Healthful Mediterranean Dining Never Tasted So Good

TAMPA, Fla., April 2, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- A new flight of healthful dishes straight from the Mediterranean is on its way to Bonefish Grill restaurants starting April 1. For years, studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet, rich in fresh fish, extra-virgin olive oil and colorful fruits and vegetables is a great choice for health and longevity. Inspired by the idea that healthy dining can be as delicious as it is beneficial, the "fresh fish experts" at Bonefish Grill set to work creating their new Mediterranean inspired dishes.

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"To meet our standards, these recipes had to be as delicious as they are healthy," said Anthony Seta, Master Chef and VP of Product Development and Innovation. "But that's not difficult when you start with freshly caught fish that is delivered to our restaurants and hand-cut daily."

Specials being offered beginning April 1 will be dishes such as Mediterranean-style Atlantic Salmon made with Spanish virgin olive oil and dressed with vine-ripe olives and feta cheese. Other choices include Saucy Shrimp and Scallops with Feta, and Grilled Dorado with Artichokes and Basil. The restaurant will also feature a variety of red wines from the region and specialty drinks such as Strawberry Basil Lemonade made with citrusy Stolichnaya Ohranj vodka.

As always, the experts at Bonefish Grill have been traveling the world to bring the freshest wood-grilled fish and finest flavors home to neighborhoods around the country. The Mediterranean dishes, on the menu through May, are part of a series of five flavorful flights being introduced this year to celebrate the culinary cultures of the locales in which Bonefish Grill finds its unique varieties of fresh fish and recipes.

To access recipes, download photos and preview advertising please visit: http://contact.bonefishgrill.com/medialaunch .

About Bonefish Grill: Simply put, Bonefish Grill has created the polished casual dining experience. With indulgent service and an atmosphere that combines casual attitude and value-conscious prices with a big city bar, guests find themselves amidst a hip, loungy environment.

As the "Fresh Fish Experts," Bonefish Grill specializes in market fresh fish cooked to perfection over a wood-burning grill. An unrivaled commitment to quality finds Bonefish Grill culinary leaders traveling the globe in search of traditional and unique varieties of fish such as Icelandic Arctic Charr, Florida Grouper and Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon at the peak of their seasons. A tantalizing array of sauces and original toppings are made daily using the freshest ingredients. These sauces and toppings range from delicate and light to rich and indulgent and provide a variety of choices. Enticing dishes such as Scampi-topped Filet Mignon, Pork Tenderloin Piccata and Diablo Shrimp Spinach Fettuccine are also among guest's favorites.

Lively community tables teem with shared plates of inspired appetizers, mood martinis, signature cocktails and an evolving wine list that regularly features 40 wines by the glass. Featuring sleek, hardwood floors, commissioned art, eclectic music and knowledgeable service, the dining room is an oasis within which to enjoy a sensational meal. For more information and sample menus, visit www.bonefishgrill.com .