Food & Beverage News
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Grotto Custom Wine Cellars Completes Wine Bar Project at the Fairmont Hotel Chicago
Grotto designed and created the wood wine cabinets that are the central focus of the new Eno Wine Bar at the Fairmont, Chicago. - August 07, 2008 - Grotto Custom Wine Cellars
Chefs Without Frontiers Expands the Horizons of Food Sites
Chefs Without Frontiers is an interactive website consisting of stories, articles, and commentary on eating, cooking, and entertaining. Chefs Without Frontiers encourages readers world-wide to contribute their thoughts and ideas on all things food. - August 07, 2008 - Chefs Without Frontiers
Pegleg Pete's Oyster Bar and Restaurant of Pensacola, Beach FL Get Website Rebuild
Notice that Pegleg Pete's now has a brand new website that was completely rebuilt with a new Flash interface and ecommerce store. - August 06, 2008 - Seller's Bay
Cupcake Shop to Open in Historic Annapolis, MD
Historic Annapolis will soon join in the ranks of other major cities inundated with long lines of cupcake lovers waiting to sample their new favorite treats at Nostalgia Cupcakes, a specialty retail cupcake-bakery and coffee shop, will open its doors in this Fall at 188 Main Street in... - August 06, 2008 - Nostalgia Cupcakes
Bricanna Holding Corporation Brings Truly Toffee to Market
For the past decade, Truly Toffee was only available as a holiday treat to a select group of family and friends. Now, after years of persuasion and rave product reviews by everyone who has had the opportunity to taste it, Truly Toffee is available for everyone to savor and enjoy. Truly toffee is made from the freshest ingredients and each hand dipped piece of toffee is inspected to ensure the highest quality product reaches the market. Go ahead, try Truly Toffee today. www.TrulyToffee.com. - August 05, 2008 - Bricanna Holding Corporation
New Wine Storage and Preservation Co. Blue Grouse Wine Cellars Launches Website, Free Report
Blue Grouse Wine Cellars is a new wine storage and preservation company specializing in custom wine cellars, wine racks, cooling units and wine cabinets for residential or commercial use. They pride themselves on serving clients with the utmost care and attention. The owner has over twenty years of experience in sales and service for Fortune 500 companies. Visit them online and sign up for their informative Free Reports for helpful and interesting information regarding wine and wine storage. - August 03, 2008 - Blue Grouse Wine Cellars
New Website Offers Vast Selection of Gourmet Soup Mixes
Soups Online today unveiled their website, SoupsOnline.com, a one stop shopping destination for soup lovers that will offer over 300 gourmet soup mixes from more than 40 companies. Soups Online President Todd Westby says: “Our goal with Soups Online is to be the internet leader in the... - August 03, 2008 - www.SoupsOnline.com
Dos Lunas Annnounces That It is Now Chemical-Free
Dos Lunas Tequila has recently announced that it is one of the few tequilas which can boast of being herbicide, pesticide and chemical-free. - August 02, 2008 - Dos Lunas Spirits, LLC
TSG Releases Strategic Opportunity Overview of the Fast Growing and Wellness Driven Children's Food and Beverage Market
The children’s food and beverage category is garnering interest as an area of high growth and innovation due to wellness issues and pressures. Healthy and functional foods are becoming mainstream, and due to increasing obesity rates and other health problems among children, parents will want to confer healthy habits to their kids. TSG believes that the market is sustainable and will continue to grow at double digit rates beyond 2012 in the U.S. and in the remainder of the G8 countries. - August 01, 2008 - The Sharma Group
New York School Wins Panini Grill in Central Prize Giveaway
Foodservice Director Norma Zeller of Somers Central School District in Somers, New York, was selected as the winner of a panini grill in a prize giveaway hosted by their equipment supplier, Central Restaurant Products. - August 01, 2008 - Central Restaurant Products
The International Culinary Center Introduces New, One-Day Cooking Classes
The world-renowned culinary center offers recreational courses for the first time to the public. - July 31, 2008 - International Culinary Center
Bumblefish Sushi & More Launches Production Facility in Kansas City
