Thursday, December 17, 2009

Sagra Offers a Festive New Year’s Eve Feast

RING IN THE NEW YEAR THE ITALIAN WAY
Sagra Offers a Festive New Year’s Eve Feast

WHAT:
Gabriel Pellegrini has prepared an elegant five-course Italian feast complete with wine pairings to celebrate the New Year. The dinner will be offered in two seatings with live jazz by American Idol semi-finalist, Olivia Mojica, offered later in the evening. Those enjoying the second seating will receive a Champagne toast as well as an additional Prosecco and sorbet course. First seating: $38/$58 paired with wine; second seating: $58/$78 paired with wine.

WHEN:
New Year’s EveWednesday, December 31, 20086:00 PM & 8:30 PM

WHERE:
Sagra
1610 San Antonio St.
Austin, TX 78701

RSVP: 512-535-5988

WEB:
www.sagrarestaurant.net

ABOUT:
Sagra, a casual, yet elegant Italian enoteca and trattoria, is located in the historic center of Austin in a rustic old home reminiscent of an Italian farmhouse. Executive Chef/Owner Gabriel Pellegrini has created a menu of new renditions of Old World classics that feature wood-fired pizzas, homemade mozzarella, house-cured meats and homemade pastas. Nightly specials, an inviting staff, Italian wine list and warm atmosphere come together to create a memorable Italian dining experience.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Bread & Butter Public Relations
Austin – Los Angeles
c: 815.210.7454
f: 512.243.7151
Twitter: @BBPR

Score Elevation Burger Treats for A’s on Report Cards

DO YOU WANT A FREE SHIRT TO MATCH THOSE SMARTY PANTS?
Score Elevation Burger Treats for A’s on Report Cards

WHAT:
Good deeds should be rewarded and the folks at Elevation Burger are as much into prize-giving as they are into burger-flipping. Kids of all ages are invited to stop by the restaurant to show off their report card with an “A” or “B” average, proof of perfect attendance or a report card that shows improvement in grades to get a free Elevation milkshake.

WHEN:
NOW – January 10, 2010

HOW:
Stop by the restaurant with report card in hand showing an “A” or “B” average from the 2009 fall semester, bring in proof of perfect attendance or a report card that shows an improvement in grades over the semester.

WHERE:
Elevation Burger
9828 Great Hills Trail
Austin, TX 78759
512.608.4054

WEB:
www.elevationburger.com

ABOUT:
Elevation Burger is located on 9828 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX, 78759 and is open Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm and Friday and Saturday 11am-10pm. For more information or to place an online order, visit www.eleavtionburger.com or call 512-608-4054.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
BREAD & BUTTER PUBLIC RELATIONS
Ali Slutsky
815.210.7454
ali@breadandbutterpr.com

Meredith Vachon
512.363.6485
meredith@breadandbutterpr.com

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Turkey Salad

During this past Thanksgiving, I cooked a 15-pound turkey using my Big Easy by Char-Broil. This is the second Thankgiving that I used this wonderful product and it does a great job on the turkey.

Well, when you have leftover turkey, you need to do something with it. There are only so many turkey sandwiches you can eat. In order to give the turkey a little zing, I break down the bird and turn it into a delicious turkey salad.

I add boiled eggs, dried cranberries, apples, celery, onions, pickles and some poultry seasoning to it and mix it with salad dressing. In a matter of days, all of the turkey is gone. It is wonderful on bread or just by itself. Considering everything I put into the salad, it is a meal by itself.