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Local Old Fashioned Candy Shop Finds Sweet Spot on National Television Network
The woman behind Swiss Maid Fudge doesn’t joke about sweets but she does make people smile. The old fashioned candy shop has been the family business since 1962. Today, local owner Jane Heller announces Swiss Maid Fudge will be part of the Lifetime Television show The Balancing Act for three... - October 29, 2009 - Dells Fudge
Anderson Valley Brewing Company Takes Gold for Canned Gold
Boonville, CA - October 23, 2009 – Anderson Valley Brewing Company (“AVBC”) takes a Gold Medal in the Pale Ale / IPA category at the first-ever beer festival event to exclusively feature beer in cans. - October 29, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Founder to Speak at National Wine Conference
One of the founders of Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery, (whiteowlwinery.com) of Birds, Illinois will present a 75-minute seminar Saturday, November 7th during the 42nd Annual Conference of the American Wine Society in Destin, Florida. - October 29, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
New Cocktails Add Ghoulish Flare to the Halloween Party Season
Pocket Cocktails™, the acclaimed iPhone drink application has been updated to include a fantastic collection of new Halloween-themed beverages. These new cocktails are perfect to add a dash of ghoulish flare to the upcoming Halloween party season. A sneak preview of these drinks along with a... - October 28, 2009 - Pocket Cocktails Inc.
My Restaurant Guru Partners with Triangle Lifestyle Magazines and Web Sites
Christie Hadden, chief guru of My Restaurant Guru (www.myrestaurantguru.com), has announced a partnership with Fifteen 501 and Wake Living magazines as well as the Triangle Web sites SpoonFedRaleigh.com and TriangleBlvd.tv. My Restaurant Guru will contribute a “Restaurant Profile”... - October 28, 2009 - My Restaurant Guru
Alice Cooper Surprise Performance After Party at Aces & Ales! Owned by Cooper Guitarist Keri Kelli, the Set Included Cooper Classics as Well as a Great Selection Covers.
Aces & Ales is owned by Alice Cooper guitarist Keri Kelli so it made perfect sense that the band played a surprise performance this past Saturday night to a packed house of friends and fans. The set included Cooper classics 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' '18' 'Under My Wheels' and the legendary 'Schools Out'. Proudly leading a craft beer revolution, "Ace & Ales" frequently rotate a carefully chosen array of 14 beers on tap, as well as 25+ bottled brews; eleven 50-inch Plasmas and a great food selection. - October 27, 2009 - Aces & Ales
Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar Updates Its Elaborate 3000-Label Wine List Adding Matired Vintages and Some New-World Labels
An excellent wine list is not just about 1st growth and cult Cabernet but a seemingly unending selection of affordable aged vintage wines that are not available anywhere else, not even in the best wine shops around town. Yats Restaurant has just that. - October 27, 2009 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
Vietnam Pushes to Reform and Modernize Its Meat-Processing Industry
The Vietnamese government is pushing to reform and modernize its meat-processing industry. The push to build more modern slaughter houses, offer investment incentives to private operators, and impose tough laws and standards indicates growing demand for modern meat processing technology. ILDEX Vietnam 2010 is expanding its meat-processing profile to satisfy this demand. - October 27, 2009 - N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer Co., Ltd.