Bumblefish Sushi & More continues to expand in Kansas City. - July 31, 2008 - Bumblefish, Inc
Happi House Restaurants Return to Franchising
Happi House Restaurants spokesperson, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company’s Board has approved a plan that would return the brand to franchising. Happi House, which opened its first location in 1976 in San Jose’s historic Japantown, is an Asian fast-casual concept that... - July 30, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Oogie’s Continues to Expand Distribution: Now Available at Bashas’ Stores in Arizona
Oogie's Gourmet Popcorn now available at Bashas' stores in Arizona. - July 28, 2008 - Oogie’s Snacks
Not Just Another 60's Night - Beatlemania Lives at Galuppi's Restaurant, Patio Bar, & Banquets
Saturday, August 9 from 8 PM to 12 AM Galuppi's Restaurant, Patio Bar, & Banquets located at 1103 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach will host a live on site Beatles cover band offering a retrospective of the songs that revolutionized the music industry. No cover charge. - July 25, 2008 - Galuppi's Restaurant, Patio Bar, & Banquets
Gourmet Dinners at Fast Food Prices Help Take the Heat Off Summer
The Art Institute of California – Orange County student-run restaurant, 50 Forks, is now serving dinner. - July 25, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
Add a Boost of Omega 3-6-9 to Your Food with Cranberry Seed Oil
Cranberry seeds are only the size of a pinhead, but provide the “good fats” and antioxidants that we need in our diets. - July 25, 2008 - Fruit Essentials, Inc
The Water Crisis Solution
Almost one fifth of the world lacks access to safe drinking water. Xziex Inc. has a solution in which they extract, fresh, uncontaminated, clean, safe, water from the air you breathe. The water is extracted in a patented process into an atmospheric water generator. In this machine the water that is produced is filtered and ready to drink. Xziex Inc. is excited to offer this technology and will be donating 7% of its profits to help provide machines to areas of the world in need. - July 24, 2008 - Earthwalk-USA
Picholine Celebrates 15 Years of Fine Dining
Offers Guests a Complimentary $50 Gift Card. - July 24, 2008 - Picholine
The French Culinary Institute & New York Magazine Partner to Launch an Exclusive Culinary Weekend in New York City
Co-hosted by the world-renowned French Culinary Institute and New York Magazine, winner of five 2007 National Magazine awards, the first-annual “New York Culinary Experience” is the only culinary event that gives ardent food lovers the magical experience of cooking side-by-side with the... - July 24, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy
Chef-Instructors at The French Culinary Institute Selected to Compete in Bocuse d’Or USA and Mondial du Pain Competitions
Chef Rogers Powell, an instructor at the world-renowned French Culinary Institute (www.frenchculinary.com), was selected as one of eight semi-finalists vying to represent the U.S. in the prestigious Bocuse d’Or World Cuisine Contest to be held in Lyon, France on January 27 and 28, 2009. Chef... - July 24, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy
GourmetByMail.com Announces 2008 Gourmet Holiday Gift Guide
The best gift ideas for foodies, wine connoisseurs and home chefs. - July 24, 2008 - GourmetByMail.com
Wake Up America. BDI Marketing Announces Retail Debut of New Mocha Flavored Mini Thin Rush® A.M.™ Liquid Energy Shot.
Delicious New Flavor Addition to Phenomenally Popular Liquid Energy Shot Brand Delivers Powerful Boost of Morning Energy. - July 24, 2008 - BDI Marketing
A&W Restaurant Offers Sweet Relief to Summer Heat in Mobile Smoothee Machine
A&W Restaurant has teamed up with experiential advertising company GoMobile Advertising to use innovative mobile billboards and a moving 1950s dinner to deliver free samples of new A&W slushees to Yakima area. - July 23, 2008 - GoMobile
Newly Transplanted Business, Sheila's Specialties, Sinks Its Roots in Friendly Atlanta
A lifetime Michigan resident and business owner is well received by the Metro Atlanta business community. - July 23, 2008 - Sheila's Specialties
New Online Tools Keep Customers Abreast of Dynamic Market Conditions
Tradex International, Inc. announced today the launch of two new online resources designed to better inform its customers of the latest news and pricing trends impacting costs. - July 23, 2008 - Tradex International, Inc.
