Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Red Robin Celebrates Veterans Day with a Free Red's Tavern Double Burger to Honor U.S. Military Veterans
Veterans who sign up for the Red Robin Royalty® Program with military designation by November 1 will be eligible to receive the free offer.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO (StLouisRestaurantReview) This Veterans Day, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews gives thanks to our courageous military men and women honoring them in the best way Red Robin knows how – with a free delicious burger and bottomless fries to top it all off. Red Robin Royalty® members who have a military designation will receive a FREE Red's Tavern Double burger - available for dine-in or to-go, starting November 1.

The free offer is redeemable for two weeks where Military Royalty members who are eligible can claim the free one-time-only offer any day of their choice from November 1 through November 14.  In order to take advantage of the offer, active or former military and veterans must register for Red Robin's Royalty Program with the military designation by Monday, November 1 at https://www.redrobin.com/royalty.  Once registered, active or former military and veterans can redeem the FREE Red's Tavern Double – a house favorite burger with two classic patties topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Red's Secret Tavern Sauce – proudly served with a side of bottomless fries for endless refills.

"At Red Robin, we are so thankful for our brave veterans who serve our country, and we are proud to extend this offer as a sign of our endless gratitude," said Paul J.B. Murphy III, president, and chief executive officer at Red Robin.  "We encourage all military members, past and present, to sign up for our Royalty program to take advantage of the offer and enjoy a free burger on us as our way to say thank you for their relentless dedication to serving our nation."

Red Robin supports its military guests all year round, offering exclusive perks and benefits for guests to gather around the table and enjoy delicious meals with family and friends – all through Red Robin's Royalty® Program.
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/red-robin-celebrates-veterans-day-2021/
McAlister's Deli - Leading Fast-Casual Chain on Track to Become Billion-Dollar-Brand
ATLANTA, GA (StLouisRestaurantReview) McAlister's Deli®, a leading fast-casual restaurant chain known for its genuine hospitality, sandwiches, spuds, soups, and McAlister's Famous Sweet Tea™, announced today it has opened its 500th restaurant west of Nashville in Dickson, Tennessee.  Achieving this milestone is the latest example of the brand's growth momentum in 2021.  McAlister's has opened 22 new locations since January and has experienced strong sales putting the chain on track to be a billion-dollar brand by 2024, the first for a restaurant concept within the Focus Brands portfolio, which includes iconic brands like Auntie Anne's®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, Moe's Southwest Grill®, McAlister's Deli® and Schlotzsky's®, to reach this milestone.

"Over the past 13 years, it has been exciting to watch McAlister's Deli expand its footprint at a rapid pace.  Reaching 500 restaurants nationwide is a landmark milestone for the company.  The addition of a new prototype in 2018, updated interior design, and greater emphasis on consumer accessibility contributed to this achievement," said Mike Freeman, Chief Brand Officer of McAlister's Deli.  "It's rewarding to see the investments we've made positively impact our growth, and I am proud of our franchisees, corporate team members, and each guest who played an integral part in our journey to 500 restaurants."

Leading the charge to 500 locations is McAlister's largest franchisee David Blackburn of Southern Rock Restaurants.  Blackburn began franchising with McAlister's in 2011, and the opening of the Dickson restaurant marks Southern Rock's 95th location, with an additional 38 stores in their pipeline.  Since becoming a McAlister's Deli franchisee, Blackburn has served nine years on the Franchise Advisory Board, three years as the Co-Chair of the Operations Culinary Committee for product and execution development, and a member of the Brand Strategy committee.

"We've been a proud franchisee of McAlister's Deli for over ten years and are thrilled to be opening the doors to the brand's 500th restaurant. The corporate team has consistently provided a high level of support, which has given me the confidence to continue growing our portfolio with the fast-casual chain," said David Blackburn, CEO and Chief Operating Officer of Southern Rock Restaurants.  "We look forward to developing more locations in years to come."

Heading into the fourth quarter, McAlister's has signed 63 franchise agreements in 2021 for new restaurant locations to be opened in the coming years.  Like Southern Rock Restaurants, other large-scale McAlister's Deli franchisees plan to build new McAlister's Deli restaurants, contributing to the brand's current growth pipeline of more than 300 restaurants.  For example, longtime franchisee The Saxton Group recently signed a deal for 32 new restaurants, further demonstrating the franchisee's belief in the brand.  Additionally, current McAlister's franchisee Guillermo Perales, CEO of Sun Holdings, plans to open 51 restaurants over the next six years.

