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Maria Trakas Pourteymour Co-Founder and Chief Cuisine Officer

December 2018 | Blog

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..


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Christmas decoration

December 2018 | Blog

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..


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Chef Ron Oliver

August 2018 | News

Luna Grill Names Ron Oliver Executive Chef

Luna 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..


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Gyro Meat Plate a blend of beef, lamb and traditional near-eastern spices

June 2018 | News

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..


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Front facade of Luna Grill

May 2018 | News

Luna Grill Expanding in DFW with 5-Unit Plan

“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..


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mansfield team

March 2018 | News

Fast Casual Luna Grill to Open in Mansfield

“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..


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Sampler Platter with falafel, grape leaves, hummus, and pita bread.

March 2018 | 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..


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eet Bowl filled with colorful, beet cubes, garnished with fresh herbs and served on a wooden table

November 2017 | News

Luna Grill Launches Better Beet Bowl

  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)..


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El Greco Street Bowl

September 2017 | News

Luna Grill Launches El Greco Street Bowl

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..


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