New Warner Robins Location Takes Shape

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doors will soon open and ovens will soon heat up at Marco Ristorante Italiano’s Warner Robins location. Just like its sister restaurant in Macon, the new location will feature only homemade, fresh Italian dishes such as osso buco, steak Diane, branzino, lasagna, and classic tiramisu. One additional menu item that has already created a social media buzz is hand-tossed, brick oven pizza. Marco’s signature pizza will be served in true Italian style with fresh mozzarella cheese, homemade sauce, basil and olive oil.

Marco Warner Robins will feature three separate private dining spaces for hosting parties, receptions, and business presentations. In addition, guests can partake in an interactive cooking demonstration at the Chef’s Table.

Opening date for the Warner Robins location is scheduled for late summer 2013.  We'll keep our fans up to date on our Facebook page.

 

Who was Lazy Susan?

As we started working on the concept of a "Lazy Susan Night" at Marco, we began to wonder who was Lazy Susan and why did she get a round, rotating serving platter named after her. After a little research we learned that it is still one of the great mysteries of product design. There is no evidence that an idle Susan is the namesake of this invention. What can be found is an interesting and extensive history dating back to 18th century England.

In America, the first ad for a Lazy Susan can be found in a 1917 Vanity Fair. The saga of this handy invention entails such notable owners as Henry Ford and Roy Rogers who both utilized large versions of a Lazy Susan to stylishly entertain friends.

To read more about the history of Lazy Susan, check out this interesting and informative 2010 LA Times blog article.

What you can be sure of, Marco's Lazy Susan Night will be "spinning" with delicious Italian food. It's the perfect event to share with family and friends. Make reservations by calling 478.405.5660.

History of Mother's Day is More than Just Cards and Flowers.

Mother's Day observances unofficially began in 1905 under the guidance of Anna Jarvis. Ms. Jarvis never had children but was driven by the death of her mother to find a way to honor all mothers. For Ms. Jarvis, the purpose of Mother's Day was to go home and thank your mother for all that she did.

Inspired by her efforts, President Woodrow Wilson officially declared the second Sunday in May a Mother's Day holiday in 1914. In the years that followed, Mother's Day became a commercial goldmine. Ironically, Anna Jarvis opposed the commercialization.

Read more about the History of Mother's Day in this National Geographic article.

Honor your wife or mother with a Mother's Day Brunch or Dinner at Marco on Sunday, May 12. Brunch reservations are accepted at 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:00 PM. A special dinner menu will be offered from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

View our Mother's Day Brunch Menu.