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Bennigan's and Steak & Ale: Back From the Dead?
Two months ago, we reported the end of restaurant chains Bennigan's and Steak & Ale. Well, we've just learned that they're coming back to life! Private equity firm Atalaya is buying the two brands and their trademarks.
Say Goodbye to Bennigan's, Steak and Ale
For national chains Bennigan's and Steak and Ale, there is no pot o' gold at the end of the rainbow: The companies filed for bankruptcy protection and shut down all 292 corporate locations yesterday.
For the two bar and grill chains, the downhill slope has come steep and fast. In June, parent company Metromedia Restaurant Group asked lenders to restructure its debt, as earnings were lower than expected.
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English Food is Not a Joke - Steak & Ale Pie
English food is not a joke because... Any cuisine that combines meat with ale gets gold stars in my book. That's the answer I'm giving for Sam's Fish & Quips challenge.Red Lobster Adding Wood Grills in Attempt to Revive Sales
Darden Restaurants announced that beginning next week, it will install wood-fired grills in all 680 Red Lobster restaurants.
The company has been testing the wood-grilled menu for over a year, and will train 3,500 employees on the grills. New items will be going on the menu, such as wood-grilled lobster, wood-grilled sirloin and shrimp, and wood-grilled fish.
All the News That's Fit to Eat — June 25, 2008
- Cask-conditioned ales are the new trend among beer aficionados. — Los Angeles Times
- Just in time for Summer, frozen blender drinks are back. — New York Times
- A set of go-to recipes makes cooking a snap for newlyweds.
Monday's Leftovers: Lamb Pot Pie
When I was putting together my English pie the other week, it seemed pretty clear that I should use the technique on other meats/stews. So when I found the recipe for yesterday's Sunday dinner, I immediately ended up thinking of turning the leftovers in to a lovely pot pie. I didn't actually have time to make yesterday's delicious looking lamb shank, but if you did, i have a simple suggestion to turn yesterday's dish into today's treat.Monday's Leftovers: Lamb Pot Pie
When I was putting together my English pie the other week, it seemed pretty clear that I should use the technique on other meats/stews. So when I found the recipe for yesterday's Sunday dinner, I immediately ended up thinking of turning the leftovers in to a lovely pot pie. I didn't actually have time to make yesterday's delicious looking lamb shank, but if you did, i have a simple suggestion to turn yesterday's dish into today's treat.Yummy Link: English Food is Not a Joke
Don't miss out on the HUGE English food is not a joke roundup that Sam at Becks & Posh did to celebrate St. George's Day. There are over 65 entries, including the one pictured (Fish & Chips Samanda Style) and mine for Steak & Ale Pie.YumSugar Weekly Recap
I don't know about you guys, but this week just flew by...- First of all (toot! toot!) we were nominated for a Blogger's Choice Award - please help us out by voting!
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