BRAVO! Cucina Italiana and BRIO Tuscan Grille Introducing an All-New Brunch Menu, Debuting Saturday, April 5

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- With their warm and inviting Italian- and Tuscan-inspired terraces, BRAVO! Cucina Italiana and BRIO Tuscan Grille, owned and operated by BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group, Inc., (NASDAQ: BBRG) are the perfect places for a relaxing weekend brunch. And now, brunch at BRAVO! and BRIO is even more appealing with entirely new menus. Debuting Saturday, April 5, the new brunch menus at BRAVO! and BRIO locations across the nation include a selection of classic dishes re-invented with premium quality ingredients including Cherrywood smoked ham, housemade biscuits, Fontanini turkey sausage, cage-free eggs and more.

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Served at BRAVO! and BRIO on Saturdays and Sundays, from opening until 3 p.m., the new menus feature:

BRAVO! Brunch Menu

• Tuscan Omelette, featuring egg whites, Fontanini turkey sausage, roasted sweet potatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, and Mozzarella, topped with fire roasted salsa rossa and served with fresh fruit ($8.99)
• Garden Omelette, fresh broccoli, mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers, Fontina cheese, avocado, and basil, topped with fire roasted salsa rossa, served with fresh fruit ($9.99)
• Sicilian Omelette with Cherrywood smoked ham, bacon, Fontanini turkey sausage, tomato compote, Mozzarella, Provolone and Parmesan cheeses, served with brunch potatoes ($10.99)
• Ham & Biscuit Benedict, two poached eggs, Cherrywood smoked ham, housemade biscuit, and hollandaise, served with brunch potatoes ($8.99)
• Turkey Sausage, Spinach & Biscuit Benedict, two poached eggs, turkey sausage, spinach, housemade biscuit, and hollandaise, served with fresh fruit ($8.99)
• Roasted Turkey Sweet Potato Hash & Eggs, two over easy eggs, roasted turkey, zucchini, peppers, onions, sweet potatoes, basil, brioche toast, and spicy Sriracha mayo ($8.99)
• Open-Faced Biscuit Sandwich, two over easy eggs, housemade biscuit, marinated tomatoes, arugula, spicy candied bacon, cheese, and spicy Sriracha mayo, served with fresh fruit ($7.99)
• Berries & Cream French Toast, Mascarpone cream cheese stuffed French toast topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Served with a side of Applewood smoked bacon. ($9.99)

BRIO Brunch Menu

• Tuscan Omelette, with egg whites, turkey sausage, roasted sweet potatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, Mozzarella, topped with fire roasted salsa rossa and served with fresh fruit ($10.95)
• Sicilian Omelette with Cherrywood smoked ham, bacon, Fontanini sausage, tomato compote, Mozzarella, Provolone and Parmesan cheeses, served with brunch potatoes ($11.95)
• Garden Omelette, with fresh broccoli, mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers, Fontina cheese, avocado, and basil, topped with fire roasted salsa rossa, served with fresh fruit ($10.95)
• Ham & Biscuit Benedict, two poached eggs, Cherrywood smoked ham, housemade biscuit, and hollandaise, served with brunch potatoes ($10.50)
• Turkey Sausage, Spinach & Biscuit Benedict, two poached eggs, turkey sausage, spinach, housemade biscuit, and hollandaise, served with fresh fruit ($10.25)
• Roasted Turkey Sweet Potato Hash & Eggs, two over easy eggs, roasted turkey, zucchini, peppers, onions, sweet potatoes, basil, brioche toast, and spicy Sriracha mayo ($9.95)
• Berries & Cream French Toast, Mascarpone cream cheese stuffed French toast topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Served with a side of Applewood smoked bacon. ($10.95)

"Because brunch is a time to gather with friends and family, we are offering many options on the menu that appeal to many different tastes," said BBRG CEO & President Saed Mohseni. "We have created our new brunch dishes to offer more flavor, value and variety for our guests. From more healthy dishes featuring wholesome ingredients to indulgent options, we are pleased to offer these delicious dishes, each with its own unique twist."

To find a local BRAVO! location, visit www.BravoItalian.com. To find a local BRIO location, visit www.brioitalian.com.

About BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group, Inc.

BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBRG) is a leading owner and operator of two distinct Italian restaurant brands, BRAVO! Cucina Italiana and BRIO Tuscan Grille. BBRG has positioned its brands as multifaceted culinary destinations that deliver the ambiance, design elements and food quality reminiscent of fine dining restaurants at a value typically offered by casual dining establishments, a combination known as the "polished casual" dining segment. Each of BBRG's brands provides its guests with a fine dining experience and value by serving affordable cuisine prepared using fresh flavorful ingredients and authentic Italian cooking methods, combined with attentive service in an attractive, lively atmosphere. BBRG strives to be the best Italian restaurant company in America and is focused on providing its guests an excellent dining experience through consistency of execution. For more information, visit www.bbrg.com.

About BRAVO! Cucina Italiana

BRAVO! Cucina Italiana is a "polished casual" restaurant offering classic Italian food amongst the shadows of Roman ruins. The subtitle "Cucina Italiana" means Italian kitchen, in which all cooking is done in full view of the guest, creating the energy of a live theater. BRAVO's popular entrees include grilled steaks, chops, and made-to-order pizzas, pastas and house specialties, similar to an authentic 'ristorante' in Italy. BRAVO! is part of Columbus-based BRAVO I BRIO Restaurant Group. Founded in 1992, BRAVO I BRIO Restaurant Group currently operates more than 100 restaurants in 33 states including BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, BRIO Tuscan Grille and Bon Vie Bistro. Please visit the Web site, BravoItalian.com for a list of locations, and to follow the restaurant on Twitter (@bravo_italian) and Facebook (facebook.com/bravoitalian).

About BRIO Tuscan Grille

BRIO (meaning "lively" or "full of life") is a "polished casual" restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. The subtitle, "Tuscan Grille" is descriptive in the menu that features oven-roasted steaks, chops and seafood, similar to what one would find in an authentic ristorante in Tuscany. BRIO's philosophy is "to eat well, is to live well;" which is why it only uses the finest and freshest ingredients. BRIO brings the pleasure of the Tuscan country villa to the American city. BRIO is part of Columbus-based BRAVO|BRIO Restaurant Group (BBRG). Founded in 1992, BBRG currently operates more than 100 restaurants in 33 states including BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, BRIO Tuscan Grille and Bon Vie Bistro. Please visit the website for BRIO locations at www.brioitalian.com and follow the restaurant on Twitter (@brioitalian) and Facebook (facebook.com/brioitalian).

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