Ruth's Chris Steak House Partners with Glenmorangie to Host Nationwide Single Malt Scotch Dinner in Celebration of Father's Day

ORLANDO, Fla., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 10, Ruth's Chris Steak House (www.ruthschris.com) will host a five-course single malt scotch dinner in honor of Father's Day. Scotch fans will have the pleasure of sampling a variety of fine single malt whiskies from the award-winning Glenmorangie portfolio as well as Moet Champagne and a great Cabernet, perfectly paired with each course of the meal.

"This is a rare opportunity to taste an incredible range of Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotches all in one evening. I am especially excited for our guests to experience the single malts extra matured in port and sauternes wine casks alongside the 5-course menu uniquely developed by our Executive chef.  Our national dinner is the ideal early Father's Day gift," said Helen Mackey, Corporate Director of Beverage Strategy for Ruth's Hospitality Group.

In support of the dinners, Glenmorangie Ambassadors will be hosting the evening at Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants nationally.

Wine dinner pricing varies by market with an average price of $110 per person. The menu consists of the following:

1st Course: Bacon Crusted Baked Goat Cheese with a Maple Reduction
Glenmorangie Original 10 Year-Old

2nd Course: Spring Greens, Apple and Walnut Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Moet & Chandon Imperial Champagne

3rd Course: Smoked Salmon Carpaccio
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 12 Year Old – Extra Matured in "Ruby" Port Casks

4th Course: Filet with Wild Mushrooms served with Broccolini & Mashed Potatoes
Casa Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon

5th Course: Ruth's Signature Bread Pudding with Creme Anglaise
Flight of 2 Glenmorangie Nectar D'or 12 Year Old – Extra Matured in Sauternes Casks & Glenmorangie Extremely Rare 18 Years Old

For a list of the 57 participating restaurants, visit: http://www.ruthschris.com/RSVP/glenmorangiespiritsdinner.

About Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris Steak House is the largest upscale steak house company in the world, with over 130 restaurant locations around the globe. Founded in New Orleans by Ruth Fertel in 1965, Ruth's Chris specializes in USDA Prime grade steaks served in Ruth's Chris signature fashion ... "sizzling."  Look for upcoming national wine dinners at http://www.ruthschris.com/nationalevents.

About Ruth's Hospitality Group

Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUTH) is a leading restaurant company focused on the upscale dining segment. The Company owns the Ruth's Chris Steak House, Mitchell's Fish Market, Mitchell's Steakhouse and Cameron's Steakhouse concepts. With more than 150 company-and franchisee-owned locations worldwide, Ruth's Hospitality Group was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Florida.

About Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky originates in the Scottish Highlands where, at the Glenmorangie Distillery, it is distilled in the tallest malt whisky stills in Scotland, expertly matured in the finest oak casks (used only twice), and perfected by the 16 Men of Tain. The Distillery was founded in 1843 and is renowned as a pioneer in its field uniting tradition with innovation to create'unnecessarily well-made' whiskies.

Glenmorangie has won a remarkable total of 18 'Gold Best in Class' medals over the past five years at the IWSC – the most internationally-recognized awards body. This is more than any other Single Malt Scotch Whisky, making Glenmorangie the 'best awarded' of any single malt. For more information please visit: www.glenmorangie.com

About the Glenmorangie Company

The Company is one of the most renowned and innovative distillers and marketers of Scotch whisky brands worldwide and is part of Moet Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH). Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Company produces Glenmorangie Single Highland malt whisky and Ardbeg Single Islay malt.

SOURCE Ruth’s Chris Steak House