This location announcement comes months after Rustic Kitchen finalized its partnership with Grupo Integracional de Negocios to be their exclusive partners for all of Mexico.

Grupo Integracional de Negocios is the parent company of Expansión Corporativa which owns and operates several restaurants including Ponte Almeja their seafood concept and Flash Taco their flagship of over 30 years.

Grupo Integracional de Negocios is headed by its founder Raul Beyruti and has over 80,000 employees in 25 various locations throughout Mexico and Central America - and specializes in Financial Services, Accounting, & Business Consulting.

The new growth division of Grupo Integracional de Negocios - Expansión Corporativa is headed by Raul Beyruti Jr. and Lizeth Munguia who oversee all new growth opportunities and restaurant operations and most recently launched FWD their new magazine that spotlights Travel & Lifestyle of Latin Americans.

Rustic Kitchen was founded by Jim & Kathy Cafarelli in 2000 with its flagship in Boston's Historic Theatre District. Voted Best New Restaurant by Boston Magazine and Best Bistro by Sante' Magazine it continues to be recognized for its innovative and award winning cuisine and currently has three locations in the northeastern of United States. All are fashioned after the original and operate from the basic foundation for simple, authentic Mediterranean-Italian cuisine, while at the same time implementing new concepts and menu innovations to suit each locations diverse demographics. Wine Spectator Magazine has recognized Rustic Kitchen with its Award of Excellence for the past five years.

All menu items are prepared fresh daily including their signature homemade pastas, artesian breads and desserts - for instance, Rustic Kitchen Mexico City will continue to showcase Executive Chef & Partner Tom Holloway's acclaimed Rustic cuisine, and will also offer Holloway's version of a "Pesce Di Cruda" or Italian Raw Bar and Oysteria. A new Tapas Bar menu will accompany Holloway's ever- changing seasonally inspired offerings.

The City Shoppes location will also spotlight a Roof Deck Lounge for intimate, but casual light menu offerings with an open air lounge atmosphere featuring spectacular views of the Golden Valley.Rustic Kitchen will be open every day for Lunch & Dinner and Brunch on Sundays.

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