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Agave NYC, Casa San Matias Forge Unprecedented Partnership
A West Village hidden gem, Agave NYC, and one of Mexico’s most important tequila distilleries, Casa San Matias, collaborate in an exclusive pairing to qualify the Restaurant and Tequila Bar for the Tequila Industry’s most coveted award, the Agave de Oro. - September 18, 2010 - Agave NYC
Top Five Global Catering Venues of 2010
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide, announces the launch of its September Front of Book story The Top Five Global Catering Venues. To succeed, a top... - September 17, 2010 - WDM Group
Dr X. Michelle Chen Reveals Her Study: Effect of Environmental and Ethical Concerns on Food Product Purchasing Decisions
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide, announces the launch of its cover story discussing how ethics affect customers’ choices. Consumers are... - September 17, 2010 - WDM Group
$100 Worth of Free Gifts Available with Early Christmas Hamper Orders at Gift Sensations
Gift baskets remain one of the most popular corporate Christmas gifts in Australia, far surpassing cash bonuses or any other single gift type. Leading Sydney gift basket wholesaler, Gift Sensations, is encouraging companies to place Christmas gift basket orders as soon as possible to take advantage... - September 17, 2010 - Gift Sensations
East Coast Gourmet’s Lobster Bisque Takes Top Honors at the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival
Lowell, MA's East Coast Gourmet took home the award for Best Bisque or Stew at the 21st Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, this past weekend. Their Lobster Bisque beat out over 60 competing seafood vendors at the popular event, one of the Top Festivals in the U.S. - September 17, 2010 - Plenus Group Inc
Snacks and non-Alcoholic Beverages Market to Reach $25.8 Billion by 2011, According to MarketResearch.com Study
This report looks at the consumer’s snacking decision-making process, snacking menu pricing and product trends, and food service snacking sales. - September 17, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
TotallyEgypt.com, the Guide to Everything in Egypt Has Launched
TotallyEgypt.com has just been launched, giving the residents of Egypt a local guide made by the people who know the ins and outs of Egypt best, them. The site gives users the ability to review various businesses like restaurants, hotels, shops and sports clubs; while also allowing business owners... - September 16, 2010 - Totally Egypt
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, & Shakes Accelerates Its Aggressive Expansion; Bringing Better Burgers to a Town Near You
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, & Shakes today announced six new multi-unit development agreements which will represent a total of 221 new locations. “Our new agreements are not just franchising for franchising’s sake. These are accomplished territory developers with impressive track... - September 15, 2010 - MOOYAH
Time for the Holidays and Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale
Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) is going to help you enjoy the holidays with their seasonal release of Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale. - September 15, 2010 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
The Chef’s Academy Names Regional President
The Chef’s Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 107-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers more than 30 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced Jayson M. Boyers as the regional president. Boyers will manage... - September 12, 2010 - The Chef's Academy
Soluble Fiber Market to Grow Rapidly by 2014
Manufacturers are pumping up their products with fiber in order to help Americans consume the recommended daily intake of 25 to 30 grams. - September 11, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Better Fall Foods – More Than Just Cooking Squash - with Chef Todd Mohr
“Home cooks have been duped into thinking that preparing a meal from scratch is difficult, takes a long time, and must have written instructions,” says Chef Todd. “I’m going to reveal to the world how you can cook Any ingredients without written recipes when you let basic cooking methods be your guide. And, you’ll save money too!” - September 11, 2010 - Chef Todd Mohr's Web Cooking Classes
Gourmet/Premium Food & Beverage Market to Approach $87 Billion by 2015
This report focuses on gourmet, specialty, and premium foods including sales, product classification, and consumer demographics. - September 11, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
The West End State Fair Classic Celebration Hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine R. Caraway
For the second year Prairie View A&M and Grambling State alumni, fraternities, sororities and professional organizations are making the West End their home for their pre-game parties on Friday, September 24, 2010, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine R. Caraway is the official host of the event, welcoming State Fair Classic alumni and fans to Downtown Dallas with a free concert on the West End’s Market Street and a performance by the Prairie View STORM Marching Band. - September 10, 2010 - EnterAction Events
Rocky Top Hospitality to Sponsor Charity Event for Children
Local Restaurant Group Donates Food And Services To HE+HS=HR: The Blueprint To Building A House Of Success - September 10, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
The Top Five Global Catering Venues and Green Supply Chains Are Discussed in the September Issue of Food & Drink Digital