Oregon Restaurant Association Names Vice President of Strategic Communications
Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) announced today that John Hamilton has been promoted to the newly developed position of Vice President of Strategic Communications and will report directly to ORA President & CEO Steve McCoid. He will be responsible for creating and managing communications... - October 26, 2009 - Oregon Restaurant Association
What’s on in Manila – Yats Wine Cellears Pairs Wine with Japanese Food on November 6th Tickets Available Now
Yats Wine Cellars push the envelope in wine and food pairing to hold a public wine dinner at a Makati Japanese Restaurant on November 6th. Tickets must be purchased in advance at p3,500 a person, for this exciting 5-course wine-paired Japanese meal. - October 26, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Hosts Halloween-Themed Evening
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood & Oyster Bar will host “A Devil of a Wine Dinner,” a Halloween-themed wine dinner on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. The five-course dinner, prepared by Chef Adam... - October 25, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Vacation Vibes Are Coming to Nevada
The Popular Relaxation Beverage, Vacation in a Bottle, Announces Northern Nevada Distributor - October 24, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Caribbean Savouries Ltd’s Founder Paul Scott Shortlisted for BBI Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Caribbean Savouries Ltd is proud to announce that its founder Paul Scott has been nominated for Entrepreneur of The Year at the BB Annual awards 2009. Caribbean Savouries Ltd was founded by Jamaican-born Paul Scott, a vivacious and hard-working entrepreneur with a vision for success and a passion... - October 24, 2009 - Caribbean Savouries Ltd
Beverage Distributor Giant, Big Geyser, Adds Deep River Snacks to Distribution Portfolio
Gourmet Snack Food Company Teams up with Premiere NYC Distributor - October 24, 2009 - Deep River Snacks
No Tricks, Just Treats with Bubbalou's BBQ Orlando Catering and Restaurants
Hire Bubbalou's BBQ to cater your Halloween event. - October 23, 2009 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Caribbean Savouries Ltd’s Caribbean Food Delights Patties Shortlisted for Best New Food Product at World Food Awards
Caribbean Savouries Ltd is proud to announce that their Caribbean Food Delights range of patties has been shortlisted for best new product at the annual World Food Awards. With its delectable range of authentic Jamaican patties, flavoured with mouth-watering seasoning and wrapped in perfectly... - October 22, 2009 - Caribbean Savouries Ltd
UK Based Caribbean Savouries Makes an Ethical Difference in Jamaica
As many companies spend most of their time focusing on keeping profits to themselves during the economic downtown; one company is making a difference and reaping the rewards. In May 2009; Caribbean Savouries launched its new range of flavours with the help of the Jamaican High Commissioner, Hon. - October 22, 2009 - Caribbean Savouries Ltd
Jamaican High Commissioner Launches Caribbean Food Delights New Flavours in Asda, London
Within the past few days the Jamaican High Commissioner, Hon. Burchell Whiteman OJ, has launched Caribbean Savouries the distributors of the brand Caribbean Food Delights delicious new range of Jamaican patties in an Asda store in Colindale, London. Two new flavors of authentic Jamaican Patties... - October 22, 2009 - Caribbean Savouries Ltd
Trick or Teeth: Sugar Consumption is the Scariest Thing About Halloween
Ghosts, goblins and monsters sneaking out in the night aren’t nearly as frightening as cavities and decaying teeth, according to the dentists at 6 Day Dental and Orthodontics. Following the surge of candy intake, 6 Day dentists prepare for the aftermath of the Halloween sugar explosion and... - October 22, 2009 - 6 Day Dental & Orthodontics
Zona Rosa Coffee™ Launches Coffee Line to Whole Foods Market, Inc. (Public, NASDAQ:WFMI)
Zona Rosa Coffee™ Launches Coffee Line to Whole Foods Market, Inc. (Public, NASDAQ:WFMI) Press release from: Zona Rosa Caffe Zona Rosa Caffe has long been known not only for their variety of coffee beverages and teas, but also for their exceptional line of organic Latin coffees. Today, Zona... - October 22, 2009 - Zona Rosa Caffe
Bogart’s American Grill Hosts Skirt! After Work Event
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Grill will host Skirt! After Work on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. The event, sponsored by Skirt! magazine, will feature displays by a variety of representatives from local businesses... - October 22, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
It is Worth Spending Cholesterol Quota - Foie Gras de Oie at Lemon Exchange
Lemon Exchange www.Lemon.hk is offering Hong Kong customers Foie Gras de Oie, one of the best gourmet dishes, at an affordable price. Perfect to go with wine or the signatory lemonade and fruit juice lassie drinks. - October 22, 2009 - Lemon Exchange
Lemon Exchange Special Offer
At www.LEMON.hk, get a free drink now. - October 22, 2009 - Lemon Exchange
Hong Kong Chinese Food Close Up – New eBook Launched by Hong Kong Food Blog
The newly launched eBook Hong Kong Chinese Food Close Up is dedicated to make the food hunting job easier for visitors to Hong Kong. - October 21, 2009 - Hong Kong Food Blog
Yoshinoya Expands Chain in San Gabriel Valley with Covina Location
Yoshinoya, one of Japan’s largest restaurant chain companies and a global brand with over 1,400 locations throughout the world, announced today the opening of its newest restaurant on October 2nd. Located in Covina, California, the opening brings the total number of restaurants to ninety seven in the United States. - October 21, 2009 - Yoshinoya America, Inc.
