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Cheap Eats Website Helps Mom ‘n Pop Restaurants Gain Free Marketing
Campusfork (http://www.campusfork.com) is a social network. Their goal is to be the best cheap eats site dedicated to finding bargain dining under $9. - December 17, 2007 - CampusFork
Giant Truffles Promise Good Love and Sex for Christmas
Dark chocolate truffles contain herbal aphrodisiacs - December 17, 2007 - Chocolix
The Gift of “Pretentious Wine for Unpretentious People” Tops Wine Lover’s Wish List This Year
As the Boutique Wine Universe Continues its Rapid Expansion, Tobacco Road Cellars Continues Its Pursuit of the Perfect Holiday Gift - December 16, 2007 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Local Culinary School Launches Interactive MySpace Web Page
Scottsdale Culinary Institute connects school community to foodies and aspiring chefs everywhere. - December 16, 2007 - Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Events & Every Day Catering Pitches in to Say "We Care" to Hundreds of Children in Harlem
New York City corporate caterer Events & Every Day joins with prominent furniture manufacturers Herman Miller and Geiger, leading interior design firms, and The Children's Aid Society to make Christmas merry for hundreds of children. - December 15, 2007 - Events & Every Day
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Inks Deal with Paragon Commercial Bank
Vicky Hortman, president of Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a Raleigh-based distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that the firm has signed an agreement with Paragon Commercial Bank to provide drinking water systems for the bank’s... - December 14, 2007 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Katherine White Named to Board of 14th Annual Jingle Ball
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Katherine White, director of catering for Rocky Top, has been named to the board of the14th Annual Jingle Ball. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Dec.16 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Marbles Kids Museum,... - December 14, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Outside the Lines, Inc and WineAndHospitalityJobs.com Announces the Addition of The Grapevine
Outside the Lines, Inc and WineAndHospitalityJobs.com announces the addition of The Grapevine – their “who’s who” column. This column will run in their regular e-zine and will be the place for the wine, restaurant and hotel/lodging industries to announce new hires,... - December 13, 2007 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar
Watch and Talk with Chefs Live on Christmas - ChefsLine Launches Live Stream Holiday Show
ChefsLine launches the first ever live, on-demand cooking show this Holiday season with its interactive web stream show, Real Time Recipes. - December 13, 2007 - Chefs Line, Inc.
Jaliene’s Choice Vegetarian Restaurant Spreads Christmas Cheer with Veggie Burgers at Their First Annual Christmas Holiday Event
The excitement of Christmas approaching will fill Jaliene’s Choice Vegetarian Restaurant as they spread Christmas cheer with one of their specialties, the veggie burger, for the first hour at their 1st Annual Christmas party on Friday December 21st at 7pm sharp. “I thought this would... - December 13, 2007 - Jaliene's Choice Vegetarian Restaurant
Montana Legend and Gourmet Catalog Simplify Holiday Shopping with Gift Cards at Premium Kitchen Retailers
Montana Legend, founded by a 4th-generation premium Angus beef ranch at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, has partnered with Gourmet Catalog, an organization of premium kitchen retailers, to simplify food gift-giving this holiday season. For the first time, Montana Legend gift cards for the... - December 13, 2007 - Montana Legend
Professional Plastics, Inc. - Opens New Singapore Facility
Professional Plastics recently opened a new Singapore warehouse and distribution center to support their customers throughout Asia. The Singapore sales office and distribution center maintains a comprehensive inventory of plastic sheets, rods, tubing and films. Stock materials include: Torlon, Vespel, Meldin, Ultem, PEEK, Techtron PPS, Semitron ESd, Macor ceramic and more. - December 12, 2007 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Celebrity Chef Maria Liberati Interviews TV Star Dick Van Patten in Her Latest Celebrity Q&A
In her upcoming newsletter, former international supermodel turned celebrity chef and bestselling author, Maria Liberati, sits down with ‘Eight is Enough’ star Dick Van Patten to ask, “What’s In Your Fridge?” - December 12, 2007 - Maria Liberati
Things Are Popping at thepopcornmachine.com
Good Business and great customer service soars. - December 12, 2007 - Cuda Corporation
Triangle Heart Gala Selects Elizabeth Wallace of Rocky Top Hospitality
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Elizabeth Wallace, director of corporate affairs, has been named auction chair for the American Heart Association’s 2008 Triangle Heart Gala that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Embassy Suites in Cary. The Triangle Heart... - December 11, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Panera Bread Sponsors Coach Yow’s New Children’s Book
Panera Bread has sponsored the recent release of North Carolina State University Women’s Head Basketball Coach Kay Yow’s children’s book titled “Coach Yow: I will, Not Just I’ll Try.” The book aims to teach children life lessons. - December 09, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
Maple River Winery Releases Medora Chokecherry Wine
Handpicked chokecherries from Medora and Billings County North Dakota were used to make this limited edition Chokecherry Wine. - December 08, 2007 - Maple River Winery
New Meal Options for Families on the Go