The chain's accelerated growth has been fueled by the prioritization of enhancing the guest dining experience with improvements to its mobile app and loyalty program, leveraging digital technology to increase the number of service options to make the brand more accessible.  McAlister's launched tableside ordering in early 2021 that allows customers to skip the line and order at their table with the mobile app, creating an even more personalized service experience.  Since the launch, participation rates on the mobile app are up seven times from pre-pandemic, ultimately increasing revenue and driving customer loyalty among new and existing guests.
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/mcalisters-deli-opens-500th-restaurant-nationwide/
Red Lobster® Announces Ultimate Endless Shrimp Now Available All Day, Every Day for a Limited Time
ORLANDO, FL (StLouisRestaurantReview) Red Lobster® is giving shrimp lovers endless reasons to satisfy their cravings with the return of guest-favorite Endless Shrimp!  Starting today, and for a limited time*, Ultimate Endless Shrimp is available ALL WEEK.  Guests are invited to mix and match Red Lobster's biggest and best shrimp endlessly, all day, every day.

During the Ultimate Endless Shrimp event, guests can choose two of their favorite shrimp preparations, and when they are ready, order additional shrimp dishes one at a time.  Each Ultimate Endless Shrimp meal is accompanied by a choice of side and, of course, unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits®.

The Ultimate Endless Shrimp lineup features a variety of craveable flavors and guest-favorite preparations, including:

- Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp – Hand-dipped, tossed in flaky coconut and fried golden brown. Served with signature piña colada sauce.
- Garlic Shrimp Scampi – Hand-crafted garlic shrimp scampi, oven-broiled in a garlic butter sauce.
- Grilled Shrimp Skewer – Grilled shrimp skewer with a butter garlic glaze.

"Our guests have been loving our Ultimate Endless Shrimp offer on Mondays, but they've also been telling us they are craving it other days of the week," said Deanna Kotch, Vice President, Marketing at Red Lobster.  "Endless Shrimp is a truly epic event that many of our guests have made a tradition this time of year, every year – and now we're going to give them what they want – with Ultimate Endless Shrimp all day, every day for a limited time."

Guests can take advantage of Ultimate Endless Shrimp any day of the week, for a limited time, by visiting their local Red Lobster restaurant or ordering To Go, now featuring Rapid Red Curbside, or touchless delivery directly from RedLobster.com/order to enjoy from the comfort of home.  Guests ordering Ultimate Endless Shrimp To Go get to mix and match four shrimp preparations plus a choice of side (and Cheddar Bay Biscuits come with the meal).
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/red-lobster-endless-shrimp-now-available-all-day/

Sunday, October 10, 2021

McDonald's® USA Serves Up Free Thank You Meals to Educators Nationwide
The Golden Arches calls on fans across the country to celebrate the educator in their life.
CHICAGO, IL (StLouisRestaurantReview) Past or present, we all know an exceptional educator.  They inspire and champion the next generation, and over the last year, they have truly stepped up to support their communities, both inside and outside the classroom.  That's why next week, McDonald's is making school day mornings a little brighter for educators and showing our appreciation with a free breakfast Thank You Meal.*

"Together with our Owner/Operators, we're proud to serve the people who make our communities a better place, and this is an important time to say thank you to some of our everyday heroes," said Joe Erlinger, President, McDonald's USA.  "We were honored to give away 12 million free Thank You Meals to first responders and healthcare workers last year, and now, with educators going above and beyond, we're excited to recognize them in a way only McDonald's can."

All educators - such as teachers, administrators, and school staff - can head to their local participating McDonald's during breakfast hours from October 11-15 and show a valid work ID for a free breakfast on us!  The Thank You Meals will be served in a classic Happy Meal box filled with an entrée breakfast sandwich, Hash Browns, and a beverage.  Sandwich choices include an Egg McMuffin®, a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit, or a Sausage Biscuit.  Beverage options include a medium McCafé® hot or iced coffee or a medium soft drink.

McDonald's franchisees have supported educators in the local neighborhoods they own and operate their restaurants for decades, including initiatives like McTeachers' Night, coordinating food drops at educators' homes after school, and free meals during the pandemic.  Taking our support of educators nationally through our Thank You Meal program will allow even more educators to be recognized and is just a small token of our appreciation.

"As a former teacher, this Thank You Meal means the world to me, and I know it will touch my customers and my employees," said Stefanie Cabrera Bentancourt, McDonald's Owner/Operator based in Miami, Florida. "Educators are the backbone of our communities.  They've done so much for us, and it's an honor to join my fellow Owner/Operators across the country to celebrate them."

To make sure educators feel recognized and appreciated by all of us, we're inviting everyone to honor a special educator in their life.  Whether it's your kid's favorite teacher, an educator making a difference in your community, or who has impacted your life, share how they inspire you by using #ThankYouMeal on Twitter, TikTok, or Instagram, now through Oct. 15. From spotlighting the most heartfelt thank-yous on our social channels to local Owner/Operators surprising teachers with a breakfast delivery to their school, we'll celebrate select educators across the country in big and small ways.  If personal messages are more your style, you can also download a free Thank You e-card here and send it directly to a special educator in your life.

McDonald's has a long history of supporting the local neighborhoods our restaurants call home - from offering free meals, supplies, and financial assistance around natural disasters, to recognizing those who make our communities a better place every day.

