Russo's Opens Its Fourth Location in Saudi Arabia

Award-winning, Texas-based upscale casual brand Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has opened its fourth location in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 19, 2022 Located at Park Avenue Mall, its 2400-sq ft , two-story Pizzeria serves Russo's full Italian menu including New York style pizza and pasta Since 1978, Russo's Founder and CEO, Chef Anthony, has been serving his original family recipes from Naples and Sicily He prides himself on utilizing fresh, seasonal ingredients Of course, those ingredients can be found in his premium, hand-tossed New York-style pizzas, including a giant, signature pie measuring 28 inches known as the party pizza.

Our unique menu items are what sets us apart from the rest The Russo family promise, "If it isn't fresh, don't serve it," remains as true today as it first did in 1978 We follow the same process in every location, both domestic and international

We don't have a commissary, and we don't buy premade sauce or premade dough balls We follow our old family traditions, and the consumer can taste the difference. Our family recipes have not changed over our 60 year history. Those include our fresh handmade pizza dough, meat sauce, and marinara sauce. Our sauces are made with premium San Marzano Italian tomatoes, hand crushed and simmered for 6 hours. From our salad dressings to pesto sauce to lasagna to fresh baked Tuscany bread to our homemade gnocchi pasta, our menu items are what sets us apart from other pizza chains. We carefully select our ingredients and select the best premium items to make every dish a flavor to remember.

Our menu includes salads, burrata cheese made from fresh mozzarella, Italian soups, pastas, pizzas baked in brick oven, calzones, and desserts. We also have Halal and gluten free options.

Our new location just opened December 19, 2022, in Park Avenue Mall The 2,300-sq ft space will seat 160 guests and includes an outdoor patio The restaurant is located in a remarkable mixed-use district It will join an array of premier global food and beverage concepts in addition to a world-class hotel, theme park, department store, and cinema, where Russo's pizza options will also be spotlighted "We're thrilled to grow our international footprint and showcase our elevated upscale casual dining experience in Saudi It is an incredibly exciting global market that I have become very fond of," said Russo "We are honored to have the support of our franchisees " Russo's parents immigrated from Italy, settling first in New Jersey then moving to the Houston, Texas area Anthony launched Russo's in 1992 and has since expanded the brand in partnership with 56 locations across the United States, as well as eight restaurants situated throughout Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar

We are continuing to seek out global franchise partners, specifically entrepreneurs interested in proven brands that are entirely chef-created and chef-driven Several floorplan options provide flexible design and layout choices, spanning from pizza and delivery only to fast casual, full-service dining to full-service and elevated interiors

Mediterranean Magazine along with Luxury Chamber Media Group will be hosting 3 chamber events promoting direct donations for Turkey

February 20, March 20 and April 17th, 2023. We plan to use the funds to hire and reach out to music stars, actors and celebrities to attract a strong event attendance. We will have computer stations set up at each event enabling attendees to make direct donations to the Turkish relief charity of their choice. We will also donate a booth or table space to a locally involved Turkish non-profit. To apply for this please contact support@turkishevent.org

100% of donations made to any such honored charity at the events will stay with the nonprofit org to be donated directly to the earthquake victims.

We will also be donating 20% of ticket sales and 100% of event profit directly to Turkish causes.

The venues are booked for the February and March event. The venue for the April function will be predicated on the success of our fundraising efforts.

The February event will be held at ONE 11 Event Venue in Boca Raton, Florida on February 20, 2023 from 6-9 pm. This event will feature:

Opera Tenor Andrea Garofalo Performing

Caviar Bar

Celebrity Introductions / Microphone Awareness

Post Event Photos and Financial Results Published in local media including Mediterranean Magazine and SOUTH FLORIDA magazine.

The March event will take place at The Guest in North Miami Beach, FL on March 20, 2023 from 6-9 pm. This event will feature:

Celebrity Appearances Predicated on our best PR Efforts and Financial Abilities

Event Details to evolve as donations enable what we are able to offer.