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Melissa's Korean Pears
Every November through March for the past few years, Melissa’s Korean Pears make their way into produce departments across the country. These crisp, sweet, delicious, larger sized pears are considered a premium variety. Not only special for how they are grown, but how attractive they look to... - November 17, 2007 - Melissa's / World Variety Produce, Inc.
Celebrity Chef Maria Liberati Named New Feature Writer of ChickSpeak.com
Former international supermodel turned celebrity chef and bestselling author, Maria Liberati, will be offering regular contributions to ChickSpeak.com, an online community dedicated to enriching the lives of college women. - November 14, 2007 - Maria Liberati
World-Class Artesian Spring Water 1 litre™ USA Drawn Directly from New U.S. Source
Drawn directly from new U.S. source: Au Sable State Forest in Michigan provides clean, crisp and invigorating water. - November 14, 2007 - 1 litre
1705Prime Chophouse Announces Raleigh’s Wine Lover’s Night
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, has begun hosting a weekly wine dinner called, Raleigh’s Wine Lover’s Night. Each Thursday a different wine producer is... - November 12, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Third Release is a Winning Combination of Hard Work and Great Winemaking, as Parallel Napa Valley Introduces Its 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon by Philippe Melka
On the heels of two previous sell-out releases, the third vintage from Parallel Napa Valley is truly charmed, as the up and coming Napa mountainside winery is proud to introduce its latest winner – its 2005 Cab, again just in time for ski season. Created by Parallel winemaker Philippe Melka,... - November 12, 2007 - Parallel Napa Valley
Relations PR & Marketing to Represent Six Tables Tampa
Relations PR & Marketing announces its most recent client Six Tables Tampa. Relations PR & Marketing is a local firm that is committed to providing their clients with creativity and expertise in the field of public relations, marketing and special events. Located in South Tampa on Henderson Blvd., Six Tables Tampa is an exclusive fine-dining restaurant that offers a prix-fixe menu and one seating per evening. - November 11, 2007 - Relations PR & Marketing
Local Restaurant Group Snags Another Rib Shack
The Schofield Restaurant Group is the proud parent of another Shane’s Rib Shack. Shane’s Rib Shack prides itself of its finger-licking, mouth-watering secret family barbecue sauce and southern style favorites. The quick-casual barbecue restaurant offers generous portions that will... - November 10, 2007 - Shane's Rib Shack
Kick Butt Coffee Wants Central Texans to Get a Kick from Unique Retail Concept
Austin’s first martial arts-themed coffee shop set to open in December - November 09, 2007 - Kick Butt Coffee
The Mash House Restaurant & Brewery Participates in the Great American Beer Festival
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that The Mash House Restaurant & Brewery in Fayetteville, participated in the Brewers Association’s Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver, from Oct. 11-13. The Mash House’s brewmaster, Zach Hart, entered his India Pale... - November 09, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Food Systems Unlimited Announces Opening of 69th Location in Chelsea Premium Outlet Mall
Florida-based Company growing strong with its latest addition to its stable of strong performing food concepts. - November 09, 2007 - Food Systems Unlimited, Inc.
Pete’s Gourmet Confections Debuts at Whole Foods Market
It seems like a match made in heaven. Whole Foods Markets, known for being the world's leading retailer of natural and organic foods with over 200 stores worldwide, is highly selective about what they sell, dedicated to stringent standards. Pete’s Gourmet Confections uses those same high... - November 09, 2007 - Pete's Gourmet Confections, Inc.
