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The Viking Alchemist to Host Mead and Mischief, for the Fifth Year in a Row, on October 31, in Smyrna, GA
The Viking Alchemist Meadery will be hosting its annual Halloween event in Smyrna, this year, as the meadery expands the celebration to include other local, small businesses. Since moving to Smyrna, the meadery has had the opportunity to collaborate with local restaurants, food trucks and coffee... - October 22, 2020 - The Viking Alchemist Meadery
Cabernet Candles Co. Presents Delaware’s First Wine and Wax Event October 24, 2020
Cabernet Candles Co. will present Delaware’s first luxury candle making and wine tasting launch event, taking place at Studio On Market, 219 N. Market St. Wilmington, DE 19801 on October 24, 2020 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm featuring an array of wines from local and international brands. Owner... - September 29, 2020 - Cabernet Candles
Napa-Based BE Local Launches Experience Curation and Trip Planning Platform
Launched earlier this week for travel professionals in Napa Valley, BE Local combines local knowledge from real people with innovative artificial intelligence, to curate inspiring and engaging travel experiences and make the trip planning process easy, fun and most importantly, carefree. - September 24, 2020 - BE Local
Scott Harvey Wines Focuses on Its Future with Mobile DTC Innovation
Winetech innovation is happening in Amador Wine Country. Scott Harvey Wines is leading the region with the new mobile wine experience from PairAnything to attract today’s consumers during COVID. Scott Harvey has over 46 years of experience producing high-quality and crowd-pleasing wines,... - August 17, 2020 - Pair Anything, Inc.
Superior Grocers Opens New Location in Bakersfield
Superior Grocers opens new Store in Bakersfield located at 1115 Union Ave. This is the second location in Bakersfield. A full service supermarket featuring the largest selection of produce in Bakersfield, a brand new “Beer Cave” offering the coldest beer in Bakersfield, fresh quality... - August 07, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Local Plant Based Investor Group to Operate Little Pine Restaurant; Installing Famed Vegan Chef Roberto Martin as Executive Chef
Little Pine Restaurant, a vegan gourmet restaurant located in Silver Lake, founded by musician, singer/songwriter, producer, Moby now operated by local Plant Based investor group. Reopening with new famed, executive chef, Roberto Martin serving in the Los Angeles area. - July 25, 2020 - Boxer Property
Superior Grocers Permanent Hourly Employee Pay Rate Increase
In appreciation for their employees' hard work and dedication, Superior Grocers will implement a permanent $1 Pay Rate increase to all regular full-time and part-time employees, effective July 20, 2020. “We are grateful for the effort our employees continue to put forth to service our... - July 21, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Sea Aged, This is Now the Name to Cover All of Sea Aged Wines Products
With an ever growing demand for their products Sea Aged Wine has launched a new website with the main domain www.seaaged.com. This now links with seaagedcider.com, seaagedcava.com and seaagedwine.com. - July 17, 2020 - Sea Aged
Superior Grocers Rebrands La Mirada Location to "The Market" by Superior
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, rebranded a small format store under a new banner, The Market by Superior. Traditionally known for their large stores and displays, the retailer rebranded the 29,000 sq. ft. store at 12721 Valley View Ave. - July 14, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Chaumette Named Winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2020
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a 2020 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings. This accolade represents the highest- and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families, and wedding guests. For the sixth year in a... - July 04, 2020 - Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
Anaba Wines Surges Forward on Path Towards Sustainability with SolarCraft Solar Power Installation
New Solar Panel Installation Brings Winery Closer to 100% Renewable Energy. Anaba Wines recently partnered with the Novato and Sonoma-based clean energy company, SolarCraft, to complete the installation of the 167.4 kW DC solar electric system on their Carneros property in Sonoma. The newly installed solar photovoltaic system will increase the sustainability of the winery’s operations and cut power cost significantly. - June 25, 2020 - SolarCraft
