DALLAS – (July 1, 2010) Paciugo Gelato & Caffè, a family owned and operated company specializing in authentic Italian gelato, today announced it will host a “Kids Eat Free” event every Tuesday night in July from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at participating locations across the nation.   

Paciugo Gelato & Caffè invites families to come and enjoy a fun night out where children 12 and younger will receive a free, two-scoop Bambino Cup of any kid-approved gelato flavor such as Cookie Dough, Strawberry, Cookies'n Milk, Bubble Gum, Rocky Road, Tre Vaniglie, Chocobites with an adult purchase. Several Paciugo Gelato & Caffe location will also have fun kid’s activity tables with an assortment of coloring sheets, stickers and Paciugo gelato dipped cardboard mustaches called “Paiugostaches,” and Balloons.

“This is a fun and exciting way for Paciugo to create meaningful experiences for kids in a family-friendly environment,” said Cristiana Ginatta, co-founder of Paciugo Gelato & Caffè. “Aside from a kid’s activity table and free gelato, select locations will have four square, hopscotch, painting lessons, a reading night and even pajama night. The options are endless and we encourage everyone to join in on the festivities at Paciugo Gelato & Caffè.”

Paciugo Gelato & Caffè freshly handcrafts more than 30 flavors each morning in small batches, using wholesome ingredients such as whole pasteurized milk, cane sugar, hand-squeezed fruit juices and seasonal fruit from local farmers, chocolate from Belgium and Italian hazelnuts, pistachios and candied amarene cherries.

In addition to gelato, the brand’s menu features all-natural, fair trade, 100% Arabica coffees and espresso-based drinks, as well as gelato-based specialty drinks and desserts, and premium hot chocolate.

Please contact your local Paciugo Gelato & Caffe location for more information on event activities. To learn more about Paciugo Gelato & Caffè, please visit www.paciugo.com.  

About Paciugo Gelato & Caffè

Paciugo Gelato & Caffè was founded in 2000 by Ugo, Cristiana and Vincenzo Ginatta. Inspired to bring their passion for authentic Italian gelato to customers outside of Europe, the family moved to Dallas, Texas, to start the gelateria business. Paciugo Gelato & Caffè offers more than 30 flavors of gelato, handcrafted with love every morning at each neighborhood location. Cristiana has developed more than 300 recipes, including flavors ranging from Mediterranean Sea Salt Caramel, Blackberry Cabernet, Tiramisù, and Fondente Extra Dark Chocolate to more unusual flavors like Banana Beet and Black Pepper Olive Oil. The menu also includes all-natural, Fair Trade, 100% Arabica coffee and espresso-based drinks, as well as Gelato-based specialty desserts. Paciugo Gelato & Caffè has more than 40 locations across the United States and Mexico. For more information, visit www.paciugo.com.

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