My Grandma's Coffee Cake Introduced at Gelson's / Mayfair Market
My Grandma's of New England, makers of the world's most critically acclaimed coffee cake, makes its west coast debut in Gelson's Markets. - November 08, 2007 - My Grandma's of New England
Crescent Ridge Dairy’s All-World Ice Cream
Sharon, Mass. Dairy selected as one of National Geographic’s top 10 ice creams. - November 08, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
New Focus in Beverage and Brewery Industries - China Drinktec 2008 Gratifies Technology Needs
China Drinktec 2008 showcases the most up-to-date and comprehensive range of packaging machines, materials and beverage technology to the manufacturers and end users from China and overseas every year. - November 08, 2007 - Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd
When Holiday Gifting, Fresh is Best
Chukar Cherries, Washington State’s award-winning manufacturer of naturally dried and chocolate covered confections, is anticipating a sharp rise in gift sales this holiday season. Fueled by a desire for food safety and fresh ingredients, Regional Food Gifts are at the top consumers Holiday... - November 06, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
DeshGujarat.Com Presents Gujarati Recipe Helpline
DeshGujarat .Com a leading online multimedia magazine website for Gujarat and Gujarati people across the world has started Gujarati Recipe helpline. This is first online attempt of this kind in Gujarat. - November 06, 2007 - DeshGujarat.Com
Scottsdale Culinary Institute Chef Jon-Paul Hutchins Lends Name to Worthy Cause
Chef to partner with United Food Bank to teach families how to create healthy, delicious meals - November 04, 2007 - Scottsdale Culinary Institute
World Premiere: Opus 1 Exotic Coffee Tasting / Media Breakfast - Seattle, WA
Friday November 9th, 9:00am - 11:30 am; Hotel Ändra Ballroom : 2000 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98121; Please R.S.V.P. to kerri@coffeetalk.com by Nov 2, 2007 - October 31, 2007 - Daterra Coffee
NCSRT Introduces WORKS™, an Integrated Program of Products, Applications Guides, Optimization Tools, and Services
NCSRT Introduces WORKS™, an integrated program of products, applications guides, optimization tools, and services to dramatically improve downstream processing in the biopharmaceutical production environment. With the patented SmartFlow™ TFF modules and industry leading PUROSEP®... - October 30, 2007 - NCSRT, Inc.
The Mash House Restaurant & Brewery Features Two New Wines in Support of the Fisher House
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that The Mash House Restaurant & Brewery in Fayetteville has joined The Big Tattoo Project and will feature two new wines, Big Tattoo White and Big Tattoo Red, in support of The Fisher House. For each bottle sold of either wine, Big... - October 30, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Heavenly Roasted Gourmet Coffee
Mystic Monk Coffee Roasting Venture Allows Clark WY Monks to Adhere to Ancient Rule of Life - October 29, 2007 - Mystic MonK Coffee
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Have a Safe Halloween
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance provides the public with important information and tips throughout the year to aid in safety and health. This alert provides tips on Halloween safety. - October 27, 2007 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
John Cirelli, Founder and Chairman of Cirelli Foods, Leaves Long Legacy in the Wake of His Passing
In 1946, John Cirelli started selling Italian food products door to door in Brockton, MA heralding the birth of Cirelli Foods, now New England's largest family owned broadline foodservice distributor. - October 27, 2007 - Cirelli Foods
TOAST Personal Chef & Catering Services Sponsored Hire a Hero Speed Networking Event
TOAST Personal Chef & Catering Services recently participated as a sponsor at the biggest San Diego Hire A Hero networking event. Over 150 military personnel attended the event on October 18th in a warehouse on Mission Gorge Road. Hire A Hero is a web based community with a mission to help the... - October 26, 2007 - TOAST
eBacchus® Posts 10,000th Tasting Note
eBacchus®, the premier wine and vineyard community & information site, has successfully collected and posted over 10,000 tasting notes and member entries - October 25, 2007 - eBacchus
Introducing the World’s First and Only Coffee Naturally Grown with Only 1% Caffeine: Daterra Coffee’s Opus 1 Exotic
Following twelve and a half years of intense breeding and cultivation, Daterra Coffee of Brazil announces Opus 1 Exotic, the first 100% Arabica coffee grown to be naturally lower in caffeine. With less than 1% caffeine, Daterra Coffee’s Opus 1 Exotic is the first naturally grown low-caffeine coffee available to Specialty Coffee roasters. - October 25, 2007 - Daterra Coffee
CHOW’s Square Off Cocktail Competition Signs Out
One amateur mixologist and one professional bartender battled to create the perfect organic cocktail with featured spirit Square One® Organic Vodka (http://squareonevodka.com) at CHOW’s Square Off cocktail competition on September 25, 2007 at the San Francisco Ferry Building. - October 25, 2007 - Square One Organic Vodka
Pete’s Gourmet Confections and Fudge Fatale Team Up to Announce the “Easy Fondue Party Pack”, Combining Their Award-Winning Products
Combine Pete's Gourmet Original Mallows and Fudge Fatale's Chocolate Sauce for a quick but decadent fondue. New Easy Fondue Party Pack makes it easier than ever to serve an impressive desert that will delight your guests and entice them to indulge in a gourmet treat. - October 24, 2007 - Pete's Gourmet Confections, Inc.
