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Superior Grocers Donates Funds to Local Schools Through Its "Superior for Education" Program

Superior Grocers, one of the largest independent supermarket chains in Southern California, is proud to announce its latest donation to nearby schools through its “Superior for Education” Program. With support from Colgate-Palmolive Company, Superior Grocers will be awarding 19 area... - May 22, 2012 - Superior Grocers

AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Marks Its Three Year Anniversary

Fresh food previously unable to tens of millions of food pantry clients nationwide becomes increasingly available as AmpleHarvest.org, now three years old, enables more than 5,100 food pantries across all 50 states become “visible” to local growers with excess garden produce. - May 22, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org

Sharky's American Grill Now Open in West Houston

Please come by and enjoy their wonderful chef driven scratch made items such as bacon wrapped sharky bites, jumbo shrimp, ribs, fish, gourmet burgers, adventurous salads, brunch, lunch, kids menu along with an affordable happy hour. - May 20, 2012 - Sharky's American Grill

The Chef’s Academy’s Chef Instructor Releases Podcast on American Culinary Federation Competition

Chef Brandon Hamilton Describes How Culinary Institution’s Student Team Took Home Bronze Honors in Detroit Regionals - May 19, 2012 - The Chef's Academy

Café Chef Launches New YouTube Video

Café Chef, a NJ food service company, announced today the launch of their new video on YouTube.com and other online video websites. Managing Partner, Chris Consorte, said, “We’re excited about our new video – it quickly explains what we’re all about and our food... - May 18, 2012 - Cafe Chef

Nolan Ryan’s All Natural Beef to Sponsor the Southwest’s Largest and Best Steak Cookoff, The Texas State Cookoff

Nolan Ryan’s All Natural Beef is proud to sponsor the Texas State Cookoff for the 2nd year in a row. As one of the Southwest’s largest steak cookoffs, the Texas State Cookoff draws amateur grillers from all over the U.S. who compete to be crowned the winner of the “Best Steak in... - May 18, 2012 - Nolan Ryan Beef

Jason’s Deli Celebrates 10 Years in Southwest Florida by Giving Back

Jason’s deli is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Southwest Florida by giving back to the community. The “Power of Ten,” focuses community attention on 10 area charities by donating 10% of the Fort Myers restaurant’s sales to a specific charity on Monday’s between June 4th and August 20th. - May 18, 2012 - Jason's Deli

NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative for Forrest Food Storage Invention

Darryle F., Florida resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Forrest Food Storage invention to potential licensees over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product designed to make the storage of all types of food... - May 18, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.

Rocky Top Hospitality Ranked as 2011 Top Corporate Philanthropist

North Carolina Restaurant Group Recognized by Triangle Business Journal for Its Philanthropic Focus. - May 18, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Tea Monkey Celebrates Its First Year and Launches Its First Tea Pod

Its been a year since Tea Monkey launched its first store in Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes, offering a unique customer experience focussed on Tea in a cutting edge environment. - May 17, 2012 - Tea Monkey

Sofitel Manila is HACCP Certified

Sofitel Luxury Hotel in Manila receives HACCP certification. - May 17, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Free Wine Tasting Compliments of Five O’Clock Steakhouse

Sample the all new wine list offering full-bodied flavors and refreshing summer sippers. From now until Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26, 2012, Five O’Clock Steakhouse invites you to enjoy a complimentary 2 oz. sample of any wine available by the glass when you dine in the lounge or dining room. - May 16, 2012 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse

Kitchen 580 is Now Open in Livermore, California

Kitchen 580 introduces a new standard for dining in the Tri-Valley. Owner and food enthusiast Mr. Park, along with world renowned executive chef, Jess Ledesma, delivers a hand crafted menu that showcases the best of Pacific Rim cuisine. - May 16, 2012 - Kitchen 580

Sunset Walk & Shop

An event featuring Food Trucks, Fashion Trucks, and 20 of LA's emerging artists and designers. Join hundreds of Los Angeles's most fashion-forward men and women for a Sunday afternoon of dream shopping on the Sunset Strip, featuring the latest in fashion, beauty and emerging trends, great music, giveaways, and a bloggers lounge. - May 15, 2012 - Walk and shop group

Digital Menu Me Partners with Cloudtise to Expand Its Offerings in Digital Advertising

Cloudtise has partnered with Digital Menu Me to create the next generation of digital advertising display systems. Cloud advertising is gaining traction and Cloudtise is the most advance advertising Cloud-based system out there. - May 15, 2012 - Digtial Menu Me

