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Updated Vegan Substitutes Guide for iPhone Now Available in App Store
Version 1.1 of the Vegan Substitutes Guide is now available in the iTunes app store. The update includes compatibility with iOS 6 and new and revised vegan food alternatives. The app is also available for Blackberry Playbook. The Vegan Substitutes Guide... - February 19, 2013 - Tonya Walker Marketing Group
WTSO.com (WinesTilSoldOut.com) Has First Marathon Wine Sale of 2013
WinesTilSoldOut.com offers deeply-discounted, high-quality wines every 15 minutes (or less) for 18 hours during their Marathon Sale on February 20th, 2013. - February 19, 2013 - WTSO
Grammy Winner Doug Smith in Concert at Cellarz93
Grammy Award Winning acoustic guitarist and recording artist, Doug Smith will be giving his only appearance in Southern California for 2013 on February 23rd from 8:30pm – 11:30pm at Cellarz93 RestaurantWinehouse in Temecula. “When performing on stage I’m removed from my audience... - February 18, 2013 - Cellarz93 Restaurant Winehouse
Slawsa Spices Up "World Cabbage Day" on February 17th
Cabbage may just be the most under-rated vegetable amongst US consumers but the makers of Slawsa are looking to change minds by retraining consumer taste buds. Slawsa celebrates World Cabbage Day on Sunday, February 17th by spreading awareness about the health benefits of cabbage. Slawsa was... - February 17, 2013 - Nicole Foods
Health-Conscious Company Epicurex LLC Makes Waves in the Coconut Water Market
Cocozia is set to become a top seller for the health-conscious company. - February 17, 2013 - Epicurex LLC
Art Salvi Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Art Salvi of Carmel, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of wine and spirits. About Art Salvi Art Salvi is the Vice President and General Manager of Southern Wine and Spirits of... - February 15, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
500% Growth in Sales of Da Rosario: USDA 100% Organic Truffle Products Fuels Expansion in 2013
Opens Production Facility, Enlists Tri-State Distributor, Announces Web Store - February 15, 2013 - daRosario Organics
NY Web Design Firm Skygate Media is Proud to Announce the Launch of Z Hospitality Group's Homepage Re-Design
Skygate Media has solid experience with responsive web design for industries where the quality of the aesthetic messages are paramount. Their team of NYC web designers and marketers sets the standard for professionalism and timely work. The partnership with Z Hospitality Group is an example of their capabilities as a leading web design firm. - February 15, 2013 - Skygate Media
Roaring Lion Launches a New Resealable Bottle & Two New Products
Roaring Lion energy drink is proud to announce the launch of their new line of resealable Bottles and they are marking the occasion by unveiling two new products to the public, "Au Natural" & "Zero". While the new 16.9 oz. bottles feature an updated look that is sleek &... - February 14, 2013 - Roaring Lion energy drink
Sofitel Luxury Hotel Philippines Celebrates Valentine’s Day 2013
Experience a magnifique Valentine’s Day as you celebrate it with your loved one at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila! - February 14, 2013 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Catalogs.com Reports Top Gardening Trends for Spring 2013
Catalogs.com gardening catalogs and stores share their most popular gardening trends for Spring 2013. - February 13, 2013 - Catalogs.com
It’s Official: Jane Falke is a Published Author, Her Book, Eat Healthy be Healthy at Any Age is on Amazon
Jane Falke, Nutritionist Naturally, has used her 20+ years as an expert nutritionist, her Master in Holistic Nutrition, and her experience as associate chef, instructor, and the science of raw food nutrition certification from Living Light Culinary Arts Institute, and a certification in plant-based nutrition from eCornell University and T. Colin Campbell Foundation to write Eat Healthy Be Healthy at Any Age. - February 13, 2013 - The Nutritionist Naturally
Bumblefish Sushi Awarded Food Excellence Award
Kansas City Health Department announces that Bumblefish Sushi & More is one of a handful of food establishments to receive their coveted 2012 Grade A Food Excellence Award. - February 13, 2013 - Bumblefish, Inc
The Chef’s Academy Announces Upcoming Spring 2013 Kitchen Skills Series
Culinary Institute Launches Cooking Series to Teach Skills and Techniques to Master the Kitchen - February 13, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
Dates for Margaret River Gourmet Escape 2013 Announced
Following an incredibly successful launch in 2012, the annual Margaret River Gourmet Escape has announced the dates for 2013 with the popular wine and food event to be held from Friday, November 22nd to Sunday, November 24th. This ultimate of gastronomic experiences will offer a program featuring... - February 13, 2013 - The Margaret River Guide
"Piano" Opens First U.S. Location Showcasing Live Music at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Piāno, an upscale live music bar has opened its first U.S. location. A unique experience combining premium live music with highest quality beverages and an elegant small plate menu. Accomplished international piano entertainers treat music lovers to classic, new and yet-to-be discovered favorites. - February 12, 2013 - Piano
Lois Hamblet, CEO of Ziptip, Inc., Mobile Payments for Tips and Gratuities, Quoted in Sunbelt Foodservice Magazine
Lois Hamblet, CEO of Ziptip, Inc., mobile payments for tips and gratuities, is quoted in the February 2013 issue of Sunbelt Foodservice Magazine. In an article about electronic tipping, Hamblet states: “A tipping solution is long overdue [as] the tipping [space] has almost never been... - February 12, 2013 - Ziptip, Inc.
