2023 Archives – Mellow Mushroom

ATLANTA, September 26, 2023 – Throughout October, Mellow Mushroom restaurants across the country will support breast cancer awareness by donating a portion of the proceeds from sales of the new seasonal “Go Pink” cocktail and special ribbon-shaped pretzels to Susan G. Komen®, the world’s largest nonprofit source of funding for the fight against breast cancer.

Starting September 26th and throughout the month of October, Mellow Mushroom will be going pink in a big way:

Pretzels will be reshaped to represent the pink ribbons associated with Breast Cancer Awareness.
Mellow Mushroom will donate $1 from the sale of every “Go Pink” Cocktail and ribbon-shaped pretzel order (online and in-store) to Susan G. Komen.
Mellow Mushroom will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen for every $25 gift card purchase online and guests will also receive a $5 bonus.**
If you would like to continue your support, Susan G. Komen also has a donate now button which allows for immediate donations to the fight against breast cancer.

“We want to make an impact in the fight against breast cancer in a very Mellow way,” says Anne Mejia, Vice President of Brand Development at Mellow Mushroom. “Mellow Mushroom’s beverage team crafted a uniquely pink cocktail — using Casamigos Reposado as its key ingredient — and our culinary team transformed our popular pretzel munchie into a ‘breast cancer’ ribbon to make a very Mellow impact on this important cause.”

This year, close to 300,000 individuals will be diagnosed with breast cancer and nearly 44,000 people will die from the disease. The work to find the cures is showing progress as the breast cancer mortality rate decreased by 43% from 1989 to 2020 mainly because of improved breast cancer treatment and early detection.*

“Go Pink” Cocktail Sales in October Support Komen Efforts

The “Go Pink” cocktail was created by the Mellow Mushroom beverage team to support the “Go Pink” fundraising campaign. The cocktail is a perfect balance of sweet and tart featuring Casamigos Reposado Tequila with lime and cranberry juices. It is garnished with a lemon twist and a pink ribbon shaped stir stick. Mellow Mushroom has also created breast cancer ribbon-shaped pretzels to accompany the cocktail. The “Go Pink” cocktail and ribbon-shaped pretzels will be available September 26, 2023 through October 31, 2023.

“Mellow Mushroom’s long history of creativity and innovation doesn’t stop at their delicious food; it extends to their culture of giving back to their communities in a generous way,” said Ciarra McEachin, Vice President of Komen’s Southeast region. “We’re so grateful for their support of Komen and breast cancer patients across the country. When you enjoy Mellow Mushroom this fall, you’ll also be helping to create a world without breast cancer – it’s a win-win!”

Since 1982, Susan G. Komen has donated $1.1B to breast cancer research and supports the more than four million breast cancer survivors and those living with breast cancer in the U.S.

Photo Link to “Go Pink” Cocktail and Ribbon-shaped Pretzels –

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/e7v1vpvabxd4dpvv6j4wo/h?rlkey=9ai2t5lazkwsdb0zdqji7u1mr&dl=0

About Mellow Mushroom

Mellow Mushroom was founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1974 and today operates in 19 states. Each Mellow Mushroom is locally owned and operated. For over 40 years, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has been serving up fresh, stone-baked pizzas to order in an eclectic, art-filled, and family-friendly environment.

For more information about Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers and to view the full menu of munchies, salads, pizzas, calzones, hoagies and more, go to MellowMushroom.com, follow on Instagram @MellowMushroom, like on Facebook at Facebook.com/MellowMushroom, or follow on Twitter @MellowMushroom.

About Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.

**Purchase a $25 gift card online from October 3 – 16, 2023, receive a $5 bonus, and Mellow Mushroom will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen. $5 Bonus valid for purchases of $25 or more online or in-store between October 4 – November 30, 2023. Bonus has no cash value.

ATLANTA, July 17, 2023 – Mellow Mushroom is celebrating the spirit of holiday giving with a “Christmas in July” promotion. From July 11th through July 31st, guests who purchase $25 or more Mellow Mushroom gift cards online will receive a $5 bonus and Mellow Mushroom will donate $5 towards the Marine Toys for Tots effort. So even if you have been a little naughty this year, there is still time to do something nice!

Purchasing ‘Christmas in July’ Gift Cards Is Easy!