Buckhead Specialty Retailer Lucy's Market Announces Launch of New Website

Lucy’s Market, a year-round farmer’s market and specialty goods retailer located in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, GA, announces the live launch of its redesigned website. Designed and developed by Junction Creative Solutions, the new site was created to engage existing and... - May 13, 2012 - Junction Creative Solutions

Bring Mom to Mother's Day Brunch at Scottsdale's Bungalow Bar and Grill

To honor Arizona mothers this Mother’s Day, Bungalow Bar and Grill is offering brunch menu items that will please moms and the whole family this Sunday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “It’s a day that moms always look forward to, even if they downplay it,” said Trish Clark,... - May 13, 2012 - Bungalow Bar & Grill

"Sip and Supper" Wine Education on the Napa Wine Train

Winemaker-led tasting followed by gourmet meal on-board. - May 13, 2012 - Napa Valley Wine Train

Exciting New Marketing Website Creates Trendy Hub for Local Hand-Made & Home-Grown Products

This Online Country Market provides a marketing network for serious small producers, providing a growing database of quality local products for the many consumers who are passionate about sourcing these hard-to-track- down treasures. - May 12, 2012 - FarmGate Online Country Market (Pty) Ltd

For the Love of the Grill: Wisconsin Grilling Experts Serve Up Tips, Recipes and Wisconsin-Made Foods

The hosts of Mad Dog and Merrill's Midwest Grill'n have launched a new line of sauces, marinades and seasonings which are available nationwide from Wisconsinmade.com. - May 11, 2012 - Wisconsinmade.com

Stevia and Acidified Food Production

Steviva Brands paving the way for diabetic safe sugar free acidified foods. - May 09, 2012 - Steviva Brands, Inc.

Superior Grocers Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary at Oxnard Location with Big Car Giveaway and School Donations

Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, will be celebrating its one year anniversary at its Oxnard location on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. The anniversary event will be a huge celebration for the community that includes the raffle of a 2012 Chevy Sonic car, televisions, game consoles, food samples and entertainment. Donations to three local Oxnard schools will also be given. - May 09, 2012 - Superior Grocers

Global Online Reservation Leader EVEVE Announces Reaching Milestone of 1,000,000 Diners

Global restaurant reservation leader, EVEVE, announced today that it booked its 1,000,000th diner this weekend. The historic reservation was booked at London’s critically acclaimed La Buvette. The individual who booked this reservation will receive a dinner for two at La Buvette, courtesy of... - May 09, 2012 - EVEVE

Chicago Prime Steakhouse Offers Complimentary Dessert for All Moms on Mother’s Day

Dine at Chicago Prime Steakhouse on Mother's Day and all Moms will receive a complimentary dessert. Chef Ruben Garcia, one-time protege of Chef Jean Banchet, has crafted a menu with Moms in mind and the brand new Gluten Free Menu is also available. - May 09, 2012 - Chicago Prime Steakhouse

NewProductHelp.com Designated as Official Marketing Representative for Fool Proof Invention

Benjamin M., Colorado resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Fool Proof invention to potential licensees over the next 2 years. An innovative new product designed to make dough proofing a much more efficient process, the... - May 09, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.

DMG Productions Proudly Announces Business Update: Food Service in America

Groundbreaking, entertaining and educational: this three-part series will explore the food service industry in America. - May 06, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC

ChocwasabiTM Launches Chocolate Covered Wasabi Snack Line

Tasty Treats Combine the Eclectic Mixture of Chocolate and the Hot, Exotic Taste of Wasabi - May 06, 2012 - Chocwasabi

Milwaukee's Iconic Five O'Clock Steakhouse Unveils a New Wine List This Week - Just in Time for Summer

Milwaukee's iconic Five O'Clock Steakhouse unveiled an all new wine list this week. The new list features full-bodied wines which can hold up against hearty steakhouse cuisine, as well as, refreshing summer sippers. Some of the standouts include: Caymus Conundrum White Blend - Mango, papaya, kiwi... - May 06, 2012 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse

Blasé Café & Martini Bar Completes Renovation

Remodeling is Nearing Completion at Siesta Key, Florida, Hot Spot offering Late-Night Menu and New Hours - May 05, 2012 - Blase Cafe

New Seafood Menu Item Brings Sweet Heat to Iconic San Diego Restaurant

Rubio’s® Kicks off Spring Season with the Addition of the Mango Habanero Ono Taco - May 04, 2012 - Rubio's

SI Sponsor Meat Industry Awards

Systems Integration are sponsoring the 2012 Meat Management Industry Awards. The event is being organised by Yandell Media and is due to be held at the Royal Garden Hotel, London, on Thursday 24th May. SI are a Staffordshire-based business that specialise in supplying software to the meat... - May 04, 2012 - Systems Integration Limited

