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Sensory 3 Restaurant and Lounge Launches New Menu Featuring Old and New Dishes
Sensory 3 Restaurant and Lounge located in the Presque Isle Downs and Casino officially launched their new menu Oct. 12, 2011. The new menu celebrates Sensory 3’s classic La Bonne Vie steakhouse roots and introduces new eclectic specialties that are sure to spark the wildest of... - October 19, 2011 - MTR
WhatisGreekYogurt.com Launched New Greek Yogurt Review Blog
What is Greek Yogurt.com, a premiere web source focusing on providing information about the nutritional value and health benefits of Greek Yogurt, has gone live at www.whatisgreekyogurt.com. Besides merely providing information, the Greek Yogurt site will be offering a lot of incentives, among... - October 19, 2011 - whatisgreekyogurt.com
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Platinum Tequila Sold Out in California
Brisk sales to new accounts and unexpectedly strong reorder demand has left the Voodoo Tiki Tequila family of single barrel, craft tequila “Sold Out” at the distributor in California. Sales in restaurants, bars and nightclubs we’re led by Voodoo Tiki Tequila signature cocktails... - October 19, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
San Diego Wine Storage Offering Free Services
New customers get free moving services plus free rent. - October 15, 2011 - San Diego Wine Storage
Sweet Treats from Sweettrio Available at Wisconsinmade.com
A passion for chocolate brings together a trio of friends who create candy gifts for shipment nationwide. - October 15, 2011 - Wisconsinmade.com
Hairy Crab Delights Grand Seafood Dinner Buffet
From now till the end of December, Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai is featuring the Chinese autumn delicacy – Hairy Crabs at the Grand Seafood Dinner Buffet. - October 15, 2011 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Baja Café Adds Voodoo Tiki Tequila to Extensive Collection
South Florida’s neighborhood landmark, Baja Café has added Voodoo Tiki Tequila to their extensive tequila collection. Craft, single barrel Voodoo Tiki Tequila, as well as Voodoo Tiki Tequila award winning infused tequila – all 100% Blue Agave – are available... - October 14, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Acres of Land Winery Takes Five Medals in Southern Wine Competition
As wine competition season draws to a close, Acres of Land Winery in Kentucky scored five medals for five wines entered in the next to the last wine competition of the year. - October 14, 2011 - Acres of Land Winery
Calgary Liquor Services Introduces Home Delivery of Various Types of Drinks and Fast Food to Any Area of Calgary Within 1 Hour
Calgary Liquor Services provides Home Delivery services of liquor, wine, beer and Fast Food to Any Area of Calgary within 1 Hour. Other services of the company include gift wrapping, flower, pizza, and grocery delivery. - October 14, 2011 - Calgary liquor delivery
Stage 18 Television Announces Presenter for New Wine Food & Travel Series - Grape Escapes
Cinnamon Heathcote-Drury has been named as the new host for the 26 Episode (60 Minute) luxury lifestyle, food, wine and travel series produced by Stage 18 Television that will air world-wide. - October 14, 2011 - Stage 18 Television Productions Ltd.
Toque Launches 2011 Food App Awards, Announces Judges
First-ever Food App Awards honors the best apps in food, wine, beer, spirits and restaurant categories. Winners announced December 8, 5:30 p.m. PST at Twitter event #foodappawards. Meet the judges and enter apps by October 28, 2011. - October 13, 2011 - Toque Magazine
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Arrives in Historic London Pub
Vancouver’s legendary London Pub has added to family of Voodoo Tiki Tequila to their impressive selection of small batch and craft spirits offerings. - October 13, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Famed Chef and Author Greg Atkinson to Speak at Eat Local Now Dinner Event
Star chef and author Greg Atkinson is the featured speaker at the 8th Annual Eat Local Now! dinner, a fundraiser for groups working to encourage our local food systems: Seattle Good Business Network, CoolMom and Sustainable West Seattle. Themed “Eat Good Food,” the dinner will be held... - October 13, 2011 - Eat Local Now!
