HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2011-11-14 Firebirds ribbon cutting
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Firebirds Wood-Fired Grill Celebrates Grand Opening in
Village at Leesburg on November 16, 2011
Leesburg, VA (November 14, 2011) – At 10:30
am, on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, Town
of Leesburg officials will hold a ribbon cutting
ceremony for the grand opening of Firebirds
Wood-Fired Grill at 1607 Village Market
Boulevard, Suite 100 in the Village at Leesburg.
Leesburg Mayor Kristen C. Umstattd will officiate.
Firebirds is the creative concept of owner and restaurateur Dennis Thompson. Mr. Thompson
is also the co-founder of the Lone Star Steakhouse and Fox and Hound sports bar chains. Under
the operation of General Manager Shannon Orleans, guests can enjoy well-seasoned steaks
grilled over an open flame, generous burgers, oversized salads, herb roasted prime rib, fresh
seafood and more created by Head Chef Mike Webb. The Leesburg site marks the 20th location
for the company nationwide and the fourth in Virginia.
The restaurant features an indoor stone fireplace, dark woods, bold colors and stacked stone
columns that create a cozy, dining room setting while the exposed kitchen showcases the flurry
of activity with smoky aromas from the hardwood flames. Seasonally, guests can also dine al
fresco in the outdoor patio.
“Grilling over the open flame gives all of our food a tremendous flavor,” says Thompson. “Our
blend of bold seasonings, spices and sauces is designed to create an innovative style of
American cuisine that makes each dish flavorful from beginning to end.”
“Firebirds brings a strong reputation of excellent customer service and inventive cuisine to the
variety of dining options in the Leesburg community,” said Leesburg Economic Development
Manager Marantha Edwards. “Firebirds is an excellent addition to the Village at Leesburg.”
For more information, please visit their website www.firebirdsrestaurants.com.
Contact:
Debi Parry, Business Retention Coordinator
dparry@leesburgva.gov • 703-737-7023
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