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Indian Cuisine in West Hollywood, Electric Karma, Introduces Indian Mojito
Speaking of glamour, Electric Karma leaves nothing out, hosting both modern and classic Bollywood hits every Thursday evening on the projector screen in the main dining room. It is a absolutely great way to escape from everyday life, showing on blockbusters of Bollywood. A Sony pictures... - September 13, 2009 - electric karma
X Factor 2009 Winner is Bradfords Bakers
Bradfords Bakers, has become an official supplier to the X Factor after being invited to design a new X Factor logo and having the approval of no less than Simon Cowell. - September 11, 2009 - Bradfords Bakers
SendCare.com Care Packages Remembers U.S. Heroes on the Eighth Anniversary of 9/11
Since January 2000, SendCare.com has helped families and friends stay connected with custom care packages. During that time, many members of the deployed military and countless college students have received cheer through this unique service. On the eighth anniversary of 9/11, the owner of SendCare.com Care Packages recalled those tragic events and urged everyone to pull together in the spirit of community. - September 11, 2009 - SendCare.com
EcoTek Lighting Installs Backlit LED Menu Boards at Yoshinoya America Inc. to Maximize Energy Efficiency
Yoshinoya America Inc., famous for the original Beef Bowl®, and EcoTek Lighting jointly announced today that the Yoshinoya America Inc. will be installing energy efficient, high performance Menu Boards with LED illumination in its new store to help save the environment. The innovative Direct... - September 11, 2009 - EcoTek Lighting
Hi5 Wins Two MetroBravo Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Hi5 won two 2009 MetroBravo! Awards presented by Metro Magazine. Hi5 received a MetroBravo Award in the category of best sports bar and received an honorable mention in the category of best dance club. The... - September 11, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Peacock Bar Announces Its Christmas Lunch Party Menu for Office Christmas Parties with Entertainment Including Burlesque, Cabaret, DJs and Dancing
The Peacock is Clapham Junction London's award winning 2am late night cocktail bar & club, but with a twist, combining burlesque and cabaret early evening with retro 70s/80s/90's Djs later on. - September 11, 2009 - Peacock Bar
New Chinese Chef Andrew Lee of the Renaissance Melaka Hotel, Malaysia
Renaissance Melaka Hotel proudly introduces its newest member of the family – Mr. Andrew Lee Teck Woon, who recently came abroad as Chinese Chef of Long Feng Chinese Restaurant. This talented chef, who hails from Kepong, carries with him 18 years of experience in the Cantonese culinary... - September 11, 2009 - Renaissance Melaka Hotel
S4i Partners with Retail and Distribution Leader Retalix Delivering Paperless Functionality to Their IBM System i Customers
S4i Systems’ document distribution, archiving and retrieval capabilities promote cost efficiency and deliver value. Integration with S4i allows Retalix to provide customers the document imaging functionality they need from the leading provider in their markets. - September 10, 2009 - S4i Systems
Installation Trial of 3A Sanitary Gauge
Winters Instruments is now offering a 30 day installation trial of the new 3A approved PAG Series Sanitary Gauge at no cost, commitment free. Fully backed by a 5-year warranty - the industry's best - these Made In USA gauges offer more corrosion resistance, service life and performance than the... - September 10, 2009 - Winters Instruments
enMotion® Line Features First-of-Its-Kind Towel
Georgia-Pacific Professional Launches New Towel with Lotion. - September 10, 2009 - Georgia-Pacific Professional
Beverage Plus Goes Public on the USA Stock Market with Its Listing on the Pink Sheets
Beverage Plus achieved its listing within the USA stock market and is presently trading on the Over the Counter Pink Sheets under the symbol CLNP.pk The Company is also traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Germany under the symbol 3fc.de - September 09, 2009 - Beverage Plus
Happi House Restaurants Hit the 20-Million Milestone
Original California teriyaki chicken franchise, Happi House, passes a big milestone while implementing growth strategy. - September 09, 2009 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Aquentium, Inc. Announces Exclusive Distributorship Opportunities for the Country of Australia for Its Non-Chemical Sanitation and Food Processing Equipment
