Jack Astor’s Bar And Grill To Host Bartender Competition

Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that the restaurant will host a bartender competition on Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. Participants in the competition will showcase their skills, dance steps and new drink inventions in an event that has been a part of Jack Astor’s tradition for 16 years. Admission is $10 and proceeds will be split between the Me Fine Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance for children and families at the Duke Children’s Hospital and the North Carolina Children’s Hospital at UNC, and the Flying Fish Project, a nonprofit charity that provides resources to organizations that serve the needy in the Caribbean. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the restaurant during normal business hours. Jack Astor’s recently introduced a new menu that features 14 new entrees, providing guests with an enhanced dining experience.

Related Links:
http://www.mefinefoundation.org/
http://www.flyingfishproject.com

News Facts:
• Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill located at 2300 Walnut Street in Cary, has announced that the restaurant will host a bartender competition on Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m.
• Participants in the competition will showcase their skills, dance steps and new drink inventions in an event that has been a part of Jack Astor’s tradition for 16 years.
• Admission is ten dollars and proceeds will be split between the Me Fine Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance for children and families at the Duke Children’s Hospital and the North Carolina Children’s Hospital at UNC, and the Flying Fish Project, a nonprofit charity that provides resources to organizations that serve the needy in the Caribbean.
• Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the restaurant during normal business hours.

Quotes:
"We are excited to host the bartender competition," said Mallon. "Our staff has put a lot of time and preparation into this event, and we are looking forward to showcasing their talent. Jack Astor’s is especially proud to have the opportunity to support the Me Fine Foundation as well as the Flying Fish Project."

About Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill:
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill is a full service restaurant and sports bar located at 2300 Walnut Street just south of Crossroads Shopping Center in Cary. Their menu offers traditional favorites including fresh, never frozen chicken tenders and parmesan chicken bowties. Guests will enjoy a fun atmosphere as well an audio-visual package that allows them to enjoy their favorite game while they dine. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (bar until 1 a.m.) Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (bar until 2 a.m.) Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday. For more information call 919-859-2224.

About the Me Fine Foundation Inc.:
The Me Fine Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance for children and families at the Duke Children’s Hospital and the North Carolina Children’s Hospital at UNC. The foundation was founded by friends and family of Folden Lee, IV, who was diagnosed with AML Leukemia in May of 2003. During his 15-month battle with this disease, Folden’s family found that along with the tremendous stress of caring for a child with a life-threatening illness, most families struggle with overwhelming medical costs as well as personal outpatient housing and living expenses while their child is undergoing treatment. The Me Fine Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to relieving these families of this added stress as they face these life-changing challenges. For more information, please call (919) 202-0086 or visit http://www.mefinefoundation.org/.

About Flying Fish Project:
The Flying Fish Project is a nonprofit charity or 501(c)(3) run by Landquest employees, families and friends. The mission is to provide resources to organizations that serve the needy in the Caribbean. Through the efforts of its volunteer representatives, the project procures essential goods from the abundant resources available in America. These resources are then sent directly to governmental and non-governmental groups dedicated to serving children, the disabled and the disadvantaged. Over the past five years, the project has delivered more than 5 tons of much-needed supplies. For more information, please visit http://www.flyingfishproject.com.

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Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, Jim Mallon, Raleigh, North Carolina, Bartender Competition, Flying Fish Project, Me Fine Foundation Inc.

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

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