IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This winter, Mimi's Cafe, a French-inspired neighborhood bistro, gives guests more ways to enjoy the holiday season and create "Mimi's Moments" with a new Brunch Feast To-Go and holiday catering menu that's perfect for effortless holiday entertaining; a new winter seasonal menu with delicious dishes; and an extra gift for guests when they purchase a Mimi's gift card.  

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"With the holiday season now upon us, Mimi's provides the perfect dining and gift solutions to create special and memorable 'Mimi's Moments' for our guests – whether dining with us in our restaurants, taking our food to go or coordinating a catered event at home or the office," said Mark Mears, Mimi's President & Chief Concept Officer. "A $25 Gift Card – featuring a $5 coupon from Mimi's – makes a perfect 'stocking stuffer' and will allow our guests to both give and receive!"

With convenient in-restaurant and carryout options, guests can spend more time with family and friends and share a savory meal in the comfort of their home or in Mimi's cozy neighborhood bistros. Mimi's Cafe offers the following this holiday season for easy and affordable holiday entertaining:

Brunch Feast To-Go

Guests can make their holiday mornings memorable with a taste of France and a new tradition – Mimi's Brunch Feast To-Go, which includes a six-pack of assorted freshly baked muffins, a variety of six quiches with choice of Cheddar and Broccoli Quiche, Quiche Lorraine and Quatre Fromages Quiche and fresh seasonal fruit for only $39.99 and serves 6 to 8 people.

Holiday Catering

With Mimi's holiday catering, party planners and office managers can provide a festive feast for coworkers, families and friends. Mimi's will cater  breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees, sides, soups and dessert for groups of 6 to 100 people or more, whether it's a morning business meeting, or working lunch or dinner with family and friends. Guests can order ahead online or via mobile phone at www.mimiscafe.com/onlineordering.aspx, or simply call their local restaurant at http://www.mimiscafe.com/Locations.aspx.

For the perfect hostess gift, guests can purchase Mimi's freshly baked muffin baskets, signature Carrot Raisin Nut Loaf, Seasonal Cinnamon Streusel Loaf and freshly baked brownie tray of Mimi's triple chocolate brownie with white, milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips, baked to order.

New Seasonal Menu Items

Guests can get cozy this winter with French and seasonal-inspired dishes, classic comfort foods and festive drinks on Mimi's new seasonal winter menu. New menu items include Cinnamon Spiced Pancake Breakfast, Cinnamon Apple Streusel Muffin and Seasonal Loaf, Grilled Salmon Florentine on petite potatoes with spinach, Cinnamon Mocha Latte, Cinnamon Appletini and Cinnamon Apple Streusel Cheesecake with cinnamon baked apples and walnuts in a graham cracker crust drizzled with caramel streusel topping.

"Give & Receive" Holiday Gift Card Offer

When guests give a Mimi's Cafe gift card this holiday season, Mimi's will give back to them with a $5 coupon for every $25 gift card purchase. The holiday gift card offer is only available at Mimi's Cafe restaurant locations and is not available for purchases made online or via third party retailers. Offer ends Wednesday, January 2, 2013 and $5 coupon is valid from date of purchase through Thursday, January 31, 2013.

For the perfect digital stocking stuffer and last-minute gift, guests can give the gift of Mimi's with a personal touch. Guests can send a personalized voice message and photo to loved ones with Mimi's interactive eGift Card.* Simply record a message, add a personal photo and send instantly via email. Available for purchase on the website at www.mimiscafe.com/GiftCards.aspx.

*eGift Card purchases are not eligible for "Give & Receive" holiday gift card promotional offer.

ABOUT MIMI'S CAFE

Mimi's Cafe, a French-inspired casual dining restaurant has 145 locations in 24 states. Mimi's Cafe is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bob Evans Farms, Inc., a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: BOBE), known and loved for its delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, friendly service and charming, stylish decor. More info at www.mimiscafe.com.

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