Joe’s Crab Shack Introduces Steampots!

Patio Weather is Perfect for Joe’s New Steampots

HOUSTON (Feb. 23, 2009) — As spring temperatures begin to rise, the Joe’s Crab Shack patio is heating up with new craveable Steampots filled with savory seafood flavors, including crab, shrimp, crawfish and lobster. Rolling out nationwide, Joe’s is encouraging everyone to stop by, strap on a bib, and be a part of Joe’s history by digging into the new Steampot experience. Perfect for sharing with your friends and family, the Steampots feature classic regional tastes to satisfy your appetite, including:

• Bucket of Shrimp – A Joe’s classic flavored with Old Bay Seasoning. Plump and ready to peel!
• The Orleans Steampot – A pound of crawfish, 12 shrimp, andouille sausage, corn and potatoes. Spiced up NOLA style.
• Bean Town Bake – Two whole lobsters, a pound of clams, six shrimp, plus sausage, corn and potatoes.
• Chesapeake Steampot – A pound of Rock crab, one pound of clams, six shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes. Flavored all the way with Old Bay Seasoning.
• Long Islander – A pound of mussels, one pound of clams, 12 shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes.
• Joe’s Steampot – Delicious Dungeness crab, sweet Snow crab, boiled shrimp, smoked sausage, new potatoes and corn on the cob. Traditional, yet unforgettable. Or try Joe’s Steampot for Two.

“Joe’s Steampots are overflowing with tasty seafood selections and are ideal for sharing with your family and friends,” said Kristen Temple, associate director of marketing for Joe’s Crab Shack. “Joe’s is the type of place where you can relax, roll up your sleeves, and escape to a summer state of mind, no matter the time of year. At participating locations, Joe’s is offering its patio‐perfect pitchers of beer and margarita, frozen and on the rocks, which complement any Steampot.”

Editor’s note: High‐resolution Steampot photos can be found at http://www.vollmerpr.com/joes.

About Joe’s Crab Shack Joe’s Crab Shack serves a varied menu that includes crab, salads, burgers and sandwiches, steaks, seafood, chicken, pastas and a wide assortment of beverages in a fun and unique atmosphere. For more information about Joe’s or to find a restaurant near you, visit http://www.joescrabshack.com.