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September 2025 | News, Blog

Back to School can also mean Back to Healthy Routines

The dog days of summer have come to an end and it’s time for back-to-school season. Whether you’re a busy parent or student on-the-go, our partnership with Dietitian Live is here to help you stick to your goals and establish a healthy routine whether you’re eating at Luna Grill..

July 2025 | News, Blog

The Mediterranean Diet: How This Ancient Diet Pattern Promotes Modern Health

Finding a sustainable eating pattern that actually works can feel impossible in today’s world of conflicting nutrition advice. That is why we are partnering with our friends at Dietitian Live. Fortunately, the Mediterranean Diet stands apart, offering a time-tested approach..

June 2025 | News

Chef, Mom, Game-Changer: How Chef Michelle is Fueling Luna Grill’s Growth

For more than 20 years, Luna Grill has quietly built a loyal following across 51 locations – but thanks to vibrant Mediterranean flavors, real ingredients, and a kitchen that actually cooks – “quiet” isn’t the word anyone’s using now. With a recent successful Chef..

April 2025 | News

Chef Michelle Goncalves Interview

Spiceology.com sat down with Michelle for their Periodically Inspired Q&A series that takes a deep dive into a chef’s story and inspiration to talk about her “blue sky” brainstorm and creative process, chef advice, cardamom, and her love of Spiceology Greek Freak. There’s..

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January 2022 | Press Releases

Luna Grill Launches Bowl Line for 2022

The new year typically brings a renewed commitment to healthy eating and a focus on wellness with consumers leaning into nutrition and nourishment this year perhaps more than ever. Leading the pack for this focus on wellness is the Mediterranean Diet, one of the top-ranked choices..

September 2021 | Press Releases

Luna Grill Names Tony Reaman CFO

Industry Veteran Brings Experience from Corner Bakery Cafe, McAlister’s Deli to Expanding Fast Casual Mediterranean Concept SAN DIEGO, Calif. – (September 29, 2021) – Luna Grill (www.LunaGrill.com) has named Tony Reaman as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer..

January 2021 | Press Releases

Former Yum! Exec, Steve Holliday, hired as Chief Operations Officer

Luna Grill has named industry veteran Steve Holliday as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO), overseeing day to day operations, field support, systems and processes for the growing 52-unit chain with locations in California and Texas. Holliday most recently ran a consulting business..

December 2020 | Press Releases

Buy A Family Meal, Give A Family A Meal

For every Family Meal purchased in the month of December, Luna Grill will donate 10% of profits to Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. The economic and social effects of the COVID pandemic have been far reaching and devastating. This year more than ever, residents are looking..

November 2020 | Press Releases

Luna Grill to open new location in Lakewood

Mediterranean food spot Luna Grill, which serves dishes including kabob plates, salads, wraps and appetizers such as hummus and falafel, is coming to Lakewood and giving away free meals to its first online customers. A Nov. 12 opening is set for the new Luna Grill location at 4419..

June 2020 | Press Releases

Luna Grill Introduces Beyond Meat Coastal Med Bowl

As the latest evolution in its popular bowl line, fast casual Mediterranean concept Luna Grill announced the rollout of the new “Beyond Meat Coastal Med Bowl” across all locations in California and Texas. Priced at $9.95, the bowl features a bounty of complementary ingredients,..