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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
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
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
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
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™
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
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
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
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.
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
Vines Grille and Wine Bar is Branching Out
Vines Grille and Wine Bar is moving its location down a few doors to accommodate its growing popularity and add amazing new features to the dining area. - October 31, 2008 - Vines Grille and Wine Bar
Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee Sales Far Exceed Expectations
Kroger Grocery Stores in the late summer launched Mission Grounds in its Atlanta stores. Sales have far exceeded expectations as people have fallen in love with this Costa Rican Coffee and the opportunity to help homeless children. - October 31, 2008 - Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee
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
Solo Foods Announces YouTube Recipe Challenge
Sokol & Company, maker of Solo and Baker dessert fillings, announces their search for the first ever “Solo Star”, with a top prize of $5,000 for the best original recipe and culinary video submitted at Youtube.com. Each video entered in the contest must show the entrant preparing... - October 30, 2008 - Sokol and Company
Foldtuk™ -- "What do You do with Your Foldtuk?" Video Contest
Collapsible Bakeware can win you a prize. FoldTuk™ Kitchenware presents the “What do You do with Your FoldTuk” Video contest sponsored by BeSprout Marketing. - October 30, 2008 - Besprout Marketing
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Inspires Range of Hermès Chinaware
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong announces that the legendary luxury hotel has been the inspiration for a new range of tableware by Hermès. Called Les Poèmes du Mandarin this 18-piece china collection will be used in the hotel’s exclusive Krug Room restaurant from 20 October 2008 and will be available for sale internationally in early 2009. - October 29, 2008 - Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The Wine School of Philadelphia - A Great Success in Atlantic City
The Wine School of Philadelphia's Premiere Wine Room - a part of the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival - is being hailed a great success. - October 29, 2008 - The Wine School
DirectBuy of Fort Lauderdale Helps Habitat for Humanity Through Rain, Sleet, Snow or Hurricane
DirectBuy of Fort Lauderdale helps turn two Habitat Houses into homes. - October 28, 2008 - DirectBuy
New Andersonville Chicago Catalog and Guide Site Says: Reclaim America's Independence, Shop, Eat and Play at Quality, Independent, Local Shops for the Holidays
New site launched with a proclamation: Blow off the big boxes and the sadly lit chains, Chicago holiday shoppers this means you. AndersonvilleChicago.com is a new site dedicated to promoting independent business and providing a fast, fun guide for 2008 Holidays. Why not support local, independent business plus have a great time in the neighborhood in Chicago to visit over the holidays? - October 28, 2008 - AndersonvilleChicago.com
Cooking.com Appoints Kieran Hannon as Chief Marketing Officer Multi-Channel Marketer to Help Cooking.com Achieve Its Ambitious Growth Goals
Cooking.com, the leading marketplace for cooks, is enhancing its executive team with the addition of Kieran Hannon as Chief Marketing Officer. Hannon will be managing the marketing efforts for Cooking.com as well as all of the current and future "Powered by Cooking.com" partners. - October 26, 2008 - Cooking.com
Copper Moon Coffee to Open Two Retail Coffee Shops at the New Indianapolis International Airport
Copper Moon Coffee plans to open its first two retail stores, called Copper Moon Coffee Cafés, in the new Indianapolis Metropolitan airport main passenger terminal (slated to open on November 12). - October 24, 2008 - Copper Moon Coffee LLC
We’re Not Red, We’re Not Blue - We’re Gnu
The “Gnunited States of America” wants your vote. Take a look at the interesting take the folks at Gnu Foods have on the election. When you visit their site at www.GnuFoods.com now through Election Day, you can vote for your favorite Gnu Bar flavor. Each bar provides 12 grams of Dietary... - October 23, 2008 - Gnu Foods, LLC
World Vegan Day Celebrations - Festivals, Film, Pizza and a Magazine Launch on Nov 1st 2008
An international round up of the World Vegan Day celebrations, festivals, parties, menus and PR launches on November 1st. - October 21, 2008 - Foods for Life Nutrition Services UK
Health-conscious World Gobbling Organic Food: RNCOS
World organic food and beverages market is boosted by increasing awareness of health issues and environmental and animal health issues, says new report from RNCOS. - October 20, 2008 - RNCOS
Traverse Bay Farms Receives "Special Tribute" from the State of Michigan for Award Winning Salsa
Traverse Bay Farms receives “Special Tribute” from the State of Michigan. This “Special Tribute” was signed by Governor Jennifer Granholm, 105th District State Representative Kevin Elsenheimer and State Senator Jason Allen. - October 19, 2008 - Traverse Bay Farms
Don't Pass the Buck, Pass the Bottle
Corktraders, Inc. has formalized the age-old concept of wine trading by creating an online community where enthusiasts can come together to swap their wine, knowledge and experiences. - October 18, 2008 - Corktraders, Inc.
