July is over and we're moving on to a new local restaurant for Listener Lunch! This week we said "goodbye" to Gold Finch Tap + Eatery, and now we're saying "hello" to...

The Class Act Restaurant!

The Class Act is located inside the Hotel at Kirkwood Center at 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard SW, but it's not just for hotel guests. All are welcome! The restaurant offers "outstanding fine dining in a hip yet approachable atmosphere."

We've done Listener Lunch at the Class Act MANY times over the past few years, so we can confirm that the food is delicious! The menu changes every so often, so there are new things to try every time we go. Some of our favorite things to order include the Cuban sandwich, the Class Act Burger, and the Southwest Chicken Salad. They also have great daily soups, appetizers, and desserts. Actually, it's one of the only places we do Listener Lunch where they encourage us to order dessert! We never say no.

If you and your coworkers would like to join us for a free lunch at the Class Act Restaurant, you can get entered for Listener Lunch HERE. If selected, you and up to six people of your choice will meet us at 11:30 a.m. at the restaurant on a specific Tuesday. Remember, once you're entered, you're in for the entire year! That way you don't have to keep entering over and over. And please, if you get a call from a random number on a Friday morning around 9 a.m... answer your phone! We promise it's good news.

We hope to see you at the Class Act this month!

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