Guests can purchase Mellow Mushroom gift cards online July 11 – 31, 2023 and Mellow Mushroom will donate $5 to Toys For Tots
Guests purchasing a gift card from mellowmushroom.com/giftcards will receive a $5 bonus for purchases of $25 or more
The bonus offer is valid between July 12 – September 30, 2023 on purchases of $25 or more

“Mellow Mushroom is excited to continue its support for Toys for Tots this summer by donating $5 for every $25 spent on our ‘Christmas in July’ gift cards,” says Anne Mejia, VP Brand Development, Mellow Mushroom. “Mellow Mushroom and Toys for Tots share a commitment to make a difference in the lives of children in local communities across the country.”

Founded in 1947, Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve that distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas.

“We are very pleased to welcome Mellow Mushroom as a National Corporate Sponsor of the 2023 Marine Toys for Tots Campaign,” said retired Marine Colonel Ted Silvester, vice president of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “Finding a present under the tree on Christmas morning is an experience every child deserves. With their generous support, we will be able to fulfill the Christmas holiday dreams of thousands of less fortunate children, who otherwise might have been forgotten.”

About Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots, a 75-year national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, provides happiness, and hope to less fortunate children. The toys, books and other gifts collected and distributed by the Marines offer these children recognition, confidence, and a positive memory for a lifetime. It is such experiences that help children become responsible citizens and caring members of their community. Last year, the Marine Toys for Tots Program fulfilled the holiday hopes and dreams of 10 million less fortunate children in over 830 communities nationwide. Since 1947 over 291 million children have been assisted. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a not-for-profit organization authorized by the U.S. Marine Corps and the Department of Defense to provide fundraising and other necessary support for the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.

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Link to Mellow Mushroom Menu Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/qjnmxafg64dree4nh3fy1/h?dl=0&rlkey=4a2kwijrwe2rdmk7mndl2dpj7

Link to Mellow Mushroom Gift Cards:

https://mellowmushroom.wgiftcard.com/responsive/landing_responsive/landing/mellowmushroom

Link to Mellow Mushroom Christmas in July Video:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gqhpwos74fq84hs2dvu9c/Christmas-in-July-TikTok.mov?rlkey=7s81861r85rvpn9hngqgmc18u&dl=0

ATLANTA, July 10, 2023 – Mellow Mushroom has created a thirst-quenching new summer cocktail. The “Strawberry Shakedown” is the latest addition to Mellow Mushroom’s Liquid Karma Cocktails.

The Strawberry Shakedown is a handcrafted punch featuring Tito’s Vodka, fresh strawberries, and citrus topped with a dash of Angostura Bitters. The recipe may be simple, but this cocktail is big on taste.

“Mellow Mushroom is known primarily for hand-tossed stone-baked pizzas, however, we also offer a delicious variety of handcrafted mocktails and cocktails,” says Anne Mejia, VP Brand Development, Mellow Mushroom. “Our latest cocktail creation, Strawberry Shakedown, can be enjoyed while patio dining with family, colleagues, or friends.”

Key Ingredients – Strawberry Shakedown

Fresh Sour – Housemade with no artificial additives or preservatives
Angostura Bitters – Adds a layer of complexity, intensifies the flavor of other ingredients and decreases the harshness of spirits
Tito’s Handmade Vodka – Certified gluten-free vodka made from yellow corn, rather than potatoes or wheat. It is distilled six times and unaged
Strawberries – Fresh, juicy and all-natural

The Strawberry Shakedown is a perfect complement to many of Mellow Mushroom’s menu items, pairing best with the flavors of the Kosmic Karma pizza or Spinach Artichoke Dip.

The cornerstone of the Mellow Mushroom menu is stone-baked pizzas featuring a crust made from five simple ingredients, including water from Appalachian Mountain springs. Other menu highlights are freshly made salads, munchies, cocktails, and a wide selection of beers, including many from local breweries.

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Link to Strawberry Cocktail Photos:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/l2flusexwrcewkj/Strawberry%20Shakedown.jpg?dl=0

Link to Mellow Mushroom Beverage Menu:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/sd3exto3tob096vmi9rhz/h?rlkey=goihvyiqug6vd3g3wnundrlpg&dl=0

ATLANTA (May 31, 2023) – Mellow Mushroom is hitting it out of the park by bringing the iconic Skyline Chili, a local favorite, to a hot new menu item called “The Cincy Pizza.” Filled with delicious goodness, this unique pizza pays homage to Cincinnati.

