Dean Ogan Receives 2008 Mover and Shaker Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has received a 2008 Mover and Shaker award presented by Business Leader magazine. The Movers and Shakers awards honor up-and-coming business leaders in the Triangle community. Ogan will be honored along with the other 2008... - September 18, 2008
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Wins MetroBravo Award
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Recognized by Metro Magazine. - September 14, 2008
The Twisted Fork Honored as One of the Best Children’s Menus in the Best of the Triangle 2008 Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Twisted Fork has been named one of the best children’s menus by Independent Weekly’s 2008 Best of the Triangle awards. The menu includes items like hamburgers, grilled ham and cheese, chicken... - September 10, 2008
Rocky Top Hospitality Participates in Dish It Up! 2008
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that five Rocky Top restaurants will be participating in Dish It Up! 2008. The event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 2 – 7 p.m. at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park in Cary. Rocky... - September 05, 2008
Bogart’s American Bar and Grill Wins Three MetroBravo Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Bar and Grill won three MetroBravo Awards presented by Metro Magazine. Bogart’s received a MetroBravo Award for its cosmopolitan and two honorable mentions for its cocktail menu... - August 30, 2008
Kathy White Named to Leadership Raleigh
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Kathy White, director of catering for Rocky Top Hospitality, has been chosen to participate in Leadership Raleigh. Leadership Raleigh is a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, the... - August 28, 2008
Rocky Top’s Suzanne Mauget Joins Logistics Committee for the Triangle Heart Ball
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Suzanne Mauget, general manager for Bogart’s American Grill, has been named to the logistics committee for the American Heart Association’s 2009 Triangle Heart Ball that will take place on... - August 24, 2008
The Mash House Makes Its Remodeling Debut
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Mash House is unveiling its newly remodeled kitchen and interior on Friday July 25 for dinner. The restaurant’s remodeling was focused on modernizing the kitchen, in which new equipment will allow... - August 20, 2008
Johnny Berry Wins Best Bartender in the Triangle Contest
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Johnny Berry, bartender at Bogart’s American Grill, has been named the 2008 Best Bartender in the Triangle by Triangle.com. The bartenders in this competition were nominated and voted on by the... - August 14, 2008
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Named One of the Top Restaurants in the Triangle
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar has been named one of the most booked restaurants in the Triangle by OpenTable Diners’ Choice. Michael Dean’s received this recognition through... - August 08, 2008
Rocky Top’s Kevin Dehimer Joins Logistics Committee for the Triangle Heart Ball
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Kevin Dehimer, catering manager for 1705 Catering and Events, Rocky Top Hospitality’s catering company and event facility, has been named to the logistics committee for the American Heart... - July 30, 2008
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Wins Best of the Triangle 2008
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge has been named the best place to salsa dance by Independent Weekly’s 2008 Best of the Triangle awards. The Best of the Triangle winners are selected by readers’ polls. - July 11, 2008
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Debuts Hard Luck Lunch Specials
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar will now offer hard luck lunch specials. The daily specials cost $6 and are offered Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday – Pair any... - July 03, 2008
Triangle Heart Ball Selects Elizabeth Wallace of Rocky Top Hospitality
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Elizabeth Wallace, director of corporate affairs, has been named logistics committee chair for the American Heart Association’s 2009 Triangle Heart Ball that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the... - June 26, 2008
Rocky Top Hospitality Unveils Dinner for Two Special
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), as announced that five Rocky Top restaurants will now offer a dinner for two special. The special includes a bottle of reserve wine, two salads, two entrees and a choice of appetizer or dessert for $39.95 a couple. At Red Room... - June 21, 2008
Bogart’s American Bar and Grill Launches Hard Luck Lunch Specials
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Bar and Grill will now offer hard luck lunch specials. The daily specials cost $6 and are offered Mondays through Fridays. They are as follows: Monday – Choose any big... - June 15, 2008
Rocky Top Hospitality Selected to Cater Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
Katherine White, catering director of Rocky Top Hospitality’s catering company, 1705 Catering & Events (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the firm was contracted to provide catering services to the North Carolina Democratic Party Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on May 2 at the... - May 23, 2008
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Seafood Cooking Class
