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The Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise” is Coming to Five O’Clock Steakhouse - Ultimate Fans to be Featured in the Episode and Eat Free Once a Week Until the End of the Year
Five O’Clock Steakhouse is looking for the most loyal, articulate and outgoing customers to be featured on an episode of The Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise,” filming at the restaurant on Saturday August 25th, 2012. The top 4 entries will eat free that night and once a week for the rest of the year. - August 15, 2012 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Wine Country Looks to Expand Through Licensing
Liquor Retail Chain Wants to Increase Stores from 7 to 30 - August 12, 2012 - Wine Country Stores
Chukar Cherries Represents the Pacific Northwest on NPR’s “Americandy” Series
Dried, chocolate-covered cherries are nostalgic treat for Northwesterners. - August 11, 2012 - Chukar Cherry Company
Breakthrough Sushi Introduces New Sushi Tasting Class
Breakthrough Sushi, San Francisco’s only company specializing in sushi team building and corporate events just announced a new addition to their event menu: Sushi Tasting Class. - August 11, 2012 - Breakthrough Sushi
Newport Adds More Quality Assurance Manpower in Asia
Jack’s Catch® brand seafood announces the expansion of its quality assurance team with the addition of veteran, Leonard “Lenny” Minster. A former employee of Kitchens of the Ocean and Red Chambers Co. This addition signals a change in Newport International’s purchasing and inspection program overseas. Leonard Minster will be the Director of all procurement and quality inspection for the Southeast Asia region. - August 11, 2012 - Newport International
National Computer Corporation, Inc. (NCC) Receives Vendor Award of Excellence
NCC received the Bronze "Vendor Award of Excellence" in the Software category at Retail Now 2012, the summer Convention and Expo of the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA) in Las Vegas, NV. - August 11, 2012 - National Computer Corporation
The Third BBC Good Food ME Awards 2012
The BBC Good Food Middle East Awards 2012, known for celebrating the best foodie experiences now enters its third year. - August 11, 2012 - CPI
Paso Robles Hosts First Macaroni and Cheese Festival on the Central Coast
The first Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese Festival is coming to Paso Robles on Saturday, August 25th from 2 to 6 p.m. at Le Vigne Winery. The festival will feature wine from 20 different wineries and gourmet macaroni and cheese from over 25 restaurants. Judges will pick the top three gourmet macaroni... - August 10, 2012 - Recipe food & beverage marketing
BBB Certify Oregon Mushrooms as a Trustworthy Online Company
Oregon Mushrooms is a reliable online company that offers fresh dried and Gourmet mushrooms online. - August 10, 2012 - Oregon Mushrooms
Delivering the Finest Roasted Coffee Beans Right at Your Doorstep
With Saint Joe’s new website, coffee lovers can now conveniently shop for high quality beans from Australia’s leading coffee roasters. - August 09, 2012 - Saint Joe
Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef Experiences Growth, Hires Texas A&M Graduate
Nolan Ryan Beef continues to build its client roster, and as a result recently added Alyx Tschirhart as the Nolan Ryan Beef order coordinator. Tschirhart will have daily interaction with clients and vendors and is responsible for collecting and filling all retail and foodservice orders. As part of... - August 09, 2012 - Nolan Ryan Beef
Hojiblanca USA Will Make Its First American Television Debut on Lifetime TV This Fall
Representatives from New Jersey based Hojiblanca USA, the largest Spanish producer of extra virgin olive oil and table olives in the world, joined the popular morning show, “The Balancing Act,” a show that teaches working mothers how to have a more balanced life. The first segment will... - August 09, 2012 - Group Hojiblana USA, Inc.
