Earl's Court™ Opens in New York City

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Earl's Court™, a new concept from acclaimed restaurateur and entrepreneur Robert Earl opens its first location at 90 John Street in downtown Manhattan.

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Earl's Court™ is a gathering of great food concepts all under one roof: Earl of Sandwich®, The Original SoupMan®, Billy's Bakery™, Sushi Express, Greens, ShakeBar, Lavazza, Italy's Favorite Coffee and Libations 101™.

The reinvention of the traditional food court, Earl's Court brings together iconic restaurant brands with new concepts creating a high energy environment designed to meet the modern dining tastes of the vibrant John Street neighborhood—from grabbing breakfast on the run to relaxing over cocktails after work at Libations 101, Earl's Court has something for all tastes.

"As the public's taste in food court offerings evolves beyond burgers and reheated pizza we have created a modern alternative with a diverse array of progressive and innovative eateries.  There is no place I would rather debut our first Earl's Court than New York City," said Robert Earl. "We have partnered with two New York institutions—The Original SoupMan and Billy's Bakery, and with Lavazza to serve the finest espresso-based beverages and coffee drinks. Adding to those brands we now have our second Earl of Sandwich in New York City, and several new concepts all of which we expect will meet the culinary needs of this vibrant and historic neighborhood."

Located in the heart of New York's Financial District Earl's Court encompasses 4400 square feet of restaurant and lounge space and has seating for over 200. The eclectic menu offers an array of choices throughout the day to appeal to the demands of the people who live, work or visit the neighborhood. Extensive menu offerings are priced with the consumer in mind. Breakfast sandwiches are $3.99, coffee drinks start at $2.00, soups $3.49, sandwiches $5.99, fresh tossed salads $6.49, cupcakes $3.00, sushi $3.99, smoothies $3.99, milk shakes $4.99 and classic cocktails made with fresh ingredients start at $7.50. Rounding out the menu is a variety of snacks, small plates and sweets.

About Earl's Court™

Earl's Court™ is a high-end specialty food court that presents a diverse range of culinary offerings, including Earl of Sandwich®, The Original SoupMan®, Billy's Bakery™, Sushi Express™, Greens™ salad bar, Lavazza Cafe, Libations 101™, a cocktail lounge and Shakebar. Earl's Court™, great for breakfast on the run, lunchtime crowds and after-work drinks and meals, is founded by and named after the acclaimed restaurateur and entrepreneur Robert Earl. Robert Earl is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Planet Hollywood International, Inc., the parent company for Planet Hollywood restaurants, Planet Dailies® and Buca di Beppo®. For more information please visit www.EarlsCourtNYC.com , friend us on Facebook at earlscourtNYC and follow us on Twitter via handle @earlscourtNYC.

About The Original SoupMan®

In 1984, Al Yeganeh opened his first soup shop at 55th Street & 8th Avenue in Manhattan. It soon set the standard for innovation and excellence in soups and gained global fame as the inspiration behind a famous Seinfeld episode. With a growing portfolio of The Original SoupMan® franchises and his new packaged line of premium gourmet "Heat-n-Serve" soups available at fine supermarkets nationwide, Al and his talented, experienced team are giving everyone the opportunity to experience quality soup as it was meant to be – at home, or away! On February 1, 2011, SOUPMAN INC, its parent company, commenced trading on the OTC Bulletin Board® (OTCBB) under the ticker symbol SOUP. For additional information, please visit: www.originalsoupman.com, friend us on Facebook at OriginalSoupMan or follow us on Twitter via handle @OriginalSoupMan.

About Billy's Bakery™

It all began with two friends from business school, a sweet tooth, and a dream. In 2003, Billy's Bakery was founded with the goal of providing our customers with classic American baked goods in a warm, friendly atmosphere. By baking all our products on-site, we fill our 1940s-style stores with the delicious smells of fresh cakes and pies to bring back that delightful, warm feeling of Grandma's kitchen. Each day, we bake everything from scratch using the finest ingredients. From apple pie to Red Velvet cupcakes, our treats are meant to bring you back to a time when a bite of something sweet could make the world a little brighter. For additional information please visit www.billysbakerynyc.com and follow us on Twitter via handle @billysbakerynyc.

About Lavazza:

Lavazza, founded in Turin, Italy, in 1895, has been family-owned and managed since its inception. Today, Lavazza is Italy's favorite coffee, one of the leading brands in Europe, the sixth largest roaster in the world and a global provider of espresso, coffee and single-serve systems for the Home and Out-of-Home markets. Its North-American HQs are based in New York City. For additional information please visit www.lavazza.com and friend us on Facebook at Lavazza.

About Earl of Sandwich®

Earl of Sandwich is a collaboration between Robert Earl and a direct descendant of the fourth Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu, who is credited with inventing the sandwich in 1762. As First Sea Lord, he commanded the mighty British Navy, was a noted explorer and also a dedicated gambler with a love of day-long card games. With little time for food, he came up with the ingenious idea of putting meat between two slices of bread. From then on it did not matter if one was fighting a great sea battle or laying down a Royal Flush, they could eat great food without too much fuss. Now, more than 240 years later, John Montagu, the 11th Earl of Sandwich and his son Orlando are re-inventing and reclaiming their culinary namesake. For additional information please visit www.earlofsandwichusa.com friend us on Facebook at Earl of Sandwich and follow us on twitter at handle @earlofsandwich.

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