Food & Beverage News
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Celebrity Chef Irving Brown II Returns to His Chicago Roots
Celebrity Chef Irving Brown II Returns to His Chicago Roots - November 22, 2008 - The GoodLife Personal Chef
An All New No MSG for Me Cookbook Released
No MSG For Me Cookbook helps people prepare food that is free from MSG. It offers over 100 recipes that have no MSG. Lisa Kramer also provides a guide for buying MSG free products. - November 22, 2008 - No MSG For Me Cookbook
Fiesta de la Salud Wins Marketing Campaign of the Year Award
Fiesta de la Salud won a Stevie Award for Marketing Campaign of the Year in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business last night. - November 21, 2008 - IMPEvents
Body Restaurant and Lounge Set to Open in the Newly Revived and Revamped "West Harlem Restaurant Row"
The opening of tasty modern american cuisine restaurant in the newly renovated West Harlem Restaurant Row. - November 21, 2008 - BODY
Christmas Hampers Carry a Wish
Christmas is always a special time of year, especially for Christmas Hamper businesses. One business owner has a very special wish for this Christmas. - November 20, 2008 - Little Pixie Gifts
User Centric Details Three Ways to Improve the Usability of Recipes
User Centric user experience consultant highlights how to make recipes more user friendly with a few minor changes to the layout. - November 20, 2008 - User Centric, Inc.
World Barista Championship Launches Search for Executive Director
World Barista Championship UK Ltd. has launched a worldwide search to fill the newly created position of executive director. - November 20, 2008 - World Barista Championship UK Ltd
World Barista Championship Announces New Judges Certification Workshops
Two new judges certification workshops will be held in Long Beach, California and Melbourne, Australia for applicants who aspire to judge at the 2009 World Barista Championship (WBC) competition in Atlanta. - November 20, 2008 - World Barista Championship UK Ltd
Economizing a Thanksgiving Feast: Tips from Professional Caterers
If time and money have been difficult to come by this Thanksgiving, Events of Excellence, a professional catering company with over thirty years of experience, has found solutions to plan a stress-free Thanksgiving feast in our high paced, budgeted economy. - November 20, 2008 - Events of Excellence Catering and Event Planning
Picholine Introduces a New Fall Menu; Chef-Proprietor Terrance Brennan Adds New Tasting Menus and a New Kitchen Brigade
Terrance Brennan, Chef-Proprietor of Picholine, a two-Michelin star restaurant, introduces his most inspired fall menu yet, including a new seven-course Game Tasting Menu and a first-ever sixteen-course Chef’s Tasting Menu. In 2007, Brennan sold Artisanal Premium Cheese, the wholesale and... - November 19, 2008 - Picholine
www.cybarservice.com Launches New Mobile Phone Ordering System
Cybarservice is new revolutionary m-commerce application which seems set to revolutionize the way restaurants, bars and cafes receive their orders. - November 19, 2008 - cybarservice
2009 Scovie Awards Recognizes Panamanian Company for Product Excellence
When the results of the 2009 Scovie Awards, the world's leading recognition for hot and spicy products, were announced, Litha Amaryliss Wilson of ALISINA, S.A. was excited to get the call from the competition organizers. - November 19, 2008 - ALISINA, S.A.
Tap'd NY - Bottled Tap Water
Lisa Tse Ltd designs brand identity and packaging for Tap'd NY, a bold new concept in bottled water. - November 19, 2008 - Lisa Tse Ltd
Snooth Announces Release of Analytics for Retailers and Wineries
Retail and winery partners of Snooth given access to powerful decision making information on wines they produce and sell. - November 18, 2008 - Snooth
Happi House Restaurants Launch New Prototype Store
San Francisco Bay Area-based fast casual concept poised to resume franchising redesigns its restaurants; upgrades style. - November 18, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Navtrak, Inc. Ranked 415th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500
Pioneering GPS-based Vehicle Tracking Services Provider attributes its 316% Percent Revenue Growth to Employee Passion and Focus. - November 17, 2008 - Navtrak
Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery Makes Gluten Free Brownie Bites and Wins Best New Kosher for Passover Dessert at Kosherfest 2008. Their desserts are Dairy Free too.
Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery wins Best New Kosher for Passover Dessert at Kosherfest 2008 in the Meadowlands, NJ. This Allergen Free bakery bakes desserts that are gluten free, casein free, lactose free, soy free, dairy free, corn free, and certified Kosher Parve. Their sweets are available at fine health food stores, and they are currently offering free shipping on their website www.shabtai-gourmet.com - November 17, 2008 - Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery
Blanche’s Baby Introduces Mother’s Pecan Cake
Toni Falk Turczyn announces the launch of her new company, Blanche’s Baby, offering traditional homemade specialties. The company’s first product, Mother’s Pecan Cake, is currently available online for shipment throughout the United States at the company’s website,... - November 16, 2008 - Blanche's Baby
Candy Dynamics Announces the Q1 2009 Addition of Toxic Waste Sour Candy Sprays to UK Product Line
New Ultra Sour Candy Product Couples Unique Liquid Candy Spray with Collectible Toy. - November 16, 2008 - Candy Dynamics
Saveur du Jour Brings Gourmet Gifts from France to US Consumers
Saveur du Jour is an online store that brings Gourmet Gifts from France to US consumers. From Gourmet food and Gift Baskets to French market baskets, gifts for Women, Paris souvenirs or Provence products, Saveur du Jour can address the needs of thousands of Internet consumers looking for a unique gift or a great selection of French specialties. - November 15, 2008 - Saveur du Jour
Dr. Smoothie Brands with Cafe Essentials Specialty Beverage Line is a Sponsor for the Ultimate Barista Challenge Frappe and Smoothie Competitions
Dr. Smoothie Brands is a full line gourmet beverage company manufacturing shelf stable, natural crushed fruit smoothie concentrates and powdered cocoa, mocha, latte and chai blends. In addition, Dr. Smoothie manufactures nutritional blends ranging from whole food nutrition bars to a full range of nutritional supplements, including medically endorsed products like The Complete Meal. For more information on the Dr. Smoothie product line, please contact them at 888-466-9941. - November 15, 2008 - Dr. Smoothie
Celebrity Chef Kevin Rathbun Provides Simple Meal Ideas for Thanksgiving
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's eveningedge.com challenged celebrity chef Kevin Rathbun to provide Thanksgiving meals the everyday cook can make, and give ideas for leftover food. - November 15, 2008 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Good Times Announces Online Video Services for the Hospitality Industry
Good Times, a charity focused privileges program in Hong Kong, officially announced this week a partnership with alternative marketing company Prosperity Research. The two companies will be cooperating produce, Host and distribute promotional videos for Hong Kong restaurants and health and beauty spas. Good Times plans to feature the videos in an online restaurant and spa database that it is currently developing. - November 15, 2008 - the 123 book Ltd.
Wisconsinmade.com is Re-Launched with a New Web Design
Wisconsinmade.com has just re-launched its web store with an updated graphics design and new, user-friendly features. - November 14, 2008 - Wisconsinmade.com
Interactive Diet Planning Website Launches; Caters to Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Wheat Free Meals
Preparing allergy-friendly meals that are healthy and well balanced is quick and simple thanks to MealPlansWithout.com. - November 14, 2008 - Hasty Chef, Inc.
The Wine School November Sommelier Smackdowns
Where two of the country's top wine professionals compete against Wine School instructors to create the perfect food and wine pairing. - November 14, 2008 - The Wine School
Pink Tiki Drink to Support the Queen’s Cancer Center
Pink Tiki’s launch and Queens Cancer Center, given VIP passes for donors, volunteers, and survivors. - November 13, 2008 - Tiki's Grill & Bar
Scottsdale Culinary Institute Brings Home Silver and Bronze Medals from International Culinary Exhibition 2008
Known as “Culinary Olympics,” exhibition is most prestigious culinary competition in the world, held every four years. - November 13, 2008 - Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Hartleys Farm Foods Adopts Radical Sanitising System
Hartleys Farm Foods has installed the revolutionary new Radical advanced sanitising system in its production facility in Nelson, Lancashire. The Radical system uses advanced oxidising technology to ensure the company’s food preparation facility is completely sanitized and free from... - November 13, 2008 - Radical
Restaurant Executives Take Over the North Texas Foodbank
Over 60 top leaders from the restaurant industry will serve with their competitors at the North Texas Food Bank, November 12th, 2008. - November 12, 2008 - People Report
Pathfinder Development Launches Beer Hunter Rich Internet Application for DestinationBeer.com
Pathfinder, a leading software development and user experience design firm, announces the successful development and launch of Destination Beer's Beer Hunter, a map-based beer finder built in flex and ruby on rails. - November 10, 2008 - Pathfinder Development
Kap’s Pepper Company’s Award-Winning Peppered Jellies Now Available at EatGreenDFW
Kap’s Pepper Company’s line of award-winning peppered jellies are now available at EatGreenDFW.com, north Texas’ only on-line farmers market. - November 10, 2008 - Eat Green LLC
Parla come Mangi: Italian Language and Culture Supper Club in New York
Parla come Mangi: Italian Language and Culture Supper Club is a unique Italian conversation class and a delectable culinary experience in New York City. At a monthly sit-down dinner, a Collina Italiana (www.collinaitaliana.com) language teacher facilitates discussion entirely in Italiano. - November 09, 2008 - Collina Italiana
