T.G.I. Friday's® Throws New Year's Eve Party

CARROLLTON, Texas, Dec. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The energy and vibe of T.G.I. Friday's® bar has always drawn in guests looking to gather with friends, put aside the issues of the day and enjoy their time with others in an energetic and fun environment. So, Friday's is taking that Friday feeling and extending it to New Year's Eve. What better place to start the New Year off right?

From 9:00 p.m. to midnight on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2011, Friday's guests will enjoy great food for half the price. Menu items included in this special pricing are: Pan Seared Pot Stickers, Crispy Green Bean Fries, Fried Mozzarella, Spinach Florentine Flatbread, Tuscan Spinach Dip and half orders of Loaded Potato Skins. Check local Friday's restaurants for holiday hours and additional details.

And, no party is complete without great party favors. Participating T.G.I. Friday's restaurants will celebrate the New Year complete with hats, tiaras, blowers and streamers, courtesy of Zonin, for every guest attending the celebration. Zonin Sparkling Splits will also be available for purchase.

"Our guests come to Friday's for great food, great drinks and a celebratory environment every day, so on one of the biggest celebration nights of the year, we wanted to give our guests something special," said Shannon Gewinner, vice president, brand marketing at T.G.I. Friday's. "The excitement in our bar is the perfect place for everyone to come together, celebrate and have a fantastic time."

Additionally, Friday's has three drinks that will be sure to get all into the holiday spirit, including:

• Ultimate Sangria–Friday's signature blend of Barefoot Cabernet, Grand Marnier, agave nectar, red sangria, lemon-lime soda and fresh, house-made sour mix. A little taste of summer served with our warmest holiday wishes.
• Irish Coffee–Relax from the holiday grind with traditional Irish Coffee, all decked out for the season.  Coffee, Jameson Irish Whiskey topped off with whipped cream.
• Espresso Martini–This martini is served with a holiday twist. Smirnoff Vanilla vodka, Kahlua, White Creme de Cacao, half and half and a drizzle of chocolate. A little bit naughty, a whole lot of nice.

For those looking for something a bit different, check in with a Friday's mixologist to pick that perfect concoction for the occasion. 

For more news and updates from T.G.I. Friday's, consumers can follow the brand on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/TGIFridays), Twitter @TGIFridays and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/tgifridays). For any additional information, visit www.fridays.com.

About T.G.I. Friday's

T.G.I. Friday's offers a unique, casual experience delivering on its brand promise of "In Here it's ALWAYS Friday" melding authentic and imaginative American food, exciting and innovative drinks and a one of a kind service experience to provide liberation from the everyday -- turning any day into a FRIDAY! It is also famous for its knowledgeable and charismatic bartenders, nearly 8,000 of whom compete annually for the title of the "Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender in the World." As the original casual dining restaurant, Friday's delights guests in more than 900 restaurants across more than 60 countries around the globe. For more information, visit www.fridays.com.

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