Bonefish Grill Partners with the Jefferson Performing Arts Society for Opening Charity Night in Metairie

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Bonefish Grill Partners with the Jefferson Performing Arts Society for Opening Charity Night in Metairie

Metairie, LA (February 27, 2011) - Bonefish Grill is partnering with the Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) as part of its Grand Opening festivities on Saturday, March 24, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a special Charity Night to benefit JPAS. Supporters will enjoy fresh seafood, refreshing cocktails, and spectacular ambiance and music- all for a great cause- at the restaurant's newest location at 4848 Veteran's Memorial Blvd., Suite B (just West of Clearview Mall).

"It is very important to us to be active members in the Metairie community," said Steven Laborde, Managing Partner of the new Bonefish Grill in Metairie, which will open its doors to the public on Monday, March 26. "By partnering with JPAS, we've taken an important step in fostering relationships, building a foundation of goodwill and supporting arts performance, training and outreach throughout Jefferson Parish and the Greater New Orleans area."

Guests attending the Charity Night will be able to sample all of the culinary delights that are found at Bonefish Grill, including Mussels Josephine, Wagyu Beef and Ginger Dumplings, Fontina Chop, Grilled Salmon topped with Warm Mango Salsa, Lily's Chicken, Ahi Tuna Sashimi and their signature appetizer Bang Bang Shrimp. Libations will include specialty martinis and cocktails, and samplings from the restaurant's adventurous wine list.

"We are so honored that Bonefish Grill chose to partner with JPAS," said Dennis Assaf, co-founder and executive/artistic director of JPAS. "This year JPAS is offering over 200 performances throughout Jefferson Parish, the Greater New Orleans area and the Gulf South. Community support and partnerships with local companieslike Bonefish Grill help JPAS to not only sustain our current efforts, but to continue expanding what programs we are able to offer the community.

To RSVP for this limited-attendance event (suggested minimum $25 donation per person, including two drinks, with all proceeds going to JPAS), please visit www.jpas.org or call the JPAS Box Office at 504.885.2000 and press 1 to speak with a ticket seller.

The 5,000-square-foot Metairie restaurant will feature a spacious dining room with an open kitchen and a large, energetic bar area that includes three community tables. The interior's sleek design will feature beautiful golden hardwood and hand-blown glass amber lamps throughout the restaurant. An attractive array of three-dimensional art, ranging from large-scale metal sculptures of mangroves and fishing scenes to a large mystical fish rubbing, will enhance the ambience felt throughout the restaurant.

Dinner will be served seven days a week: from 4:00 - 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 4:00- 11:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and from 4:00 - 10:00 p.m., Sunday. While reservations are not required, they are available on a limited basisby calling (504) 780-9964. An ample number of seats are available nightly for walk-ups.

For more information on Bonefish Grill, visit www.bonefishgrill.com, facebook.com/BonefishGrill or follow us on Twitter (@bonefishgrill).

About Bonefish Grill
Founded in 2000 in St. Petersburg, Fla., the Bonefish Grill experience is the perfect recipe marrying simplicity, quality and consistency in food, service, ambiance and value. As the "Fresh Fish Experts," Bonefish Grill specializes in market-fresh fish and other wood-grilled specialties. Knowledgeable and attentive Bonefish Grill Anglers (our service staff) provide the best in what we like to call "chef's coat service." Our Anglers pride themselves on guiding our guests' journey through our innovative, seasonal menu and specials, which feature only the highest-quality, freshest ingredients, including traditional and unique varieties of fish and seafood as well as numerous non-seafood items. We combine this with a big-city bar that offers bar fresh cocktails and an affordable, interesting wine list.

Recently named "Top Overall Restaurant", "Best Seafood," "Top Service," "Top Rated Food," "Top Healthy Options" and "Top Rated Facilities" category winner of ZAGAT's 2011 National Chain Restaurants Survey and "Best Seafood Restaurant in the Nation" by a leading consumer product guide, Bonefish Grill has locations in several states and prides itself on the local feel of each restaurant. For more information on Bonefish Grill, visitwww.bonefishgrill.com, facebook.com/BonefishGrill or follow us on Twitter via @bonefishgrill.

More About the Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS)
Founded in 1978 by Dennis G. Assaf and Hannah Cunningham, the Jefferson Performing Arts Society is a non-profit professional arts organization whose mission is to promote arts performance, training and outreach by providing a diverse range of quality programs that entertain, educate and enrich the cultural and economic vitality of Jefferson Parish, Greater New Orleans and the Gulf South. For more information on JPAS, visit http://www.jpas.org/.

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