Winston-Salem Business Magazine - February 2008 - (Page 9)

BUSINESS Front Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Gears up to Open in Winston-Salem flavor, says Thompson. Our blend of bold seasonings, spices and sauces are designed to create an innovative style of American cuisine that makes each dish flavorful from beginning to end,” he adds. House favorites include the Lobster Spinach Queso, Seared Ahi Tuna, BLT Salad, Bleu Cheese Filet, Buffalo Meatloaf, Pecan Crusted Trout and Crème Brulee Cheesecake. Firebirds also features their own, very reasonably priced, private label red and white wine. General Manager Kevin Anderson will be running the operations while Eric Mooreland will serve as head Chef. The restaurant features outdoor patio dining as well as a private banquet room. The Winston-Salem site will mark the 13th restaurant for the Firebirds group and the 5th location in the Carolinas. Additional North Carolina sites include 2 Charlotte locations (Ballantyne and Northlake Mall); Durham (The Streets at Southpoint) and Raleigh (North Hills Mall). Additional restaurants are located in the following markets: Richmond, VA; Phoenix-Peoria, AZ; MemphisBartlett, TN; Tucson, AZ; PhoenixChandler, AZ; Birmingham-Hoover, AL and Omaha, NE. Firebirds plans to add 2 more restaurants this year in Wilmington, DE and another in South Charlotte, NC. For more information please visit: www.firebirdsrestaurants.com WINSTON-SALEM BUSINESS | PHOTO COURTESY OF FIREBIRDS Get ready for wood grilled steaks, icecold martinis and more when Firebirds Wood Fired Grill opens in WinstonSalem. Slated for a late March opening, the restaurant will be located in the Shoppes on Little Creek lifestyle center along Hanes Mall Boulevard. Guests can expect to experience well-seasoned steaks grilled over the open flame, herb roasted prime rib, fresh seafood, hearty pasta, awesome burgers and oversized salads. Firebirds is the creative concept of Owner Dennis Thompson, co-founder of Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon and franchisee of Godfather’s Pizza. Mr. Thompson, who splits his time between residences in Aspen, Colorado and Charlotte, NC, drew from some of his experiences out West to develop the food and the flair of Firebirds. Reminiscent of a contemporary Aspen lodge, the restaurant features both an indoor and outdoor stone fireplace where guests can kick back and relax fireside. Mahogany woods, bold colors and stacked stone columns make for a cozy, comfortable setting. An impressive wall of backlit bottles lights up the bar, while upbeat music pulsing through the room gives off a cool, hip vibe. Guests can sip cocktails and enjoy appetizers along sleek drink rails in the bar. Dark tiles and candles light the way in the men’s and ladies room making even the bathrooms unique. The exposed kitchen showcases a flurry of activity, while smoky aromas from the hardwood flames infuse the restaurant. “Grilling over the open flame gives all of our food a tremendous 9 http://www.firebirdsrestaurants.com

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