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Contact: Kelly Hornbuckle
Tel: 404.723.5428
Email: kelly@garestaurants.org
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ATLANTANS GET A "TASTE OF ASIA" WITH THE GEORGIA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION'S PUBLIC TASTING EVENT AND WEEK-LONG DINE OUT
2nd Annual Event Highlights Asian Cuisine
ATLANTA (July 6, 2009) - From sushi to samosas and pho to fusion the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) invites diners to sample a Taste of Asia during its 2nd Annual Dine-Out Week August 10-16, with a Public Tasting on August 5 at Macy's Lenox. Participating restaurants will provide special menu selections during this week-long celebration of the Asian culinary tradition. During Taste of Asia Week, diners may enjoy a three-course meal or family style dining - all priced from $19.95 - $25.00 per dinner.
This year's participating Dine Out Week restaurants include: Aqua Blue Restaurant & Bar, Bhojanic Restaurant, The Cloves Restaurant, Doc Chey's Noodle House - Emory Village, Doc Chey's Noodle House - Virginia-Highlands, Eurasia Bistro, Geisha House, Genki Noodles & Sushi, Grand China Restaurant, Hsu's Restaurant, Kani House Japanese Steak & Sushi - Duluth, Lee's Golden Buddha - Buckhead, Lime Juice Thai Bistro, Mo Mo Ya - Buckhead, Nakato Japanese Restaurant, PF Chang's China Bistro - Perimeter, Cumberland, Alpharetta & Buford, Pacific Rim Bistro, Rice Bowl Thai & Sushi, Roy's Atlanta, Savu Restaurant at the W Hotel Perimeter, Silk Restaurant, Spice Market at W Atlanta Midtown, Steel Restaurant & Lounge, Straits Atlanta, Sushi House Buckhead, The Real Chow Baby - Cumberland, The Real Chow Baby- Howell Mill, The Tenth Thai Cuisine & Lounge, Trader Vic's at Hilton Atlanta and Wan Lai Chinese Restaurant.
Taste of Asia Dine-Out Week provides a range of dining experiences from around the continent. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from the GRA's Taste of Asia event will support a merit-based scholarship for a culinary student who wants to pursue specialized training in Asian cuisine. Last year's winners interned at Geisha House, Roy's Restaurant and Silk Restaurant.
The Taste of Asia week starts with a VIP Reception & Public Tasting at Macy's Lenox on August 5th from 5:30-8:30 pm. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of Asian cuisine and entertainment during the event, including a fashion show, live music and dance performances. The Tasting is open to the public and will also host dignitaries, media representatives, participating restaurants, and sponsors. Taste of Asia is presented by The Coca-Cola Company, Georgia Power, Infinite Energy, Sysco Foodservice of Atlanta, and U.S. Foodservice. Tickets to the Public Tasting are available from www.TasteofAsiaWeek.com and at participating restaurants, for $10 - which can be redeemed at the event for 10 taste coupons. Additional coupons are available at the tasting for $1 each.
About the Georgia Restaurant Association
As the voice of Georgia's restaurant industry, the GRA's mission is to serve the needs of Georgia's restaurant and foodservice industries by providing value for its members in four key cornerstones: political advocacy, professional development, business development and community involvement.
The GRA represents an industry comprising over 17,000 foodservice and drinking places in the state of Georgia with total sales in excess of $12.6 billion and provides more jobs (366,000+) than any other non-government employer in the state. Members can count on the GRA to advocate for favorable laws and regulations, to promote the industry, and to provide a network to meet their peers. For more information, visit www.garestaurants.org.
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