Mansfield milk&more Milkman David Watson Crowned Milkman of the Year 2011
And the winner of milkman of the Year 2011 goes to David Watson from Mansfield's milk&more depot. - October 13, 2011 - Milk and More
Best International Tea Named North American Importer of S.D. Bell Teas
Best International Tea of Elizabeth, N.J. has recently been appointed the exclusive North American importer of S.D. Bell Tea from Belfast, Northern Ireland. For the first time in its rich 124-year history S.D. Bell’s full line of traditional English teas will now be available to the American... - October 13, 2011 - Best International Tea
Free Food at Arizona's British Open Pub if Prince Harry Visits
Scottsdale’s Authentic English Pub Welcomes Royalty to Arizona. Prince Harry, youngest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess of Wales, is traveling to Arizona this October to participate in military helicopter training near Gila Bend. - October 12, 2011 - British Open Pub & Grill
Sherlock's Baker St. Pub & Brill to Host First Oktoberfest Celebration
Authentic German-style food, beer and live music on two stages. - October 12, 2011 - Baker St. Pub & Grill
As Concerns About Food Safety and Genetic Engineering Intensify, HimalaSalt Becomes Non-GMO Certified
Sustainable Sourcing is participating in Non-GMO Month and celebrating the right-to-choose food and products that do not contain genetically modified organisms by sponsoring events throughout the month. Sustainable Sourcing's HimalaSalt will be featured at nearly 1000 Non-GMO Month registered retail stores. - October 12, 2011 - Sustainable Sourcing, LLC
American Chef Daniel Lentz Prepares Traditional Dishes for Thanksgiving Day at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Americans traveling to the sunny beaches of Cozumel this Thanksgiving won’t have to give up the traditional holiday flavors of turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa’s executive chef Daniel Lentz has put the finishing touches on a... - October 12, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
da Vinci Special Promotion for Beef and Lamb Lovers
Enjoy an authentic taste of beefs and lambs at da Vinci Italian Restaurant today to stand a chance to win a holiday to the gourmet capital of Australia. Reserve today until of end of this November only. - October 12, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
One Concierge Expands Coverage in The Bahamas
The One Concierge Network™ expands coverage in the Caribbean through an agreement with FoodStore2Go. - October 11, 2011 - One Concierge
BBQ Cook Off Brings Florida Badges to the Grill and Ribs to the Judges for the First Ever Battle of the Badges BBQ Competition
They typically work as a team, but this BBQ Smoke Off will put South Florida law enforcement officers, firefighters and self proclaimed BBQ experts on different sides of the pit for a BBQ challenge that will give the community a taste of a lifetime, and the winner a year of well earned bragging rights. - October 11, 2011 - Battle of the Badges BBQ Cook-Off
The Ultimate Christmas Gift - a Year of Chocolate
An Online chocolatier is offering the perfect Christmas present for those who appreciate the finer things in life – a year’s supply of choccies. - October 10, 2011 - The Chocolate Moon Ltd
Food Contamination in Restaurants is No Small Potatoes, Says Restaurant Expert Witness
In light of the recent cantaloupe-related illnesses, consumers and restaurant patrons are nervous and more focused on food safety. - October 09, 2011 - Restaurant Expert Witness
The Kingswood Pub & Liquor Store to Feature Rare Craft Tequilas
The Kingswood Pub & Liquor Store has received a very limited supply of rare handcrafted Voodoo Tiki Tequila. The single barrel, small batch award winning tequila is available for tasting in their newly remodeled pub, while the artesian bottles crafted from Mexican bubble glass and featuring a... - October 07, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Jerry’s Nut House is Awarded – Talk of the Town: Excellence in Customer Satisfaction
Jerry’s Nut House has been honored as a 2011 Talk of the Town Award Recipient in the category of top Candy Stores. Jerry’s located in Denver, Co specializes in Nuts, Candy, Popcorn, Chocolate and Trail mixes. Visit www.jerrysnuthouse.com. - October 07, 2011 - Jerry's Nut House
Flippin’ Pizza Partners with "AJ’s Kids Crane" to Raise Dough
Portion of Proceeds from Signature Pie to Benefit Kids Knocking Out Illnesses at Rady Children’s Hospital. - October 06, 2011 - Flippin' Pizza
AmpleHarvest.org Announced as Winner of the Glynwood “2011 Wave of the Future” Award
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative enabling thousands of food pantries to receive excess garden produce to be honored at awards ceremony in New York City. - October 06, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s Brother David’s Double Abbey Style Ale Wins Gold Medal at 2011 Great American Beer Festival® (GABF)
Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) was awarded the gold medal at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival® in Category: 71 Belgian-Style Abbey Ale from a field of 76 entries. - October 06, 2011 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Genji, Inc. Joins Susan G. Komen for the Cure© in the Fight Against Breast Cancer This October
Portion of Sales to be Donated as Part of “Special Roll for a Special Cause” Promotion - October 06, 2011 - Genji Sushi
ChefUniforms.com Announces Contest to Win Cash for the Holidays
ChefUniforms.com is holding a contest, in which professional chefs and culinary students will compete to win some extra cash for the holidays. Voting will take place on the company’s website from October 25th to November 28th, and winners will be announced on November 29th. One contestant with the most votes will be the grand prize winner. For more information about the contest and for complete rules and regulations, please visit www.chefuniforms.com/contest. - October 05, 2011 - Chef Uniforms.com
