DALLAS, Feb 18, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network Used by Permission.

A new contest from Romano’s Macaroni Grill asks guests nationwide to select their favorite menu items.

The contest, “My Amore,” invites guests to visit Macaroni Grill’s website to select their favorite Macaroni Grill menu item and express why it is special to them. The most creative and passionate entries will receive Macaroni Grill gift cards, and one grand prize winner will also receive a private four-course dinner for 10 people hosted by a Macaroni Grill Chef at their local restaurant.

Also, many of the winning entries will be posted online next to their selected menu items for other guests to review on the site. The contest ends on April 27, 2008 and the results, including guests’ top 10 favorite Macaroni Grill menu items, will be unveiled in late June.

“My Amore is an interactive experience that provides Macaroni Grill another opportunity to connect with our guests,” said Nancy Hampton, Vice President of Brand Strategy for Macaroni Grill. “By allowing guests to express their passion for our menu and the brand, we’re able to strengthen our relationship with them and provide an avenue for direct feedback and communication with other loyal guests. We’re also thrilled to reward the grand prize winner with a unique dining experience they will love.”

Please visit Macaroni Grill for contest rules.