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Slam Dunk Specials & New Sriracha Burger Arrive at Islands Restaurants for March Madness

Fiery burger, food and drink specials available to basketball fans at Islands Restaurant in Cupertino

Islands Restaurants, known for its specialty burgers, ice-cold brews and laid-back, beach-inspired atmosphere, is celebrating college basketball season with food and drink specials fit for a bracket champion.

Starting March 15 and running through the championship game on April 2, hungry fans can score big with $8.95 hot dog and beer pairings. The Nalu Nalu Dog, garnished with roasted garlic aioli and topped with sautéed onion, red and green bell peppers, deli pepper rings and melted Swiss cheese, and the Pipeline Dog covered with chili, onions and American cheese, will be running on special, paired with a 16 oz. Coors Light served in Islands’ signature frosty mugs. The pairing will be available in the bar area, where tournament games will also be broadcast on big-screen TVs.

Basketball lovers can make a fast break to take advantage of Islands Happy Hour every Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Additional specials include Beachside Sliders ($4.75) and fresh-cut Island Cheddar Fries ($4.95) paired with signature tropical drinks like the Mai Tai ($4.49) and Mojito ($4.49). With plenty of appetizers and drinks less than $10, these specials are guaranteed to have hungry fans enjoying their own “shining moment.”

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Starting March 21, guests can also enjoy the brand new Sriracha Smack burger served with Sriracha cream cheese, lettuce, sliced onions, pickled peppers and topped with pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon and a soy-Sriracha glaze. The spicy-sweet burger brings the heat to the kitchen for a limited time only.

Follow Islands on Twitter and Instagram @IslandsBurgers and like Islands at www.facebook.com/IslandsRestaurants

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