A Taste Italy at Atlanta Bread Franchise Company has an offering to fit any appetite at any time of day:

The hearty Manzo Insalata, which means "beef salad," starts with chopped Romaine lettuce, red onion and tomato wedges topped with sliced marinated Italian beef and provolone cheese, served with a special zesty cabernet herb vinaigrette dressing. 

 For a warm meal, consider the Italiano Panini. Fresh-baked focaccia bread is topped with Italian beef, roasted garlic spread, provolone cheese, pickled onions and sliced tomato.  The sandwich is then pressed to create a toasty, melted treat. 

With cool weather hanging on until during February and March in many regions, Atlanta Bread Company has created its version of another Italian staple - Minestrone Soup.  The Bakery Café's recipe is a hearty blend of white Northern beans, carrots, celery, onions, green beans, and penne pasta together in a savory beef broth. 

 For dessert, Atlanta Bread Company has put an Italian twist on a favorite sweet. During A Taste of Italy, the Bakery Café will feature Caramel Ricotta Cheesecake.  A delicate graham cracker crust is filled with a delicious blend of ricotta and cream cheeses with swirls of caramel.

Since a great cup of espresso really tops off a meal, Atlanta Bread Company is celebrating the art of the Italian Espresso, bringing together the finest coffee beans to make a full-bodied, aromatic cup of a traditional Espresso.

Atlanta Bread Company (www.atlantabread.com) is one of the fastest growing, privately-held, quick-casual restaurant concepts.  While the food is prepared quickly, a casual environment featuring classical music, seating in conversation clusters, hardwood floors and a brick fireplace accentuate the dining experience.  The menu offers fresh made-to-order sandwiches, hot soups, tossed-to-order salads, gourmet coffees and bakery sweets served during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Atlanta Bread Company currently has more than 165 locations spanning 25 states.