More Time At Home For The Holidays With Mimi's Cafe's To-Go Feasts And Holiday Catering

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, Mimi's Cafe, a French-inspired neighborhood bistro, allows guests to enjoy more time with the people they love with their Holiday Feasts To-Go, Brunch Feast To-Go and holiday catering menu, which are perfect for easy and affordable holiday entertaining. And, since it's the holiday season, Mimi's is giving guests a little treat, a $5 coupon with every $25 in-restaurant gift card purchase.

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"It's easy to get caught up in the planning and preparation around the holidays," said Karen Eadon, Vice President of Marketing for Mimi's Cafe. "This year, in addition to our traditional Turkey Feast, Mimi's provides even more dining options with a delicious new Ham Holiday Feast To-Go, as well as our Sides To-Go and Brunch Feast To-Go. Whether dining with us in our restaurants, taking a delicious feast-to-go, or coordinating a catered event at home or in the office, Mimi's is truly taking the effort out of holiday entertaining."

With affordable dine-in and carryout options, guests share a savory meal with a sweet ending in the comfort of their home or in Mimi's cozy neighborhood bistros. Mimi's Cafe offers the following this holiday season:

Holiday Feasts To-Go are effortless, affordable and delicious options for families seeking quality food selections and time to spend together--outside of the kitchen! Mimi's signature Turkey Holiday Feast To-Go includes a Whole Pre-Cooked Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing, Cranberry Relish, Fresh Broccoli, two of Mimi's Classic Carrot Raisin Nut Loaves—complete with everyone's holiday favorite, a whole Pumpkin Pie. For guests that prefer ham, Mimi's offers a new Ham Holiday Feast To-Go that includes a whole boneless Applewood Smoked Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Broccoli, Apricot Chutney, two of Mimi's Classic Carrot Raisin Nut Loaves, and a whole Pecan Pie for dessert. Mimi's Cafe offers guests convenient online ordering or the option to call your local Mimi's and place an order for pickup. Designed to serve six-to-eight people with a heating time of 1.5-2 hours, Mimi's holiday feasts cost $99.99 each. 

"Just the Sides" To-Go is designed for those seeking the perfect dishes to complement those traditional holiday recipes that have been passed down for generations. Providing families with exceptional Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Cornbread stuffing, Cranberry Relish and Fresh Vegetables, this package of delectable sides costs $39.99 and is designed to serve six-to-eight people—just reheat and enjoy! A la carte sides are also available to order.

Brunch Feast To-Go
Guests can make their holiday mornings memorable with a taste of France and a favorite tradition – Mimi's Brunch Feast To-Go, which includes a six-pack of assorted freshly baked muffins, six individual quiches in varieties such as Quiche Lorraine and Quiche Florentine, served with fresh seasonal fruit for only $42 and serves six people.

Holiday Catering
With Mimi's Cafe holiday catering, party planners and office managers can provide a festive feast for coworkers, families and friends. Mimi's will cater breakfast, lunch and dinner with a variety of entrees, sides, soups and dessert for groups of six to 100 people or more, whether it's a morning business meeting, or working lunch or dinner with family and friends. Guests can order ahead online or via mobile phone at www.mimiscafe.com/catering.aspx, or simply call their local restaurant at http://www.mimiscafe.com/Locations.aspx.

For the perfect hostess gift, guests can purchase Mimi's freshly baked muffins, signature Carrot Raisin Nut Loaf,  and freshly baked tray of Mimi's triple chocolate brownies with white, milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips, baked to order.

"Give & Receive" Holiday Gift Card Offer
For every $25 Mimi's Cafe gift card purchased in-restaurant this holiday season, Mimi's will give back a $5 coupon. The holiday gift card offer is only available at Mimi's Cafe restaurant locations and is not available for purchases made online or via third party retailers. Offer ends December 31^st and $5 coupon is valid from date of purchase through January 31, 2014.

For the perfect digital stocking stuffer and last-minute gift, guests can give the gift of Mimi's with a personal touch. Guests can send a personalized voice message and photo to loved ones with Mimi's interactive eGift Card.* Simply record a message, add a personal photo and send instantly via email. Available for purchase on the website at www.mimiscafe.com/GiftCards.aspx.

*eGift Card and online Gift Card purchases are not eligible for "Give & Receive" holiday gift card promotional offer.

ABOUT MIMI'S CAFE

Founded in 1978 by Arthur Simms, who was stationed in France during World War II, Mimi's Cafe is a neighborhood bistro inspired by the wonderful flavors, wines, and unmistakable ambience of Paris. In February 2013 Mimi's Cafe was purchased by Le Duff America, Inc., the North American subsidiary of Groupe Le Duff, a global bakery and restaurant company headquartered in Rennes, France.  Since then, the culinary team overseen by Mimi's president Phil Costner and Executive Chef Katie Sutton has launched new menus reflecting a return to authentic, fresh ingredients, French bistro classics, and a "food first" philosophy.  There are currently 138 Mimi's Cafe locations throughout 23 states in the U.S. 

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