eMatchopolis Helps Nightclubs Survive and Compete in a Very Competitive Market
The nightclub business is strong and growing but only the savviest at social networking make it to profitability and success. According to nightclubbiz.com, 80% of the sales available in the nightclub industry go only to 20% of the establishments leaving 4 out of 5 nightclub owners struggling to... - August 08, 2012 - eMatchopolis
Reorganization of Adirondack Wilderness Foundation Complete
The reorganization of the Adirondack Wilderness Foundation along with Sour Puss Juices has been finished. Together the two entities comprise The Sour Puss Group. - August 06, 2012 - The Sour Puss Group
Philly’s Best Farm to Plate Chef Competition Cooking Competition That Encourages Local and Organic Eating in Philadelphia
LoveLovingLove Inc., a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit serving the Philadelphia region, wants to encourage healthy and local dining. Philly’s Best Farm to Plate Chef is an organic cooking competition being held by the nonprofit, to showcase delicious ways to prepare these local foods. The competition is also fundraiser to build an earthship, a home that grows its own food. Entry is a fee of $50.00 dollars, and the grand prize is $1000.00 dollars. - August 06, 2012 - LoveLovingLove Inc
Orange County's First Golden Dine Out Kicks Off August 5
Local Restaurants Vie for 2012 Golden Foodie Award Nominations - August 05, 2012 - Golden Foodie Awards
August Food and Spa Promotions at Rembrandt Hotel
Rembrandt Hotel would like to introduce the latest food and Spa promotion for this August. - August 05, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Plascon Food Solutions Introduces Cook Chill Handle Bags and Cook Chill Bags on a Roll
Plascon Food Solutions announces the introduction of Cook Chill Handle Bags and Cook Chill Bags on a Roll. Both products are additions to the company's line of flexible food packaging products used by the foodservice and food processing industries and are used in the Cook Chill method of food... - August 04, 2012 - Plascon Group
Superfood Recipes Inspired by the Last Film in the Batman Trilogy - The Dark Knight Rises
Cinema and Spice, a popular web based cooking show, whips up delicious recipes inspired by the Batman trilogy. Cinema and Spice has over 70 videos on YouTube based on popular movies and television shows, including the Dark Knight Rises. - August 04, 2012 - Cinema & Spice
Addison, Texas Pub Hosts 10th Anniversary Party
Ten years ago, the underdog New England Patriots won their first-ever Super Bowl, The Osbornes earned an Emmy for best reality TV program, the first season of “American Idol,” aired and Addison’s Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub & Grill (5100 Belt Line Road) opened its... - August 03, 2012 - Baker St. Pub & Grill
Spirit of Marilyn Celebration with Mycki Manning as Marilyn Monroe in Las Vegas 50 Years Later Marilyn is Still Oscar's Favorite "Broad"
Oscar's steakhouse & Mycki Manning as Marilyn Monroe host the only Las Vegas commemorative honoring the 50th year of life without Marilyn. As the #1 photographic lookalike for Marilyn Monroe on the West Coast, Mycki will share Marilyn stories, mingle, sing & entertain. Marilyn trivia with prizes awarded. Spirit of Marilyn painting & posters available: portion of the proceeds benefit the Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. - August 02, 2012 - Gentlemen Prefer Marilyn
VIRUN® Closes $2.1 Million Series-A Funding to Bolster Innovation and World-Wide Expansion
After almost 10 years of self-funding growth and business expansion, VIRUN is ready to further-illuminate its presence and capitalize on its patented technology portfolio and product development. - August 02, 2012 - VIRUN
BrewTrail.com Makes It Easier to Plan Your Brewery Tour
Three guys seek to change the world of beer tourism forever. - August 02, 2012 - Brew Trail
El's Kitchen to Open Dedicated Gluten Free Bakery
Upcoming move will allow snack maker to increase production, streamlining operations. - August 02, 2012 - El's Kitchen, Inc.