US-Based Firm Begins Selling Miracle Fruit in Tablet Form
Miracle Fruit USA, the nation's leading retailer and wholesaler of miracle fruit products, is now offering the fruit in tablet form. The tablets contain freeze-dried miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum), which is known for its unique ability to temporarily change taste perception. - July 22, 2008 - Miracle Fruit USA
Tariff Cuts Bring Cheer to China Spirit Market
The China’s spirit market is projected to grow at 13% to 14% annually, thanks to substantial tariff reductions, says RNCOS. - July 19, 2008 - RNCOS
Beijing Anxiously Awaits the Delectable Premiere of Canada's Culinary Champion's Namesake Restaurant, Makoto
Canada's top chef, Makoto Ono, embarks on his own Olympic journey this month with the premiere of his 9,000 square foot restaurant in the heart of Beijing, China. The restaurant, Makoto, will feature Chef Ono's unique interpretation of authentic Japanese cuisine utilizing classic French techniques. Makoto is raising the bar for fine cuisine and fine dining. - July 18, 2008 - Makoto
Travel + Leisure ’s 13th Annual World’s Best Awards Readers’ Survey Results Announced
Bangkok Named World’s Best City 2008. Triple Creek Ranch in Montana Ranked No. 1 U.S. Hotel. Nancy Novogrod, editor-in-chief of Travel + Leisure, today announces that Bangkok, Galápagos Islands, and Virgin America are first-time overall winners in Travel + Leisure ’s 2008... - July 17, 2008 - American Express Publishing
Food & Wine Magazine and American Express Partner to Offer Exclusive Restaurant Reservations for Cardmembers Through September 30
Partnership Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Food & Wine Best New Chefs. Need a last-minute dinner reservation? Traveling to a new city? Food & Wine, published by American Express Publishing Corporation, a subsidiary of American Express Company, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the... - July 16, 2008 - American Express Publishing
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Announces Additions to Senior Management Team
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. announced the additions of Valerie McCartney as Director of Franchise Development, Western U.S., and Diane Phibbs as Director of Franchise Sales and Support. - July 16, 2008 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
New Owners Digest Italian Cooking and Living
Cibo Media Group, LLC licenses Italian Cooking and Living magazine. - July 14, 2008 - Cibo Media Group LLC
Add an Exotic Touch to Summer-Time Parties with Delicious and Healthy Kiwi Mango Delights From Edible Arrangements®
Edible Arrangements®, America’s leading purveyor of fresh fruit arrangements, is adding a big burst of color and exotic flavor to summer get-togethers with two new fresh fruit arrangements featuring Mangos & Kiwi. Mangos, which are eaten more than any other fruit around the world, are rich in vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants, so the new fresh fruit arrangements, which feature lots of juicy mango, bring a big dose of health to your summer barbeque or other gatherings. - July 12, 2008 - Edible Arrangements
Specialty Coffee Roaster Expands Into Office Coffee Service
Indianapolis, Indiana based Copper Moon Coffee LLC, a branded and private label coffee roaster and packager of premium, gourmet and specialty coffees, announced it has acquired office coffee service company Coffee, Etc. - July 12, 2008 - Copper Moon Coffee LLC
Mendocino Hotel Hosts Stephen Prutsman Pianist for Opening of Mendocino Music Festival
Mendocino Hotel Hosts The Opening Night of The Mendocino Music Festival . A prix fix dinner at $30 is available from 5.30-8 pm with a Reception for Stephen Prutsman Pianist July 12, 2008 9:30pm - 11:30pm. Pastries are prepared and presented by the Ritz Carlton San Francisco and Organic Sparkling Wine are offered by Jeriko Vineyards. - July 11, 2008 - Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites
Promolux Lighting International Announces New Distributor for Southern Alberta
Eco Energy Solutions signs on to distribute Safe Spectrum display lighting. - July 11, 2008 - MGV Inc
Circa 1886 Takes the Spotlight - Charleston Restaurant Debuts Second Video Podcast
