Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Bread-themed artwork, earth tone colors, new coffee bar, and more remodeling at Panera Bread in downtown Des Plaines.
A Des Plaines lunchtime hotspot has something more cooking than soups and sandwiches — a completely remodeled dining area. Panera Bread, 1518 Market St., has more booth seating, new paint, artwork and carpet, refurbished bathrooms and more, said Joseph Kalish, general manager of the restaurant. “[The remodeling is] to spruce things up, and get things caught up with the current plans with Panera for new cafes that they’re building,” Kalish said. “Overall, give a brighter, new look to the dining area.” Kalish said all the work was done at night, when the restaurant was closed, for three weeks. The interior work was completed at the end of March, he said. Kalish, who has managed the business since it opened in May 2006, said it was the first …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The menu is only available to those who know about it.
Panera Bread restaurant lovers now have an entirely new menu to enjoy. But there's a twist: You won’t see it advertised at any Panera location. That’s right, Panera has launched a new Hidden Menu, available only to those who know about it. The menu started in November of last year in New York City and has since expanded nationwide. According to Panera’s website, the menu was developed by Scott Davis, Panera Bread’s Chief Concept Officer. “Panera’s off-the-menu dishes offer nourishing options that make sticking to New Year’s resolutions simple. All of these meal selections are an excellent source of protein and contain limited processed carbs,” an article on Panera's website reads. To order the dishes, just tell one of the Panera’s …
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The chain is also letting customers suggest locations where it can deliver free treats.
Panera Bread restaurants in Chicagoland are offering free coffee tomorrow, and all Wednesdays in February, from 7 to 9 a.m. No purchase is required. Locations of Panera Bread include 7023 W. Dempster, Niles; 9465 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles; 30 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge; 2512 Waukegan Road, Glenview; 1518 Market Street, Des Plaines; 9611 Skokie Blvd., Skokie; 1199 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette; 1700 Sherman Ave., Evanston and 940 Green Bay Road, Winnetka. And as part of its Warm Up Wednesdays campaign, the restaurant-bakery chain is also promising it will deliver free, warm treats to cold Chicagoans. According to a press release, Facebook users can make suggestions as to where Panera can deliver the treats on the Panera Facebook page at …
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