Noodles & Company in Medford Opens Nov. 19 with Free Noodles to First 50

On November 19, Noodles & Company, serving classic noodle and pasta dishes from its globally inspired World Kitchen, will open its sixth location in Massachusetts located in the Fellsway Plaza at 491 Riverside Ave.. The restaurant offers 2,500 square feet with seating for 91 guests, 75 inside and 16 on the outside patio. The fast-casual restaurant which serves more than 25 fresh, customizable dishes that are prepared quickly with quality ingredients, including cage free eggs, naturally raised, antibiotic free pork and organic tofu, will also offer local beer and wine.

As part of its brand positioning, “Made. Different.” the company highlighted its real food, real cooking and real flavors this month by announcing the complete removal of all artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and sweeteners from its core menu, including noodles, sauces, soups, condiments, bread and dressings, but excluding beverages, cookies and rice crispies. Also announced was its commitment to providing an entire selection of meat and poultry never given antibiotics or hormones by 2017.

The restaurant will quietly open its doors on November 18 with an RSVP-only event to benefit The Coalition for Arts, Culture, and a Healthy Economy (CACHE) in Medford. Noodles & Company will donate $1,000 to the organization who will in-turn use the funds will help fund CACHE’s community events, including Circle the Square, a summer street festival series in Medford Square, the Mystic River Celebration, a one day arts festival at the Condon Shell in the fall, and Arts Across Medford, a month-long festival of arts and cultural events throughout Medford each October.

Guests can RSVP to attend the benefit here: http://events.noodles.com/register/MedfordRSVP1118

Noodles & Company will celebrate its grand opening on November 19. The first 50 guests to walk through the door will receive a coupon for a free Noodles dish of their choice. Families can enjoy Noodles & Company’s diverse menu including sweet and spicy Japanese Pan Noodles, zesty Pesto Cavatappi and the popular Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, as well as noodle-free options such as soups, salads, flatbreads and Buff Bowls. The new Kids Meal menu, created for the future foodies of the world, invites children age ten and under to design their own meal made fresh-to-order, with quality ingredients, by choosing their entrée, two sides and a drink.

Local fans are also encouraged to join the Medford Noodlegram e-club. Noodlegram members receive news, offers and exclusive information on VIP events, seasonal specialties, giveaways and more.

– Submitted by Noodles and Company