Just in time for summer dining, Circa 1886, a AAA Four-Diamond, Mobil Four-Star award-winning restaurant located in Charleston, S.C., recently debuted the second in its video Podcast series. The latest installment highlights Circa 1886’s summer menu, seasonal flavors and a cooking... - July 11, 2008 - Circa 1886
Tradition, Innovation and Highest Quality - Wagner Pizza Develops New Products with Object Solutions Software
Wagner Pizza, specialist for frozen food, chose to use the product development software application OS-PDM of Object Solutions Softare AG. The software platform of the Swiss company facilitates Wagner’s development of new products to pursue its innovation leadership. A three-pronged policy... - July 11, 2008 - SpecPage
Checkers®/Rally’s® Now Offers Multiple Building Options
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. has introduced alternative building formats to attract franchisees to markets that once seemed impenetrable. Known for its archetypal dual drive-thru building, the Company has recently developed non-traditional prototypes for end-cap and in-line units, making the Checkers and Rally’s brands more accessible than ever before. - July 11, 2008 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
Dining With a Hint of Hemmingway at Granville, Ohio's Newest Restaurant
A new restaurant recently opened in Ohio differentiating itself by serving up fine food and wine in the spirit of Hemingway. The Short Story Brasserie, a restaurant in Granville, Ohio, is proud to provide central Ohio and its surrounding areas with the opportunity to explore cuisine in the same... - July 10, 2008 - The Short Story Brasserie
Bella’s Cookies Unveils "All-American" Cookie Independence Day Weekend
Bella’s Cookies of Milton released a new natural & organic oatmeal raisin cookie “All American, Oatmeal Raisin” over Independence Day weekend. The gourmet cookie can be found online and at select retailers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. - July 10, 2008 - Bella's Cookies
Red Wine Drinkers Can Now ‘Wipe That Wine Off Their Smile’
Wine Wipes are an innovative new product created especially for red wine drinkers who fall victim to stain left on their teeth and smile from drinking red wine. - July 09, 2008 - Borracha, LLC
RNCOS Releases a New Report - UK Health Drinks Market
The report provides an in depth analysis of the health and energy drinks market in the UK. - July 09, 2008 - RNCOS
Kingdom Catering & Special Events Inc. Featured in New York Lifestyle Guide
Rodney Brown & Kingdom Catering Inc. premiers exclusive catering services to New Yorkers. - July 08, 2008 - Kingdom Catering & Special Events Inc.
Antioxidant Green Tea Goes High Tech
As featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Pure Inventions Green Tea Extracts is proud to announce they are going high tech with their all new RBM. TV media channel, PureInventions.tv. Hollywood celebrities, fitness trainers and esteemed diet experts have included green tea in their diet and fitness... - July 08, 2008 - Pure Inventions, LLC
Duke Manufacturing Receives Burger King’s Vendor of the Year Award
Duke Manufacturing has received the prestigious Burger King Corp. (BKC) and Restaurant Services, Inc. (RSI) Vendor of the Year Award. - July 08, 2008 - Duke Manufacturing
Indigo Joe’s is "What a Neighborhood Restaurant Should be"
Houston’s Newest Sports Pub & Restaurant Opens Its Doors to Local Sports Fans and Families Alike. - July 07, 2008 - Indigo Joe’s Sports Pub & Restaurant
1in3Trinity and Central South Distribution Inks Exclusive Distribution Agreement
1in3Trinity, a Faith-inspired company of lifestyle products, with Central South Distribution (CSD) also known as Infinity Music Distribution, announced today they have entered into an exclusive distribution Agreement giving CSD the exclusive rights for distribution to all Christian Booksellers... - July 04, 2008 - 1in3Trinity LLC
Add Patriotic Punch to Your 4th of July Table with New Fresh Fruit Arrangements from Edible Arrangements®
This 4th of July, Edible Arrangements®, America’s leading purveyor of hand sculpted fresh fruit arrangements, invites American’s to show their patriotism and please their guests’ palates with fanciful and delicious fresh fruit arrangements in the nation’s favorite red,... - July 03, 2008 - Edible Arrangements