*Thank You Meals offered at participating US McDonald's 10/11/21 through 10/15/21.  Valid ID required. Limit one per person per day.  Menu options may vary by restaurant.  Visit McDonalds.com for more details.
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/mcdonalds-serves-up-free-meals-to-educators-nationwide/

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

St. Louis Restaurant Review adds new members to the exclusive directory dedicated to the best restaurants in the St. Louis region.
ST LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) St. Louis Restaurant Review has carefully selected and added more members to our exclusive restaurant directory listing only the best restaurants in the St. Louis region.  Critical factors are their locations, online reviews, and contribution to the community.

Recent additions are:

- Casa Juarez Mexican Town
- Circle 7 Ranch - Ballwin
- Circle 7 Ranch - Des Peres
- El Troquero Mexican Restaurant
- Mai Lee
- Pearl Cafe
- Pho Grand Restaurant
- Tradicional 314

The information contained within the listings is subject to change without notice.  Contact the restaurant to verify critical information.
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/new-members-added-to-st-louis-restaurant-directory-10-5/
Leading international sandwich brand introduces a limited-time sub featuring spicy pickle chips and a sweet mustard BBQ sauce
JACKSONVILLE, FL (StLouisRestaurantReview) Firehouse Subs is introducing its latest creation, the BBQ Cuban Sub, just in time for the start of the fall season.  Available for a limited time at all U.S. Firehouse Subs locations, this new menu item features slow-smoked pulled pork, freshly sliced Virginia honey ham, melted Swiss cheese, sweet and smoky chipotle slaw, spicy pickle chips, mayo, and a sweet mustard BBQ sauce on a toasted sub roll.

"While developing this sub, I wanted to be sure to combine the best ingredients of a Cuban sandwich and classic all-American BBQ sandwich," said Firehouse Subs Director of Product Development Jay Miller.  "New and unique elements of this sub include spicy pickle chips and sweet and smoky chipotle slaw that result in a flavorful, bold sandwich.  We look forward to closing out the year with another Firehouse Subs creation that guests will love and appreciate."

This hearty new sub is available for a limited time to all Firehouse Subs guests via dine-in, phone, carryout, online ordering, or third-party delivery orders as well.  The sub will also be available via drive-thru and curbside pick-up where applicable.  Rewards points may be redeemed for food rewards like free subs.  Firehouse Rewards members are the first to know about promotions and new menu items through the Firehouse Subs App.  The Firehouse Rewards program recently earned the highest score among sandwich and bagel concepts in Newsweek's ranking of America's Best Loyalty Programs.

To order a BBQ Cuban Sub, download the Firehouse Subs App from the Apple App Store or Google Play, and your order will be boxed, bagged, and ready to pick up at the Rapid Rescue To Go station inside your nearest Firehouse Subs location. Select locations also offer curbside pickup.  Visit www.firehousesubs.com to find your nearest location.

*Excludes Firehouse Subs restaurants in Canada, in addition to non-traditional locations such as airports and universities.  Check FirehouseSubs.com for BBQ Cuban Sub availability in your area.
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/firehouse-subs-releases-a-new-hit-the-bbq-cuban-sub/

Monday, October 4, 2021

ST LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) St. Louis Restaurant Review has found the best "Asian" restaurants in St. Louis.  We use online customer reviews to find the best restaurants rather than publishing our opinion.  The results are based on reviews as of October 4, 2021.  So naturally, the reviews are subject to change without notice.  Asian may include cuisines from China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, etc.  In the near future, we will break it down to be country-specific.

We published this list because delivery and carry-out foods are Asian and Pizza.  While fall is here and temperatures will begin to fall, families will stay home ordering food for delivery or pickup.

- Mai Lee - 8396 Musick Memorial Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63144-2914 - Phone: +1 314-993-3754
- Pho Grand - 3195 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63118-1022 - Phone: +1 314-664-7435
- Corner 17 - 6631 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63130-4544 - Phone: +1 314-727-2402
- Zen Thai and Japanese Cuisine - 9250 Watson Rd, Crestwood, Saint Louis, MO 63126-1510 - Phone: +1 314-842-0307
- Sen Thai Asian Bistro - 1000 Washington Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63101-1237 - Phone: +1 314-436-1237
- Pearl Cafe - 8416 N Lindbergh Blvd, Florissant, Saint Louis, MO 63031-7136 - Phone: +1 314-831-3701
- The King & I - 3157 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63118-1020 - Phone: +1 314-771-1777
- Fork & Stix - 549 Rosedale Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63112-1432 - Phone: +1 314-863-5572
- Bamboo Bistro - 214 N 4th St, Saint Louis, MO 63102-1902 - 314-241-8884 - Phone: +1 314-241-8884
- Little Saigon Cafe - 10 N Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63108-1408 - Phone: +1 314-361-8881

Special mentions:

- Wonton King - 8116 Olive Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63130-2023 - Phone: 314-567-9997
- Pad Thai - 12676 Lamplighter Square Shpg Ctr, Saint Louis, MO 63128-2746 - Phone: +1 314-843-0999
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/top-10-asian-restaurant-in-st-louis-for-october-2021/