PR: Buy one Sunday brunch, get half off the second at Blu

[Robin Garr]

(Editor's note: Why do people write PR releases in language normally reserved for the Second Coming? Blu is nice. Do you believe it's "truly exceptional" and "unique" just because an announcement tells you so? Just curious. Anyway, enough whining: It's a good deal, especially in a shaky economy. Good enough to make me willing to try it.)

Buy One Sunday Brunch, Get Half Off the Second

Come join us at BLU Italian Grille for a truly exceptional brunch experience. Using the best in local, seasonal and Italian ingredients, the brunch features a unique blend of traditional southern breakfast items along with Italian classics and live entertainment.

Redeem this e-card for a special offer:

BUY ONE SUNDAY BRUNCH, RECEIVE THE SECOND BRUNCH AT HALF PRICE!

WHAT:

BLU’s brunch pairs traditional breakfast favorites like its country breakfast buffet with Italian classics.

WHEN:

Brunch is served every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:

BLU Italian Grille

Located in the Louisville Marriott Downtown

Experience professionally prepared dishes with a unique Italian twist!

The cost of brunch is $19.95 per person. Reservations are strongly suggested.

For more information or to make reservations please call 502-671-4285 or email BLU@marriottlouisville.com

*Promotion applies to adult-priced brunch only. All prices are exclusive of applicable taxes and gratuity, and are subject to change. Certificate must be presented at time of dining to receive discount. Offer valid through April 5th, 2009.
BLU Italian Grille
280 West Jefferson Street | Louisville, Kentucky 40202
502-671-4285 | http://www.blugrille.com

Located in the Marriott Downtown

Does this mean you print out this and show it or do you have to go somewhere online to get this promotion? Thanks.

(Editor's note: Why do people write PR releases in language normally reserved for the Second Coming? Blu is nice. Do you believe it's "truly exceptional" and "unique" just because an announcement tells you so? Just curious. Anyway, enough whining: It's a good deal, especially in a shaky economy. Good enough to make me willing to try it.)

Buy One Sunday Brunch, Get Half Off the Second

Come join us at BLU Italian Grille for a truly exceptional brunch experience. Using the best in local, seasonal and Italian ingredients, the brunch features a unique blend of traditional southern breakfast items along with Italian classics and live entertainment.

Redeem this e-card for a special offer:

BUY ONE SUNDAY BRUNCH, RECEIVE THE SECOND BRUNCH AT HALF PRICE!

WHAT:

BLU’s brunch pairs traditional breakfast favorites like its country breakfast buffet with Italian classics.

WHEN:

Brunch is served every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:

BLU Italian Grille

Located in the Louisville Marriott Downtown

Experience professionally prepared dishes with a unique Italian twist!

The cost of brunch is $19.95 per person. Reservations are strongly suggested.

For more information or to make reservations please call 502-671-4285 or email BLU@marriottlouisville.com

*Promotion applies to adult-priced brunch only. All prices are exclusive of applicable taxes and gratuity, and are subject to change. Certificate must be presented at time of dining to receive discount. Offer valid through April 5th, 2009.
BLU Italian Grille
280 West Jefferson Street | Louisville, Kentucky 40202
502-671-4285 | http://www.blugrille.com

Located in the Marriott Downtown

[Robin Garr]

Does this mean you print out this and show it or do you have to go somewhere online to get this promotion? Thanks.

Sallie, it was sent to me as a news release and looked just like that, so I think printing it out would be fine.

You might want to leave off the part at the top where I criticized their PR techniques, though.

I actually tried this two Sundays ago.... not by choice but for the convenience of my in-laws who were visiting. Apparently, it was the first weekend of the full brunch. I had tried it before when it was just a breakfast buffet (again, not by choice but had vouchers when my husband and I stayed there during the ice storm). I am not much of a review writer but I will share my thoughts....

We were there around 11:30 AM so I guess we were towards the beginning. We were seated immediately, the space is huge, and there were not many other people there. Reservations strongly recommended? I don't really think that's necessary based on our visit. The usual breakfast selections were there: omelette/egg station, scrambled eggs, link sausage (turkey and "regular"), bacon, biscuits and gravy, grits, etc.... I made my husband get a little bit of everything so I could get a bite of each. It was your standard Marriott breakfast. Solid preparation, solid taste, solid quality. Nothing great, nothing awful. No imagination whatsoever. They had a standard assortment of breads straight from any generic commissary, the standard fruits, granola, and oatmeal. On the non-breakfast side, they had a carving station with beef tenderloin, a pasta station, a salad station, some italian meats (sopressata maybe?), and grilled vegetables. Finally, they had a dessert area with the usual suspects including cheesecake. Actually a plus for me was the yogurts. They had a selection of grocery yogurts cups. I took a few for home.

I am sorry that there is no detail to the food but there is really nothing to say. It was just standard. Perfect for someone who wants to get a full belly with no risk. But without risk, there is no reward. This was the cheesecake factory of brunches. The best part about it was that the selection was enormous. I would recommend it for a group of people where everyone likes something different. There is really something there for (almost) everybody. If you sucked whatever creativity there is out of the Oakroom brunch, you would have the Marriott brunch. It is exactly what you would expect from a Marriott brunch. Reminded me of an upscale wedding reception buffet meal. Would I go again? No. Especially not for 19.95 a person. I think the special price should be their regular price to bring the product and the price in line. I would think the reason for the price is because the selection is enormous. I believe we paid for the selection.

FYI, the live entertainment is an accordian player.

I actually tried this two Sundays ago.... not by choice but for the convenience of my in-laws who were visiting. Apparently, it was the first weekend of the full brunch. I had tried it before when it was just a breakfast buffet (again, not by choice but had vouchers when my husband and I stayed there during the ice storm). I am not much of a review writer but I will share my thoughts....

We were there around 11:30 AM so I guess we were towards the beginning. We were seated immediately, the space is huge, and there were not many other people there. Reservations strongly recommended? I don't really think that's necessary based on our visit. The usual breakfast selections were there: omelette/egg station, scrambled eggs, link sausage (turkey and "regular"), bacon, biscuits and gravy, grits, etc.... I made my husband get a little bit of everything so I could get a bite of each. It was your standard Marriott breakfast. Solid preparation, solid taste, solid quality. Nothing great, nothing awful. No imagination whatsoever. They had a standard assortment of breads straight from any generic commissary, the standard fruits, granola, and oatmeal. On the non-breakfast side, they had a carving station with beef tenderloin, a pasta station, a salad station, some italian meats (sopressata maybe?), and grilled vegetables. Finally, they had a dessert area with the usual suspects including cheesecake. Actually a plus for me was the yogurts. They had a selection of grocery yogurts cups. I took a few for home.

I am sorry that there is no detail to the food but there is really nothing to say. It was just standard. Perfect for someone who wants to get a full belly with no risk. But without risk, there is no reward. This was the cheesecake factory of brunches. The best part about it was that the selection was enormous. I would recommend it for a group of people where everyone likes something different. There is really something there for (almost) everybody. If you sucked whatever creativity there is out of the Oakroom brunch, you would have the Marriott brunch. It is exactly what you would expect from a Marriott brunch. Reminded me of an upscale wedding reception buffet meal. Would I go again? No. Especially not for 19.95 a person. I think the special price should be their regular price to bring the product and the price in line. I would think the reason for the price is because the selection is enormous. I believe we paid for the selection.

FYI, the live entertainment is an accordian player.

Sounds "truly exceptional"....

Deb