News Release Plaza III Hires Horne as Special Events Director Jacksonville, FL (January 23, 2007) Stefanie Horne has joined Plaza III, The Steakhouse as director of special events. Horne will be responsible for business-to-business marketing, banquet coordination, private parties and other special events.  Prior to joining Plaza III, Horne served as sales coordinator for Hampton Inn & Suites on Southside Boulevard. Horne is a Jacksonville native and attended Florida Community College of Jacksonville. Locally owned and operated by restaurant entrepreneur J. Bard McLean, Plaza III, The Steakhouse is listed among the area's top 10 restaurants by thebestestaurants.com.  Plaza III originated in Kansas City, Missouri in 1963 and the Jacksonville location is one of only five in the United States.  Plaza III has been recognized as a "Top Ten of America's Steakhouses" by Zagats, and has received the Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence." Plaza III opens at 11:30 a.m. on weekdays, serving lunch and dinner, and opens for dinner at 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.  Contact 904-598-0234 for more information, or visit www.jacksonvillesbeststeak.com.