T.G.I. Friday's adding 17 more items to its menu, including Korean steak tacos, Caribbean spiced rum ribs, salted caramel cake, chipotle roasted corn on the cob

Nevin Barich

CARROLLTON, Texas , April 26, 2012 (press release) – Whether looking for fresh, seasonal dishes, like the Strawberry Fields Salad or Caribbean Spiced Rum Ribs, or to indulge in dishes that follow current flavor trends, like the Korean Steak Tacos or Salted Carmel Cake, T.G.I. Friday's® guests now have 17 more reasons to come in to Friday's and celebrate. The 17 new dishes and mouthwatering menu favorites add value and variety for Friday's guests, including new vegetarian options and more shareable appetizers.

"At Friday's, we're always looking for ways to satisfy our guests' cravings, including creating new menu items that provide our guests with a wide variety of options, whether they are dining in or grabbing a quick bite," said Ricky Richardson, chief operating officer at T.G.I. Friday's. "With more shareable appetizer options, we're making it easier than ever for our guests to come in, put down the issues of the day and celebrate with friends."

With more craveable dishes than ever to choose from, guests can find something to satisfy their desires. Whether they are looking for a vegetarian dish like the Sedona Black Bean Burger, a lighter fare like the Classic Mediterranean Hummus or an appetizer to share like the Warm Pretzels with Craft Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce, guests can find what they're looking for on the new Friday's menu.

The new menu items include:

* Loaded Skillet Chip Nachos
* Chip 'n Dip Trio
* White Cheddar Spicy Beef Queso
* Korean Steak Tacos
* Caribbean Spiced Rum Ribs
* Spicy Craft Beer Cheese Burger
* Triple Stack Reuben
* Strawberry Fields Salad with Grilled Balsamic Chicken
* Ice Cream Strawberry Shortcake
* Salted Carmel Cake
* Tomato Mozzarella Salad (side)
* Chipotle Roasted Corn on the Cob (side)

About T.G.I. Friday's

T.G.I. Friday's restaurants offer authentic American food and exciting drinks in an atmosphere that provides an energizing Friday feeling – any day of the week. Friday's® guest recognition program, Give Me More Stripes®, rewards our loyal guests with great deals and fun events year-round, creating an engaging customer experience. As the original casual dining restaurant, T.G.I. Friday's differentiates itself with a unique point of view which promises to exhilarate its guests with the feeling of Friday. T.G.I. Friday's, which operates more than 900 restaurants in more than 60 countries, is also famous for its knowledgeable and charismatic bartenders, approximately 8,000 of whom compete annually for the title of the "Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender in the World." For more information, visit www.fridays.com.

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