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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.
Fourth Annual “Mardi Gras for Autism” Expects 2,000 Attendees to Raise Funds and Awareness for Autism – Feb. 9
To support autism charities and special education, 2,000 people are anticipated to attend the Bourbon Street 4th annual benefit ‘Mardi Gras for Autism’ featuring The Aquarium of the Pacific’s “Aquarium on Wheels,” Fullerton Union High School’s Circus Club, MMA... - January 21, 2013 - Bourbon Street
Bella Cucina Artful Food Introduces New Kale & Parmesan Pesto at the San Francisco Fancy Food Show
Bella Cucina's all natural small - batch production is what makes its products uniquely delicious and distinctively different in the marketplace. Bella Cucina Kale & Parmesan Pesto is a healthy & delicious addition to its award-winning product line. Kale is a super food fast becoming a staple ingredient in the diet of health conscious consumers. Kale is full of fiber and anti-oxidants that pack a punch of flavor and energy with a healthy dose of vitamins A, C, potassium and calcium in every bite - January 21, 2013 - Bella Cucina
Philippine National Barista Championship Hosts Certification Training to Qualify Judges to the Country’s Most Prestigious Coffee Competition
Scott Conary, Head Judge to the World Barista Championship, will lead and qualify Filipino Judges to the inaugural Philippine National Barista Championship. - January 20, 2013 - Association of Filipino Baristas Inc
Whole Foods Northern California Brings in El's Medleys
Gluten Free Snacks make debut on West Coast. - January 19, 2013 - El's Kitchen, Inc.
Candy Retailer, IT’SUGAR Proves Two is Better Than One with Debut of Nice Pairs Collection
IT’SUGAR is making Valentines Day’s more delicious than ever with the debut of their “Nice Pair” collection. Each gift contains products that not only amaze but also entertain recipients. Popin Cola Pair: This dynamic duo will have you seeing sparks! The World’s... - January 19, 2013 - IT'SUGAR
RONCO Receives ISO 22000 Certification for Food Safety
RONCO Food and Beverage Customers Can Expect Reduced Risk of Contamination - January 19, 2013 - RONCO
Walk-On's New Orleans Unveils Big Plans for the Big Weekend
Private functions, VIP Tailgate and Viewing Party on tap at Walk-On's, Roux House just blocks from the Superdome. - January 18, 2013 - Last In Concepts
Texas Rangers Cook-Up Partnership with Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef
Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef has been selected as the exclusive hot dog and official beef provider for the Texas Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. Beginning with the 2013 season, fans will be served all beef hot dogs at the ballpark’s food service sites. As the Official Hot Dog... - January 18, 2013 - Nolan Ryan Beef
VIP Caterers of the Palm Beaches is Thrilled to Announce the Renovation Completion of Their Ballroom and “V” Lounge
VIP Caterers of the Palm Beaches is delighted with the timeless elegance Baron Design Group of Deerfield Beach has brought to the VIP Ballroom & “V” Lounge with their expertise. - January 17, 2013 - VIP Caterers
St. Florian's Brewery Taps Production in Sonoma County
5% Minimum of Brewery Profits Benefit Fire-Related & Community-Based Organizations - January 17, 2013 - St. Florian's Brewery LLC
Gourmet Tea Purveyor Aroma Tea Bar Updates e-Bar Tea Collection
Aroma Tea Bar, a gourmet tea distributor, has updated their e-bar to include a red and white tea collection in time for Valentine’s Day. The update features a variety of Rooibos (ROY –BOS) teas, commonly known as red tea and a selection of White teas all curated from various countries. - January 17, 2013 - Aroma Tea Bar
Two Competitive Eaters Take on the 36 Inch Randy's Pizza Challenge for $1000
Eric "Silo" Dahl and Molly Schuyler Competitive Eaters from Minnesota and Iowa to attempt the 36 inch Randy’s Pizza Challenge at Randy’s Premier Pizza in Oakdale on Wednesday evening Jan 16th at 7:30pm. The Prize if they finish will be $1000. It will be streamed live at 7:30... - January 16, 2013 - Randy's Pizza