Datex to Exhibit at American Cheese Society Annual Conference
Supply chain software developer Datex Corporation will be exhibiting at the 2012 American Cheese Society Conference August 1-4th in Raleigh, North Carolina. Datex will be showcasing their new warehouse management software solution which integrates cheese manufacturing and inventory management. - August 02, 2012 - Datex
Chukar Cherries Natural Chocolate Making Process Featured on NPR
National Public Radio takes an inside look at Pacific Northwest artisan chocolate and cherry company - August 01, 2012 - Chukar Cherry Company
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® to Open Stores in Dallas-Fort Worth Beginning September 2012
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, one of California’s premier daily destinations for coffee and tea beverages will open its first Dallas/Fort Worth location in early Fall. The first of several The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cafes will be located at the Dallas North Tollway & Arapaho... - July 31, 2012 - The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Texas
Kenco 2 Go Coffee Vending System
The Kenco 2 Go coffee system has recently been launched and replaces the Kenco Freshseal system that was previously available. - July 30, 2012 - Kenco Local Business Service
Austin Welcomes Little Fattys to the Downtown Food Truck Scene
Little Fattys, the newest 5th & Colorado late-night trailer, is now open and serving up deep-fried corn gorditas. - July 30, 2012 - Little Fattys
Belle Chevre's Tasia Malakasis Launches tasiastable.com
Tasia Malakasis, the President of one of America's premier goat cheese companies, launches a new website in anticipation of her debut cookbook. - July 29, 2012 - Belle Chevre
Chukar Cherries Opens New Store in Leavenworth, WA
Artisan cherry and chocolate company launches storefront in Washington’s Bavarian village. - July 29, 2012 - Chukar Cherry Company
Ketchup Versus Mustard: LeRoy's Makes the Case for Ketchup
A Wisconsin company is getting creative with ketchup flavors, making "ketchup versus mustard" a heated debate this grilling season. - July 27, 2012 - Wisconsinmade.com
MyReviewsNow.net Adds Orgreenic Cookware to Its As Seen on TV Portal
Ogreenic Cookware is the Latest Addition to MyReviewsNow.net’s As Seen on TV Portal. Shoppers Can Now Receive a Second Cookware Item and a Special Mystery Gift at No Charge. - July 26, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Celebrating 11 Years: Local Celebrities Cook to Benefit Children
Spaulding for Children will be celebrating its 11th Annual Dave Thomas Celebrity Cookoff fundraiser at the Benihana restaurant in Troy at 1985 W. Big Beaver Road on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. The chef’s training will take place Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Benihana. Both the event and the chef’s practice session are open to the media. Pete Thomas, NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” Season 2 At-Home Winner, is this year’s guest host, he is also a former foster child and is available for interviews. - July 26, 2012 - Spaulding for Children
GRRO International Eclipses One Million Pounds of Shipped Relief Supplies in Less Than Three Months
GRRO International began matching US surplus with millions of needy recipients worldwide in May and has already eclipsed a million pounds of shipped materials to US and international recipients. GRRO partners with dozens of non-profit organizations to match client surplus materials (FF&E) with those targeted recipients. GRRO clients include higher education institutions, K-12 education facilities, medical facilities, large and small corporations, federal and state government and many others. - July 25, 2012 - GRRO International
Superior Grocers to Participate in Los Angeles Central Ave Jazz Festival and to Donate $5,000 in Support of Education
Superior Grocers will participate at the annual Los Angeles Jazz Festival where it will also give a $5,000 donation to two local Los Angeles schools. Superior Grocers is collaborating with L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry in recognizing local schools in the community. - July 25, 2012 - Superior Grocers
Fresh Unlimited Flavors of Summer Giveaway
Fresh Unlimited announces its Flavors of Summer giveaway. Includes Organic Icepressed Rallis Olive Oil, Organic New Zealand Sea Salt, Artisan Pepper Collection, O Champagne Vinegar, Pink Himalayan Salt Sushi Plate. Perfect for summer entertaining. - July 25, 2012 - Fresh Unlimited
Vanilla from Tahiti Reviews Top 4 Dessert Magazines