Cheese Lovers Rejoice Over Checkers/Rally’s Newest Burger
Cheese lovers now have a cause to rejoice with the introduction of Checkers/Rally’s latest irresistible burger: the Big Cheesy Double. Offered as a limited time promotion, Checkers/Rally’s Big Cheesy Double is a cheese lover’s dream. This double cheeseburger comes with not one,... - October 24, 2007 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine to Hold the Grand Assemblage at the Biltmore Estate
On Sunday, October 28, wine enthusiasts from across North Carolina will gather at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville for the annual Grand Assemblage. This black tie event is the formal enthronement ceremony for new members. The Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine is a non-profit fraternal organization dedicated to wine professionals and wine enthusiasts. - October 24, 2007 - NutraGrape
Revolutionary "Spiritual Bottled Water" Delivers Health and Prosperity Through Prayers and Purified Water That Quenches Material and Spiritual Thirst
New Bottled Water Company Launches "Spiritual Water" Product for Believers, and Supports Health, Happiness, and Children's Charity. - October 23, 2007 - Spiritual Brands, Inc.
VinoLights Recycles Wine and Liqueur Bottles Into Beautiful Lamps
Unique custom made lights and lamps from recycled wine and liqueur bottles. - October 23, 2007 - VinoLights
Celebrity Chef/Best Selling Author-Maria Liberati Special Guest at the Pennsylvania Holiday Food and Beverage Show
Special Guest to appear onstage at this expanded event for this year is former international supermodel turned celebrity chef and bestselling author of the recipe novel- The Basic Art of Italian Cooking- Maria Liberati. She will be doing two on stage appearances this year. Appearance times are at 1pm on Sat, Nov 17 and 2 pm on Sat , Nov 18th for a special wine pairing and Tuscan appetizer demo. Event is at the Toyota Arena, York, Pa - October 23, 2007 - Maria Liberati
Square One® Organic Vodka is a Perfect Way to Toast the Environmental Media Association Awards, October 24, 2007
Square One® Organic Vodka (www.squareonevodka.com) is proud to announce that, for the second year in a row, it is a sponsor of the 2007 Environmental Media Association Awards (www.ema-online.org), an evening that celebrates the achievements of the environmental and entertainment communities. - October 22, 2007 - Square One Organic Vodka
Crescent Ridge Dairy to Hold Food Drive Beginning October 29th
From October 29th to November 2nd, Crescent Ridge Dairy of Sharon will hold a Food Drive for the Greater Boston Food Bank in an effort to fight hunger on a local level. Crescent Ridge delivery drivers will collect non-perishable food donations from home delivery customers and dairy bar collection... - October 21, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
CAMO Qualifies Sensory Panel Data with Quali-Sense
New software from CAMO enables quality evaluation of sensory profiling panels - October 20, 2007 - CAMO Software
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Gives the Margarita a New Twist
New Recipe Guide Infused with 100 New Takes on the Classic Tequila Cocktail - October 19, 2007 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Fall Entertaining Made Easy with Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store
Visit the Demo Kitchen at Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple to watch Chef Chris Tong from My Private Chef work his culinary magic. The demonstration will take place on Friday, October 26, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. For more information about this Bloomingdale's event, contact Paddy Meehan, Culinary Specialist, at 312.324.7678. - October 18, 2007 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Cirelli Foods of Middleborough, MA Announces Personnel Changes and Additions to the Cirelli Team
