Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Mom’s the Word! Indiana Restaurants Offer Budget Saving Deals on Mother’s Day

Making Mom feel special on Mother’s Day is a tradition that has been taking place for many years and Indiana Restaurant Association (IRA) members have taken the initiative to create special menus that will appeal to anyone who is looking to make Mom feel special on Mother’s Day weekend May 9-10, 2009 without breaking the bank.

The National Restaurant Association research shows that Mother’s Day is the single most popular day of the year to dine out, with nearly four out of 10 Americans (38 percent) doing so up from 30 percent in 1996.

Restaurants are taking extra steps in today’s economic conditions to provide Mothers with more value for their money. Here’s a sample of what just a few restaurants are dishing up for Mother’s Day Weekend:

  • Kelties Restaurant provides hands on training for families with children who need etiquette lessons. There will be Brunch with delectables such as egg dishes, fresh seasonal fruits, and homemade pastries desserts with our signature chicken strudel, fresh fish and beef tenderloin. A dinner buffet will be served with specialties such as shrimp scampi, blackened salmon, beef tenderloin and so much more.

  • Propylaeum has a vintage atmosphere and will provide a Brunch Buffet for $30.00 or $18.00 for children between 6 and 12. This extravagant buffet will included carved meats, salads and entrees, with appropriate side dishes and a dessert buffet.

  • Scotty’s Brewhouse will offer a free dessert for every mom and kids 12 and under eat free.

    “We wanted to give something special to Mom’s, so not only are we giving a free dessert to every Mom; but, we have “sweetened” the deal by also giving a free scratch off lottery ticket,” said Scott Wise, President/CEO of Scotty’s Brewhouse. “We felt, with 5 restaurants and the hundreds of moms we will see, our chances of making a few lucky families leave with a full tummy and full pocket of cash, would be a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day.”

    The Association’s Holiday Dining survey indicates that dining out on Mother’s Day is more common among larger households. Almost half (44 percent) of adults, in household consisting of three or more individuals, ate a Mothers Day meal at a restaurant last year, compared to about one-quarter (24 percent) of one person households.

    Not only are restaurants providing special meals, hotels are also helping consumers save big on Mother’s day by providing affordable spa treatments and room specials.

  • West Baden Springs Hotel is offering a Mother's Day Hotel Package starting at $349, which includes an inclusive of a manicure, pedicure and breakfast in bed. Customers will get to enjoy luxuriously appointed rooms and rejuvenate in world-class spas.
  • French Lick Springs Hotel will offer a Mother's Day Hotel Package starting at $99. It includes an overnight stay and a deluxe continental breakfast for two the next morning.


    To see the full list of restaurant specials visit http://www.indianarestaurants.org/mothersday.asp.



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    The Indiana Restaurant Association (IRA) is a full-service membership association with more than 1,600 member restaurant properties and industry-related services companies. IRA provides member companies the best government and public relations program, member benefits, education, and information services. Member companies can be found online at
    http://www.indianarestaurants.org/.

    Monday, May 4, 2009

    Local Indiana Resource for Biodegradable Take-Out Containers?

    We recently received this question from a member restaurant and thought we'd share the answer!

    I've spent the entire day researching biodegradable take out containers. Any ideas? Our rep claims there's no call for it "around here". Seems as though .25 each is the goin' rate on the Internet. Anything local? I just can't believe no one else wants them!

    Well, search no more because Indiana Restaurant Association associate member, Acorn Distributors, carries a full line of green biodegradable foodservice products including take-out containers!

    Acorn Distributors
    Jennifer Rosenberg
    5820 Fortune Circle West Drive
    Indianapolis, IN 46241
    Office 317.243.9234 Ext. 2044
    toll free 800.783.2446
    cell 317.339.3618
    jrosenberg at acorndistributors dot com
    www.acorndistributors.com

    Sales Manager
    Dan Bellman
    317.243.9234 Ext. 2039
    dbellman at acorndistributors dot com