Thirteen is a Lucky Number for Texas Craft Beer Fans
Just in time for Halloween, Saint Arnold Brewing Company will resurrect one of its dearly departed brews. Formerly released as Saint Arnold Divine Reserve No. 9 nearly two years ago, Saint Arnold Pumpkinator is slated for the first of what will be an annual pre-holiday release on Thursday, October 13, 2011. - October 05, 2011 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Sub Zero Announce Grand Opening in Federal Way, Washington
Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt announced its Grand Opening celebration for Thursday, October 6th. Sub Zero Ice Cream was started under the direction of founder, Jerry Hancock. Hancock wanted an ice cream shop where customers would have limitless options. Each serving of Sub Zero Ice Cream is made... - October 05, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Say “Aloha” to JTM Food Group’s “Signature 25” Sweepstakes
New promotion highlights 25 of the company’s popular food service products, offers a trip to Hawaii and other great prizes for food service operators. - October 05, 2011 - JTM Food Group
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt Has Arrived in Layton, UT
Sub Zero Ice Cream is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Layton, with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 8th. Grand opening festivities will be from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. With free taste tests, giveaways and live music. Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt has... - October 04, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Heather Biggs of Karrimah Farm in Western Australia Earns the IFWTWA Culinary Excellence Award
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in culinary achievement around the world. - October 04, 2011 - Explorer Media & Marketing
Olive Oil from Spain Pours Into Los Angeles
Spanish Olive Oil Expert Partners with Top Los Angeles Chef for an Exclusive Tasting - October 02, 2011 - Olive Oil From Spain
David and Goliath Showdown in the Rum Industry
Rum industry set for David and Goliath showdown as New York-based Cofresi Rum Company prepares to take on market titan Captain Morgan and stem tax revenue losses to Puerto Rico in the wake of Diageo's flight. - September 30, 2011 - Cofresi Rum
Fox Barrel Cidery Reserves, Unfiltered Pure Pear Ciders
Unfiltered pure pear ciders smoothed with organic honey. Unfiltered pearfection. - September 30, 2011 - Crispin Cider
Sunderland Gets a Magnificent Seventh
A brand new and exciting world of taste has finally come to Sunderland. EuroFoods announce the opening of their seventh Masala Bazaar store in the UK, situated in Sunderland. - September 30, 2011 - EuroFoods Group
Texas Winery Welcomes New Winemaker
Haak Vineyards and Winery Adds Assistant Winemaker to Growing Staff. - September 30, 2011 - Haak Vineyards & Winery
TasteTV's Chocolate Guide North American Edition Released as an eBook for iPads, Kindles, Nooks and Smartphones
The Chocolate Guide: North American Edition is a newly released ebook for tablets and smartphones such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, and iPhone. - September 30, 2011 - TasteTV
FreshDirect Helps Android Users Buy Groceries On-the-Go
FreshDirect, New York City’s premier online grocer, is now helping busy families order groceries from just about anywhere, using their Android™ phones with FreshDirect’s new Android app. Now busy parents can stock up their pantries and load up refrigerators during their commute... - September 30, 2011 - FreshDirect
Organizations That Have In-House Food Services Would be Wise to Determine How Well Their Food Service Personnel Understand and Comply with Food Safety Procedures
Organizations that have in-house food services would be wise to determine how well their food service personnel understand and comply with food safety procedures, advises Tom Mac Dermott, president of Clarion Group, a dining and hospitality services consulting firm headquartered in Kingston,... - September 30, 2011 - Clarion Group
Calvo's "87 Lunches" Breaks Record for American Express Publishing
Adrianne Calvo's Blog wows readers as she merges heart and food in extraordinary words. - September 29, 2011 - Maximum Flavor Productions
Imbibe and Blue Beverages Form Exclusive Partnership
Leading developer and marketer of beverage flavors in the Midwest announces partnership with NY-based low-acid bottling company. - September 29, 2011 - Imbibe Inc.
Rita Clark with Texas Trust Credit Union Looks to Reclaim Title as Grand Champion Black-Eyed Pea Chef
Texas Trust Credit Union’s Rita Clark, will compete to regain the title of Grand Champion Black-Eyed Pea Chef in the 5th annual Black-Eyed Pea Cook-Off. Clark will prepare a Patriotic Black-Eyed Burger. The cook-off and festival is a free family fun event benefiting the East Texas Arboretum. The October 8 event will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Athens, Texas. - September 29, 2011 - Texas Trust Credit Union
San Diego Wine Storage Unveils New Website
New site features online wine inventory and wine forums. - September 29, 2011 - San Diego Wine Storage
Dapuri White Coffee Partners with Belacan Grill in Food Sales Donations to Boys & Girls Club of Tustin
As the global provider of premium white coffee products, Dapuri White Coffee announced today its partnership with Belacan Grill’s food sales donation to Boys & Girls Club of Tustin. - September 29, 2011 - Dapuri (White Coffee Manufacturer)
In Spite of the BP Oil Spill, Hurricane Irene & Other Seafood Industry Challenges – BoxHill Crabcakes Reports Good News for Its Customers and About Its Business
Even though the seafood industry has had a year and a half of bad news and ongoing difficulties, BoxHill Crabcakes of Abingdon, Maryland, has plenty of good news to report. - September 28, 2011 - Box Hill Crabcakes