The restaurant is celebrating the event by giving out one free Deli-Bration Cookie—a sugar cookie topped with sprinkles—to all reward members, per the release. The pastry will join the menu permanently to honor the company's milestone.
The background
The deli was founded in 1976 by Joe Tortorice Jr. in Beaumont and has since branched out to 114 Texas locations and 235 delis nationwide in 27 states, per the release.
Additionally, Jason's Deli became the first major restaurant concept to ban artificial trans fats in 2005, before banning high-fructose corn syrup in 2008, dyes and artificial colors in 2010 and artificial flavors in 2015, according to its website.
What's new?
According to the release, the eatery is celebrating their anniversary by spotlighting new soups during the National Soup Month of January, while also rolling out new items and returning others, including:
- The Deli Cowboy: a sandwich with pit-smoked beef brisket, melted cheddar, crisp red onions and barbecue sauce, toasted on french bread, which will join the menu permanently
- Chicken & Wild Rice Soup: a creamy chicken soup with wild rice, rotisserie pulled chicken and vegetables, which will be on the menu from Jan. 1-March 31
- Cheesy Truffle Pasta with Chicken: grilled chicken breast with spinach and mushrooms, tossed in a truffle cheese sauce over penne pasta and sprinkled with asiago cheese, served with toasted herb focaccia, which will be on the menu from Jan. 1-March 31
“Our 50th anniversary is about staying true to what’s made Jason’s Deli special since day one—thoughtfully prepared dishes, diverse selections and genuine care for the people we serve,” Clare Wilson, vice president of culinary and R&D at Jason’s Deli, said in the release. “These limited-time offerings reflect that legacy by bringing back entrees our guests love and introducing something new so they can feel right at home when dining with us.”
- Various locations
- www.jasonsdeli.com
