January 2019Blog
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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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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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
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“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
“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
Read MoreNovember 2017
LUNA GRILL CONTINUES BOWL MENU OFFERINGS WITH NEW “BETTER BEET BOWL” Fresh, Bold Flavors Combine with Superfood Beets In Seasonal Offering SAN DIEGO, Calif. – (November 20, 2017) – Continuing its bowl format menu offerings, Luna Grill (www.LunaGrill.com) is launching the new limited time “Better Beet Bowl” this month. Perfect for diners seeking a
Read MoreSeptember 2017In The News
August 2017 “Known for authentic Mediterranean cuisine, Luna Grill is pairing the bold flavors of its signature “Never, Ever Gyros” meat with tomatoes, Serrano peppers, feta, green onions and a spicy yogurt sauce over a base of its simply seasoned fries in the just-released “El Greco Street Bowl.”” Read the full article by QSR Magazine here.
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