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide, announces the launch of its September issue. The magazine discusses food and drink business news, Green Supply... - September 09, 2010 - WDM Group
Right by Nature Adds Corporate Organic Catering to Independent Hometown Market
First Area Retailer to Offer Convenient Online Ordering and Delivery for Catering of Organic, All Natural Foods for Breakfast, Lunch and Special Events to Area Offices and Homes. - September 09, 2010 - Right By Nature Market
Woodchuck Hard Cider Unveils First Ever Pumpkin Cider
World's First Pumpkin Cider is Woodchuck Private Reserve Pumpkin - September 09, 2010 - Woodchuck Hard Cider
New Ale Cry Magazine Now Out
Issue 90 of Ale Cry Magazine is back from the publishers & has been delivered to a pub near you. - September 08, 2010 - Media Weavers design studio
Saoji Curry Now Available in One-Step Ready to Cook Form
Actchawa has recently introduced the traditional Saoji Curry in the one-step ready to cook form across major cities across Maharashtra. Saoji Curry can be used in making Saoji food instantly without compromising on the original taste of the Saoji food. Saoji food is traditional food of Nagpur,... - September 08, 2010 - Act Chawa
Boozehound Author and WaPo Reporter Competes in Sommelier Smackdown
The Wine School welcomes Boozehound author and Washington Post journalist, Jason Smith, to its signature wine and food pairing event, the Sommelier Smackdown. - September 07, 2010 - The Wine School
Act Chawa, Ready to Cook Food, Expands Its Presence in Maharashtra
Act Chawa, is a ready to cook snack food company headquartered at Nagpur, India. Act Chawa specializes in vegetarian ready to cook dishes and has some unique product like Soya Lollypop, Sabudana Wada, Saoji Curry and Alloo Magic in the market. The company is planning to expand its presence soon in central and South India. - September 07, 2010 - Act Chawa
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar Honored by OpenTable
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Wins 2010 Diners’ Choice Award. - September 05, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Staglin Family Vineyard Named Signature Vintner for 2011 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
Exclusive Napa Valley winery Staglin Family Vineyard has signed on as the signature vintner for the 2011 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, to be held Feb. 25 and 26 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club. Staglin’s vintages have earned top marks from critics around the world and have... - September 04, 2010 - Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
Alvarado Street Bakery Awarded "Best Rye" in Magazine Taste Test
Everyday with Rachael Ray awarded Alvarado Street Bakery the "Best Rye" in a blind taste test. - September 04, 2010 - Alvarado Street Bakery
Apptika Inc. Expands Farmers Market Finder App to 3,100+ Farmers Markets and Adds New ‘Open Market’ Locator Feature
Fresh food lovers and locavores in California, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. can now easily locate over 3,100 farmers markets, U-pick farms, farmstands and CSAs (community supported agricultre) using their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. - September 04, 2010 - Apptika, Inc.
Suncoast Coffee Service and Vending Launches New Website
Leading coffee and vending supplier Suncoast Coffee Service and Vending launches a new state of the art website on August 30, 2010 - September 04, 2010 - Suncoast Coffee Service and Vending
Canidae Pet Foods Announces Equidae Line of Extruded Horse Feed
Fully guaranteed by the makers of Canidae Pet Foods, a trusted brand since 1996, the new Equidae line of steam extruded horse feed is designed to provide a superior level of nutrition and digestibility for all classes and age groups of horses. - September 03, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
John Lenore & Company Brings Deep River Snacks Brand to Southern California
Leading All Natural Snack Brand Announces Agreement with Premium San Diego Beverage Distributor - September 03, 2010 - Deep River Snacks
Jacobson Companies Expands Business with PepsiCo in the Pacific Northwest
Jacobson Companies is pleased to announce that PepsiCo has awarded Jacobson the operating contract to run a brand new 450,000 square foot distribution center in Tacoma, WA. As part of PepsiCo’s efforts to consolidate their supply chain, they recognized the need to expand their network by... - September 03, 2010 - Jacobson Companies
Freedom Bakery & Confections Introduces Computer Printed Dog Biscuits for National Dog Week and Proceeds to Benefit ASPCA
Freedom Bakery & Confections introduces new gourmet dog biscuit treats, Celebarktion. These gourmet treats are made with all human ingredients and decorated with an internally developed machine that prints with FDA approved food color. 25% off all online dog biscuit sales made during National Dog Week (September 22-28) will be donated to the ASPCA. - September 02, 2010 - Freedom Bakery & Confections
Jewel-Osco® Hunger Relief Grant Program Helping to Fund Area Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens
Jewel-Osco, a leading Midwest food and drug retailer, announced that the company is accepting applications for its Hunger Relief Grant Program, designed to fund the operational needs of food pantries and soup kitchens. - September 02, 2010 - Jewel-Osco
Livelenz Inc. to Exhibit and Sponsor at the 2010 DineAmerica Conference – Foodservice Executive Idea Exchange in Atlanta September 12-14th
Livelenz Inc., a Nova Scotia-based SaaS POS data analytics provider announced today that it will be a 2010 Sponsor of DineAmerica, and exhibit the new LivelenzTM software applications for the quick serve restaurant (QSR), C-store and service station verticals. - September 02, 2010 - Livelenz Inc.