Cirelli Foods New England's largest family owned broadline foodservice distributor, serves over 4,000 customers in the Northeast, including independent restaurants, multi-chain units, schools, healthcare facilities, non-profits, and other foodservice operations. - October 17, 2007 - Cirelli Foods
Party Cloths Covers It All – New Owners Move to Canton, MA; Introduce a New Wrinkle in Party Planning in Metro Boston
Dedicated to the concept that perfect parties start with terrific tables, Party Cloths, LLC works with caterers, function room managers, party planners, brides, and individual party givers to create the event of their dreams, offering creative choices of coordinated linens and/or chair covers to enhance any theme or compliment any décor. - October 17, 2007 - Party Cloths LLC
Gilda's Club Chicago Welcomes My Private Chef for Healthy Cooking Ideas
Executive Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef returns to Gilda's Club to present a delicious menu calculated for healthy eating. Gilda's Club is Chicago's only free cancer support community. Tuesday, November 13 at 6pm. 537 N. Wells Street, Chicago. Free to anyone touched with cancer. - October 16, 2007 - My Private Chef, Inc.
1705Prime Chophouse Hosts Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Annual Event
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, will host the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Seventh Annual Wine Tasting and Auction on Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-8 p.m. The event will... - October 15, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Metal Detectable Products Now with New Design Feature
Metal Detectable Pens now available with or without pocket clip - October 15, 2007 - E-Components & Chains Limited
UK Ethnic Foods Market Research Released
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the UK Ethnic Foods market is now available to its catalogue. UK Ethnic Foods: http://www.reportlinker.com/p061032/ - October 14, 2007 - Reportlinker.com
UK Breweries & the Beer Market New Market Research Released
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the UK Breweries & the Beer Market is now available to its catalogue. UK Breweries & the Beer Market: http://www.reportlinker.com/p061029/ - October 14, 2007 - Reportlinker.com
Big Tattoo Wines Celebrate Five Years of Commitment to Fundraising
It was fall of 2002 when Billington Wines released Big Tattoo Red, a wine with a unique mission – a mission to give back to the community, to help others and to ultimately make a difference. Now, five years later, the brand, along with its mission has secured its spot in the wine market and... - October 11, 2007 - Billington Wines
Stellar and i3 Join Forces to Create Stellar Restaurant Solutions
Stellar, a leading global call center and business process outsourcing provider, and i3, a leading provider of restaurant ordering solutions, today announced the establishment of a new US-based joint venture company Stellar Restaurant Solutions. The new entity provides centralized call center and... - October 10, 2007 - Stellar
eBacchus® Launches Public Beta Version of Its Website
eBacchus®, the premier wine and vineyard community & information site, is now available to all users. - October 10, 2007 - eBacchus
Purveyors of Fine Foods Re-Launch Range of 'Festive Multi Bird Roasts'
Pelham & Talbot, purveyors of fine foods and one of Norfolk’s finest butchers have again launched their infamous festive bird roasts on their online shop. - October 10, 2007 - Pelham & Talbot Ltd
Belvidere Winery, One of Australia's Largest Contract Facilities, Goes High-Tech with Software Solution VINx2
JX2 Technology Pty Ltd today announced the successful installation of its next-generation winery information system VINx2, at Belvidere Winery, Langhorne Creek. Belvidere Winery is among Australia’s largest contract production facilities with a crush capacity in excess of 20,000 tonnes. The... - October 10, 2007 - JX2 Technology Pty Ltd