Vanilla From Tahiti, makers of the finest Tahitian vanilla beans and pure vanilla extract, is proud to present its list of the Top 4 Dessert Magazines. These magazines will inspire you to come up with tasty, impressive ways to use your vanilla bean pods and vanilla powder. - July 24, 2012 - Vanilla from Tahiti
Domata Gluten Free Releases Fresh New Look
To continue to expand its brand awareness, Domata, a gluten-free baking mix company, is rolling out a completely new packaging design which better reflects the product quality and broader customer base. The updated artwork incorporates a new logo and a modern, yet homey, floral motif. The product... - July 22, 2012 - Domata LLC
Sara Making a Difference: Raises Money with a Lemonade Stand
Sara Peters, age 6, with her team of Cary Christian friends and her brother, Robert, age 3, offered cupcakes, brownies and the sought after lemonade to much of downtown Raleigh and beyond for the benefit of Men or Armor. - July 21, 2012 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Learn Languages Cooking: Food-Themed Course "Wine, Food and Gastronomy" on Babbel.com
Just in time for the first vintages, the online language learning portal Babbel.com offers culinary vocabulary lessons in seven foreign languages. - July 21, 2012 - Babbel.com
Tennessee Valley Pecan Co. Inks Deal with Renowned Chef Betty Sims
Southern Scrumptious products available for purchase at Tennessee Valley Pecan Co. retail store in Decatur, AL starting on July 20th. Products will be available to be purchased online at www.tnvalleypecan.com soon. - July 21, 2012 - Tennessee Valley Pecan Co.
International Root Beer Day
On July 18th, people join around the world to raise their frozen mugs, chalices, goblets, bottles, tankards, steins, jars, pitchers, decanters, bowls, cups, cans, tumblers, buckets, kegs, and other mostly airtight and partly cylindrical vessels in a toast of the greatest beverage yet invented by... - July 20, 2012 - Root Beer Kegs LLC
Beers.BG to Feature in "The Good Beer Show," Bansko, August 4th
Beers.BG, the only online premium beer store and wholesaler/distributor in Bulgaria, is proud to announce that it will participate in an exciting upcoming event, the inaugural "The Good Beer Show," a celebration of the best craft beers and cider, from Bulgaria and abroad. The show will... - July 20, 2012 - Beers.bg
ProTec Nutra Launch Cholesterol Busting Ingredients Range
ProTec Nutra Ltd announced today it has broadened its range of Nutraceutical ingredients with the launch of a full selection of materials for the natural reduction of LDL cholesterol, for use in Fortified Foods & Nutraceutical Food Supplements. - July 19, 2012 - Protec Nutra Limited
Student’s Food Truck Finder Adds Chicago and Cleveland in National Launch
Food Trucks Near Me (www.FoodTrucksNearMe.com) adds new pages for Cleveland and Chicago in a national launch. - July 19, 2012 - Food Trucks Near Me LLC
Latest Culinary Weapon: Custom Recipe to Win the Next Mealtime Food Battle
Food battles start in childhood when experiencing new foods and establishing likes and dislikes as well as eating habits, but they can also cause challenges in adulthood for those dealing with food allergies or intolerances. A Johnson and Wales trained Chef and Food Blogger is offering a new weapon for fighting those mealtime battles through The Chef’s Challenge at The Saturday Evening Pot, where a custom recipe will be provided to a winning individual or family. - July 19, 2012 - The Saturday Evening Pot
Scotch Egg Eating Contest and Silent Auction to Benefit the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America
Tulsa will crown its Scotch Egg Eating Champion on Saturday, August 11 when Baker Street Pub & Grill (6620 South Memorial Drive) hosts its first-ever Scotch Egg eating contest and silent auction. The contest, sponsored by Guinness, begins at 6 p.m. and proceeds from the silent auction benefit... - July 18, 2012 - Baker St. Pub & Grill
DMG Productions to Feature Thunder Group, Inc. on Upcoming Episode of Business
Quality, Value and Sustainability in Food Service - July 18, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
NewProductHelp.com Prepares Vivid Online Presentation for Donut Dollie Invention
Dana G., Delaware resident and inventor, recently contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to create a multi-faceted online presentation for his Donut Dollie invention. An innovative new product designed to make the preservation of certain perishables much easier, the... - July 14, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.