Mimi's Cafe

08.28.08

MIMI'S CAFE ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING IN LA QUINTA

Tustin, Calif. - Mimis Cafe, a collection of upscale casual dining restaurants, opens its 57th California location on August 28th at 79-765 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage Calif. The restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Managing Partner Elias Serrano welcomes the community to enjoy more than 100 breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes, which are homemade daily and served in generous portions at reasonable prices."Since 1978, guests have come to Mimis Cafe for a consistently enjoyable dining experience," said Terry Lung, local Mimis Cafe Market Partner. At Mimis Cafe guests can rely on full-flavored, comfortfood classics in a friendly environment every time they visit, and we are eager to serve the La Quinta community with more than just fresh, high quality ingredients, healthy dining selections and flavorful meals - we want to get involved through initiatives such as our student recognition program which helps reward kids and teachers for excellence inside and outside the classroom." Comfort food classics are a staple at Mimis Cafe with items such as the signature Chicken Pot Pie, Fresh from the Oven Pot Roast and Gravy, and Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, which are baked fresh throughout the day. And now, guests seeking lighter fare have plenty of options to choose from on the new Just Enough" lunch and dinner menus that offer the same freshness and high quality preparation. Popular picks on the Just Enough" menus include Honey Dijon Salmon with Fresh Asparagus, Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap, Santa Fe Shrimp and; Chicken Fettuccine and Mimis Cafe traditional items including Pasta Jambalaya, Mimis Meatloaf and Salisbury Steak, to name a few.

To capture harvests at their peak, seasonal features on the menu showcase produce currently in its prime and allow Mimis chefs to maximize the very best of the season's harvest. This summer, Mimis offers 10 dishes full of flavor including Citrus Broiled Shrimp and; Fresh Asparagus, Pesto Chicken Patty Melt and Mediterranean Chicken Fettuccine. The new restaurant offers guests a full bar touting wine, beer and cocktails such as The ABSOLUT Magnificent Mary, Fresh Squeezed Margaritas and Mimitinis. Bountiful desserts are also available with Mimis S'mores, Bread Pudding, Triple Chocolate Brownie and more. To support the La Quinta community, Mimis Cafe is supplying 1,800 Certificates of Achievement, redeemable for a complimentary kid's meal, to nearby Rancho Mirage Elementary School and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School. In addition, many teachers from these local schools will receive a Certificate of Appreciation for a complimentary specialty coffee and dessert. Recently ranked the third Best Family Restaurant Chain in the Nation" for 2008 by Parents Magazine, Mimis Cafe gives children special attention. Affordable, all-inclusive kid's meals for children ages 12 and under include an entrance, side dish, beverage and dessert. Mimis Cafe's Kid's Meals also feature healthy-choice options, such as fruit or salad. The new restaurant seats approximately 225 guests and has private rooms available for reservation. For more information, please call Mimis Cafe at (760) 775-4470 or visit www.mimiscafe.com

About Mimis
Cafe Mimis Cafe is a collection of upscale family dining restaurants with 139 locations in 22 states. Mimis Cafe is a unit wholly owned by Bob Evans Farms, Inc. a publicly traded company (NASDAQ ticker symbol BOBE) is known and loved for its full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus with high-quality, eclectic cuisine, unparalleled service and tastefully appointed decor.

ABOUT MIMI'S CAFE

Mimi’s Cafe is a collection of upscale casual dining restaurants with 145 locations in 24 states as of the end of the first fiscal quarter (July 30, 2010). Mimi’s Cafe is a unit wholly owned by Bob Evans Farms, Inc., a publicly traded company (NASDAQ ticker symbol BOBE), known and loved for its bountiful breakfast, lunch and dinner menus with high-quality cuisine, unparalleled service and tastefully appointed décor.