Downtown Macon Business, HotPlates Restaurant Group, Launches Redesigned Website from Third Wave Digital
HotPlates Restaurant Group has been a staple of downtown Macon for over ten years, starting with Tic Toc Room and still growing. Each restaurant is unique in their offerings, from fine dining to casual pub fare to coffee house chic. When the owner of HotPlates Restaurant Group, Cesare Mammarella,... - February 12, 2013 - Third Wave Digital
Theresa Roemer’s Valentine Truffles at Bar 12 in Saks Fifth Avenue – Proceeds to Benefit Child Legacy International
Theresa Roemer and Saks Fifth Avenue are very excited to announce the Valentine selection of her Signature Truffles at Bar 12, Saks Fifth Avenue, Houston Galleria. Proceeds from the truffles will benefit Child Legacy International. - February 11, 2013 - Theresa Roemer LLC
Dinner4Date.com Valentine Survey 2013: 91% Cook for a Date Before Getting Into a Relationship
About the Survey: This yearly survey commissioned by Dinner4Date.com shows all the facts, trends and insights into the most important part of the dating game: cooking. The survey took place in January 2013 in the following countries: USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Republic of Ireland, Spain and France. Total number of participants: 489 and the female/male ratio was 47%/53%. - February 10, 2013 - Dinner4Date.com
The Chef’s Academy Announces Upcoming Community Wine Pairing Class Led by Culinary and Wine Experts
Culinary Institute Invites Local Triangle Community to Attend Wine and Food Pairing Class - February 08, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
BANG® – as Official Energy Drink of NHL Florida Panthers & BB&T Center
It was just announced that VPX’s BANG® will be named official energy drink of the NHL Florida Panthers and the BB&T Center, formerly known as the Bank Atlantic Center. - February 07, 2013 - VIRUN
Sofitel Manila Celebrates Chinese New Year 2013
Welcome the Year of the Snake in a sumptuous celebration at Sofitel Manila. - February 07, 2013 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
St. Paul Pediatric Orthodontics Provider Unveils Five Favorite Snacks for Patients to Enjoy
Dr. Jennifer, a St. Paul Pediatric Orthodontics Provider, reveals her five favorite snacks that patients can safely sink their teeth and braces into. - February 06, 2013 - Doctor Jennifer
Manufacturer of Food Processing Equipment Urschel Italy Hosts Opening Ceremony
Urschel Laboratories, Inc., a world leader in food cutting equipment, celebrates the opening of Urschel Italy. - February 06, 2013 - Urschel Laboratories
Earth Fare Launches Foundation to Fight Childhood Obesity
Earth Fare, the healthy supermarket, is pleased to announce the launch of The Friends of Earth Fare Foundation. This non-profit, charitable organization will provide children across the Southeast and Midwest with access to healthy food choices and activity through partnerships with local... - February 06, 2013 - Earth Fare, Inc.
“Stick a Fork in It” Food Blogger Contest Sponsored by Top Recipes Android App
Food bloggers: Get cooking! SplashPad Mobile is looking for the best recipes and they've put their money where their mouth is with a total of $1,000 in prize money. - February 05, 2013 - SplashPad Mobile
OC Restaurant Week Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary February 24 – March 2, 2013
100+ Restaurants Confirmed for the Milestone Celebration; Kick-Off Party with 20 Restaurants at Newport Beach Lexus February 23. - February 05, 2013 - OC Restaurant Association
Bobby DoTube Has Been Formally Designated New York City's "Coolest YouTube Video Marketing Producer & Entrepreneur Of 2013"
The outcome of a new Internet opinion poll from which respondents were asked to recognize the "Coolest YouTube Video Marketing Producer & Entrepreneur Of 2013" yielded what some would suggest was a fairly predictable result, Bobby DoTube local entrepreneur, business man and well know YouTube video creator was picked well over any other recognizable name in New York City. - February 02, 2013 - Hire It Out Services
1800COOKING.org Feeding America Pizza
Just in time for Super Bowl a new way to order pizza. - February 02, 2013 - 1800COOKING.org
Urschel Laboratories, Inc. Reveals the New Affinity Dicer Food Cutting Machine
The new AFFINITY™ Dicer food cutting machine from Urschel Laboratories, Inc. is a durable and easy-to-operate piece of equipment for the dicing of meat and dairy products such as cheese. - February 02, 2013 - Urschel Laboratories
Clouds Rest Vineyards, in Petaluma, Welcomes Ilse Chun to Oversee Its Retail Sales Division
Clouds Rest, located in Petaluma, CA, best known for its Estate grown Pinot Noir hires wine country veteran, Ilse Chun to join their organization to oversee their retail sales division. - February 01, 2013 - Clouds Rest Vineyards
Morton Grove Farmers Market Announces Vendors for February Winter Market
The Morton Grove Farmers' Market announces it's Winter Market Vendors. The February Winter Market will be on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St., Morton Grove, IL 60053 http://mgfarmersmarket.com/february-winter-market-vendors-announced. - February 01, 2013 - Morton Grove Farmers' Market
The Chef’s Academy Hosts Inaugural Chili Cook-Off Competition and New Student Preview Day