California Chemist Publishes Cookbook for Today
California chemist publishes cookbook for today’s tough economy Woodrow Wilson, career chemist to the military, has published a book of restaurant quality dishes without restaurant prices. Among his former clients, even generals never ate this well. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for... - October 21, 2009 - woodrow-wilson.com
How to Cook a New York Strip Steak
Golden Triangle Distribution partners with Life123 to provide an all-in-one free toolbar that makes it possible to find recipes from all over the internet that are easy and delicious. - October 21, 2009 - Golden Triangle Distribution
Vacation in a Bottle Debuts in Vegas at the 2009 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Conference
ViB Holdings LLC Brings Vacation in a Bottle to Las Vegas. - October 21, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Chateau Petrus Wine in Philippines, Petrus Wine in Philippines from Yats Wine Cellars
Connoisseurs of Chateau Petrus wines have been looking for a good selection of vintage Chateau Petrus in Philippines. Now Petrus can be found in Yats Wine Cellars. - October 21, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
What's Happening in Manila Philippines - Yats Wine Experience Wines from Southern Hemisphere
Yats Wine Experience is a structured wine tasting that is aimed at helping participants explore certain styles of wine for the purpose of forming a discerning opinion. This is a most efficient way to expand tasting horizons for wine enthusiasts. - October 21, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Posh Productions Caters an Intimate Fundraiser for Legendary Mr. Pat Boone and His Ryan’s Reach Foundation
Posh Productions Inc. had the wonderful task of catering a recent fundraising event at the home of legendary recording artist Pat Boone and his wife Shirley. The event was to highlight his Ryan’s Reach Foundation. Posh Productions provided event elements that included appetizer platters, a... - October 21, 2009 - Posh Productions Inc.
Simplifast Lemon Detox Beverage in All Earth Fare Markets
Simplifast, the world’s first ready-to-drink lemon detox beverage, expands reach into all 16 Earth Fare stores. - October 20, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
Destiny Bay Vineyards Becomes Waiheke’s First Sustainable Winery & Vineyard
Artisan producer Destiny Bay Vineyards leads the charge as the first winery and vineyard operation on Waiheke to become fully Sustainable from “Grape to Glass” - October 20, 2009 - Destiny Bay Wines
Pair Wine with Chinese Food - Braised Beef Brisket with Wonton Noodle Explained by Yats Wine Cellars
Yats Wine Cellars finds the best wine with Chinese Food Braised Beef Brisket served over Wonton noodle. Result is the 1990 Le Corton, a grand Cru red wine from Burgundy's Aloxe-Corton Appellation. - October 20, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
English Scones & Fancy Food Mixes Manufacturer, Sticky Fingers Bakeries, Launches Redesigned Packaging and Website with E-Commerce Capabilities
Sticky Fingers Bakeries unveils a new look for their website and packaging for their line of holiday scones and fancy food mixes. Moreover, these coming holidays, Sticky Fingers is ready to help deliver delicious fancy food gifts and easy-bake mixes. The new website catalog allows clients to shop... - October 19, 2009 - Sticky Fingers Bakeries
Mellace Family Brands’ Secures Licensing Agreement with Cinnabon®
Mama Mellace’s kettle roasted nuts will be combined with Cinnabon’s signature Makara® Cinnamon. - October 19, 2009 - Mellace Family Brands
Clark Travel Leisure Holds Family Picnic and BBQ Day at Clark Wine Center on Sunday Nov 15th
Tickets available at Clark Wine Center and Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar at p500 which includes a glass of wine. - October 18, 2009 - Philippines Clark Marketing
Michael Dean’s and Bogart’s Host Polio Plus Fundraiser
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood & Oyster Bar and Bogart’s American Grill will host a fundraiser for the Polio Plus campaign on Oct. 20 and Oct. 21, respectively. The restaurants will donate 15% of... - October 18, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Beer and Jesus
