Bahama Breeze Island Grille Introduces Rice Bowls Highlighting Island Flavors From Around the World

Bahama Breeze Island Grille, the casual dining restaurant that gives guests the feeling of an island escape, announced today that it is rolling out a new line of Rice Bowls. The new Rice Bowls feature fresh island flavors ranging from savory to sweet to spicy, are available on both the lunch and dinner menu, and can be ordered in advance as part of the restaurant’s “To-Go” menu. “We developed our new Rice Bowls to be very approachable while also appealing to our guests' diverse dining preferences and tastes,” said Peter Olsacher, Bahama Breeze Executive Chef. “From Caribbean Creole to an Asian-island inspired sweet chili and ginger sauce, each bowl brings a distinct international island flavor to the table.”

Bahama Breeze guests can choose from one of six Rice Bowl creations:

• Shrimp Creole - Tender shrimp sautéed in a Caribbean Creole sauce, chorizo sausage, sweet peppers, olives and tomatoes served over basmati rice. •Carnitas - Slow roasted pork, sautéed with chorizo sausage, fresh corn, sweet plantains and garbanzo beans in a cumin-citrus sauce served over yellow rice.

• West Indies Chicken Curry - Sautéed chicken, chickpeas and tomatoes simmered in a traditional West Indies curry sauce with coconut milk. Served over basmati rice with warm Naan bread and roasted pineapple chutney.

• Chipotle Beef - Sautéed beef sirloin, fresh corn and black beans in chipotle sauce served over basmati rice and cheese; topped with sour cream, fresh salsa and ripe avocado.

• Vegetarian Asian Tofu - Sautéed tofu, Shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, bell peppers and edamame in a sweet chili and ginger sauce; served over basmati rice and topped with peanuts.

• Asian Chicken & Vegetable - Sautéed chicken, Shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, bell peppers and edamame in a sweet chili and ginger sauce; served over basmati rice and topped with peanuts.

The addition of the new Rice Bowls to the menu is just one way that Bahama Breeze is continuing to feed guests’ island spirits. The restaurant recently introduced a new Late Night Happy Hour offering half-price appetizers Sunday through Thursday, from 9 p.m. to close (availability, times and specific offerings may vary by location). To find details about a specific restaurant’s Late Night Happy Hour, or the new Rice Bowls, please visit www.bahamabreeze.com.

The bowls are available at the following Orlando Bahama Breeze locations:

499 E. Altamonte Drive

Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

 

8849 International Drive

Orlando, FL 32819

 

8160 Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy

 Kissimmee, FL 34747

 

8735 Vineland Ave.

Orlando, FL 32821

 

1200 N Alafaya Trail

Orlando, FL 32828 

With more than 30 locations nationwide, Bahama Breeze is the restaurant that brings guests the feeling of a Caribbean escape by inviting them to Feed Your Island Spirit® with the food, drink and vibrant atmosphere found in the Caribbean.  The restaurant is known for fresh, delicious seafood, distinctive chicken dishes and flame-grilled steaks, accompanied by refreshing, hand-crafted tropical drinks including Legendary Island Cocktails – 5authentic custom-made drinks sourced from world-famous island bars and created with the same techniques and ingredients that made them famous.   Popular menu items include Jerk Chicken Pasta, Coconut Shrimp, Fresh Pan-Seared Salmon Pasta, Baby Back Ribs and Center-Cut Filet Mignon, and a daily fresh fish menu, which offers guests the freshest ocean fare available.  All Bahama Breeze locations are open for lunch and dinner daily, from 11 a.m. until late, and offer call-ahead seating.  For more information, visitwww.bahamabreeze.com, and visit us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/bahamabreeze.