BOSTON, March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Salted
Caramel. Chicken, Fig & Brie. Asparagus & Pea Soup. Au Bon
Pain's new early spring menu has something for everyone. Today
marks the start of the spring seasonal menu, and it is filled with
re-imaginings of favorite items. Au Bon Pain's signature hot
croissant goes savory with a Parmesan cheese and leek filling,
while its unique CroisBun™ gets topped with mocha cheese filling
and fresh raspberries.
For those seeking fresh, healthful avocado options, the
Southwest Chicken Salad is filled with a mix of black beans, corn
and the fruit of the hour—avocado, while the Chipotle Turkey and
Avocado sandwich is complemented with sliced avocado. The menu also
highlights seasonal menu items asparagus, leeks and fig.
"Fig perfectly complements brie and chicken to create a
distinctive flavor for spring and a delicious lunchtime sandwich,"
said Maria Feicht, Au Bon Pain's
chief brand officer. "For those who want to reach for an afternoon
treat, the raspberry torsade is a great option because it is very
delicious but also has a low calorie count. And, for those who want
to indulge a little, the Mocha CroisBun is topped with
raspberries—allowing guests to savor fresh fruit on a pastry
item."
Au Bon Pain always leans toward healthier options and portions
but leaves a little room for dessert. The full spring menu:
- Hot or Iced Salted Caramel Latte—Au Bon Pain's
newest espresso drink flavor features espresso and salted caramel
syrup topped with frothed milk. $1.99
medium and a new large size for $2.50.
- Iced Tea & Iced Coffee—To promote Au Bon Pain iced
drinks, the cafes will offer free medium iced teas and iced coffees
on April 7 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Following this sampling day,
cafes will offer 99¢ iced tea and coffee from
April 8 through April 26.
- Parmesan & Leek Hot Croissant—Flaky croissant
filled with Parmesan cheese and leeks. $3.29
- Raspberry & Greek Nonfat Yogurt Parfait—Fresh
raspberries topped with nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt and granola.
$3.99
- Asparagus & Pea Soup—Tender pieces of
asparagus blended with pea puree, Parmesan cheese and basil.
$3.99
- Southwest Chicken Salad—Marinated chicken,
romaine, black beans, roasted corn, avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes,
wontons and a Southwest vinaigrette. $7.59
- Chipotle Turkey &
Avocado—All natural turkey, chipotle cheddar, fresh
avocado, roasted tomatoes, arugula and chipotle mayo layered on
ciabatta. $7.29
- Chicken, Fig & Brie—All-natural chicken,
brie, fig spread and balsamic glaze finished with arugula on an Au
Bon Pain toasted house-made traditional artisan baguette.
$7.69
- Mocha CroisBun™ topped with Fresh
Raspberries—Chocolate croissant with rich mocha cheese
filling topped with fresh raspberries. $2.69
- Raspberry Torsade—Twisted, glazed, buttery
croissant filled with raspberry preserves. $2.39
- Lemon Poppy Seed
Cake—Moist lemon cake with poppy seeds and a
light icing drizzle. $2.69
*Note: Prices will vary depending on the market.
For more information on the new menu or to find an Au Bon Pain
location near you, visit www.aubonpain.com.
About Au Bon Pain
Founded in 1978, Au Bon Pain ("the place of good bread") has
grown into an internationally recognized leader in the fast-casual
restaurant category. The chain's signature items—sandwiches,
breads, pastries, salads, soups and coffee—are served in welcoming
cafe environments emphasizing quick service and hospitality. Au Bon
Pain offers consumers a wide array of delicious, nutritional foods,
and over the past three years has earned Health magazine's
designation as one of America's Top 5 Healthiest Restaurant Chains
and was recently voted the #1 healthiest restaurant chain by
Grellin.
Au Bon Pain operates in six key trade channels including urban
office buildings, hospitals, universities, transportation centers,
malls and museums, with locations ranging from 300-square-foot
satellites to 6,500-square-foot cafes with 100-plus seats. Au Bon
Pain currently operates in more than 310 locations in the U.S. and
internationally. Additional information about Au Bon Pain, which is
headquartered in Boston, may be
found at www.aubonpain.com.
Contact:
Melissa Dorman
Melissa.Dorman@havasww.com
(917) 251-2415
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