A dry discussion about beer and faith. - October 17, 2009 - Sojourn Church
Merdeka Coffee Opens New Cafe at the British International School, Jakarta, Indonesia
The thirst for specialty coffee has spread to one of Indonesia's premium International Schools. Teachers, PTA members, parents and senior students now have a new Cafe on Campus to satisfy their caffiene crave. - October 17, 2009 - Merdeka Coffee
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent New Beverage Accessory to Industry
Paul M., Canada resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida-based invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Can Mouth Guard concept to industry. A simple yet innovative new beverage accessory, the Can Mouth Guard boasts a unique design that provides its users with an... - October 17, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Chateau Latour Now Available in Yats Wine Cellars Philippines
Chateau Latour Wine in Philippines, Latour wine in Philippines from Yats Wine Cellars, now for sale in Manila Philippines and Clark Wine Center - October 17, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Bioo Scientific Won Tech Innovation Award for Technology that Detects Melamine Contamination
Bioo Scientific won the Austin Business Journal’s 2009 Tech Innovator of the Year award in the Biotech/Medical division, for an innovative kit that allows companies and government agencies to quickly and inexpensively screen for melamine contamination in food and pharmaceutical samples. - October 16, 2009 - Bioo Scientific
Super Food Advocate Called Upon to Address World Leaders and Commerce Experts
Co-Founder of Boku International, Reno Rollé meets Peruvian President and delivers a powerful speech on the importance of organic nutrition. - October 16, 2009 - BõKU™ International, LLC
Sustainable Sourcing Announces the Finest in Himalayan Sea Salt for Health and Vitality
Sustainable Sourcing, a company offering ethically sourced, artisan harvested natural products from the world's most remote, pristine lands, announces their leading pink Himalayan sea salt, HimalaSalt, for overall health and vitality. Sustainable Sourcing is dedicated to providing products that... - October 15, 2009 - Sustainable Sourcing, LLC
Local Winery Celebrates Anniversary in California's Most Historic Winery Location
Local Winery Celebrates Five Year Anniversary. Winery Produces Award-Winning Wines Using Grapes from Around the World and Allows Guests to Craft Their Own Wines. - October 15, 2009 - The Wine Tailor
Finally You Can Find Out What Vegans Eat
In order to meet worldwide demand for her cookbook, Lancashire UK author Catherine Greenall has published a second edition of her vegan cookbook, ‘Vegans Can’t Eat Anything!’ available now from Ingram distribution, booksellers, publisher Lulu and on-line retailers. The publisher and author apologise for the lack of availability of the first edition in some countries. - October 14, 2009 - Catherine Greenall
Innovative Gourmet Pepper Jelly of the Month Club Provides Consumers with New Shopping Choices
ArmadilloPepper.com has just introduced a new Pepper Jelly of the Month Club. This product innovation allows consumers to satisfy their increasing interest in trying new and different pepper jellies. - October 14, 2009 - Mad Cow Memories, LLC
World's First Patented Resveratrol Beverage Nutra Resveratrol Anti-Ageing Water™ Sets November Launch
Global demand for resveratrol as an anti-ageing compound, has the scientific community as well as the publics demand for anti-ageing products eagerly anticipating the USA launch of Nutra Resveratrol Anti-Ageing Water.™ - October 12, 2009 - Global Beverage Innovations
What's on in Clark Philippines - Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar Holds Wine and Cheese Tasting 30th October
What's in in Philippines? Bookmark Saturday evening 30th October, 2009 to attend a wine and cheese tasting held by Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar at Clark Wine Center in Clark Philippines. Seven cheeses paired up with seven different wine. - October 12, 2009 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar