MUFFULETTAs new MID-DAY MENU:

offers seasonal large and small plates for sharing,

and mini prices for everyone.

Minneapolis, Minn., Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Its a refuge from the rush. A refreshing way to relax. And an economical option for a late lunch,

mid-afternoon snack or early dinner. One thing chef Matthew Ellisons new MID-DAY menu is not, however, is ordinary.

I wanted to craft a menu thats accessible to everyone, but rewarding to all from cash-strapped students to excitement-hungry foodies, says Ellison.

More than anything, I just wanted to give people a great way to spend an afternoon.

Ellisons Mid-Day menu, offered daily from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., features small and large plates, along with mid-day beverage specials. Current seasonal

selections include:

SMALL PLATES

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1977 Muffuletta Beer Cheese Soup or the Soup of the

Day ($4.95 cup/$5.95 bowl)

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Marinated Olives, warmed and served with grilled baguette ($3.95)

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Seasonal Flatbread Provolone, ricotta, asparagus, roasted tomatoes

and basil ($4.95)

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House Salad Baby greens tossed with fresh herbs, sliced shallot and roasted shallot-balsamic vinaigrette ($3.95)

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Roasted Beet Salad Roasted red beets tossed with mizuna, citrus, avocado, feta cheese and a toasted cumin and orange vinaigrette ($5.95)

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BBQ Beef Tip Thousand Hills hanger steak skewered and grilled with house-made barbecue sauce and served with apple kohlrabi slaw tossed with creamed horseradish dressing ($5.95)

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Fishn Chips Freshly breaded walleye with sea salt-vinegar fries, house-made tartar sauce ($5.95)

LARGE PLATES

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Frito Misto Breaded and fried calamari and shrimp with pepperoncini, zucchini and yellow squash. Accompanied by lemon aioli ($11.95)

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad ($10.95)

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Grilled Atlantic Salmon Caesar Salad ($12.95)

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Mac n Cheese Orecchiette pasta baked with Fischer Farms bacon, shaved shallots, thyme, four cheese sauce, bread crumbs ($11.95)

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The Muffuletta Fischer Farms ham, Italian meats, pepper jack and provolone cheese, olive relish on fresh focaccia ($8.95/ $12.95)

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The Milton Square Burger Ground Angus beef with lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles on toasted potato bun ($10.95)

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Asian Burger Ground Fischer Farms pork, peanuts, five spice, scallions, Napa cabbage slaw, spicy peanut dressing ($12.95)

In addition to Small Plates and Large Plates, MUFFULETTAs new Mid-Day Menu will also feature a range of daily beverage specials, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. And dont forget our daily Dolce Viña $5 Wine by the Glass specials available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, adds Ellison.

About Parasole

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Parasole Restaurant Holdings operates Muffuletta Café in St. Paul; Salut Bar Américain in Edina and St. Paul; Chino Latino and Uptown Cafeteria & Support Group in Minneapolis; Mannys Steakhouse, The Living Room & Prohibition at the W Minneapolis The Foshay in downtown Minneapolis; Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse in Edina and Maple Grove; the Good Earth Restaurants in Edina and Roseville; Burger Jones in Burnsville and on the north side of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis; and Mozza Mia Pizza Pie & Mozzarella Bar in Downtown Edina.

By joining the Parasole Dining Club, guests have the opportunity to earn points for the dollars they spend and to redeem them for food and drink at any participating Parasole restaurant. Details at Parasole.com.

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Contact:

Kip Clayton

Parasole Restaurant Holdings

Office 612.822.0016

Fax 612.822.0705

Cell 651.341.8009

kclayton@parasole.com