LOCAL PIZZERIA SERVES UP THANKSGIVING SPIRIT IN THE OZARKS

For the fourth year in a row, Luigi's Pizza Kitchen is putting the pizza away and serving up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to families and individuals in the Ozarks. On Thanksgiving Day, the Branson pizzeria will close its doors to paying customers in order to plate-up free turkey dinners for anyone looking for a hot meal and some good cheer. The dinner will be held on Thanksgiving Day, November 27 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Luigi's in Branson, located at 1447 State Highway 248. "We've been in business for 10 years and receive a great deal of loyalty and support from our community—this is just our way of giving back," says Chris Jordan, owner and operator of Luigi's Pizza Kitchen. "Part of our company mission statement is to do what we can to support the communities in which we operate. From the time we opened back in 1998, it's always been our goal to give back," Jordan continues. In previous years, Luigi's staff served travelers, singles, people who just didn't want to cook, and even some families who otherwise wouldn't have had a hot meal on Thanksgiving. "It's literally a free-for-all, and it's very rewarding," Jordan says. Those looking for a place to go on Thanksgiving are welcome to join the Luigi's family for a day. No advance reservations are needed for the event. Stop by between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to be served. Complimentary meals will include turkey, bread dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables, beverages and of course, pumpkin pie. For more information about the event, contact Mandy Jordan, Director of Marketing for Luigi's Pizza Kitchen at 417/294-2642. -- http://www.bransonedge.com http://www.bransonmissouri.blogspot.com