The Cincy Pizza starts with Cincinnati’s own Skyline Chili as a base, then covers it with mozzarella, all beef kosher hot dogs, and finely shredded cheese, drizzled with a swirl of mustard and hot sauce. The finishing touch…oyster crackers sprinkled on top. “The Cincy Pizza” is only available at the West Chester and Wilder Mellow Mushroom locations for a limited time.

“We are extremely excited to bring the new Cincy Pizza to our two local restaurants, highlighting the delicious Skyline Chili ingredients known and loved by Cincinnatians,” says owner Sean Bail.

“The Mellow Mushroom menu features a Local’s Only section that allows Mellow store owners and operators to cater to local tastes,” says Anne Mejia, VP Brand Development, Mellow Mushroom. “Cincinnati is known for being one of the best foodie towns in America. There’s no better way to celebrate a city that loves Skyline Chili and pizza than with this unique Cincy Pizza!”

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Link to The Cincy Pizza:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/6r3j6p1g34wzddw054rvv/h?dl=0&rlkey=s1r6gtzg2nyazau765jtpeeba

Link to Mellow Mushroom Menu Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/qjnmxafg64dree4nh3fy1/h?dl=0&rlkey=4a2kwijrwe2rdmk7mndl2dpj7

ATLANTA, April 24, 2023 — Spring has sprung and so begins prime patio season at Mellow Mushroom restaurants around the country. Nationwide, more than 150 locations offer patio dining and outdoor beverage service. Enjoy outdoor dining with family and friends while soaking in the beautiful weather on a Mellow Mushroom patio. Most Mellow Mushroom locations also allow dogs, so guests can enjoy the beautiful weather with their favorite canine on a Mellow patio.

Link to Mellow Mushroom Patio Photos from around the country.

Each Mellow Mushroom restaurant offers a menu of stone-baked pizzas, national and local beers on tap, and hand-crafted cocktails, along with freshly made salads and a wide assortment of munchies.

“We like to keep the vibe mellow at our restaurants and outdoor dining helps to set the mellow mood we strive to achieve,” says Anne Mejia, VP Brand Development, Mellow Mushroom. “Stone-baked pizzas, iced cold beer, and hand crafted cocktails go hand-in-hand with dining al fresco at Mellow Mushroom.”

Mellow Fan Favorites for Patio Dining

Munchies

Pretzel Bites with Spicy Beer Cheese – Spicy beer cheese is made with Mellow’s own Rad Relish, a giardiniera-style spicy pepper mixture and garnished with pickled jalapeno pepper. Pretzel Bites are made with Mellow Mushroom’s classic dough and tossed in garlic butter and Parmesan. Served with your choice of classic or spicy Pabst Blue Ribbon™ beer cheese.

Greens

Bacon Bleu Wedge – A chilled iceberg wedge served with bleu cheese dressing and bleu cheese crumbles. Topped with roasted tomatoes and applewood-smoked bacon. Garnished with chopped chives.
Greek Salad – Romaine and iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage, onions, cucumbers, green peppers, mushrooms, authentic sheep’s milk feta cheese, kalamata olives, Roma tomatoes, pepperoncini and banana peppers.

Move on to the main course with some of Mellow Mushroom’s fan favorite pizzas:

Buffalo Chicken – Mozzarella, all-natural buffalo chicken, caramelized onions, and applewood smoked bacon with a swirl of buffalo sauce. Served with your choice of bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
Pacific Rim – Mellow red sauce base with mozzarella, ham, bacon, caramelized onions, pineapple, and jalapeños.
Kosmic Karma – Mellow red sauce base with authentic sheep’s milk feta cheese, mozzarella, spinach, sun-dried roasted tomatoes and Roma tomatoes. Finished with a pesto swirl.
House Special Pizza – Mellow red sauce base with mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, ham, applewood smoked bacon, mushrooms, black olives, Roma tomatoes, green peppers, and onions. Topped with extra mozzarella.

