The Palm Restaurant Announces 1-800-FLOWERS.COM CEO Jim McCann as Newest Brand Ambassador and Spokesperson

A New Relationship Blooms for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM and the Legendary Palm Restaurant

• Press Release
• Source: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
• On 6:00 am EDT, Tuesday September 15, 2009

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When it comes to celebrating milestones, sharing special "just because" moments, or partaking in warm gestures, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM® and The Palm Restaurant are synonymous with celebrations. To further this compatible relationship, The Palm announced today that 1-800-FLOWERS.COM CEO and founder, Jim McCann, will serve as a brand ambassador and spokesperson for the legendary restaurant.

Jim McCann's role as a brand ambassador and spokesperson will be commemorated with the unveiling of his caricature on The Palm wall, a restaurant tradition. "As a frequent traveler and diner, I have relied on The Palm for many years as my 'go to' place for business meetings and personal events, said Jim McCann. "When you walk into any Palm Restaurant in the country, you know that you are going to have a great dining experience in an atmosphere that is casual yet refined- a perfect setting for any occasion."

Founded by two Northern Italian entrepreneurs with a single restaurant in 1926, The Palm Restaurant has grown to over 25 locations. Similarly, Jim McCann, CEO and founder of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, grew 1-800-FLOWERS.COM from one retail shop in 1976 to a leader in online gifting. As two businesses that reinforce connectivity and celebrating everyday expressions, the pairing of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM and The Palm Restaurant is a natural union.

"Similar to The Palm, Jim McCann has made 1-800-FLOWERS.COM a brand that celebrates life's moments and places a priority on offering customers unparalleled service," said Bruce Bozzi, Jr., Executive Vice President of The Palm Restaurant Group. "He exemplifies qualities that have made The Palm a legend in its category and we are very proud to announce him as a brand ambassador and spokesperson for The Palm Restaurant. This marks the first step in a larger relationship between two like-minded brands that share very similar values."

For additional information on The Palm Restaurant or to find the nearest location, please visit www.thepalm.com.

About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is the world's leading florist and gift shop. For more than 30 years, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has been providing customers with fresh flowers and the finest selection of plants, gift baskets, gourmet foods, confections, balloons and plush stuffed animals perfect for every occasion. 1-800-FLOWERS(®) (1-800-356-9377 or www.1800flowers.com), is one of the top 50 online retailers by Internet Retailer, as well as 2008 Laureate Honoree by the Computerworld Honors Program and the recipient of ICMI's 2006 Global Call Center of the Year Award. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM offers the best of both worlds: exquisite arrangements created by some of the nation's top floral artists and hand-delivered the same day, and spectacular flowers shipped overnight from its "Fresh From Our Growers®" collection. As always, 100% satisfaction and freshness are guaranteed. Also, visit 1-800-Flowers en Espanol (www.1800flowersenespanol.com). The Company's BloomNet(®) international floral wire service provides (www.mybloomnet.net) a broad range of quality products and value-added services designed to help professional florists grow their businesses profitably.

The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. "Gift Shop" also includes gourmet gifts such as popcorn and specialty treats from The Popcorn Factory(®) (1-800-541-2676 or www.thepopcornfactory.com); cookies and baked gifts from Cheryl&Co.(® )(1-800-443-8124 or www.cherylandco.com); premium chocolates and confections from Fannie May® confections brands( )(www.fanniemay.com and www.harrylondon.com); gourmet foods from Greatfood.com(®) (www.greatfood.com); wine gifts from Ambrosia(®) (www.ambrosia.com); gift baskets from 1-800-BASKETS.COM(®) (www.1800baskets.com) and DesignPac® (www.designpac.com); Celebrations(®) (www.celebrations.com), a new premier online destination for fabulous party ideas and planning tips; as well as Home Decor and Children's Gifts from Plow & Hearth(®) (1-800-627-1712 or www.plowandhearth.com), Wind & Weather® (www.windandweather.com), HearthSong(®) (www.hearthsong.com) and Magic Cabin(®) (www.magiccabin.com). Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under ticker symbol FLWS.

About The Palm Restaurant Group

The Palm Restaurant proudly serves huge cuts of USDA prime-aged beef, jumbo Nova Scotia lobster and premium seafood, cooked to perfection with service and atmosphere like nowhere else. Known as the "place to see and be seen," the famed walls of each Palm are adorned with the caricatures of celebrities, politicians and socialites who make up its impressive customer base. Through four generations, the two families who opened the original Palm in 1926 on the east side of Manhattan have maintained co-ownership of the restaurant company. The Palm currently has more than 25 restaurants in 24 cities across the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. For more information on The Palm, visit www.thepalm.com.

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