Very odd indeed, Mark. Along similar lines, this is the first I've heard of it this year, and in the past, they've always come to us and asked (and been gladly granted) front page PSA space, which I'm always happy to donate to charitable events involving local eateries.
As i recall, it's a national event with local sponsors. I'm just guessing here, but it sounds like maybe for some reason the local sponsor failed to step up this year, so all they have for Louisville is the chains that sponsor the event nationally or regionally.
Still, it's sad. A great way to support a good cause AND your local restaurant community. I'd like to know what went wrong in hope it can be done better next year.
Mark R. wrote:I was very disappointed that the list of restaurants that are participating in the Share our Strength's - Great American Dine Out next week and not find any independent locals participating. If memory serves me correctly some of them participated in the past. Several chains with local outlets are listed including McAlister's, Beef O'brady's and Captain D's but not any locals or nicer chains, I wonder if it's a sign of the economy or something else?
Anyway, here's a link to the web site:
Great American Dine Out