Complement your meal with one of Mellow Mushroom’s refreshing hand-crafted cocktails:

Lemon Submarine – Made with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, St-Germain Elderflower liqueur, freshly brewed iced tea, rosemary, and fresh sour. Garnished with a lemon wheel and rosemary sprig. This drink combines lemon and tea with vanilla and caramel notes from a classic Kentucky bourbon, and just a hint of tropical fruity and floral flavors from St-Germain Elderflower liqueur.
Sunset in Paradise – A tropical treat featuring Bacardi Superior rum, crushed fresh pineapple, house made fresh sour, Monin coconut and fresh mint with a dash of Monin pomegranate syrup.
Mystic Margaritas – This section of the menu highlights the RB Margarita, the Made Wild Margarita, the Gone Feral Margarita, and the Campfire Peach Margarita, and gives guests the opportunity to experience the breadth of what tequila offers – from a clean bright Blanco, through different aged Reposado and Anejo tequilas, and finally the smoky and slightly herbal Mezcal.

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Link to Mellow Mushroom Menu Photos.

ATLANTA (April 18, 2023) – Satisfy your munchies on 420 (April 20) with Mellow Mushroom’s Pretzel Bites served with Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Cheese – offered with regular or spicy beer cheese – for $4.20! This special is one day only for online purchases using the code MEL420.

Pretzel Bites with Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Cheese are made with Mellow Mushroom’s classic dough and tossed in garlic butter and Parmesan. This craveable appetizer is served with a choice of classic or spicy Pabst Blue Ribbon™ beer cheese. The spicy beer cheese is made with Mellow Mushroom’s own Rad Relish, a giardiniera-style spicy pepper mixture and garnished with pickled jalapeno pepper.

Mellow Mushroom is also elated to offer ashtrays that are available for $4.20 at the Yellow Room, the Mellow Mushroom retail site.

“Pretzel Bites are our most popular munchie, so in celebration of 420, all Mellow Mushroom locations are offering this popular menu item for $4.20 all day long,” says Anne Mejia, VP Brand Development, Mellow Mushroom. “Enjoy this beloved appetizer while ordering our many delicious main dishes online to share with family and friends!”

Other favorite Mellow Mushroom Munchies:

Spinach Artichoke Dip – A rich blend of five cheeses baked with spinach and artichokes. Served with garlic toast points.
Cloud 9 Wings – The premium Mellow wing experience. 9 double-baked wings coated in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce with just a hint of heat. Garnished with grated aged Parmesan and chives. Served with celery, carrots and your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing.

Each Mellow Mushroom restaurant offers tasty stone-baked pizza, craft cocktails and local beers, burgers, wings, salads, calzones, hoagies & sandwiches.

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Link to Mellow Mushroom Pretzel Bites:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/6urbl0dn6yfnx9g452lkj/h?dl=0&rlkey=sr74cdvf27ijk23yfehfbpl72

Link to Mellow Mushroom Menu Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/qjnmxafg64dree4nh3fy1/h?dl=0&rlkey=4a2kwijrwe2rdmk7mndl2dpj7

ATLANTA, April 17, 2023 — Mellow Mushroom has won the inaugural 2023 “Keg Champion Award” from the Steel Keg Association (SKA) in the Regional Restaurant Category. The new awards program was created by SKA to celebrate leading restaurants, bars, and breweries for embracing the remarkable benefits reusable steel kegs deliver: sustainability, efficiency, and a fresh consumer experience.

“Mellow Mushroom has had an environmental and sustainability focus since we were founded in 1974, from our recyclable pizza boxes to our vegan menu options,” said Anne Mejia, VP, Brand Development, Mellow Mushroom. “Mellow Mushroom is honored to be recognized by the Steel Keg Association with this inaugural ‘Keg Champion Award.”

Across the Mellow Mushroom collection of restaurants, more than 7000 unique draft beers were poured from steel kegs in 2022. In addition, the company offers a vegan menu, uses recycled pizza boxes, has transitioned to recycled paper bags and paper straws, and eliminated all single-use plastic containers.

Stainless steel kegs’ reusability and 30+ year lifespan make them the ideal circular choice for breweries, bars and restaurants. The Steel Keg Association created the Keg Champion Awards to recognize hospitality leaders’ sustainability programs and the positive impacts of steel kegs on the beverage industry.

