January 2019 “Luna Grill will have a location inside Sycuan’s “UnCommons,” a fast casual dining experience featuring five San Diego restaurants and a variety of cuisines for guests to enjoy. Luna Grill joins other iconic brands such as Phil’s BBQ, Hodad’s, The Hangry Slice and Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop in the new dining hall.” Read
Read MoreJanuary 2019In The News
Luna Grill Opening in Chino Hills
October 2018. “Luna Grill is opening their newest restaurant in Chino Hills on October 23 at 3660-A Grand Ave, Chino Hills, California, 91709. Beloved by “LUNAtics” everywhere, Luna Grill is a rapidly growing restaurant group serving fresh Mediterranean food crafted with care. Friends and family are the foundation of everything Luna Grill does: creating a
Read MoreJanuary 2019Blog
Maria’s Mediterranean Lifestyle Tips
The new year brings a lot of talk about, well… diets. It can be overwhelming and to be honest, a bit exhausting. While we were thrilled to hear that the Mediterranean Diet was named 2019 Best Diet by U.S. News, we think it is so much more than just a “diet.” It’s not a fad
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Maria’s “Anyday” Cocktail Recipe
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner! What will you be serving? We’re looking for inspiration from our one and only Chief Cuisine Officer, Maria Pourteymour. For the holidays, Maria recommends her favorite “anyday” cocktail… meaning it’s not just great for the holidays but also perfect for happy hours on the patio, special events,
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Holiday Recipe by Chef Ron
The holidays are upon us which means work potlucks, family gatherings, celebrations with friends and more! Looking for the perfect side dish to bring? Chef Ron is at your service with his Cacao Nib Studded Green Beans with Citrus Zest recipe. This refreshing dish is the perfect side to serve at your table. It’s also
Read MoreLuna Grill, one of the country’s hottest fast casual Mediterranean concepts, announced that award-winning cookbook author and former Chef de Cuisine of the Marine Room in La Jolla, CA, Ron Oliver, has recently joined the culinary team as Executive Chef working along side Co-Founder and Chief Culinary Officer, Maria Pourteymour. Ron Oliver grew up in
Read MoreJune 2018
Forth Worth Magazine Feature
“Sean and Maria Pourteymour got engaged after only knowing each other for 1 1/2 weeks. It’s that same spontaneity and self-assuredness that led them to become entrepreneurial trailblazers. What launched in 2004 by the power couple as a small Mediterranean family restaurant in San Diego after not being able to find a healthy fast-food alternative has
Read More“Luna Grill is expanding its Texas presence by adding five new restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. The expansion builds on six existing Luna Grill locations in the region, including the Mansfield restaurant, which opened in February 2018. Luna Grill’s growing presence in Texas is a direct response to increased consumer demand for wholesome, clean
Read More“Luna Grill, one of the country’s hottest fast casual concepts, is expanding its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro with a new location in Mansfield. The Mansfield restaurant is Luna Grill’s sixth location in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, offering healthy Mediterranean cuisine that the whole family can enjoy.” Read the full article by QSR Magazine here.
Read MoreMarch 2018In The News
The Veggie Value Proposition
“Cross-utilization is also essential for vegetable-heavy fast-casual Mediterranean chain Luna Grill “to keep perishable items moving and rotating,” says co-founder and Chief Cuisine Officer Maria Pourteymour. Positioning meatless mains as multipurpose is another way to boost the value proposition. Luna’s most popular veggie dish—a sampler platter with stuffed grape leaves, hummus and Israeli couscous salad—is
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