Hi-5 Honored in Four Best of the Triangle 2008 Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Hi-5 has been honored in four of Independent Weekly’s 2008 Best of the Triangle awards. Hi-5 was named one of the best sports bars and one of the best places for bar food in Wake County. The restaurant... - October 18, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
The Italian Culinary Foundation and New York Restaurateur, Tony May, Host Chef Domencio D’Agnostino at The Italian Culinary Academy in New York City
New York restaurateur Tony May, President of The Italian Culinary Foundation, and the APRO/Alba Barolo School in Alba, Italy, welcome Domenico D’Agostino, Executive Chef of Boschetto in Turin, Italy, at a special reception on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at The Italian... - October 17, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy
Aunt Gussie's Introduces 12 oz. Value Pack and 5 New Flavors in the Classic Cookies and Biscotti with Sugar Line
Aunt Gussie's Cookies and Crackers is increasing the package size weight of its line of Classic Cookies and Biscotti with sugar, delivering 50% more product for the same price. The new 12 ounce value pack provides greater value for consumers by offering a better quality product priced competitively... - October 16, 2008 - Aunt Gussies Cookies and Crackers
Whole Sea Salt® Seeks to Popularize Healthy Salt
The recently launched Whole Sea Salt® brand announced its marketing theme: Salt can be healthy. "There are nutritional hierarchies for the different types of flour, sugar, and oil," says company founder Sholom Yaffa, "and the same holds true for salt." However, Yaffa... - October 16, 2008 - whole sea salt
RNCOS Releases a New Report - China Fast Food Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “China Fast Food Analysis” to its report gallery. The report provides extensive research and rational analysis on the Chinese fast food industry and tracks the changing dynamics of the market. - October 16, 2008 - RNCOS
Philanthrocapitalism Steps to the Forefront as Not for Profits Face Ever-Greater Demands
Announcement: Charity Group created its first service offering, CharityChex™, to facilitate partnerships between retail businesses and charitable organizations. - October 15, 2008 - Charity Group, LLC
Princom Announces Integration of MenusWWW and Watswer: Global Dining Site Now Powered by WatsWer
MenusWWW, Princom’s popular dining site for restaurants, cafes and caterers announces a new interface which allows consumers to find what they want in a dining experience and where to find it based on location with the new WatsWer search technology. - October 15, 2008 - Princom Pty Ltd
Princom Announces Integration of WinesWWW and Watswer: Global Wines Site Now Powered by WatsWer
WinesWWW, Princom’s acclaimed site for the wine industry announces a new interface which allows consumers to find what they want from boutique wineries and retailers and where to find it based on location with the new WatsWer search technology. - October 15, 2008 - Princom Pty Ltd
Bogart’s American Grill Honored Twice in Best of the Triangle 2008 Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Grill has been honored twice in Independent Weekly’s 2008 Best of the Triangle awards. Bogart’s was named one the best martinis and one of the best places for business... - October 12, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Market Square at Unicorn Lake in Denton, Texas, Hires KW Commercial to Lease 190,000 of Retail and Office Space
KW Commercial, a division of Keller Williams Ralty, Inc. announced today that it has been hired as the leasing agent for Market Square at Unicorn Lake, an upscale 136-acre retail development in Denton, Texas. KW Commercial - Dallas Metro North will be responsible for leasing 190,000 SF of retail and office space for Shelton Development. Many businesses have already acquired locations within the development including Cinemark 14 Theaters, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Spring Creek Barbeque. - October 11, 2008 - KW Commercial - Dallas Metro North
Over 100 Employees Called in Sick Due to Hangovers Reports Aral Distributing
In the recent survey of a major local employer, over 100 employees admitted to have taken at least one sick day in the last six months due to a hangover. Increasing productivity loss that could have been avoided. - October 11, 2008 - Aral Distributing
Taste the Fall with New Vintages from Tobacco Road Cellars
For many, great wine is worth going to great heights. Such was the thought behind Tobacco Road Cellars (TRC), a boutique winery combining California Grapes with Tar Heel roots. Co-Founders Jason Earnest and Dusty Field, fueled by their passion for fine wine and penchant for California Grapes,... - October 10, 2008 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Introducing the Evolution of Logbooks
Say goodbye to the old paper-based logbook, or confusing shift communication email threads. Now there’s a new solution that will make shift management communication easier and more efficient – improving service and the bottom line. - October 10, 2008 - Rolling Wave Software