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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
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.
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
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
Agricultural Cooperatives: Bringing Fresh Fruit to the World. - April 27, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Milford Valley Farms is Now Milford Valley
New logo, new packaging and new website reflect the chicken company’s growth strategy. - April 27, 2012 - Milford Valley
Dutch Bros. Coffee Partners with Muscular Dystrophy Association to Fuel the Fight Against ALS
Coffee Company Hosts Annual MDA Day on May 4; All Locations Donate Proceeds in Honor of Dutch Bros. Co-Founder - April 26, 2012 - Dutch Bros. Arizona
WordSmith Presents Potent Pepper: Turkey’s Exotic Urfa Biber
“Potent Pepper: Turkey’s Exotic Urfa Biber” Film Launches on www.potentpepper.com - April 26, 2012 - Potent Pepper
Chicago Prime Steakhouse to Host The Hess Collection Wine Dinner
On Friday, May 11, 2012, at 6:30pm, Chicago Prime Steakhouse will host The Hess Collection Wine Dinner featuring Brian Batridge of The Hess Collection and Chef Ruben Garcia of Chicago Prime Steakhouse. - April 26, 2012 - Chicago Prime Steakhouse
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok: Mango Promotion
Enjoy the tasty Mango promotion at the Cafe, poolside and Rang Mahal from April until the end of May 2012. - April 26, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Sustainability Equals an Increase in Profits: Accelerating Revenue Generation for Businesses in Santa Monica
City of Santa Monica joins the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Santa Monica College (SMC) to ramp up the growing demand from consumers for transparency in validating local businesses as leaders in environmentally-friendly business practices. - April 25, 2012 - Small Business Development Center Santa Monica College
ROXOR Artisan Gin Takes Top Design Award 2012
ROXOR Artisan Gin was the top award winner of the Design Award, which focused on Excellence in Structural and Graphic Design. ROXOR, a new brand in the spirits industry, was competing against a variety of global brands in almost every consumer goods category. - April 25, 2012 - New Artisan Spirits
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today Announces Annual Gala, May 20/Laurie Beechman Theater, NYC. Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, S**t Liza Minelli Says) Performs
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today is announcing their annual Gala Fundraiser, May 20 at the Laurie Beechman Theater. The 501c3 charity assists children living with HIV/AIDS. This year, they honor media personality Valerie Smaldone with the Spirit Award. Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, S**t Liza Minelli Says) will perform. Gala includes cocktails, auction, dinner, performances by top Broadway and Cabaret talent, gift bags. Robert Creighton of "Anything Goes" will be the auctioneer. - April 24, 2012 - Help Is On The Way Today
Fine Dining with the Freedom to Indulge - Chicago Prime Steakhouse Introduces a New Gluten-Free Menu
With Chicago Prime Steakhouse’s new Gluten Free Menu, one can feel free to indulge in a full selection of enticing appetizers, crisp salads lavished with homemade gluten-free dressings, fresh seafood, and steaks and chops. Where others accommodate with limited, often uninspired options, Chef Ruben Garcia crafted an uncompromising, mouthwatering lineup focused around the gluten-free lifestyle. - April 24, 2012 - Chicago Prime Steakhouse
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Opens Its 31st Location
Bandana’s Bar-B-Q Opens New Location St. Louis, MO based Bandana’s Bar-B-Q opened its newest location at 300 S. 44th Street, Mt Vernon, IL on April 17, 2012. The 31 unit chain currently operates locations in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa with plans to continue expansion within these... - April 21, 2012 - Bandana's Bar-B-Q
Local Bar and Restaurant Enthusiasts Announce Philly Food Blog
Philadelphians Janeane Tolomeo and Sel Kandula announce Philly-ism.com, a unique guide to the area's best restaurants and bars. - April 20, 2012 - Philly-ism
Tea Site Expands Its Coverage of Green Tea Health Benefits
