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Eatontown Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Sparks the Holidays

The 2014 Breakout Restaurant Unveils New Winter Menu, Seasonal Cocktails, Gift Card Incentive and More

CHARLOTTE, NC (Dec. 4, 2014) – Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is now offering a bold take on the traditional holiday menu. As the busiest time of year to dine out, Firebirds sparks the holidays with new winter selections, seasonal cocktails, hot after-dinner drinks, a gift card promotion and a new website that makes reservations simple.

The new Winter Features menu includes a fuse of trendy, seasonal ingredients like fresh baby kale, arugula, barley, brussel sprouts, squash, red peppers, basil and more. Popular items include the Grilled Scallops and Super Foods Salad, Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Butternut Squash, House Smoked Pastrami Spiced Turkey Breast Focaccia Sandwich with Tomato Soup, Chocolate Mousse Cake and other delicious options.

The award-winning FIREBAR® hosts a large selection of libations and seasonal cocktails that includes the Manhattan Your Way, Pumpkin Spiced Manhattan, Berry Smash Side Car, Aspen Old Fashioned, Rye and Basil Manhattan and Peach Raspberry Side Car. Hot after-dinner drinks include Firebirds Signature Coffee, made with a blend of four special liqueurs; Fired Up Coffee, made with Tiramisu Liqueur; Flannel Pajamas, fresh coffee laced with DeKuyper Butterscotch Schnapps and Godiva Chocolate Liqueur; and Hazelnut-Vanilla Java, fresh coffee blended with Frangelico and Three Olives Vanilla. Vodka.

Guests eager to try the new seasonal selections can also take advantage of a special holiday promotion – for every $50 purchase of gift cards, receive a $10 ‘Gift to You’ from now until Dec. 30, 2014.* As the perfect stocking stuffer, gift cards are available at the restaurant or as an e-gift card via Firebirds’ new website.
Firebirds is open Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Friday – Saturday from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Half-priced appetizers and drink specials from the FIREBAR® are served from 4 – 6:30 p.m. at the bar and outdoor patio. Holiday hours include:
· Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
· Christmas Day: Closed
· New Year’s Eve: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
· New Year’s Day: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
*$10 ‘Gift to You’ valid January 1, 2015 until February 10, 2015


About Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Charlotte, NC-based Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is a collection of 36 polished casual restaurants known for classic American, wood fired grilled entrees. Open for lunch and dinner, Firebirds features a large variety of bold selections prepared in-house, including hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, chicken and ribs — all seared over local hickory, oak or pecan wood. Since 2000, loyal guests have enjoyed signature menu items at moderate prices, such as Firebirds’ Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Chile Rubbed Delmonico, Wood Grilled Salmon and more. The award-winning FIREBAR® boasts private Firebirds label wines and specialty seasonal cocktails, including its signature Double Black Diamond Martini®. The combination of Firebirds’ warm ambiance, personable service and delicious flavor provides the full spectrum dining experience guaranteed to Spark Something®.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill was named one of ten 2014 ‘Breakout Brands’ by Nation’s Restaurant News and received a 2014 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.For more information or to find a location near you, please visit firebirdsrestaurants.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @FirebirdsGrill.

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