Bonefish Grill is partnering with the Friends of Music at Emory as part of its Grand Opening festivities on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a special Charity Night to benefit the Arts at Emory music program. Supporters will enjoy fresh seafood, refreshing cocktails and spectacular ambiance and music— all for a great cause— at the restaurant’s newest Atlanta-area location at 1540 Avenue Place, Suite B-240 in the new Emory Point development.

Guests will be able to sample all of the culinary delights that are found at Bonefish Grill including Bonefish Grill’s famous Ahi Tuna Sashimi, PEI Mussels Josephine and “American Style” Kobe Beef Burgers, and the house specialty Bang Bang Shrimp. Libations will include specialty martinis and cocktails, and samplings from the restaurant’s incredible wine list. The polished-casual seafood restaurant appeals to those who crave high quality cuisine at a good value in a comfortable, lively atmosphere.

“We are grateful for this opportunity to raise money for the Friends of Music and the Music Department at Emory," said Ray DuVarney, president of the Friends of Music at Emory. "Our funds directly impact the lives of music students through scholarships, music lessons, accompaniment for recitals, instrument purchases and repair. We offer many free concerts to the community, so each gift to the Friends of Music enriches not only the lives of our students and faculty but also the community we serve.”

The 4,164 square-foot Atlanta-area restaurant will feature a spacious dining room with an open kitchen and a large, energetic bar area that includes two large community tables. The interior’s sleek design will feature beautiful golden hardwood and hand-blown glass amber lamps throughout the restaurant. An attractive array of three-dimensional art, ranging from large-scale metal sculptures of mangroves and fishing scenes to a large mystical fish rubbing, will enhance the ambience felt throughout the restaurant.

Dinner will be served seven days a week, Monday through Thursday from 3-10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 3-11:30 p.m. and Sunday from 2-10 p.m. Brunch will also be served on Sunday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.While reservations are not required, they are available by calling 404-235-4024. An ample number of seats are available nightly for walk-ups.

About Bonefish Grill

Founded in 2000 in St. Petersburg, Fla., the Bonefish Grill experience is the perfect recipe marrying simplicity, quality and consistency in food, service, ambiance and value. As the "Fresh Fish Experts," Bonefish Grill specializes in market-fresh fish and other wood-grilled specialties. Knowledgeable and attentive Bonefish Grill Anglers (our service staff) provide the best in what we like to call “chef’s coat service.” Our Anglers pride themselves on guiding our guests’ journey through our innovative, seasonal menu and specials, which feature only the highest-quality, freshest ingredients, including traditional and unique varieties of fish and seafood as well as numerous non-seafood items. We combine this with a big-city bar that offers bar fresh cocktails and an affordable, interesting wine list.

Recently named “Top Overall Restaurant”, “Best Seafood,” “Top Service,” “Top Rated Food,” “Top Healthy Options” and “Top Rated Facilities” category winner of ZAGAT’s 2011 National Chain Restaurants Survey and “Best Seafood Restaurant in the Nation” by a leading consumer product guide, Bonefish Grill has locations in several states and prides itself on the local feel of each restaurant. For more information on Bonefish Grill, visit www.bonefishgrill.com, facebook.com/BonefishGrill or follow us on Twitter via @bonefishgrill.

About the Friends of Music at Emory

The Friends of Music at Emory are music lovers who contribute time and resources to help the Department of Music at Emory realize its goals and to provide enrichment opportunities for the students, faculty, and community of Emory University.Led by a comprehensive faculty of more than 60 nationally and internationally recognized artists and researchers, the Department of Music provides a vibrant, dynamic, and innovative environment in which to develop skills as a performer, composer, and scholar.The department's approach to teaching and learning encompasses the intersections of scholarship and performance, which lies at the heart of the objective of the curriculum. For more information, visit http://music.emory.edu.

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