TeaBenefits.com allots more pages for health benefits of 13 types of green tea. - April 20, 2012 - TeaBenefits.com
Peppadew Grant Announcement
Peppadew Fresh to Offer U.S. Grown Peppadew® Goldew Fruit - April 19, 2012 - Peppadew Fresh Vineyards
Urban Eats Announces Opening in Hillcrest
The local eatery offers a range of classics and twists on traditional dishes. - April 19, 2012 - Urban Eats
Americans’ Appetite to Replicate Restaurant Cuisines and Flavors at Home Provides Innovative Opportunities for Consumer Packaged Food Industry
Food and manufacturing professionals attended Industry Intelligence i2live webinar hosted by Chef Jill Houk for ideas to capture this emerging trend. - April 18, 2012 - Industry Intelligence
Superior Grocers and Unilever Have Joined Together to Donate $38,000 to Support Schools & Education
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, and Unilever, have joined together to donate $38,000 to 38 local schools. The selected 38 schools will receive $1,000 each and school representatives will attend a ceremony on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 10am at Superior's Montebello store. - April 17, 2012 - Superior Grocers
San Antonio Wine Shop Welcomes New Owners
Wine, A Fine Wine Shop Under New Ownership and Now Called Vinously Speaking, An Eclectic Wine Shop. Grand Opening Set for Thursday, May 10th through Saturday, May12th (2pm - 8pm). - April 17, 2012 - Vinously Speaking
Systems Integration Sponsor SAMW Conference
Systems Integration are sponsoring the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers’ 2012 conference. - April 15, 2012 - Systems Integration Limited
Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch 2012 at The Woodlands Resort
Treat your mother like a queen this Mother’s Day with an elegant champagne brunch at The Woodlands Resort on Sunday, May 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mothers and their families will embrace the natural beauty of Lake Harrison while enjoying live music, sipping champagne and experiencing the... - April 14, 2012 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Big Red Soda Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Diamond Sweepstakes
Big Red soda is giving away a diamond worth $1,937 to one lucky winner on its Facebook page. The social media sweepstakes commemorates Big Red’s Anniversary by awarding the traditional gift for the 75th Anniversary: a diamond. Big Red was established in 1937, hence the $1,937 prize value. Consumers can enter once per day until April 24th, 2012. - April 14, 2012 - Big Red Inc.
weBake.it: Boston Area Startup Aims to Connect Consumers with Artisanal Food Shops
BitOven LLC, a year old company, launched its website, weBake.it, on April 4th, 2012. weBake.it is an online marketplace for artisanal food shops that focuses on connecting consumers with their local artisans. - April 14, 2012 - BitOven LLC
Bread Connection is Now Open at Chandler Plaza in Chandler, Arizona
Bread Connection opened its doors last month at the Chandler Plaza - located on the corner of N Alma School Rd and W Chandler Blvd. This European-style cafe specializes in artisan breads, and is open for lunch Monday through Saturday. - April 13, 2012 - Chandler Plaza
Kelapo Launches Branded Boutique-Style Wearables; Organic Food Brand’s Iconic Elephant Mascot to Adorn Shirts, Bags, and More
Kelapo Coconut Oil announced today that it is releasing a line of limited-edition branded clothing for sale on their website, Kelapo.com. The garments—which include super-soft organic cotton T-shirts, lacy tank tops, sporty shoulder bags, and practical kitchen-ware—will be manufactured... - April 13, 2012 - Kelapo Coconut
Señor Pico Won 3rd Place in Thailand World Bar-B-Q Championship
Señor Pico, one of the Rembrandt’s award-winning restaurants, participated in the 7th Rhythm of The Earth World Festival at Central World and placed 3rd in the 2012 World BBQ Championship for the second consecutive year. Thank you for all the votes from the culinary judges for their... - April 12, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Café Chef Launches New Website CafeChefLLC.com
Café Chef, a NJ-based food service company, announced today the launch of their new website cafechefllc.com. Managing Partner, Chris Consorte, said “We’re excited to launch our new site. The goal of the site is to inform potential clients of our food service offerings and... - April 12, 2012 - Cafe Chef