Rochelle Barcellona Named President of Northern California Personal Chef Association

Chef Rochelle Barcellona, aka Chef Ro, owner of Barcellona Bites, has been named the president of the Northern California Personal Chef Association. - May 03, 2012 - Barcellona Bites

Kiva Han Coffee Looks to the Web for Growth

Pittsburgh Coffee Distributor to set up online store to help independent coffee businesses. - May 03, 2012 - Integra Marketing Group

Talley Farms Announces Latest Venture to Support Local Sustainability

Talley Farms announces their Fresh Harvest program. This program allows Central Coast consumers the opportunity to support the local economy and environment while enjoying the convenience of locally grown fruits and vegetables from a trusted source, Talley Farms. “The Talley family decided... - May 03, 2012 - Recipe food & beverage marketing

Chapman’s Ice Cream is Now on Facebook and Twitter

Chapman’s Ice Cream has joined the social media trend by joining Facebook and Twitter. New social media accounts feature the latest industry news, nutrition tips, new product releases, promotions and much more. - May 02, 2012 - Chapman's Ice Cream

Historic St. Louis Mexican Restaurant Introduces New Look, Catering Company in Time for Cinco de Mayo

Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, a fixture in the St. Louis community for more than four decades, introduces an improved visual identity and the restaurant’s first catering segment, Hacienda Catering Company, in time for Cinco de Mayo. The rebranding effort, completed by Daley Design, was a six-month long process initiated to more accurately align visual representation of the restaurant with its celebratory environment and fun-loving customers. - May 02, 2012 - Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

“GO LOCO” Engine Rides at the Napa Valley Wine Train

Experience railroading from the past in the locomotive. - May 02, 2012 - Napa Valley Wine Train

The Juniper Jammery is Proud to Announce Their Jams and Marmalades Are Available to Order Through Their Website Thejuniperjammery.com

The Juniper Jammery produces marmalades made from fresh fruits with a touch of honey and citrus pectin. The marmalades make great gifts, spreads, and glazes. They are now available to order online at thejuniperjammery.com. - May 02, 2012 - The Juniper Jammery

The Lime Truck and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Partner with a Global Movement to Benefit Children

Leading global nonprofit children’s movement, Buy A Meal Give A Meal (BAMGAM), has today announced its launch in California and key partnerships with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and The Lime Truck, winner of Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race. Through these partnerships, BAMGAM will deliver much needed support to underprivileged children across Orange County and Africa - May 02, 2012 - BAMGAM (BUY A MEAL GIVE A MEAL)

London-Based Sushi Caterer Introduced a New "Body – Sushi" Service- First Event Was a Grand Success

Naked Sushi is the new entertainment service offered by Ta-Maki Sushi catering in London, which was the main highlight of a recent birthday party that awe-struck all the guests. - May 02, 2012 - Ta-maki Sushi

A Real Coup d’État During Prima Tazza Launch at Le Méridien

An Opera mob to portray the strong energizing feeling of a morning coffee cup. - May 02, 2012 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa

Suffolk Salvation Army Corps is Making Environmental History in Virginia by Launching an A500 Rocket® Model Food Composter, the First One in the State

The Suffolk Salvation Army Corps is making environmental history in Virginia by installing an A500 Rocket® model food composter, becoming the first Salvation Army soup kitchen in the nation to use this cutting-edge technology. The unit was provided by a grant from Birdsong Peanuts to the Salvation Army and it uses peanut hulls and wood chips as bulking agents for composting. - May 01, 2012 - NATH Sustainable Solutions

San Diego Wine Storage to Support Rady Children's Hospital

Looking for a great place to store your wine? Need to move those stacks of wine boxes out of your garage or office? How about cataloging your home wine cellar so you know what you have and when you should drink it? If so, now is the time to take the plunge! During the month of May San Diego Wine... - May 01, 2012 - San Diego Wine Storage

A New Beer Product Has Arrived Just in Time for Summer - a Cooler Cooler

The ICE Block Cooler is a cooler design that fits in a freezer or fridge and features a cool blue glow when the power is turned on. It keeps drinks like soda and beer cooler than ice right down to their freezing point of 28F. - April 30, 2012 - ICE Block Cooler

Schokologo in 2012: Chocolate Meets Brand Identity – Confectionary Has Never Been so Exciting

For most modern businesses, the idea of marketing their company image consists of business cards, E-mail campaigns, and the same traditional techniques as favoured for decades. And while these are great, proven ways to get the word out about your business, innovative German company Schokologo are rising to the world's attention with a very different approach. One that combines the latest in cutting-edge technology with that sweet thing we all love most of all...chocolate. - April 28, 2012 - Schokologo e.K.

Blue Mountain Growers to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer