Visitors to Outback Steakhouse outlets who are participating in a "Thanks for Giving" effort can contribute to emergency and morale support for active-duty U.S. troops, veterans and their families by ordering from a special "Red, White and Bloomin' " menu.

The restaurant chain will contribute part of the sale proceeds to meet a $1 million commitment to Operation Homefront, a nonprofit organization that provides the services. The menu is available through March 31. Information: http://outback.com.

DIXIE GRILL

OLD FAVES, NEW ITEMS MARK NEW MENU

Dixie Grill has announced a new menu that will retain old favorites but add some new items, including barbecue specialties. Among the new items: barbecued Dungeness crab legs, the Foghorn Leghorn Burger (bacon, cheddar, fried egg and fixings) and St. Louis Ribs with chipotle barbecue sauce.

Some items from previous Dixie Grill food fests will be re-introduced, including a Western Burger and Kansas City Steak Sandwich. Dixie Grill is at 99-016 Kamehameha Highway in 'Aiea; 485-2722; http://dixiegrill.com.

— Wanda A. Adams