Carrabba's holds contest

If there is no love more sincere than the love of food, what food do you sincerely love? That is the question Carrabba's Italian Grill co-founders Johnny Carrabba and Damian Mandola began posing to consumers nationwide on Valentine's Day.

Carrabba's "Profess Your Love" contest invites consumers to visit the Web site at www.Carrabbas. com/ProfessYourLove and craft a personal love note addressed to their favorite food item or meal. In 350 words or less, contestants are asked to describe why they are "in love" and what the food item or meal means to them for the chance to win love-inspired prizes.

From all entries received, one grand-prize winner will be selected to receive the Ultimate Love Escape, which includes airline tickets for two to Las Vegas, car service to a romantic dinner at Carrabba's Las Vegas, two tickets to The Beatles LOVE Show by Cirque du Soleil, two nights accommodations at The Venetian and a private gondola ride.

Nine runners-up will receive a gift certificate to dinner for four at Carrabba's, an apron and a cookbook signed by the founders.

All entries must be received by March 31 and comply with the official rules posted online at www. Carrabbas. com/ Profess YourLove.