LOS ANGELES, July 30, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Grill Concepts, Inc. (Nasdaq:GRIL) today announced the opening of its newest Daily Grill restaurant in the new urban village, The Domain, in Austin, TX. The company's 27th restaurant expands its network in the state to three, including the Houston Galleria Daily Grill and the Dallas Galleria The Grill on the Alley restaurants.
"The Austin Daily Grill marks our third new restaurant to open thus far in 2007," said Philip Gay, chief executive officer. "With five additional new restaurants confirmed to date for openings through the end of 2008, we are pleased with the progress we are making on our accelerated expansion strategies. As we continue to build our restaurant network, we believe the prospects grow stronger for each new opening, especially in an ideal location like The Domain, which is expected to have a constant flow of retail, residential and corporate patrons."
Featured along the upscale Main Street center of The Domain, the new 7,100 square foot, 250-seat Daily Grill features hand-crafted martinis, an outdoor patio and private dining rooms. Quintessentially American in ambiance and cuisine, Daily Grill has received rave reviews for its straightforward, classic American cuisine, prepared using home-cooking techniques and with fresh ingredients purchased daily. Daily Grill's menu features Certified Angus Beef, unique appetizers, fresh seafood and sumptuous desserts, among others, to delight the palates of its patrons. For those who appreciate great American food made from scratch, Daily Grill invites guests to come and experience dining the way it was meant to be, one great meal at a time, by people who care.
Located in the heart of Austin, northwest of downtown, The Domain sets a new lifestyle standard of shopping and entertainment in a market that ranks as one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country. The first phase of the development is a 700,000 square foot village anchored by Neiman Marcus and Macy's, as well as high-end retail shops, cafes and restaurants. With 75,000 square feet of premium office space and 400 residential apartments, the new community's attractions will also include a theater and a full-service hotel. The Domain is a project of Simon Property Group, Inc., in partnership with Endeavor Real Estate Group, with the retail properties to be managed by Simon Property Group, Inc
About Grill Concepts, Inc.
Grill Concepts owns, manages and licenses upscale casual and fine dining, full service restaurants under two core brand names: The Grill on the Alley and Daily Grill. The company operates 27 restaurants including five The Grill on the Alley-branded restaurants in Beverly Hills, Hollywood, San Jose, California; Chicago, Illinois; and Dallas, Texas as well as 22 Daily Grill restaurants in Southern and Northern California; the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region; Houston and Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; Memphis, Tennessee; and Seattle, Washington.
This news release contains forward-looking statements, which are based on current operations, plans and expectations. Such statements include, but are not limited to, the company's ability to continue expanding its restaurant network and projected opening dates of restaurants. Actual results may differ materially from these statements due to risks and uncertainties beyond the company's control, which are detailed from time to time in its filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.