Wine Intelligence: US Wine Market Volumes Will be Flat in 2020, with Coronavirus-Related Off-Premise Surge Balancing Out 29% On-Premise Volume Decline
US wine market volumes will be flat in 2020, with coronavirus-related off-premise surge balancing out 29% on-premise volume decline, according to Wine Intelligence modelling. - June 18, 2020 - Wine Intelligence
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Bricoleur Vineyards; Windsor Winery Goes Solar, Increases Sustainability & Savings
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay clean energy provider for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 81.8 kW DC solar electric system at Bricoleur Vineyards in Windsor, CA. Designed and installed by SolarCraft, the solar power system will lower their utility costs by almost $40,000 per year and reduce the environmental impact of their energy use. - June 11, 2020 - SolarCraft
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery Set to Officially Reopen
On Friday, June 5, Chaumette Vineyards & Winery will officially reopen to the public following a brief interlude due to precautions surrounding COVID-19. This includes the Grapevine Grill restaurant, tasting room, all villas, and the pool. - June 05, 2020 - Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
Despite Challenging Global Environment, Frontier Spirits Scores Big Addition to Their C-Suite
As Pura Vida Tequila and Frontier Spirits continue to grow, so too does their front office, and in this case the company is proud to welcome Steven Taylor as the new Chief Executive Officer. Taylor is an industry-recognized leader and the latest addition to the C-suite of Frontier Spirits. Early... - May 23, 2020 - Frontier Spirits Company
RdV Vineyards to Raise Money for Global Relief Organization World Central Kitchen
After raising almost $30,000 through individual bottle sales for Chef Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen's incredible relief efforts, RdV Vineyards was inspired to create a larger fundraising campaign, their new #RdVforWCK 2/2 Membership. - May 15, 2020 - RdV Vineyards
Cork Quality Council Supports the Wine Community
The Cork Quality Council supports the United Sommeliers Foundation by donating $30,000 to provide financial relief to sommeliers, bartenders, tasting room personnel, and other members of the wine community. - May 11, 2020 - Cork Quality Council
Winery Raises Over $8K for Neighboring Businesses
Lynfred Winery in suburban Chicago sold wine packages to help raise money for four local Roselle shops. - May 09, 2020 - Lynfred Winery
Entertainment® Announces Nationwide Restaurant Rebound Program
All local restaurants will be eligible for completely free exposure on the Entertainment® mobile app as well as partner platforms to drive carry-out business now and promote ongoing business once the country has re-opened. - May 07, 2020 - Afin Technologies
Bel Vino Announces Virtual Wine Tasting with George Bursick
A unique collaboration with one of one of the premiere winemakers who have shaped the California Wine industry. Join Erika Batiz, General Manager, and Sommelier George Bursick live to taste and talk wine, answer questions as well as discuss the latest releases at Bel Vino Winery. - April 30, 2020 - Bel Vino Winery
Superior Grocers Extends Temporary Hourly Employee $2.00/hr. Wage Increase
Superior Grocers announces they will extend the temporary $2.00 per hour Wage Increase for the Store and Warehouse hourly personnel through the May 15 Stay at Home Order. “We know that our employees have been working under strenuous times and want to acknowledge our incredible team for their... - April 18, 2020 - Superior Grocers
California-Based JPR Systems Continues to Support Customers with Process Measurement & Control Equipment
JPR Systems, the leading manufacturer's representative and service provider of process measurement and control equipment on the West Coast, remains open for business and ready to support customers in a variety of industries with products, services and solutions from top manufacturers, to keep their... - March 23, 2020 - JPR Systems
PairAnything Offers Free Mobile Solution to Wineries
Pair Anything, Inc., a pioneering leader in software solutions shaping the future of wine, today announced it is offering free subscriptions to its mobile-first solution during this period of uncertainty for the wine industry. - March 19, 2020 - Pair Anything, Inc.
