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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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