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the restaurant will host a seafood cooking class at Red Room Tapas Lounge, located at 510 S. Glenwood Ave. from noon–2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14. The class will teach attendees how to prepare three easy shrimp recipes, salmon and... - May 14, 2008
Dean Ogan Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Dean Ogan, owner, has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors up-and-coming leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the community. Recipients of this award... - May 09, 2008
1705Prime Chophouse and Events Announces Mother’s Day Event
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events will host a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 11 at 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The brunch will feature a made-to-order omelet, pancake and French toast station, a carving... - May 03, 2008
FireHouse to Play at Bogart’s American Grill
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that FireHouse will perform at Bogart’s American Grill located at 510 Glenwood Ave. on Friday, May 2 at 10 p.m. Tickets are available at www.platinumentertainmentlive.com or 1-877-209-6605. Bogart’s... - April 30, 2008
Gavin DeGraw to Perform at The Red Room Tapas Lounge
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Gavin DeGraw will perform at The Red Room Tapas Lounge on Wednesday, April 30 as part of the G105 Listener Lounge Series. This event will be held on West Johnson Street. Tickets are given to listeners... - April 27, 2008
Tickets Now on Sale for Rock of Love 2 Tour with Bret Michaels
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that tickets are now on sale for the Rock of Love 2 Tour with Bret Michaels hosted at Hi5 Sports Restaurant, located at 510 Glenwood Ave. on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. Both Bret Michaels and local rock band... - April 24, 2008
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Girls’ Night Out
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the company will host a Girls’ Night Out: Cocktail Party at The Stinger Lounge, located at 1705 Millbrook Road in North Raleigh, inside of 1705Prime Steakhouse on Wednesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. The class will teach tips and tricks of... - April 12, 2008
The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar Debuts Catered Box Lunches
The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar (www.thetwistedfork.com), located at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh, has announced that the restaurant now offers catered box lunches. These box lunches include a sandwich, side item and a homemade truffle or cookie. Each lunch costs $7.99 and includes all... - April 02, 2008
Rocky Top Hospitality Partners with The hCard® to Benefit Poe Health Center
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the company has partnered with hCard® to benefit the Poe Health Center. The hCard® is a promotional card that provides participants with discounts from both national and local retailers and... - March 28, 2008
1705Prime Steakhouse Hosts Swing Fore A Cure Casino Night
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that 1705Prime Steakhouse will host the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure pre-tournament Casino Night on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at 1705Prime, located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road in Raleigh. - March 24, 2008
Bogart’s American Grill Receives 2008 Maggy Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Grill (www.bogartsamericangrill.com) has received two write-in Maggy Awards for Best Creative Sandwich and Best Ladies Lunch. The Third Annual Maggy Award competition gave the... - March 19, 2008
The Twisted Fork Receives 2008 Maggy Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Twisted Fork Grill, Market and Bar (www.thetwistedfork.com) has received two write-in Maggy Awards for Best Bakery in Western Wake and Best Dessert. The Third Annual Maggy Award competition gave the... - March 14, 2008
Hi5 Sports Restaurant Receives 2008 Maggy Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Hi5 Sports Restaurant has received a write-in Maggy Award for Best Burger. The Third Annual Maggy Award competition gave the community an opportunity to vote for the “Best Of” in over 80... - March 10, 2008
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Brunch Cooking Class
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the restaurant will host a Brunch 101 cooking class at Red Room Tapas Lounge, located at 510 S. Glenwood Ave from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. The class will teach attendees on how to plan a Sunday brunch party with friends... - March 05, 2008
1705Prime Steakhouse Receives 2008 Maggy Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that 1705Prime Steakhouse (www.1705prime.com) has received three write-in Maggy Awards for Best Neighborhood Bar, Best Steak House and Best Selection of Wine. The Third Annual Maggy Award competition gave the... - February 26, 2008
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Spanish Cooking Class at Red Room
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the restaurant will host a Spanish Wines and Cooking class at Red Room Tapas Lounge, located at 510 S. Glenwood Ave., from noon–2 p.m. on Saturday, March 15. The class is the restaurant’s second class on tapas, and will focus... - February 20, 2008
The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar Announces New Manager
