Z’Tejas Servers Pool Tips To Treat Homeless To Early Xmas

Dec. 15, 2011 - PRLog -- 40 homeless children (aged 1-17) and their parents almost missed Christmas this year until the servers at the Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill heard about their plight.  They responded by pooling their tips and inviting them to a special breakfast at the restaurant that is located at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa on December 23 at 10:00 a.m.  Before the restaurant opens for business, the servers will volunteer their time to serve breakfast, meet with the families of Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter and present each child with a gift.  The presents are being paid for by the servers along with matched funds from the restaurant and handed out by a Z’Tejas team member dressed as Santa, Z’Tejas is underwriting the breakfast and other related costs.

           “What better way to celebrate the spirit of the season than by giving to those most in need,” said Z’Tejas server Kristina Gilkenson.  “While most of us have faced financial challenges in the past year or so, these folks are really experiencing difficult times.  We hope that, in some small way, we have helped brighten their holidays.”

           Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill offers a wide array of fresh, flavorful and innovative menu items inspired by culinary influences from Louisiana, Texas, California and Mexico.  The restaurant’s interior features an exhibition kitchen, private dining room, mahogany bar, wrought iron detailing, handcrafted tile work, copper accents, jewel-toned fabric lined booths and flattering amber-colored lighting.  Al fresco dining is available on the restaurant’s 85-seat heated patio.  Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill is open daily for lunch and dinner; half price appetizers and drink specials are offered during happy hour.  Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill is located on the east side of South Coast Plaza (3333 S. Bristol Street, Costa Mesa).  For more information, call (714) 979-7469 or visit www.ztejas.com.