Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 23, 2004

Biaggi’s: Maple Grove Location to Open October 11

  Bloomington, ILBiaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, a family of award-winning restaurants, expands to 16 restaurants with the most recent opening scheduled for October 11 at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The Maple Grove location is the second of three new locations planned to open this year and the second suburban Minneapolis site for Biaggi’s.

With the Maple Grove opening, Biaggi’s will have sixteen critically acclaimed restaurants in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Utah and Wisconsin, with development planned for several more. The restaurants have built a broad base of loyal customers, earning “best of” honors in many cities using a combination of authentic, chef-prepared food, outstanding service, a refined yet family-friendly atmosphere, and overall affordability.

Biaggi’s offers a wide range of genuine Italian dishes, including pastas, veal, seafood, steaks, pizza, desserts, and an extensive selection of Italian and American wines. The restaurants update their menus regularly, reflecting the Company’s goal of always having something new to offer its guests.