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Bozeman Olive Garden opening Monday

Posted: Jan 11, 2013 4:05 PM

BOZEMAN - Bozeman's new Olive Garden restaurant will open its doors Monday, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m.

The restaurant is located along 19th Avenue in Bozeman. The opening created 191 new jobs.

The 7,441 square-foot restaurant can host up to 246 guests and features a design that is inspired by traditional farmhouses found in Tuscany, Italy, according to a press release.

"The Bozeman Olive Garden has a rustic stone exterior, typical of the buildings in the Italian countryside, and an interior accented by Italian imports designed to make the dining experience here a tribute to the restaurant's Italian inspiration. Ceilings supported by exposed wood beams, stone and wood accents throughout, and terra cotta tile highlight the interior. In addition, the bar top is crafted from lava stone imported from Italy and made exclusively for Olive Garden. Vibrant imported fabrics decorate windows and dining seats, while hand-painted plates, adorn rustic stone and stucco walls," the release states.

"The restaurant also will feature a number of sustainable design elements, including recycled building materials, enlarged windows to increase natural light, low-water landscaping and energy-efficient equipment. These enhancements are part of the Sustainable Restaurant Design initiative launched by Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden's parent company," it continues.