Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House Opens Boston Location with $20,000 Donation and Ongoing Pledge to Camp Harbor View

BOSTON, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark Mednansky, CEO of Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, is pleased to announce that Del Frisco's recently donated $20,000 to "Camp Harbor View," an organization created to offer children from at-risk neighborhoods in Boston a true summer camp experience.  The donation was accepted by the camp's founders Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Executive Vice President of Suffolk Construction, Peter Welsh, during a party to celebrate the grand opening of Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House at Liberty Wharf.

"We are honored to become part of the Boston community," said Mednansky. "Del Frisco's is known for its heartfelt hospitality and our commitment to Camp Harbor View is an extension of that welcoming, gracious spirit."

"Camp Harbor View not only exposes children to fun new activities, but also helps them develop the confidence and skills to become the leaders of tomorrow," said Mayor Menino.  "We are most grateful to Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House for their generous donation and welcome them to the Boston community."

Del Frisco's opened its doors on April 21 in the exciting new Liberty Wharf, overlooking Boston Harbor.  Del Frisco's, known for its prime steak, fresh-off-the-boat seafood, and genuine hospitality, has created more than 200 local jobs in their new waterfront location.

"We are proud to contribute to the growth of this waterfront community," added Gregg Rinaldi, General Manager of Del Frisco's Boston. "Our hope is to pay tribute to the spirit of Jimmy's Harborside."

About Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House at Liberty Wharf in Boston

No one does steak like Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House.  An American culinary institution, Del Frisco's serves up flawless chef-driven cuisine that's bold and delicious, an extensive award-winning wine list and service to remind guests that they're the boss.  Offering prime steak, fresh-off-the-boat seafood and genuine hospitality, Del Frisco's at Liberty Wharf is an exceptionally charming steak house in a vibrant, historic Boston waterfront location that is unparalleled in the city.

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House has been recognized nationally and has received the Di Rona Award for Distinguished Restaurants of North America; Nations Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame; Restaurant and Institutions Magazine Ivy Award; and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its extensive wine list. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House is located at Liberty Wharf at 250 Northern Avenue in Boston. For more information, visit www.delfriscos.com, or call 617-951-1368.

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