The Melting Pot Restaurants Win Big for Fine Wines
The Melting Pot Wins Best California Wine List of Any National Restaurant Chain
TAMPA, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
Kendra Shier, vice president of brand development for The Melting Pot
restaurants, today announced that The Melting Pot was named by the California
Restaurant Association as the Best California Wine List of any national
restaurant chain with 10 or more units.
"Our deepest congratulations to all of the winners," said California Restaurant
Association President + CEO Jot Condie. "The competition, while still relatively
new, attracted many tremendous wine lists from across the state - proving that
California is a world-class food and wine destination."
California restaurants that feature wines produced in the state were invited to
submit their wine lists, along with an essay detailing their wine program and
commitment to promoting California wines. Winners were selected by a panel of
judges in three categories. The Melting Pot restaurant chain won out in the
restaurant companies with 10 or more outlets category. The Melting Pot was
judged based on their core wine list and The Melting Pot of Sacramento`s wine
list was used as an example. Sacramento`s wine list includes mostly California
wines on its extensive list. Michael Frampton, franchisee of The Melting Pot of
Sacramento and Leo Cari, worked together to develop the wine lists for their
local Melting Pot. Cari also played a major role in creating the dynamic wine
flights that complement The Melting Pot`s Big Night Out four-course fondue
dinners.
"Leo and Mike`s availability for interviews, assistance in submitting this award
and their spectacular local wine list coupled with our national core wine list
has resulted in The Melting Pot being named by the California Restaurant
Association as having the best wine list. This is a huge accomplishment for one
of our very own Melting Pot restaurants to be in the most notorious wine state
in the country with more restaurants per capita and be chosen for this award,"
Shier said.
About The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
With 142 restaurants nationwide, existing locations in 37 states including the
District of Columbia, and over 19 locations currently in development, The
Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. is North America`s premier fondue restaurant
franchise. At The Melting Pot, fondue becomes a memorable four-course dining
experience where patrons can dip into something different. Guests enjoy a choice
of four flavorful fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrées combined
with special dipping sauces. The menu also includes creamy cheese fondues,
lively salads, fine wines and mouthwatering chocolate fondue desserts. Founded
in 1975, The Melting Pot`s corporate headquarters are in Tampa, Fla. For more
information visit www.meltingpot.com or email info@meltingpot.com.
The Melting Pot
Adrienne Drew, Local Marketing Specialist
813-425-6249
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The Melting Pot Wins Best California Wine List of Any National Restaurant Chain
TAMPA, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
Kendra Shier, vice president of brand development for The Melting Pot
restaurants, today announced that The Melting Pot was named by the California
Restaurant Association as the Best California Wine List of any national
restaurant chain with 10 or more units.
"Our deepest congratulations to all of the winners," said California Restaurant
Association President + CEO Jot Condie. "The competition, while still relatively
new, attracted many tremendous wine lists from across the state - proving that
California is a world-class food and wine destination."
California restaurants that feature wines produced in the state were invited to
submit their wine lists, along with an essay detailing their wine program and
commitment to promoting California wines. Winners were selected by a panel of
judges in three categories. The Melting Pot restaurant chain won out in the
restaurant companies with 10 or more outlets category. The Melting Pot was
judged based on their core wine list and The Melting Pot of Sacramento`s wine
list was used as an example. Sacramento`s wine list includes mostly California
wines on its extensive list. Michael Frampton, franchisee of The Melting Pot of
Sacramento and Leo Cari, worked together to develop the wine lists for their
local Melting Pot. Cari also played a major role in creating the dynamic wine
flights that complement The Melting Pot`s Big Night Out four-course fondue
dinners.
"Leo and Mike`s availability for interviews, assistance in submitting this award
and their spectacular local wine list coupled with our national core wine list
has resulted in The Melting Pot being named by the California Restaurant
Association as having the best wine list. This is a huge accomplishment for one
of our very own Melting Pot restaurants to be in the most notorious wine state
in the country with more restaurants per capita and be chosen for this award,"
Shier said.
About The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
With 142 restaurants nationwide, existing locations in 37 states including the
District of Columbia, and over 19 locations currently in development, The
Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. is North America`s premier fondue restaurant
franchise. At The Melting Pot, fondue becomes a memorable four-course dining
experience where patrons can dip into something different. Guests enjoy a choice
of four flavorful fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrées combined
with special dipping sauces. The menu also includes creamy cheese fondues,
lively salads, fine wines and mouthwatering chocolate fondue desserts. Founded
in 1975, The Melting Pot`s corporate headquarters are in Tampa, Fla. For more
information visit www.meltingpot.com or email info@meltingpot.com.
The Melting Pot
Adrienne Drew, Local Marketing Specialist
813-425-6249