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery - Celebrated Healdsburg Winery Toasts Energy Savings
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 193.2 kW DC solar electric system at Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery in Healdsburg, CA. This large solar power system demonstrates Gary Farrell’s commitment to reduce their energy consumption and enhance the social and environmental sustainability of its operations. Also looking to reduce operating costs, installing solar power will save them, on average, $64,000. - March 12, 2020 - SolarCraft
Eat Drink Dive Packages Kansas City's Local Best in One Tidy Directory
Bigger isn't better. Local is better. - February 21, 2020 - Geiger Media
Bootleg Avocado LLC Launches Event Series Around Food & Cannabis in NYC
Bootleg Avocado LLC has announced a new event series focused on the interplay of food and cannabis. The inaugural event, “Bootleg Avocado Presents - State of the Union: Culinary + Cannabis,” takes place Thursday evening, February 27, in New York City. One of the first events of its... - February 15, 2020 - Bootleg Avocado LLC
Norman Van Aken Announces New Restaurant Row Location
Reimagining the Anchor Space at Dellagio Town Center - January 23, 2020 - Dellagio
EatDrinkDeals Names Top 10 Restaurant Deals for 2019
EatDrinkDeals names the best Best Restaurant and Fast Food Deals of 2019, celebrating a year of BOGOs, free restaurant deliveries, $1 cocktails, and casual dining specials. - January 01, 2020 - EatDrinkDeals
Smithson Wine And Spirits: Preservative Free Wine Launch
Smithson Wine And Spirits, Announces Its Official Wine Launch: with a Wine Tasting/Comedy Show at Chicago's Dan Ryan Woods Forest Preserve Pavilion: Performance by Chicago's Own Just-Nesh, Hosted by Anthony with Marcellus on the turn tables. - December 21, 2019 - Smithson Wine and Spirits
Chaumette to Feature Special New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery is featuring a special New Year’s Eve dinner menu on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 5 – 8 p.m. to celebrate the beginning of the next decade. After a champagne tasting from owner Hank Johnson, dinner will be prepared by Executive Chef Rob... - December 11, 2019 - Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
Sweet and Savory Meals Announces 5 Delicious Christmas Recipes
Looking for some easy and delicious Christmas recipes to make your holiday sparkle? Sweet and Savory Meals has got you covered with dinner, drink and cookie ideas to make your holiday pop. These recipes are quite easy to make, taste delicious, and are great to enjoy during the winter holidays. - December 02, 2019 - Sweet and Savory Meals
Vino Indiana Announces Sponsorship with Fort Wayne FC
Local Wine Distributor is Official Wine & Spirits Sponsor for 2020 Season - November 15, 2019 - Vino Indiana
Prairie Fire Winery Launches New Sustainable Candle Line
After nearly two years in development, Prairie Fire Winery released their new wine bottle candle line. As a part of Prairie Fire Winery’s sustainable mission, no bottles from their tasting room have ever been sent to a landfill. Wine bottle candles use a repurposed cut wine bottle, giving... - October 23, 2019 - Prairie Fire Winery
PairAnything Goes “Sideways” with Its UC Davis Innovation
Fiddlehead Cellars partners with PairAnything at the 15-year anniversary of the Sideways movie on October 18-20 in Santa Barbara County. The 3-day Sideways Fest event is the first sign-up opportunity for Fiddle fans to gain exclusive access to the PairAnything mobile solution. - October 16, 2019 - Pair Anything, Inc.
