Unique Fondue Dining Concept Coming to Burlington/Bedford, MA.

The Melting Pot to Open Soon on Burlington/Bedford Line

BEDFORD, Mass. -- The Melting Pot of Burlington/Bedford is currently under construction and scheduled to open during the first quarter of 2007. Located at 213 Burlington Road, The Melting Pot is a dinner-only fondue restaurant that is locally-owned and operated by the Skedd family.

"We're adding an out-of-the-ordinary dining experience to the vibrant and growing Burlington/Bedford restaurant community," said Brian Skedd, General Manager and co-owner of this Melting Pot location. "This atmosphere is perfect for fondue, and we're excited to deliver a new style of warm, fun and interactive dining to our Bedford and Burlington neighbors and dining enthusiasts all over the metro-Boston area."

This Melting Pot location will encompass more than 5,500 square feet with seating for more than 175 guests. In addition to its upscale-casual dining environment, the restaurant will also feature a secluded lover's lane seating area that creates a truly intimate atmosphere, and its private banquet room will accommodate group events and activities for up to 36 guests.

The Burlington/Bedford location will be the second to open in Massachusetts. The existing Framingham location has already received rave reviews. In a November 12, 2006 episode of The Phantom Gourmet, a well-recognized Boston-based restaurant review show, contributing host Michael Andelman stated, "I cannot recommend The Melting Pot any higher. If there's any chain you check out right now, it's The Melting Pot."

At The Melting Pot, fondue becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where guests can truly "dip into something different." Following a creamy cheese fondue and lively salad, guests choose from four flavorful fondue cooking styles and a variety of entrees including filet mignon, lobster, breast of chicken, duck, shrimp, salmon and more. Dessert features mouthwatering chocolate fondue served with dipping items including fresh strawberries, cheesecake, marshmallows, pound cake and brownies. The Melting Pot offers a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, fine wines, attentive service and signature fondue dinners.

Skedd added, "Dining with us will be as fun or formal as your occasion requires - and fondue dining with family and friends certainly is a wonderful way to escape and spend valuable time with those you love."

About The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.

With more than 110 restaurants nationwide and over 30 locations in development, The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. is the country's premier fondue restaurant. At The Melting Pot, fondue becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where patrons can dip into something different. Guests enjoy a choice of four flavorful fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees combined with special dipping sauces. The menu also includes creamy cheese fondues, lively salads, fine wines, and mouthwatering chocolate fondue desserts. Founded in 1975, The Melting Pot's corporate headquarters are in Tampa, Fla. For more information visit www.meltingpot.com or email [e-mail].