Sweet Tomatoes is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in July with an essay contest to find and reward its most remarkable patrons. Guests are asked to draft a 200-word essay describing why they or someone they know is remarkable using a memorable story related to Sweet Tomatoes restaurants. Winners will receive complimentary meals at Sweet Tomatoes and the honor of being named one of “30 Remarkable Guests.”

 “Our thirtieth anniversary should really be a celebration of our guests because it’s their loyal patronage that has kept our company going strong for so many years,” said Michael Mack, CEO of Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., parent company of Sweet Tomatoes.

                Entries in the “30 Remarkable Guests” contest, which will take place July 1-31, will be judged on originality and creativity, appropriateness to subject matter, composition and sincerity. All adults over the age of 18 are invited to enter a 200-word or less essay, and will be competing for a prize of 30 free meals at Sweet Tomatoes and the chance to have their essay posted on the Sweet Tomatoes Web site. All contestants must be United States residents. Winners will be announced by Sept. 15.

Entries are limited to one sheet of 8.5 by 11-inch paper and only one entry per person is allowed. To participate, complete the entry forms found at Sweet Tomatoes, located at 1410 E. Southern Ave., or online at www.sweettomatoes.com and submit completed essays to a restaurant location or mail to Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., Attention: “2008 Essay Contest Entries”, 15822 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite A, San Diego, Calif., 92127. Entries must be postmarked by July 31, 2008.