with attentive service in an attractive, lively atmosphere. BBRG strives to be the best Italian restaurant company in America and is focused on providing its guests an excellent dining experience through consistency of execution.