Forget fast food and frozen dinners. Clarksville Cafe now offers three delicious ways for families to eat dinner on the go. - December 08, 2007 - Clarksville Cafe and Catering
Montana Legend and Wine Library TV Give Away Three Rare, Super-Premium Wines – $3,000 Value
Montana Legend, a natural producer of super-premium beef steak, roast and hamburger, and Wine Library TV, the Internet’s most popular wine video program, will give away three rare, premier wines in the first three weeks of December. One of the wines is a 6L, 2002 from Silver Oak Cellars... - December 08, 2007 - Montana Legend
Six Tables Tampa Unveils Enticing New Year's Eve Menu
Christmas is still several weeks away, yet plans are already being made for another exciting occasion of the year, New Year’s Eve. As the most exclusive dining experience in the area, Six Tables Tampa is certain to make this evening a memorable occasion for family and friends. Marking the end... - December 08, 2007 - Six Tables Tampa
The Copper Colander Serves Up Montana Legend Premium Beef – Gift Cards Now Available from the Register
Montana Legend, founded by a 4th-generation premium Angus beef ranch at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, has partnered with The Copper Colander, Montana’s largest kitchen store, to simplify food gift-giving this holiday season. This is the first time that gift cards for the ranch's... - December 07, 2007 - Montana Legend
TAGS Sweet Sunflower Seeds
The world's first Sweet Sunflower Seeds are here. TAGS come in 5 great flavors, Chocolate, Maple, Strawberry, Orange and Lemon. TAGS come in and out of the shell and can be ordered online at www.tagseeds.com - December 07, 2007 - TAG Seeds
1705Prime Chophouse Wins North Carolina Beef Backer Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events (www.1705prime.com), a steakhouse and catering facility, has received the 2007 North Carolina Beef Backer Award for independent restaurants from the North Carolina... - December 06, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Chef Chris Tong of My Private Chef Will Demonstrate How to Prepare a Delicious Holiday Meal at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store, Chicago
This December, Chef Christopher Tong has been invited to present an exciting holiday menu with tips on shopping, cooking and serving. The demonstration will take place on Friday, December 21, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. - December 06, 2007 - My Private Chef, Inc.
High School Seniors Can Compete for the Title Best Teen Chef and a $40,000 Scholarship
Winner earns a one day internship at the Food Network Kitchens in New York City - December 06, 2007 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
Growing Interest in International Cuisine Drives Culinary Program Changes at the Art Institute
Students taught a wider variety of world cuisines in addition to fundamental skills. - December 06, 2007 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
More Than a Cookbook, It’s a Gift of Love for the Holiday Season and Beyond
As the holiday entertaining and gift-giving season is top of mind, the answer to both can be found in a new book, From Our Hearts to Your Table: Favorite Recipes from a Greek American Family, by Chicagoan Dorothy Bezemes. The spiral-bound collection of more than 200 recipes is more than a cookbook. - December 05, 2007 - Dorothy Bezemes
Domaine Carneros’ Brut Rosé Cocktail "Bouquet of Rosé" Will be Featured at Bubble Lounge Locations on the East and West Coasts
The Bubble Lounge (www.bubblelounge.com), an elegant Champagne and sparkling wine lounge, will be kicking off its inaugural After Work Fridays cocktail special by featuring the “Bouquet of Rosé,” made with Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé, at its New York and San Francisco... - December 05, 2007 - Domaine Carneros
CrystalClear Water, Part of the Water Ecology Family, Announces a Breakthrough in Environmental and User Friendly Total Property Water Systems for Desert Area Homeowners
As the only local company offering hard water descaling and water quality solutions, the system delivers Ultra Filtered water to every faucet, showerhead and sprinkler head, removing chlorine, arsenic and other harmful chemicals. The company aims to change the way Desert Residents think about water... - December 04, 2007 - CrystalClear Water
Wenger Corp. Boosts Marketing Efforts and Sales Force
Wenger Corp., owner of GO, the unique beverage served in tubes, last week announced that in preparation for another year of even higher demand for its tube drinks, it will massively expand marketing and sales capacities. Managing director Gustav Wenger: "We do receive about 50 inquiries... - December 04, 2007 - GO-more.com
World Tavern Poker Open in Las Vegas a Huge Success
More than 600 World Tavern Poker Players from 25 different states converged on Binion’s Gambling Hall in Las Vegas to take part in the 5th World Tavern Poker Open. Joined by WSOP poker champion Greg Raymer, this event was the largest WTP Open ever. World Tavern Poker is the country’s... - December 03, 2007 - World Tavern Entertainment
Hi5 Sports Restaurant to Host Second Annual Memories for Marcus Toy Drive
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Hi5 Sports Restaurant will host the second Annual Memories for Marcus Toy Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 6-9 p.m. at the restaurant located at 510 Glenwood Ave. in downtown Raleigh. The toy drive, will feature a buffet meal with all toy... - December 03, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
PastureLand SummerGold Receives the Sante’ Gold Star for Exceptional Merit
Sante’, the magazine for restaurant professionals, awarded a Gold Star for Exceptional Merit to PastureLand Cooperative’s unsalted SummerGold Butter in its October American Butter judging. The Sante’ judges evaluate premium and artisanal products that can benefit professional... - December 02, 2007 - PastureLand Cooperative