Cedar Lake Cellars Teams Up with Saint Louis Billikens; Winery Sponsors Bar Inside of New Lounge at Chaifetz Arena
Cedar Lake Cellars has inked a new partnership with Saint Louis University and the Billikens ahead of the men's and women's collegiate basketball season at Chaifetz Arena. - October 16, 2019 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Michigan's Best Outdoor Cider Festival
Local festival builds on first year’s success with big plans for its second year. Two local Ypsilanti business owners join efforts to create excitement in Ypsilanti by bringing out Michigan’s craft cider makers at the second annual West Cross Hard Cider Festival. This family-friendly festival unites what we love about Michigan in the Fall: cider and donuts, games, hard cider and the best food from local restaurants. - October 10, 2019 - West Cross Cider Festival
Chaumette Celebrates Its History with Wine Tasting Event
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery is hosting a wine tasting on Sunday, Sept. 29 from noon to 5 p.m. to celebrate their ancestor, Jean de la Chaumette, on the anniversary of his wedding 325 years ago. “Visitors from across the state are welcome to join us in celebrating our rich... - October 08, 2019 - Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
Marketing Agency Pen & Tell Us Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with New Client and Additional Staff
At the start of its sixth year of business Pen & Tell Us, a full-service marketing agency that specializes in helping food and beverage companies tell their story, has been named the agency of record by Delysia Chocolatier. In addition, to serve growing client needs Pen & Tell Us has hired... - September 11, 2019 - Delysia Chocolatier
IZO Mezcal Now Available at Select Costco Locations
Starting this month, IZO Mezcal will be available at these select Costco locations in Southern California and Arizona: Vista, Temecula, Chula Vista, Tucson, Glendale, Mesa. - September 11, 2019 - IZO Mezcal
Cedar Lake Cellars to Partner with Sugarfire
St. Louis' award-winning barbecue to be served at winery's Smokehouse. - September 03, 2019 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Local Award-Winning Winery Adds New Partners with Plans of Expansion
The Oak & Brazen Wine Co., a thriving urban winery located in downtown Delaware, Ohio, is adding new partners to the tasting room. Amy & Justin Bresler of Delaware will take over management control beginning September 1, along with all the events and community outreach the winery has become... - September 01, 2019 - Oak & Brazen Wine Co.
Tastry is Teaching Computers How to Taste
AI company aims to connect consumers and wineries with an innovative palate-predicting platform. - May 15, 2019 - Tastry
For[a]ging, a New Dining Experience in Dairy Block
Brent Walker, Proprietor + Operations Manager, announced today that For[a]ged will be opening early summer 2019 in Dairy Block at 1825 Blake Street in Denver, CO. For[a]ged is the second collaboration between Walker and acclaimed Concept Chef Duy Pham, serving up 45+ years of combined restaurant... - May 07, 2019 - For[a]ged
Cedar Lake Cellars Introduces Four New Wines
St. Louis winery adds most requested wines to its extensive menu. - May 04, 2019 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Carolyn T. Herbert Recognized as a Woman of the Month for April 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Carolyn T. Herbert of Palmyra, Virginia has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for April 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the fields of mental health and food manufacturing. Each... - May 03, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Ming River Sichuan Baijiu Wins Gold at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Baijiu continues to gain ground in the US spirits world. - April 18, 2019 - Ming River
Great Value Wine Tastings from the Comfort of Your Own Home with The Grape Reserve
Tasting and experiencing wines from around the world has become a whole lot easier with the introduction of The Grape Reserve’s wine subscription. For £33/month, you’ll receive 2 bottles of standout wines from independent winemakers along with tasting notes and a complementary... - April 14, 2019 - The Grape Reserve
Organic Consumers Association and Bareburger Announce Transparency Initiative
Consumers Association (“OCA”) and Bareburger are pleased to announce Bareburger’s launch of a new initiative aimed at providing consumers with full transparency about the origin, nature and quality of the food they eat at Bareburger restaurants. OCA has long been at the forefront... - April 11, 2019 - Bareburger
Dan’s Taste of Summer Presented by Out East Returns Memorial Day Weekend with an All-Star Lineup
Dan’s Papers Celebrates Its 60th Summer All Year Long. Dan’s Taste of Summer presented by Out East, the Hamptons real estate marketplace, is back for the season, offering incredible culinary events highlighting the best of the Hamptons, the North Fork and New York. Chefs from the North... - April 03, 2019 - Dan's Hamptons Media
Anarchist Wine Co., Founded on a Passion for Creative Offerings, Debuts Enticing Releases in Its New Napa Tasting Room
Declaring independence from conformity, Anarchist Wine Co. recently released its fresh and innovative lineup of wines challenging the status quo. Anarchist Wine Co. began as a project at The Wine Foundry in Napa, which specializes in ultra-premium custom-made wines. Alongside The Wine... - March 28, 2019 - Anarchist Wine Co.