Credit: Carolyn Desalu
Credit: Carolyn Desalu
Restaurant.com, the largest dining deals site, will be serving of a "Plate of Thanks," a philanthropic campaign that helps restaurants grow and improve their business. As a gesture of gratitude to independent restaurants, Restaurant.com conducted a nationwide search then selected 20 restaurants to assist. Local patrons nominated Kimi's Bistro in Atlanta's Little Five Points. Kimi's was chosen. The restaurant was in dire need new linens and menus, and thanks to the campaign, it will be gifted with both by the Restaurant.com team at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18.
This campaign also celebrates Restaurant.com’s milestone: They now have more than 20,000 participating partner restaurants in their national network.
Additional information from Restaurant.com’s press release:
In addition to restaurants, the campaign is celebrating diners. The Plates of Thanks Sweepstakes will award 20 winners with a big night out at participating restaurants. The sweepstakes closes on June 21. The campaign supports small businesses, too. Twenty small businesses will be selected to receive free bundles of $25 Restaurant.com cards. The cards work to attract, reward and thank customers with Restaurant.com savings. For more details on the campaign and to enter the Plates of Thanks Sweepstakes, please visit www.restaurant.com/20k.
Credit: Carolyn Desalu
Credit: Carolyn Desalu
Pittypat's Porch and The Brumby Chair Company will be hosting the first-ever Rock-a-Thon Fundraiser, a musical chairs tournament to debut the restaurant's new porch and raise funds for the Atlanta Community Food Bank via a silent auction. From 5-7 p.m., guests can "rock" out at this patio party or compete in the contest. To purchase $29 tickets, which include admission plus two drinks or select food items, visit http://handpicked.scoutmob.com/atlanta/hand-picked/pitty-pats-porch-rockathan; additional raffle tickets may be purchased on-site for $5 each. A silent auction, also benefiting the Atlanta Community Food Bank, will include unique and historic items from across the city.
More details from the press release:
Guests are invited to visit the newly renovated restaurant and sit awhile on the brand new porch while imbibing in traditionally Southern libations and snacks. Tournament rockers will compete in the signature jumbo rockers from presenting sponsor, the historic Brumby Chair Company, who is also donating one of the prized chairs as the grand raffle prize.
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