Students Get Fired Up to Compete for Chili Champion Title at Upcoming Community Event - February 01, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
Chocolate Parties and More
Beacon, New York-based Gourmetibles/The Chocolate Studio, are pleased to announce the expansion of their Birthday Party options with the collaboration of local personality "Princess Wow." The Chocolate Studio currently hosts chocolate making parties in which guests create their own... - February 01, 2013 - Gourmetibles/The Chocolate Studio
Team Belle Makes Belle Chevre the Only Artisan American Cheese with Nationwide Demo Support
Tasting is believing, and Belle Chevre goat cheese creamery offers its retailers nationwide the use of Team Belle, highly trained and passionate demo specialists. Since its inception in 2012, Team Belle has had proven results in every outlet. - January 31, 2013 - Belle Chevre
Cocoa Family is Now Kosher & Passover Certified
Cocoa Family offers Kosher and Passover Certified Ingredients. - January 30, 2013 - Cocoa Family
The Matthews House Offers a Romantic Valentine’s Day Take-Home Dinner for Two on Thursday, Feb. 14
Cary Mansion’s “Nighty Night In” Provides Lovers with a Gourmet Oven Ready Restaurant Meal for the Special Occasion - January 30, 2013 - Matthews House
Superior Grocers to Celebrate Store Re-Grand Opening and Fruits and Veggies Community Mural
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, will celebrate the re-grand opening of its newly renovated store in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 9, 2013. In conjunction, there will be a special celebration to recognize the first community mural... - January 29, 2013 - Superior Grocers
The Brittany Hill Wedding and Event Venue is Back
The Brittany Hill event and wedding venue, after 7 years of being closed, is under new ownership and is better than ever. - January 29, 2013 - The Brittany Hill
Lucky Dog Hot Sauce Takes Home a Golden Chile Award from 2013 Zestfest
Lucky Dog Hot Sauce out of Hayward, CA wins major industry award. - January 28, 2013 - Lucky Dog Hot Sauce
Freshline Gourmet Shares Authentic Quality Greek Foods with Us
The food experts and inspectors at I.C.B. Services Ltd have recently established their Freshline Gourmet (www.freshline-gourmet.com) food distribution enterprise, with a mission to provide an extensive line of the highest quality, great tasting & all natural foods Greece has to offer. By doing... - January 28, 2013 - Freshline Gourmet
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Celebrates Five Years of Falafel, Looks Toward Continued Expansion
The healthy fast-casual concept holds five days of birthday offers in Colorado. - January 27, 2013 - Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill
IonSense Awarded Massachusetts Workforce Training Grant. Adds New Sales Management.
IonSense, Inc. announced that they are a recipient of one of the 87 Workforce Training Grants awarded by the state of Massachusetts. This grant will enable the company to provide training to a number of employees in the areas of software development and engineering. “We are growing our... - January 25, 2013 - IonSense, Inc.
Wheeler's of St. James's Debuts in Middle East
Internationally renowned celebrity chef designer, David Tokiwa gives a different touch on the famed seafood restaurant of Marco Pierre White. - January 25, 2013 - DBTA International Pte Ltd
Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Marketing Efforts for Graham Cracker Delights Invention
A creative and unique new snack product designed to appeal to all ages, the Graham Cracker Delights, has been developed by Barbara Henry of Indian Head, Maryland. The product’s unique ingredients and recipes bring an entirely new dimension to graham crackers. Snack foods have always been a... - January 25, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
La Dolce Vita Cooking Book - Recipes, Ideas, Culture and Lifestyle from Italy. With Love!
La Dolce Vita cooking book is a website about the Italian culture. - January 23, 2013 - ldv group
Belle Chevre's Pimento Chevre Wins Prestigious Good Food Award Gold Medal
Once again, the goat cheese from Belle Chevre creamery in Alabama has been awarded a top prize. The pimento chevre walked away with a medal in the Cheese category in the "Oscars of Food." - January 23, 2013 - Belle Chevre
Prestige SmartChef – an Online Recipe Portal – Launches New Features Like Photo Recipe, Video Recipe, Cooking Tips and Social Bookmarking
Prestige SmartChef – the online recipe portal by TTK Prestige (India’s premiere kitchen appliance maker) which brings together a community of people with culinary interests, launches 4 new features: Photo Recipe, Video Recipe, Cooking Tips and Social Bookmarking. - January 23, 2013 - Prestige SmartChef
Atlanta Beverage Startup Launches in Kroger
Blue Donkey Iced Coffee, an Atlanta business known for its all natural iced coffee drink, has just launched its products in more than 38 Kroger stores across Georgia & South Carolina. On Jan. 16, Kroger started carrying Blue Donkey Original and Light, sold in 8 ounce bottles. Blue Donkey Iced Coffee is available in the Kroger natural & organic dairy section. - January 22, 2013 - Blue Donkey Coffee, Inc.