Mimi's Cafe® Brings Families Together With New Family Meals To-Go

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's bring the family back together! Mimi's Cafe — a neighborhood bistro inspired by France — is continuing its "Value Revolution" to appeal to guests who would like to dine out more frequently, but given the uncertain economic times, may be less inclined to do so.  Mimi's® New Family Meals To-Go helps unite families by offering delicious, quality meals with none of the fuss ... all at a tremendous value. Guests can enjoy 10 Family Meals, serving four to five, for under $25.

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"We're committed to bringing families together at mealtime. Study after study shows the beneficial impact of family dinner time, including better grades, healthier eating habits, closer relationships and positive attitudes," said Mark Mears, Mimi's President and Chief Concept Officer. "Let Mimi's do the cooking. If there's not enough time to come dine with us, we want our guests to be able to gather with their families and share a wonderful meal from Mimi's in the comfort of their homes."

Bringing 10 family favorites to its convenient carry out offerings, Mimi's New Family Meals To-Go menu includes classic dinners, such as the Oven Fresh Pot Roast, Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, Grilled Meatloaf, Chicken Tenders, and an array of flavorful artisan pasta dishes, including the Chicken Parmesan, Jambalaya, Cajun Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Shrimp Fettuccini, Mediterranean Chicken Fettuccine and Meatloaf Stroganoff. Each meal includes a choice of either Mimi's Signature Soup or a Garden or Caesar Salad.

Guests can make the dining occasion even more memorable by adding delicious sides or desserts to accommodate the unique tastes of their families; for $3, a choice of Seasonal Vegetables, Seasonal Bread Loaf or Garlic Butter & Parmesan Baguette; $4, a choice of Seasonal Fruit, Brownie Bites or Mimi's Bread Pudding; and $5, a choice of Quiche, Soup, Family Sized Garden or Caesar Salad or a 4-pack of Mimi's famous freshly baked Muffins.

For a limited time only, Mimi's is offering an exclusive Family Meal To-Go promotion to its eClub members: purchase a New Family Meal To-Go and add a $3, $4 or $5 side for FREE!* Sign up for Mimi's eClub for even more special offers at MimisCafe.com.

Mimi's Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mimi's offers private dining rooms for special gatherings, catering and to-go menus, and online ordering. Many restaurants have a full bar featuring specialty cocktails, and all restaurants serve wine and beer. For information, please visit MimisCafe.com, or find Mimi's at Facebook.com/MimisCafe and at Twitter.com/mimis_cafe. Sign up for Mimi's eClub to receive a free breakfast coupon and exciting deals throughout the year.

*The offer to purchase a New Family Meal To-Go and add a side for free is only available to eClub members for up to $5. Promotion runs Sept. 26 through Oct. 9. Coupon must be presented to receive offer.  

ABOUT MIMI'S CAFE

Mimi's Cafe, a French-inspired casual dining restaurant, has 145 locations in 24 states as of the end of the first fiscal quarter (July 29, 2011). Mimi's Cafe is a unit wholly owned by Bob Evans Farms, Inc., a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: BOBE), known and loved for its delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, friendly service and charming, stylish decor.

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