Zoes Fresh Take™ Tubs: The Ultimate in 'Grab and Go'

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoes Kitchen, a popular, Mediterranean-inspired, fast-casual restaurant, is introducing Zoes Fresh Take, a collection of easy-to-make, fresh and flavorful recipes that utilize the restaurant's most popular sides and salads. The ultimate in 'grab and go,' Zoes Fresh Take tubs include Hummus, Seasonal Fruit Salad, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Chicken Salad, Marinated Slaw and Pimento Cheese. The featured recipes use Zoes Fresh Take tubs as key ingredients to make dinner, parties and snack time more fun for everyone. Zoes Fresh Take tubs are available in the restaurant's cooler section in all 62 locations beginning July 10. From July 10 – September 3, guests can receive one free tub with the purchase of two tubs of any kind.

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"Zoes Fresh Take tubs are a long-time favorite of our guests who enjoy our signature sides as a meal on-the-go, for a wholesome snack or for entertaining," said Rachel Phillips-Luther, vice president of marketing for Zoes Kitchen. "As a mom on-the-go, I love the Fresh Take recipes!  They provide new ideas to help me create fun meals with fresh quality ingredients for my family, without spending a lot of time in the kitchen." 

Zoes will release a series of original Fresh Take recipes that can be downloaded online and through a quick response (QR) code in stores. Guests can pick up tubs of the featured ingredient from Zoes' coolers and create the Fresh Take recipe for their family and friends at home. All of the recipes follow Zoes' Mediterranean inspired menu with a dose of Southern comfort.  Among the first recipes is a Mediterranean Layered Hummus Dip. Zoes Hummus adds an authentic touch to any Mediterranean dip. To make this recipe, layer tomatoes with basil, cucumbers and feta cheese on Zoes' Hummus. Top with olives and a drizzle of olive oil. For added flavor, sprinkle the dip with Zoes Spice of Life, a signature blend of Mediterranean spices.

Additional featured recipes include a Pasta Bake, Chicken Salad Casserole, Breakfast Hash, Pimento Cheese Biscuits, Fish Tacos with Slaw, Pimento Cheeseburger and something fun for the kids: Fruit Kabobs & Peachy Dip. 

The Pasta Bake and Fruit Kabobs & Peachy Dip recipes will also be featured on a video demonstration from Zoes' director of food and beverage, Kyle Frederick. The video can be viewed at www.ZoesKitchen.com or at www.Facebook.com/ZoesKitchen. 

Zoes celebrates spending time around the dinner table with family and friends, and Fresh Take recipes make creating fresh meals on-the-go easy for families. A recent study by Rutgers University, notes there are numerous benefits associated with having frequent family meals together, including increased intake of fruits, vegetables, fiber, calcium-rich foods and vitamins.

Zoes' Facebook fans are invited to share their Fresh Take on Zoes' tubs by creating their own recipes. Fans who share their Fresh Take recipes could win a trip to Zoes Kitchen's headquarters in Birmingham to prepare their creation for the company's executive team and local chefs. One grand prize winner will receive Zoes for a year and a featured spot for their recipe in every Zoes Kitchen location. Fans can enter July 10 – August 13 by submitting their recipe at Facebook.com/ZoesKitchen.  

Fans who repin their favorite Fresh Take recipe on Pinterest and tag @ZoesKitchen in the description will be entered into a weekly drawing for a $100 Zoes Kitchen gift card. The pinning contest takes place July 10 – August 27 at Pinterest.com/ZoesKitchen.

About Zoes Kitchen

Zoes Kitchen, a modern, fast-casual restaurant concept founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1995, has 62 retail locations spanning across the U.S. in 12 states. Zoes' menu features Mediterranean-inspired comfort food with made-from-scratch recipes using fresh ingredients. Zoes is a wholesome place to eat for families and people with active lifestyles. The company is built upon a philosophy of balanced living including spending time with family and friends over simple, tasty and freshly prepared food. Learn more at www.zoeskitchen.com or at www.facebook.com/ZoesKitchen.

Editorial Note: We understand our name is unique and we want to share some friendly tips on how to spell it. Please use Zoës Kitchen on first reference. The umlaut is placed over the "ë" in Zoës. Only use apostrophes when Zoës is possessive. (Correct Use: "Zoës Kitchen," "Zoës," "Zoës' restaurant")

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