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Award Winning Young Author Hosts Vegan Cookbook Signing with Dessert Samples
On January 5 from 2pm to 4pm, Hannah Kaminsky, author of the new cookbook My Sweet Vegan, will host a book signing at the Barnes & Noble in Westport, Connecticut. The informal meet and greet will include dessert samples of recipes from My Sweet Vegan. Store visitors are welcomed to view the... - January 04, 2008 - My Sweet Vegan
Congressman, Higher Education Advocate Harry Mitchell Visits SCI Campus
Culinary School Community Discusses Impact of Higher Education Act Reauthorization - January 04, 2008 - Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Checkers®/Rally’s® Reinvents the Value Menu
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest chain of double drive-thru restaurants and parent company of both Checkers® and Rally’s® concepts, announced the system-wide launch of its new Double Value MenuSM. Checkers/Rally’s has reinvented the fast food value... - January 04, 2008 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
New Cane Cachaca Launched by US Cachaca Trade Council
Dallas, Texas based US Cachaca Trade Council, (www.cachacatc.com ) is expanding its line of Premium Distilled Spirits with the introduction of a new Ultra-Premium brand of Cachaca called Cane™ Silver & Cane Gold. “We are extremely pleased with the new Cane™ line of Premium... - January 03, 2008 - US Cachaca Trade Council
Aimee Bridges Named Chair of Swing Fore a Cure Casino Night
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Aimee Bridges, manager of Rocky Top Hospitality, has been named chair of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure pre-tournament Casino Night on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at 1705Prime... - January 02, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Loft 610 Urban Restaurant & Lounge Announces Opening in Granite Park -- Plano
The hip, Northwest Plano restaurant serves up a chef-driven, new American menu with a side of urban sophistication. - December 30, 2007 - Loft 610 Urban Restaurant & Lounge
RNCOS Releases Report on Indian Food and Beverages
RNCOS released a report titled "Indian Food and Beverages Forecast (2007-2011)” that gives an in-depth analysis of the present and future prospects of the Indian food and beverages industry. "Indian Food and Beverages Forecast (2007-2011)” report looks into the industry in... - December 30, 2007 - RNCOS
Whole Youth Adds Annique Herbal Rooibos Red Tea and Green Tea
Whole Youth brings the Annique Rooibos red tea, green tea and blended herbal teas to the USA. The complete Annique range is manufactured in South Africa from the Rooibos (red bush) plant and includes cosmetics skin care as well as the newly introduced line of Rooibos teas. - December 29, 2007 - Whole Youth
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Releases Podcast on the Future of Safe Drinking Water Systems
Amy Caperna, director of business development for Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), has announced the release of a podcast addressing the future of safe drinking water systems. In the podcast, Lee Hortman, vice president of operations at Gray & Creech, discusses the... - December 27, 2007 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Katherine White Named to the Carying Place, Inc. Auction Committee
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 committee for The Carying Place, Inc. 7th Annual Benefit Auction, which is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2008, at The Matthew’s... - December 26, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
"Spiritual Water" is This Year’s Most Appropriate and Controversial Christmas Stocking Stuffer
New Bottled Water Product Conveys the True Christmas Spirit & also Generates Widespread Media Attention - December 24, 2007 - Spiritual Brands, Inc.
Tea Time Taking Its Place in Social Popularity and Priorities
Tea rooms uniqueness, elaborate ceremonies, special events and patronage growing in the Central Florida region - December 24, 2007 - RED Key Internacional, LLC
Environmentally Friendly Laundry Announces Plans to Open in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
State of the art commercial laundry brings 20 full-time jobs to North Carolina’s Northeast. - December 22, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission
World Beverage Competition 2007-2008 Results
Once again the finest beverage products in the world have met to compete in the World Beverage Competitions. - December 22, 2007 - World Beverage Competition
Rocky Top Hospitality Taps MMI Associates, Inc.
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., (www.mmimarketing.com) a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the agency of record for Rocky Top Hospitality, which operates seven restaurants as well as catering services in the Raleigh area. - December 21, 2007 - MMI
The Hot Pepper Awards 2007, a Fiery Foods Contest, Announces Winners
The Hot Pepper Awards 2007, a fiery foods/condiment competition, announces winners. - December 21, 2007 - The Hot Pepper
Dean Ogan Named to Leadership Committee of Swing Fore a Cure
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has been named to the leadership committee of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure. Rocky Top’s 1705Prime Chophouse and Events is a platinum sponsor of the annual golf tournament, which raises... - December 20, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
IMI Global Receives Visit of the Vice-Governor of Santa Catarina and His Delegation to Discuss PVP Services and Data Base
Santa Catarina looking to open new markets. - December 19, 2007 - HLS Veterinary Biological Products Inc.
Customized Catering Plans Simplify Holiday Meals
Focus on spending time with loved ones this holiday season rather than on spending time in the kitchen. Shane’s Rib Shack is all about family, community and great food. A “true” rib shack that prides itself on mouth-watering Baby Back Ribs and a family secret barbecue sauce,... - December 19, 2007 - Shane's Rib Shack
Bring a New Taste to the Table for Your Next Holiday Event
Pomegranate Wine offers a twist for entertaining this holiday season. - December 19, 2007 - Ararat Import Export, LLC
2008: The Year of the Gnu?
A “Gnu” movement is taking hold across the country. People everywhere are chanting, “I want my fiber”. Dietary fiber, that is. People nationwide are proclaiming that the delicious Flavor & Fiber Bars, made by Gnu Foods, are the inspiration for their fiber-obsession. They... - December 18, 2007 - Gnu Foods, LLC
Red Bull Formulator Creates Natural Alternative Crave Energy Drink
Brad & Kelly Smith of Crave Team Canada announces the release of Crave Energy drink (http://www.CraveBigMoneyNow.com). A natural alternative developed by Red Bull formulator. - December 17, 2007 - CraveBigMoneyNow.com
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
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
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.
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