Lunch Out - Carrabba's Italian Grill
Thursday, August 13 | 11:30am
The chain was founded by John Charles "Johnny" Carrabba III and his uncle Damian Mandola. Together, they opened the first restaurant in Houston, Texas. Many of the recipes for the dishes on Carrabba's menu are those of Damian's mother, Grace, and his sister, Rose. These recipes appeared on the PBS cooking show Cucina Sicilia, hosted by Carrabba and Mandola. One specific dish, Chicken Bryan, consists of an 8 oz grilled chicken breast topped with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and a basil lemon-butter sauce. It is named after the city of Bryan, Texas, where the Carrabba family settled. Feel free to bring your family and friends!