DALLAS, April 23, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Romano's Macaroni Grill and its guests have made a positive difference in the lives of many elderly, disabled and homebound Americans. On April 15, the Italian restaurant brand presented a check of more than $100,000 as a result of its dessert promotion held earlier this year.

From February 18 through the end of March, $1 from each sale of the new Three-Berry Tiramisu was donated to the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). The dessert features lemon cake layered with blackberry, raspberry and strawberry puree, sweet mascarpone and whipped cream, topped with strawberries and crushed almond biscotti.

"We are proud of this donation because it was a collective effort by both our Macaroni Grill team members and guests," said Nancy Hampton, Vice President of Brand Strategy for Macaroni Grill. "Our restaurants have always taken pride in giving back and this is a great example of that continued commitment."

"We are so grateful for our partnership with Macaroni Grill. They are dedicated to our cause and understand our mission of ending senior hunger. We look forward to the future of this relationship and thank them for all they do for our organization," said Enid Borden, President and CEO of MOWAA.

The national partnership continues to grow, as various Macaroni Grill team members from restaurants and the restaurant support center dedicate time delivering meals, feeding volunteers and making personal connections.

ABOUT ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL

Romano's Macaroni Grill is a leading casual Italian restaurant with more than 220 locations worldwide. Working in open kitchens, Macaroni Grill chefs prepare Italian classics like Chicken Scaloppine and signature items such as Penne Rustica, as well as grilled specialties, fresh seafood, crisp salads, brick oven pizzas and numerous pasta dishes. The menu is complemented by one of the most extensive wine lists in casual dining, including house wine poured on the honor system, where applicable. Romano's Macaroni Grill is the second-largest brand in the Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) restaurant portfolio. Other Brinker restaurant brands include Chili's Grill & Bar(R), Maggiano's Little Italy(R) and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina(R).

ABOUT MEALS ON WHEELS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

MOWAA is the oldest and largest organization in the United States representing those who provide meal services to people in need. MOWAA works toward the social, physical, nutritional, and economic betterment of vulnerable Americans. The guiding principle to which it subscribes is to help those men and women who are elderly, homebound, disabled, frail or at risk. MOWAA provides the tools and information its programs need to make a difference in the lives of others.

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