There's Something New at the Bar! BRIO Tuscan Grille Expands Bar Menu Offerings with Four New Bar Bites

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- #brio Tuscan Grille's Bar Bites menu will now feature four additional Bar Bites perfect for sharing with friends, family or coworkers. Guests can relax in BRIO's welcoming bar area and indulge in refreshing cocktails, beer or wine, while sampling these new offerings. Available Monday–Friday during select hours, guests can make themselves at home for a quick bite or an extended evening out.

New #barbite menu items include:

• Bruschetta Trio: Roasted red pepper, sliced steak and seasonal bruschetta ($4)
• Warm Margherita Dip: Four cheese blend, tomato compote, Reggiano, basil and grilled ciabatta ($5)
• Buffalo Chicken Nachos: Cheddar cheese sauce, creamy horseradish, Gorgonzola, green onions, celery and house-made potato chips ($5)
• Crispy Shrimp BRIO: Spicy remoulade, green onions ($6)

Additional "must-taste" Bar Bites are the Black Pepper Shrimp ($6), Margherita Flatbread ($4), Beef Carpaccio ($5), Tomato Mozzarella Salad ($5), Potato Skins ($5), and the BRIO Burger ($6). All Bar Bites are priced at $4, $5 or $6.   

BRIO's cocktail and wine specials include $5 Martini Wednesdays, when guests can enjoy a number of selections including the Flirtini, Razzbertini, and Lemon Basil Crush; and $5 Wine Thursdays, which feature whites including Porta Palo Sauvignon Blanc and reds such as Sartori Pinot Noir.

Other #brio cocktails, priced at $5 or $6, include favorites such as the White Peach Sangria ($5), Tropical Cosmo ($5) and a Seasonal Margarita ($6). Guests can also enjoy BRIO's craft beer selections ($5), and Tavolo Matto Wines (Rosso, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay) ($5).

Cocktails, beer, wines and martinis are sold where legally available.

"BRIO's bar is a friendly, welcoming area where guests can stop by for a short drink and bite to eat, or spend a few hours enjoying time with friends or coworkers," says #brio Culinary Director & Chef Alison Peters. "We're pleased to continuously offer new features on our bar menu, such as the four new #barbite items, which our chefs specially created with our guests' tastes in mind."

Reservations at #brio can be made online by visiting www.BrioItalian.com. For a list of locations, please visit www.BrioItalian.com.

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About #brio Tuscan Grille
BRIO (meaning "lively" or "full of life") is a "polished casual" restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. The subtitle, "Tuscan Grille" is descriptive in the menu that features oven-roasted steaks, chops and seafood, similar to what one would find in an authentic ristorante in Tuscany. BRIO's philosophy is "to eat well, is to live well;" which is why it only uses the finest and freshest ingredients. #brio brings the pleasure of the Tuscan country villa to the American city. #brio is part of Columbus-based BRAVO|BRIO Restaurant Group (BBRG). Founded in 1992, BBRG currently operates more than 100 restaurants including BRAVO Cucina Italiana, #briotuscangrille, and #brio Coastal Bar & Kitchen. Please visit the website for #brio locations at www.brioitalian.com and follow the restaurant on Twitter (@brioitalian) and Facebook (facebook.com/brioitalian)

About BRAVO | #brio Restaurant Group, Inc.
BRAVO | #brio Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBRG) is a leading owner and operator of two distinct Italian restaurant brands, BRAVO Cucina Italiana and #briotuscangrille, as well as #brio Coastal Bar & Kitchen, and Bar Del Mar. BBRG has positioned its brands as multifaceted culinary destinations that deliver the ambiance, design elements and #food quality reminiscent of fine dining restaurants at a value typically offered by casual dining establishments, a combination known as the upscale affordable dining segment. Each of BBRG's brands provides its guests with a fine dining experience and value by serving affordable cuisine prepared using fresh flavorful ingredients and authentic Italian cooking methods, combined with attentive service in an attractive, lively atmosphere. BBRG strives to be the best Italian restaurant company in America and is focused on providing its guests an excellent dining experience through consistency of execution. For more information, visit www.bbrg.com.