MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 7, 2011) Minneapolis As the holiday gift card market becomes more competitive with each passing year, Parasole Holiday Gift Cards always stay comfortably ahead of the competition and 2011-12 is no exception.

Advantage: Parasoles unsurpassed $25 BONUS on every $100 worth purchased.

Its the Gold Standard in holiday gift cards, says PARASOLE founder Phil Roberts. Buy any quantity of cards in any denomination a $20 card for the mailman, another twenty for the babysitter, your lawn raker, hair stylist, whoever. For every $100 worth you buy, youll get a $25 card for yourself.

Advantage: No strings, no rules, no expiration dates.

Some bonus holiday gift cards turn out no bonus at all. They need to be used by a certain date. They may require a qualifying purchase. Parasole Holiday Gift Cards retain their full value, and can be used at any PARASOLE property, for everything from MANNYS steaks to GOOD EARTHs organic greens and sustainable seafood.

Another Advantage: Welcomed at more restaurants than ever.

In 2011 PARASOLE added two new restaurants to its growing family: Pittsburgh Blue at the Galleria in Edina, and Burger Jones in Burnsville.

Parasole Holiday Gift Cards are now welcomed at 14 properties representing the Twin Cities best options for every occasion from private dining in our various party rooms, to power dining, family dining, date nights, and to-go orders, says Roberts.

And Another Advantage: New Co-Branded Holiday Gift Cards

Now Parasole offers businesses the option of Co-Branded Holiday Gift Cards and Gift Card Holders on orders of $5,000 or more.

Each card is a mini-billboard for your business, says Roberts. Its also a guarantee that your clients, colleagues and partners wont forget who gave them the Twin Cities most coveted gift card.

And just to be clear: That $5,000 order comes with $1,250 worth of bonus Co-Branded Parasole Holiday Gift Cards, says Roberts. That boosts your corporate dining capabilities by 25% -- at virtually no cost.

Co-Branded Parasole Holiday Gift Cards require a 2-week lead time. To order yours, call Kip Clayton at 651-341-8009.

About PARASOLE and Parasole Holiday Gift Cards

Parasole Holiday Gift Cards are available in any denomination (or combination of denominations) and can be used any time at:

- Mannys Steakhouse at the W Minneapolis The Foshay

- The Living Room and Prohibition lounges, also at the W Minneapolis The Foshay

- Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse in Maple Grove

- Salut Bar Américain in Edina and on Grand Avenue in St. Paul

- Chino Latino restaurant and bar

- Mozza Mia Pizza Pie & Mozzarella Bar in downtown Edina

- Uptown Cafeteria & Support Group in Uptown plus Sky Bar on the roof.

- Burger Jones in Minneapolis, on Lake Calhoun

- Il Gatto Uptown Italian restaurant and bar

- Muffuletta on St. Anthony Park in St. Paul

- The Good Earth all-natural restaurant and bakery, in Edina at the Galleria and at Rosedale

And new for 2011:

- Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse at the Galleria in Edina

- Burger Jones in Burnsville, opening early spring, 2011

PARASOLE HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS are available through December 24th, 2011 and can be used anytime after December 25th, 2011.

Purchase yours at www.parasole.com, via our toll-free hotline at 1-866-541-4438 (GIFT), or at any Parasole restaurant.

By joining the Parasole Dining Club, guests have the opportunity to earn rewards for the dollars they spend and to redeem them for food and drink at any participating Parasole restaurant. Details at Parasole.com.

Company Contact:

Kip Clayton

Parasole Restaurant Holdings

Vice President of Marketing and Business Development

Office 612.822.0016

Fax 612.822.0705

Cell 651.341.8009

kclayton@parasole.com