Aquentium, Inc. announced today that the company is now offering exclusive distributorship opportunities for its complete line of non-chemical food processing and sanitation equipment for the Country of Australia. The Aquentium non-chemical sanitation equipment is designed for improved food safety... - September 09, 2009 - Aquentium
Simplifast’s RTD Fasting Beverage Hits Shelves in Hi-Health Stores
Simplifast®, the first ready-to-drink fasting beverage, is now available in all 52 Hi-Health stores throughout Arizona. Simplifast has experienced accelerating growth at specialty supermarkets and regional supplement shops throughout the U.S. It is an ultra functional beverage, forging a brand... - September 08, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
Get Ready for the Holidays with 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 08, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Rocky Top Hospitality Launches Redesigned Web Site
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced the launch of Rocky Top Hospitality’s redesigned Web site at www.rockytophospitality.com. The layout was designed by Ulanguzi, a Raleigh based design agency. The new Web site features an overview of Rocky... - September 06, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Organic Beef 2.0: the Greenest Cow, Perhaps?
The Spanish never dreamed that, centuries later, they would play a role in two different kinds of revolutions. Owing to changing climate and palates, the Conquistadores are directly involved in both the grass-fed and the sustainable ranching revolutions in the beef industry. USDA scientist Ed... - September 05, 2009 - American Criollo Beef Association
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Only Non-California Winery in U.S. to Win Medal in Largest Asian Wine Competition
Purgatory Cellars, a winery based in Illinois, is stepping up on the national and international wine stage with this award. Purgatory Cellars is the only winery in the United States to win an award in this competition that is not based in California. This could be the next up-and-coming winery in the tradition of the movie, "Bottle Shock." - September 05, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
White Jasmine Joins Wisconsinmade.com's Artisan Group
Wisconsinmade.com, an e-commerce gourmet food and gift store, is pleased to announce the addition of Huma Siddiqui, founder of White Jasmine, to its growing family of Wisconsin artisans. - September 05, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
Trade Fixtures / New Leaf Designs Joins PureBond® Fabricator Network Quality Green Fixtures Built with Quality Green Materials
Trade Fixtures / New Leaf Designs, the industry leading bulk merchandising solutions provider, joins the PureBond® Fabricator Network to provide award winning fixtures manufactured out of green materials, and formaldehyde free. - September 04, 2009 - Trade Fixtures / New Leaf Designs LLC
Hi5 & TriBeer Offer Fantasy Football League
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Hi5 and TriBeer are coming together to host a fantasy football league this fall. The league is open to the public at no cost and will feature several weekly prizes in addition to the grand prize of a trophy,... - September 04, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Enterprising Restaurant and Bar Owner Mario Marovic Expands Operations Despite Unsettled Economy
A client of 714 Media, Marovic continues to keep his eye on the bigger picture - September 03, 2009 - 714 Media
Lean Sourcing Innovation: Aligning Consumption to Strategic Sourcing, A Retail Manufacturing Must Have White Paper by Bellwether Services
Bellwether Services, a Lean Six Sigma, Lean Sourcing, Spend Management, and Supply Chain Consultancy Firm Announces a Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Cost Reduction White Paper. The white paper is titled "Aligning Retail Consumption and Global Strategic Sourcing Innovation in the Retail Manufacturing Supply Chain." - September 03, 2009 - Bellwether Services
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Launches Expanded Menu