Celebrity Chef Jehan S. deNoüe Demonstrates Healthy Holiday Cooking on Stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse
The Thanksgiving turkey has been put to rest . . . along with the stuffing, creamed onions and pumpkin pie. So, what’s for dinner over the coming holidays? How about something different, something as pleasing to the eye as it is to the heart. Join Chef Jehan S. deNoüe, who has appeared on TV as well as doing live demonstrations around the country, as he conjures up a meal fit for the most discerning diner at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, December 11 at 7:30pm. - December 01, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
IDS Menus Continues Rapid Growth with Recent Appointment
IDS bolsters sales efforts with recent addition - November 29, 2007 - IDS Menus
Richard G. Antonelli Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Richard G. Antonelli has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Richard is the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Distribution with United Natural Foods. Richard has been with the company for the last twenty three years and is in his current... - November 29, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Snooth Announces $1 Million in Angel Funding
World's most comprehensive wine review site plans international expansion - November 28, 2007 - Snooth
Rocky Top Hospitality Sponsors 14th Annual Jingle Ball
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the organization is sponsoring the 14th Annual Jingle Ball on Thursday, Dec.16 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Marbles Kids Museum, located at 210 E. Hargett St. in downtown Raleigh. Each attendee is asked to... - November 28, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
GelatoByMail.com Solves Holiday Gift Problems by Offering Consumers More Choices; Organic Gelato Meets Health & Dietary Needs
NJ entrepreneurs, Marcia & Tom Blackwell, launch an online store featuring Blackwell’s Organic Gelato and Sorbetto just in time for holiday shopping. Blackwell’s Organic is NJ’s first and only certified organic, dairy-free gelato and fruit sorbetto manufacturer. With so many... - November 28, 2007 - Blackwells Organic
Italophiles with a Sweet Tooth Have a New Reason to Get Out of Bed This Holiday Season
Seattle food importer/distributor opens warehouse store. - November 28, 2007 - Dolce Europa Fine Foods, Inc
Scottsdale Culinary Institute Welcomes New VP of Academic Affairs
Scottsdale Culinary Institute (SCI) recently announced the appointment of John Linville as the new vice president of academic affairs. In his new role, Linville will provide leadership and direction for SCI academics, and facilitate the growth of the school through expanded and improved curricula,... - November 28, 2007 - Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Ishida Developed Environmentally Friendly Lead-Free Protective Curtain for X-Ray Inspection System
Ishida Co., Ltd. (Kyoto, Japan) launched newly developed environmentally friendly lead-free protection curtain for X-ray inspection system. - November 28, 2007 - Ishida Co., Ltd.
Beat High Gas Prices with Free Products and Free Shipping from Traverse Bay Farms
As the holidays approach and with gas prices near record highs, Traverse Bay Farms offers a number of free shipping options and free products to help shoppers stretch their holiday dollars. - November 27, 2007 - Traverse Bay Farms
“Spiritual Water” Makes a Big Splash at International Food & Beverage Show Debut
New Product Attracts Not Only Investors & Distributors but Also Newspapers & Television Stations - November 26, 2007 - Spiritual Brands, Inc.
Jacuzzi Wines Whirl Into La Casa Dolce Café
Most well known for the whirlpool bath, the Jacuzzi family has also developed a fine winemaking heritage. Their mouth-watering, crisp red wines seemingly satisfy yet leave you thirsting for more. The velvety smooth Jacuzzi Family Vineyard wines will be featured this month on Thursday, November 29... - November 23, 2007 - La Casa Dolce Cafe
TEQUILA.net to Host the 2008 AGAVE Spirits Challenge Tasting Competition
The 2008 Agave Spirits Challenge will take place February 2nd through the 9th 2008 in Cancun, Mexico, hosted by TEQUILA.net - November 21, 2007 - Tequila.net
"A Day in the Life" TV Ads Show Up-and-Coming Athletes Choosing Ball Park Franks for Power Snack
Super-skateboarder Patrick Hernandez and Olympics-bound high-jumper Timothy Sebastian are featured. - November 20, 2007 - Sedna Films
1705Prime Chophouse and Events Announces Cigar Lounge
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road, now features an extensive cigar menu in the Stinger Lounge. The cigar lounge offers world-famous cigars handcrafted in the Dominican... - November 20, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
‘Tis the Season for an Organic Gourmet Chocolate Giveaway
A package arrives on your doorstep. You open it to discover an assortment of elegantly packaged truffles, boxed chocolates, and gold-foil bars. A closer look reveals that these are more than just pretty chocolates; they are certified organic and non-GMO. One lucky winner of the contest at... - November 17, 2007 - Go Dairy Free
Stainless-Steel-Overbraided PTFE Hose Stocked by AdvantaPure in Six Styles Including Convoluted Core
Stainless-steel-overbraided PTFE fluoropolymer hose from AdvantaPure is now available with white or conductive black cores in either smooth or convoluted style. For heat protection during handling and an easy-to-wipe-clean surface, silicone jacketing over the braid is also offered. The hose, called APFOS, is used for applications in the chemical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other high-purity industries. - November 17, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.