July 24, 2007
Ruth's Chris Steak House Announces Plan for First Knoxville Location
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Ruth's Chris Steak House Announces Plan for First Knoxville Location
Fine dining steakhouse leader set to become part of revitalized downtown area
Heathrow, FL, July 24, 2007 -- Ruth's Chris Steak House has announced plans to bring its award winning restaurant to Knoxville. The Knoxville Ruth's Chris will be located on the Tennesee River in the heart of historic downtown Knoxville at the former site of the Riverside Tavern. The Knoxville location will be the company's third restaurant in the state of Tennessee, joining Nashville and Memphis.
"Ruth's Chris looks forward to bringing its sizzling steaks offered in an upscale yet comfortable environment to East Tennessee. Great food and southern hospitality will be served as the daily special," said Craig Miller, Ruth's Chris Chairman, President and CEO. "Knoxville leaders have worked hard to transform downtown into a place where both locals and tourists come to experience a vibrant social environment. Ruth's Chris will strive to complement the other businesses that have pioneered this effort by offering an ideal place to work, entertain and dine."
"To have a premiere restaurant like Ruth's Chris Steak House locate in downtown Knoxville is wonderful and it's a tribute to all those who have worked hard to make downtown everybody's neighborhood." said Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam. "We're particularly excited to have a company that's proven to be civically minded and already looking for ways to be involved in the life of our city. We look forward to working and dining together."
As a celebration of its opening in Knoxville, Ruth's Chris will be supporting local associations and charitable organizations that align with the company's core values such as the University of Tennessee Alumni Association, The Second Harvest Food Bank and its Abundant Life program and Friends of the Smokies.
Ruth's Chris Steak House plans to renovate and open in mid to late fall in time for Vols football season. Guests at Ruth's Chris Knoxville will enjoy New Orleans-inspired appetizers, the finest U.S. Prime steaks, fresh seafood and classic desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list. Ruth's Chris, founded in New Orleans over 42 years ago, and offers a comfortable yet elegant atmosphere in which to enjoy celebrations with family and friends or important meetings with colleagues or clients.
About Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc. is one of the largest fine-dining companies in the U.S., as measured by the total number of company-owned and franchise-owned restaurants, with 107 locations worldwide. Founded in New Orleans by Ruth Fertel in 1965, Ruth's Chris specializes in USDA Prime grade steaks served in Ruth's Chris signature fashion ... "sizzling."
To experience fine dining at its prime . . . just follow the sizzle to Ruth's Chris Steak House. For information, reservations, and gift cards, visit www.RuthsChris.com or call 1-800-544-0808.