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US Foods honors pizzerias for family-friendly attributes

US Foods has named its top five restaurants for family-friendly dining. The restaurants were chosen from US Foods’ customer rosters based on their unique offerings that appeal to entire families.

September 5, 2014

US Foods has named its top five restaurants for family-friendly dining. The restaurants were chosen from US Foods’ customer rosters based on their unique offerings that appeal to entire families.

Each of the contest winners will receive a $2,000 credit for kitchen equipment and supplies from US Foods Culinary Equipment & Supplies.

“Everything we do at US Foods is focused on helping our customers create the best dining experience that will keep families coming back to their favorite restaurants time and time again,” VP John Mueller said in a news release. “The top five family-friendly restaurant winners are much more than good places to dine out with a family. These restaurants go above and beyond to create an outstanding dining experience that caters to kids and

The five winners are:

• Eckert's Country Restaurant in Belleville, Ill. The seventh generation restaurant is known for its homemade fried chicken and famous biscuits. Eckert’s has its own orchard where families can pick fresh apples, peaches and strawberries, and hosts special events such as My Little Honey Brunch and Mother and Son Date Knight, a medieval-themed evening.
• Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Ruther Glen, Va. The menu features Italian-style dishes that are made with fresh ingredients and appeal to kids and adults, the release said. The restaurant also hosts special events for holidays throughout the year and supports local schools, churches and events.
• The Mill Pizza Buffet and Games in Remerton, Ga. The restaurant includes kid-friendly pizzas and attracts families with its arcade area full of games and special events such as karaoke and live radio nights during high school sporting events.
• Ruckus Pizza Pasta & Spirits in Morrisville N.C. Ruckus has build-your-own pizza nights where kids can make their own pizzas from scratch. The restaurant also does charitable work with kids-focused organizations, including St. Baldrick’s Pediatric Center, and local schools in the area.
• White Fence Farm in Lakewood, Colo., which features horse and carriage rides and an on-site petting zoo for children. The restaurant also supports the community with its “fun nights,” where 15 percent of sales are donated to local schools, and adoption events, where the employees volunteer to help kids in need.