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar, has launched an expanded menu. The new menu features 20 items priced at $15 and under. New dishes include Cioppino Risotto featuring shrimp, crab,... - September 03, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Clarion Group, a Food Service Consulting Company, Welcomes Former IMF Chief of Hospitality Services as VP
Ernest W. Wilder, former Chief of Hospitality Services at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington, DC, has joined the consulting firm Clarion Group as a vice president, Clarion president Tom Mac Dermott has announced. Mr. Wilder will lead projects that encompass corporate and university... - September 03, 2009 - Clarion Group
Woodchuck Cider Unveils 2009 Fall Cider Limited Release
Woodchuck Fall Cider can be Tasted at the Sept. 15 Apple Season Kick-off at Shelburne Orchards. - September 03, 2009 - Woodchuck Hard Cider
Swiss Maid Fudge Launches Seasonal Homemade Confections for Fall 2009: Pumpkin Fudge, Cranberry Walnut Fudge, Pumpkin Seed Brittle and Pumpkin Truffles
Swiss Maid Fudge, an artisanal candy maker in Wisconsin Dells, WI, is introducing their Fall lineup of homemade confections. These candies are available for a limited time only and include: Creamy Pumpkin Fudge made with real pumpkin. Delicious Pumpkin Seed Brittle enhanced with select pumpkin... - September 03, 2009 - Dells Fudge
Mama Theresa’s Meatball Eating Contest to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy and the New Windsor Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Mama Theresa’s Pizzeria & Italian Eatery along with Mama Theresa’s Italian Specialties announces their First Annual Meatball Eating Contest. All proceeds will benefit Muscular Dystrophy and the New Windsor Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 1:30 PM at the Big V Shopping Plaza in New Windsor, New York. Winner will receive a trophy and $250 cash prize. Please call (845)561-6262 for registration information. - September 02, 2009 - Mama Theresa's
The Beer Journal Releases Great American Beer Festival Edition
Special Commemorative Journal will help Beer lovers remember the Beers they try during the GABF (Sep 24-26, 2009 in Denver, CO). - September 02, 2009 - The Beer Journal
Global Trade Base Penetrates Taiwan Market with Gourmet Salsa
Global Trade Base announces the international launch of Mama Dida’s brand salsa to Taiwan. - September 02, 2009 - Global Trade Base
Ethos 360 Helps Launch New Cherry Voodoo
The economy has done nothing but help the alcoholic beverage industry. Cherry Voodoo is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the opportunity capitalizing on deep industry knowledge and an experienced management team. - September 01, 2009 - Ethos 360
Sticky Fingers Bakeries Improves All Natural Easy Bake English Scone Mixes
Sticky Fingers Bakeries Specialty Foods, Inc, leading manufacturer of quick and easy scone mixes, muffin mixes, brownie mixes, Irish Soda bread mix, and a superb selection of handcrafted English curds and northwest jams, enhances their line of all natural easy bake English scone mixes. The baking... - September 01, 2009 - Sticky Fingers Bakeries
Blenz Coffee at Granville and Davie Re-Opens with High Style, High Traffic, and High Energy
After a stunning renovation, the highly anticipated re-opening last Friday of Blenz Coffee at Granville and Davie jump started the weekend club scene on Granville Street. - September 01, 2009 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
Count-n-Count Launches Web-Based Food Stock Control Solution
Paul Clarke, founder of Count-n-Count, speaks on the launch of the internet-based food stock control system. - September 01, 2009 - Run-a-Restaurant
Eighth Anniversary of Syndicated Wine Radio Show from Las Vegas
Eight years of broadcasting and promoting great food from upscale restaurants and wines from all around the world. - August 31, 2009 - Les Kincaid Enterprises, LLC
Arizona Wine Growers Collaborate to Create Their First Event Located at the Farm at South Mountain
The Arizona Wine Growers Festival at The Farm Debuts with Wine Tasting, Walk-Though Exhibits, People's Choice Competition and Professional Tasting Awards - August 30, 2009 - Arizona Wine Growers Association
ARK Vegas Announces a 30-Minute Lunch Guarantee at Yolos Mexican Grill
Yolos Mexican Grill, located inside the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, announced today it will offer weekday lunch service with a 30 minute guarantee beginning Monday, September 7th. - August 30, 2009 - ARK Las Vegas
