For Immediate Release
Contact: Stephanie Amberg
813-282-1225
June 1, 2007

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE TO OPEN IN GONZALES ON JUNE 4
Opening Night to Benefit Volunteer Ascension

Gonzales, Louisiana, June 2007 – By popular demand, Outback Steakhouse is opening a restaurant in Gonzales that will be operated by managing partner Richard Johnson. Marking the 3rd restaurant in the greater Baton Rouge area, it will open at 2119 W. Hwy 30 on Monday, June 4th.

The excitement begins with an Opening Night Benefit for Volunteer Ascension. Volunteer Ascension, a leading local not-for-profit service organization, strives to positively impact the needs of Ascension Parish by promoting and developing volunteerism. Directly touching an estimated 10,200 individuals in the community through its volunteer based programs (Community Services, School Tools, School Uniforms, Make A Difference Day, and ConnecTeens), Volunteer Ascension is a member of the Points of Light Foundation.

"We have high regards for the work being done in our communities by Volunteer Ascension," says Bruce Attinger, joint-venture partner for Outback Steakhouse in Baton Rouge. "We look forward to hosting a fun evening of great food and hospitality while raising funds for this terrific organization."

Outback Steakhouse was honored with the 2006 Platinum Award in the best steakhouse category in Restaurants & Institutions magazine’s annual Consumer Choice awards. Renowned for its bold flavors, Outback Steakhouse features a menu of uniquely-seasoned steaks, prime rib, chops, ribs, chicken, pasta, fresh salads, sides, appetizers and seafood. Serving only the freshest food possible, Outback Steakhouse dishes are made from scratch every day with only the highest quality ingredients. The restaurant is open seven days a week: Monday – Thursday, 5pm to 10pm; Friday, 5pm to 11pm; Saturday, 12pm to 11pm and Sunday, 12pm to 9pm.


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