Unique Lot of a Hundred 100-Point Wines to be Auctioned at 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival
At the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival, a lot called Perfection that consists of 100 different bottles of wine rated by wine experts at 100 points (the highest rating possible) will be a first-of-its-kind lot ever to be auctioned. Five vintners who contributed their 100-point wines to the lot will also participate in the 2011 festival: Ann Colgin, Bill Harlan, Paul Hobbs, Christian Mouiex and John Shafer - among 28 world-renowned vintners at the festival from Jan. 28 - 30 in Naples, Fla. - September 02, 2010 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Honored by OpenTable
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge has been recognized by OpenTable’s 2010 Diners’ Choice Awards. The restaurant was named a hot spot and a location with a vibrant bar scene. More than 50,100... - September 02, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Martini In The Morning is Getting Labor Day Weekend Started Early on Friday
Martini In The Morning will have the resident Daddy-O’s bartenders live at 9:00am PST on September 3 in studio demonstrating vintage cocktail recipes for classic cocktails, punches, juleps, sours, and smashes. - September 02, 2010 - Standard Media Group
VinoEnology.com - Winemaking Calculators and Wine Industry Marketplace Go Online
A newly redesigned website, VinoEnology.com, offers unique online Winemaking Calculators and provides tools and place to promote and market your Company, Property, Products, Wine Jobs and Services for Free. Visitors to the website can instantly access Oenology calculators for: • Fermentation... - August 31, 2010 - VinoEnology.com
Haralambos Beverage Company Adds Leading All Natural Snack Brand to Product Line Up
Gourmet Snack Food Company Teams Up with Premiere Southern California Beverage Distributor - August 29, 2010 - Deep River Snacks
Ralph Lauren's Daughter Launches Boca Boy's Bubble Paste
The candy chain founded by legendary fashion designer Ralph Lauren's daughter has launched Bubble Paste. - August 29, 2010 - Ludo, LLC
U.S. Chocolate Market to Exceed $19 Billion in 2014
This report assesses the current state of the chocolate industry including everyday chocolate, gift box chocolate, novelty chocolate, and seasonal chocolate. - August 28, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Apptika Inc. Introduces Farmers Market Finder App for iPhone/iPad/iPodTouch
Thanks to the introduction of a new line of Farmers Market apps, fresh food lovers in California, Florida, Maryland, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. can now easily locate farmers markets, U-pick farms, farmstands and CSAs (community supported agriculture) using their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. - August 28, 2010 - Apptika, Inc.
Growing Big by Staying Small: Success Story of ‘A Customer Centric Marketing Model’ at Whole Foods Market
DFW American Marketing Association hosts Nona Evans, Senior Global Marketing Coordinator for Whole Foods Market, at the September Dallas Executive Luncheon. - August 28, 2010 - Dallas Ft. Worth American Marketing Associaton
Tribeca Tavern Wins 2010 Cary Living Magazine Diamond Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Tribeca Tavern has won a Cary Living Diamond Award for best outdoor dining. Readers of Cary Living voted on their favorite Western Wake places and the winners were featured in the 2010 July/August... - August 28, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Go Green, Promote Green & Make Green, AquaHealth, Inc. Launches New Sustainable Bottled Water Video Presentation
AquaHealth, Inc., the North American leader for Sustainable Bottled Water Solutions is dedicated to bringing customers 'Greener' bottled water. With AquaHealth’s in-house delivery system, and proprietary and customizable filtration, patrons enjoy pure, great tasting water with near zero waste. For those seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, AquaHealth Premium Water is the Eco-Conscious choice. - August 27, 2010 - AquaHealth, Inc.
Bubbalou's BBQ Provides Orlando Catering for Labor Day Cookouts
Celebrate the last holiday of the summer with a BBQ cookout catered by Bubbalou’s BBQ. - August 26, 2010 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Superior Planks of Madeline, Wisconsin Joins Wisconsinmade.com
Wisconsinmade.com, an e-commerce gourmet food and gift store, is excited to welcome Superior Planks, of the Eco Wood Company in Madeline, Wisconsin, into its growing family of Wisconsin artisans. - August 26, 2010 - Wisconsinmade.com
Yats Wine Cellars Holds Philippines Wine Tasting in Manila on 23rd September Featuring Champagne Sparkling Wine
Yats Wine Cellars regularly holds wine tasting events in Philippines for residents and tourists looking for things to do in Manila, Angeles City, Subic and Clark Philippines. Public wine tastings held by Yats are fun and educational, very popular wine tasting events in Philippines. - August 25, 2010 - Yats Wine Cellars
Rocky Top Hospitality Wins 2010 Restaurant Neighbor Award
National Restaurant Association Recognizes Local Restaurant Group for Community Service. - August 25, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Entrepreneur Behind SeasonalDiningDeals.com Works to Help Stimulate Local Economy
Naples based entrepreneur launches a new website promoting local restaurant specials in an attempt to help stimulate the local economy. SeasonalDiningDeals.com guides local foodies to money-saving restaurant specials at the best restaurants in Naples. - August 23, 2010 - Seasonal Dining Deals, LLC
Chatham Street Café Wins Three Best of Cary Awards
Downtown Cary Restaurant Recognized by Cary and Morrisville Residents - August 22, 2010 - Chatham Street Cafe & Catering