MolliCoolz Launches the Coolest Way to Eat Ice Cream Online
MolliCoolz.com offers a fresh, fun look at its premium ice cream treats geared towards tweens and ice cream lovers of all ages. - November 08, 2008 - MolliCoolz™ – The Coolest Way to Eat Ice Cream™
Enter the Best Teen Chef Competition 2009 at The International Culinary School at The Art Institutes International Minnesota
High School Seniors Compete for a Scholarship and be an Intern for a Day at Food Network. - November 08, 2008 - "The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Taylor Brothers Farms’ New Website Showcases the Benefits of Dried Plums for Consumers, Food Designers, and Food Processors
Dried plums are a food safety factor and they positively impact human health. - November 08, 2008 - Monkey&Snake
Chicago Bar Project: Better Than Ever with New Website
Chicago Bar Project, serving tavern enthusiasts since 2000, has just launched a new and redesigned website at www.chibarproject.com. You can now find that pub you’ve been looking for thanks to easier navigation, by neighborhood and name, and bar reviews from three new writers as well as... - November 07, 2008 - Chicago Bar Project
Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles, Electric Karma, Announces Its New Skyroom
electric karma is a unique Indian restaurant, unlike any other in Los Angeles. The specialty about it is the room without the roof (Skyroom), where you can forget about everyday life for a couple of hours and just lounge on pillows like the Maharajas and enjoy the exquisite cuisine of this Los Angeles Indian restaurant. - November 06, 2008 - electric karma
Rishi Tea's New Organic Eco-Friendly Tea Gift Sets
Beautiful new organic and environmentally friendly tea gift sets from Rishi Tea include two best-selling green, white or black teas, artisan teaware, packaged in a hand-woven box made of sustainable bamboo. - November 06, 2008 - Rishi Tea
Organic "Gourmet Fudge Bar" from Earth's Sweet Pleasures Debuts at the New Whole Foods Market in Roseville, California
Earth's Sweet Pleasures Rich Rainforest Dark Gourmet Fudge Bar will make its first appearance in Whole Foods Markets at the new Roseville, California store opening November 5, 2008. - November 05, 2008 - Earth's Sweet Pleasures
Follow Your Passion: The French Culinary Institute Offers a One-Time Tuition Special
The world-class French Culinary Institute in New York, has announced a $5,000 reduction in the tuition for its Classic Culinary Arts evening program that begins December 16, 2008. The special tuition for the nine-month evening program is $29,850. “Cooking professionally is a dream that many... - November 05, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy
Hi-5 Hosts Memories For Marcus Toy Drive
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Hi-5 will be hosting the third annual Memories For Marcus toy drive on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 6 – 9 p.m. at 510 Glenwood Avenue. The event will benefit the WakeMed Children’s Center through the... - November 05, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
The USA Champion Named for the 2008 Marie Brizard Cocktail Challenge in San Francisco
Marie Brizard Cocktail Challenge USA Champion, Jackie Patterson gets ready for the international final in Bordeaux, France. - November 03, 2008 - CocktailTimes.com
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Baby Food Market: Opportunities in Emerging Markets
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Baby Food Market: Opportunities in Emerging Markets" to its report gallery. This new report is a work of in-depth study and evaluation of the past, current and future market trends in the baby food industry in emerging markets. - November 03, 2008 - RNCOS
Rishi Tea Promotes Clean Water with New Organic Cinnamon Plum
Rishi Tea's new limited seasonal blend- Organic Cinnamon Plum, promotes improved water quality in the U.S. with 25% of the profits benefiting Clean Water Fund. - November 02, 2008 - Rishi Tea
Rishi Tea Seven-Time Winner at 2008 World Tea Championship
Rishi Tea, the leading importer of organic and Fair Trade loose-leaf tea, takes home seven First Place awards at the 2008 World Tea Championship. Rishi Tea is also the first company to win the prestigious Best Tea Awards with organic tea. - November 02, 2008 - Rishi Tea
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Non-Alcoholic Drinks Market: Opportunities Brazil
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Non-Alcoholic Drinks Market: Opportunities Brazil”, to its report gallery. This report provides an in depth analysis of the non-alcoholic beverages market in Brazil. - November 01, 2008 - RNCOS
YoNaturals Launches in Rochester New York Schools
Rochester New York schools including Honeoye Falls-Lima School district and Bishop Kearney High School are amongst the selected schools chosen to pioneer the YoNaturals healthy vending program. - October 31, 2008 - YoNaturals Inc.
New Breakfast at Menu Introduced at the Winter Garden Restaurant at Landmark London Hotel
For those looking for an indulgent start to their day, the five-star Landmark London Hotel in fashionable Marylebone is now taking reservations for breakfast. The Landmark is one of the finest Grande Dames amongst London’s most prestigious hotels. To ensure that guest can truly indulge... - October 31, 2008 - Landmark London Hotel
Beverage Manufacturer Satisfies Thirst for Integrated Processes, Reliable Data with DEACOM ERP
Deacom, Inc. (www.deacom.net) today announced that JUS-MADE LP, a quality manufacturer and distributor of frozen beverages and juices, has licensed the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to integrate all of its business processes in a single software... - October 31, 2008 - Deacom