Clarion Group Releases Recommendations for Improving Corporate Food Service Operations Amid Economic Recession
“The most important thing to keep a company dining service profitable,” Tom Mac Dermott, president of the food service consulting firm Clarion Group said, “is to keep demonstrating real value. That doesn’t mean lower prices, but offering meals that are fresh, food quality... - August 29, 2009 - Clarion Group
Rocky Top Hospitality Selected to Cater American Association of Chamber Executives Event
Katherine White, catering director of Rocky Top Hospitality’s catering company, 1705 Prime Catering and Events (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the firm was contracted to provide catering services for the American Association of Chamber Executives event for delegates. The... - August 29, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
FruitFast® Announces Juice Concentrate Stimulus Plan
- Abundant Harvest Means Savings on Healthy Fruit Juices - August 29, 2009 - Fruit Fast
Posh Productions Catering Announces New Senior Event Planner and Its 30th Anniversary Company Re-Launch
Posh Productions Inc., a 30 year old established event planning and catering company announces its 30th anniversary and re-launch along with the introduction of new Senior Event Planner Suzanne Akullian. - August 29, 2009 - Posh Productions Inc.
Corporate Transportation Reaches 30% Growth
During a time when most transportation companies are parking trucks, Corporate Traffic, Inc. continues to expand its asset based subsidiary, Corporate Transportation. With the most recent addition of four new company trucks and trailers, Chad Cline, Executive Vice President of Corporate... - August 28, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
Farmsphere.com, the First Open Platform Oriented to Food & Agribusiness Launches Version 2.0 Beta
An initiative of Argentinean Internet entrepreneurs seeking to develop opportunities and harness the collective knowledge in food and agribusiness sector. - August 28, 2009 - Farmsphere
K&W Food Guys Raise $23,000 for NC Hospitality Education Foundation and NCRLA
Tournament has raised over $50,000 for scholarships in past two years. - August 28, 2009 - North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
Springville Ranch Set to Host Second Farmers Market
The Springville Ranch will host a Farmers Market on August 29, 2009 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Vendors will be selling local produce, grass-fed beef, crafts, handmade baked goods, nuts, honey, native plants and more. The Long Riders band will perform at "high noon." - August 28, 2009 - Springville Ranch
Ar Cash Flow Introduces Debt - Free Cash Resource to Upper Hunter Valley Winery
AR Cash Flow is successfully helping small businesses discover creative financing that does not involve going through lengthy bank procedures or sacrificing ownership each time they need cash. Their latest success is with Yarraman Estate Wines in Upper Hunter Valley, which is pleased to have... - August 27, 2009 - AR Cash Flow
Simplifast Grows in Texas at Central Market
Simplifast®, the first ready-to-drink fasting beverage containing everything necessary to sustain a proper fast/cleanse, is now available in all eight Central Market stores in Texas. Simplifast is packaged in 16-ounce bottles and comes in three delicious flavors including Lemon, Strawberry and... - August 27, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
Alkaway Releases Self Serve Alkaline Ionized Water Dispenser
Alkaway, formerly Ion Life, worldwide distributors of the EmcoTech Jupiter range of water ionizers, has released the Alkaway self serve dispensing system for alkaline ionized water. Alkaline Ionized water is booming in the US with over 100,000 domestic units sold, mostly through MLM channels. The... - August 26, 2009 - AlkaWay
Rocky Top Restaurants Participate in Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Grill and The Red Room Tapas Lounge will participate in Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week from Monday, Aug. 24 through Sunday, Aug. 30. Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is produced by... - August 26, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Philippines Food and Drinks Market: Emerging Opportunities
“Philippines Food and Drinks Market: Emerging Opportunities” report offers an insight into various emerging segments in the Philippines food and drinks industry. - August 26, 2009 - RNCOS