By the Numbers – Environmental Impact

Mellow Mushroom’s use of steel kegs has a huge environmental impact (Steel Keg Association):

The equivalent of planting more than 42,000 trees
Saves more than 783,000 lbs of landfill waste
Saves 32,000 gallons of gasoline
Kegs save more than 283,000 kg of CO2e vs. packaged beer

“We are so excited for Mellow Mushroom to be among the first class of Keg Champion Award winners this Earth Week,” says Dan Vorlage, Executive Director of the Steel Keg Association and MicroStar Logistics’ VP of Global Marketing. “For over 40 years, Mellow Mushroom has been serving up draft beer from reusable steel kegs to complement their fresh, stone-baked pizzas in an eclectic, art-filled, and family-friendly environment. They truly are Keg Champions, using reusable steel kegs to help remove billions of single-use containers from waste streams every year.”

The winners of the Steel Keg Association’s 2023 Keg Champion Awards are:

Regional Restaurant: Mellow Mushroom
National Restaurant: Buffalo Wild Wings
Local Restaurant: Clyde’s Restaurant Group
Large Brewery: Yuengling Brewing
Mid-Sized Brewery: Allagash Brewery
Small Brewery: Barley Brown’s Beer
Draft Innovation: The Golden Mill

In addition to winning a coveted, custom-made Keg Champion Award (physically, the biggest award in the history of the food and beverage industry), the Steel Keg Association will donate $1,000 to EarthShare Georgia, an organization that connects people to trusted nonprofit organizations dedicated to conserving and protecting our air, land and water.

Link to additional photos is here, including shots of the award with the Mellow Mushroom team, images of the beverage menu, and video of draft beer pouring at Mellow Mushroom.

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ABOUT THE STEEL KEG ASSOCIATION

The Steel Keg Association is a marketing-focused non-profit organization on a mission to help increase the volume of beer and other beverages served from stainless steel kegs. The Association’s members represent a diverse collection of leaders in the global steel keg supply chain: BLEFA GmbH, Disptek Group, Hillebrand/ KegPros, Micro Matic, MicroStar Logistics, Schaefer Container Systems and Thielmann. To learn more or get involved, email [email protected] or visit steelkegassociation.org.

ABOUT MELLOW MUSHROOM

Mellow Mushroom was founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1974 and today operates in 20 states. Each Mellow Mushroom is locally owned and operated. For over 40 years, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers have been serving up fresh, stone-baked pizzas to order in an eclectic, art-filled, and family-friendly environment.

For more information about Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers and to view the full menu of munchies, salads, pizzas, calzones, hoagies, and more, go to MellowMushroom.com.

Link to Mellow Mushroom Beverage Menu Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/sd3exto3tob096vmi9rhz/h?dl=0&rlkey=goihvyiqug6vd3g3wnundrlpg

Link to Mellow Mushroom Menu Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/qjnmxafg64dree4nh3fy1/h?dl=0&rlkey=4a2kwijrwe2rdmk7mndl2dpj7

Mount Dora, FL (March 30, 2023) – Pizza lovers have reason to celebrate. April 3, 2023, marks the opening of a completely renovated Mellow Mushroom with new owners at the restaurant in Mount Dora. It is located at 18221 US-441, Mount Dora, FL, 32757. Chuck and Stacey Votey have 19 years of experience operating Mellow Mushroom restaurants and this is their fourth Mellow Mushroom restaurant in the Orlando area.

Mellow Mushroom’s stone-baked pizzas, great local brews, and hand-crafted cocktails, along with freshly made salads and a wide assortment of munchies, will be available for dine-in guests as well as online ordering.

New Design Highlights

The restaurant features an open floor plan and vibrant design with a large indoor/outdoor bar and outdoor patio. These details provided inspiration for the restaurant and are woven throughout the interior.

Highlights include:

Four-sided Victorian clock suspended from the center of the atrium
A large mural in the main dining space — featuring Alice in Wonderland and additional Lewis Carroll imagery
Tables and booth enclosures with iron detailing — reminiscent of a bird cage

By the Numbers

Interior Space: 2,764 square feet / 134 guests
Patio Space: 1,009 square feet / 51 guests
Bar Seating: inside bar – 16 / outside bar – 10
Beer Taps: 24

“We are excited by the decision of Chuck and Stacey Votey to expand the Mellow Mushroom family and look forward to supporting their Mount Dora location,” said Mike Foster, Chief Operating Officer at Mellow Mushroom.

“We enjoy being a part of the Florida community and the restaurant emanates inspiration and warmth that is a great representation of the area and patrons,” said franchisee owners, Chuck and Stacey Votey.

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Link Mellow Mushroom Exterior Photos: Photos

Link Mellow Mushroom Menu Photos: Photos