The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar (www.thetwistedfork.com), located at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh, has announced that Joshua Stack has been named manager for the restaurant. In this position, Stack will manage the front and back of the restaurant, lead servers, manage guests, oversee... - February 15, 2008
Elizabeth Wallace Named to Leadership Committee of Swing Fore a Cure
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Elizabeth Wallace, director of corporate affairs, has been named to the leadership committee of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure. Rocky Top’s 1705Prime Steakhouse is a... - February 12, 2008
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Steakhouse Cooking Class
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the restaurant will host a steakhouse classics cooking class at Red Room Tapas Lounge, located at 510 S. Glenwood Ave from noon – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23. The class, which will be led by 1705Prime’s executive chef, Todd... - February 07, 2008
1705Prime Chophouse and Events Announces Live Jazz Night
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events will feature live jazz music every Friday night from 7-10 p.m. Local favorites 3rd Degree will perform. 1705Prime, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. - February 04, 2008
Rocky Top Hospitality Partners with American Cancer Society’s Swing Fore a Cure
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events has partnered with the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure as a platinum sponsor of the event. The Triangle Swing Fore a Cure is an annual golf... - January 30, 2008
Tickets Now on Sale for Super Bowl Event at Hi5
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that tickets for Hi5 Sports Restaurant’s Super Bowl party are now available for purchase. The restaurant, located at 510 Glenwood Ave. in downtown Raleigh, will host the private party event on Sunday, Feb. - January 25, 2008
1705Prime Chophouse and Events to Host Wine Dinner
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events will host a Woodford Reserve dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. The dinner, sponsored by Woodford Reserve Spirits, will include a five course menu featuring items such as Woodford Reserve house cured... - January 21, 2008
1705Prime Launches Expanded Menu
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road, has launched an expanded menu. The improved menu will feature angus beef as well as prime beef with a vast variety of cuts which will... - January 16, 2008
Red Room Tapas Lounge Receives 2008 Maggy Award for First Place
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the Red Room Tapas Lounge (www.redroomraleigh.com), located at 510 Glenwood South in Raleigh, has received a Maggy Award for Best Appetizer – Overall Winner from Cary Magazine. The Third Annual Maggy... - January 09, 2008
Aimee Bridges Named Chair of Swing Fore a Cure Casino Night
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Aimee Bridges, manager of Rocky Top Hospitality, has been named chair of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure pre-tournament Casino Night on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at 1705Prime... - January 02, 2008
Katherine White Named to the Carying Place, Inc. Auction Committee
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Katherine White, director of catering for Rocky Top, has been named to the committee for The Carying Place, Inc. 7th Annual Benefit Auction, which is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2008, at The Matthew’s... - December 26, 2007
Dean Ogan Named to Leadership Committee of Swing Fore a Cure
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has been named to the leadership committee of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure. Rocky Top’s 1705Prime Chophouse and Events is a platinum sponsor of the annual golf tournament, which raises... - December 20, 2007
Katherine White Named to Board of 14th Annual Jingle Ball
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Katherine White, director of catering for Rocky Top, has been named to the board of the14th Annual Jingle Ball. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Dec.16 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Marbles Kids Museum,... - December 14, 2007
Triangle Heart Gala Selects Elizabeth Wallace of Rocky Top Hospitality
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Elizabeth Wallace, director of corporate affairs, has been named auction chair for the American Heart Association’s 2008 Triangle Heart Gala that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Embassy Suites in Cary. The Triangle Heart... - December 11, 2007
1705Prime Chophouse Wins North Carolina Beef Backer Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events (www.1705prime.com), a steakhouse and catering facility, has received the 2007 North Carolina Beef Backer Award for independent restaurants from the North Carolina... - December 06, 2007
Hi5 Sports Restaurant to Host Second Annual Memories for Marcus Toy Drive
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Hi5 Sports Restaurant will host the second Annual Memories for Marcus Toy Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 6-9 p.m. at the restaurant located at 510 Glenwood Ave. in downtown Raleigh. The toy drive, will feature a buffet meal with all toy... - December 03, 2007
Rocky Top Hospitality Sponsors 14th Annual Jingle Ball
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the organization is sponsoring the 14th Annual Jingle Ball on Thursday, Dec.16 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Marbles Kids Museum, located at 210 E. Hargett St. in downtown Raleigh. Each attendee is asked to... - November 28, 2007