Così Launches Test of New Menu Crafted by Noted Chef Michael Foley in Three of its Philadelphia Locations
November 05 2013 - 9:51AM
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Così® Launches Test of New Menu
Crafted by Noted Chef Michael Foley in Three of its Philadelphia
Locations.
Deerfield, IL, 11/5/13: Così Inc. (NASDAQ:
COSI), the fast casual restaurant chain with more than 120
restaurants in 16 states, the District of Columbia, Costa Rica and
the United Arab Emirates, is testing a new menu in three
Philadelphia locations. Michael Foley, Così's Vice President
of Brand Strategy and Innovation, served as primary architect of
the new menu. Mr. Foley joined the Così team in October 2012
after a long history of culinary achievements. He is a past,
early winner of the James Beard Award and was named one of
America's Top Chefs by Food & Wine magazine.
"Così is known for its hearth-baked
flatbread, prepared fresh every 30 minutes in each one of our
restaurants," said Foley. "My challenge was to develop a new
lineup of sandwiches worthy of being served on our fantastic
one-of-a-kind flatbread."
New sandwiches on the menu include the Salmon
Mexicali (red peppers, corn & black bean relish, cilantro,
field greens and chipotle ranch dressing ), Farmhouse Beef
(caramelized onions, field greens and Worcestershire mayo with Così
light balsamic vinaigrette) and the Adobo (spicy chicken topped
with fresh avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro, shredded lettuce and a
touch of lime).
"Michael has crafted a creative selection of
sandwiches and salads that are flavor-rich and showcase the level
of creativity consumers expect from Così," said Stephen Edwards,
Così's CEO & President. "We are excited to bring these
new items to the people of Philadelphia."
The new sandwich and salad lineup will launch at
three Così locations in Center City Philadelphia on Thursday,
November 7th.
Locations include 235 South 15th St, 325 Chestnut St., and
1128 Walnut St.
Members of the press (local Philadelphia media,
food bloggers, Philadelphia lifestyle writers/bloggers, etc.) are
invited, by appointment only, for a sneak preview of the new
sandwich menu. Press and writers/bloggers should contact Marc
Lapides, Director of Marketing, to arrange a time.
About Così, Inc.
Così® is a
national fast casual restaurant chain that has developed featured
foods built around a secret, generations-old recipe for
crackly-crust flatbread. This artisan bread is freshly baked in
front of customers throughout the day in open-flame stone-hearth
ovens prominently located in each of the restaurants. Così's warm
and urbane atmosphere is geared towards its contemporary, upscale,
urban and suburban guests. There are currently 71 company-owned and
52 franchise restaurants operating in sixteen states, the District
of Columbia, the United Arab Emirates and Costa Rica. The Così
vision is to become America's favorite fast casual restaurant by
providing customers authentic, innovative, savory handcrafted food
while remaining an affordable luxury. For more information,
visit www.getcosi.com.
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