Restaurants News
Pull up a chair to consume what’s new in the operation of restaurants, diners, taverns, pubs, nightclubs, banquet halls, snack bars, food carts and trucks and food service contractors. This news digest includes information about new chefs, openings, menu offerings, industry trends, restaurant design, technology, operation and management aimed at foodies and industry professionals alike.
Eat Drink Dive Packages Kansas City's Local Best in One Tidy Directory
Bigger isn't better. Local is better. - February 21, 2020 - Geiger Media
Q Stay and Lounge Debuts Menu Collaboration with Japanese Culinary Expert Lina Kawase
LS Corp. (location: Chuo Ward, Tokyo; CEO: Leo Liang) announces its collaboration with culinary expert Lina Kawase to produce a new menu item, the Tare-battered fish katsu sandwich with tartar sauce, now on sale at Q Cafe, the hostel cafe-bar of Q Stay and lounge Ueno (https://www.q-stay.jp/en). - February 20, 2020 - LS Corp.
Dry Powdered Vegan Ice Cream VICECRM from Potato Protein Introduced
Turn any plant milk into vegan ice cream with VICECRM. - February 19, 2020 - Vegan Gastronomy
Mahonia Brings Celebrity Chef Julien Royer of Asia's No. 1 Restaurant Odette
3 star Michelin restaurant Odette debuts at Mahonia for an exclusive kitchen takeover. For a two-night exclusive only, the multi-award-winning Chef Julien Royer comes to Bahrain. - February 18, 2020 - Mahonia
Inspire and Kia Pay Homage to Those Working Behind the Scenes
Inspire Agency (Kia Motors America’s Hispanic AOR) in partnership with Kia, is celebrating Latinos that give it everything outside the spotlight – this time, during Super Bowl LIV on Fox Deportes. The idea was rooted in the insight that while Latinos are vastly underrepresented in Hollywood, they are constantly giving it everything without the recognition as stunt people- just like Latinos. - February 14, 2020 - Inspire
Katie’s Pizza Will Donate Entire Day’s Profits on Giveback Tuesday
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria will be hosting the next Giveback Tuesday event at their Town & Country location on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The Little Bit Foundation, which serves 42 schools and 14,000 students in the St. Louis area, will be this month’s recipient. Every month,... - February 12, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Voice Assistant to Enhance Dining Experience at Restaurants
Transform your fast casual into fine dining on Valentine’s Day. - February 11, 2020 - Hostbuddy, Inc.
Mobile Ordering App at Joey’s Helping Save Families Precious Time with Grab and Go
Joey’s Seafood Restaurants roll out of their new mobile ordering app is appealing to an increasing number of consumers with busy lifestyles craving convenience. “Between hectic lifestyles and long working hours, people are finding it more difficult to find time to cook,” said... - February 08, 2020 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
Kids Coins for Sale at Joey’s Seafood Restaurants Starting in February
Joey's is selling kids coins as part of their new kids meal program. These coins are made of wood and are recyclable. - February 02, 2020 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
Standing Up to Bullying at Joey’s Seafood Restaurants
Joey's is selling Pink "Be Brave" buttons in support of anti-bullying. - February 02, 2020 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
Linga Signs Exclusive Deal with Geidea, Fastest Growing Payment Acquirer in Saudi Arabia
A major distribution agreement has been signed between Geidea, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest and fastest-growing providers of payment systems and Linga, the creators of the first complete cloud-based operating system for restaurants. The agreement will help the merchants to adapt to the new VAT requirements being introduced by the Saudi Arabian government and it will also increase the speed of payment acceptance drastically by increasing revenue and reducing operating cost. - January 23, 2020 - Linga
Norman Van Aken Announces New Restaurant Row Location
Reimagining the Anchor Space at Dellagio Town Center - January 23, 2020 - Dellagio
EZBREW, Inc. Raises Seed Round Investment and Expands Board
EZBREW, Inc. raised an undisclosed amount of capital in a seed round of investment this month and added serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist, David Gardner to its board. CEO and founder, Andrew Baker, announced the latest cash infusion and iteration of his vision to empower restaurants and... - January 18, 2020 - EZBREW Inc.
Old Town La Quinta’s Newest Hot Spot RD RNNR Now Open and Running Strong
RD RNNR (pronounced Road Runner) in La Quinta is continuing to celebrate their Grand Opening. The impressive location offers an expansive space that will treat patrons & sports fans to an unprecedented dining experience while creating a comfortable and casual “local feel”... - January 14, 2020 - RD RNNR
Maryland Vegan Eats Presents Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week Feb 7 - Feb 23, 2020
The Tennessee Titans have proven that going vegan must be all that it’s cut out to be and Maryland Vegan Eats agrees. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, join the celebration of the sixth edition of Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week: Vegan is For Lovers, February 7 through February 23. - January 14, 2020 - The Land of Kush
Smokey Treats Fusion BBQ Restaurant Opens in River Falls, Wisconsin
Smokey Treats Fusion BBQ recently opened its doors in River Falls, WI, celebrating a ribbon cutting ceremony with plans for a future Grand Opening celebration. Smokey Treats features globally and ethnically-inspired fusion BBQ dishes with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. - January 07, 2020 - Croix Valley Foods
EatDrinkDeals Names Top 10 Restaurant Deals for 2019
EatDrinkDeals names the best Best Restaurant and Fast Food Deals of 2019, celebrating a year of BOGOs, free restaurant deliveries, $1 cocktails, and casual dining specials. - January 01, 2020 - EatDrinkDeals
The Talk Awards Honors Restaurants for Providing Outstanding Customer Service Year After Year
Restaurants ranking high in customer satisfaction receive the prestigious Talk Award for Customer Satisfaction. - December 30, 2019 - The Talk Awards
Philadelphia’s Beloved J'aime French Bakery Debuts Vegan Croissant
New Vegan Menu Item Available Now at Bakery’s 212 S. 12th Street Location - December 26, 2019 - J'aime French Bakery
Katie’s Pizza Continues Charitable Efforts in December
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria is continuing their charitable efforts in December with yet another Giveback Tuesday event. This will take place on December 17 in Town & Country. KPPO will donate the day’s profits to Youth In Need, a local agency that serves more than 8,000 of the... - December 13, 2019 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Code2action Announces the Execution of a Substantial Services Agreement with HB Brand Partners and the Intent to Complete a Merger Into a Publicly Traded Shell Company
Code2action Announces the Execution of a Substantial Services Agreement with HB Brand Partners and the Intent to Complete a Merger into a Publicly Traded Shell Company prior to year end 2019. - December 04, 2019 - Code2action Inc.
Sweet and Savory Meals Announces 5 Delicious Christmas Recipes
Looking for some easy and delicious Christmas recipes to make your holiday sparkle? Sweet and Savory Meals has got you covered with dinner, drink and cookie ideas to make your holiday pop. These recipes are quite easy to make, taste delicious, and are great to enjoy during the winter holidays. - December 02, 2019 - Sweet and Savory Meals
Thanksgiving Feast & Smoked Turkeys to Go at Weber Grill Restaurant
Weber Grill Restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving day in addition to offering Whole Turkeys prepared for pickup the day before and day of Thanksgiving. - November 20, 2019 - Weber Grill Restaurant
Restaurant Consulting Firm Access Point Hospitality Group Opens in Fort Lauderdale
Tom Kelley and Access Point Hospitality Group offers services for restaurants, hotel operators and new ventures across South Florida. - November 20, 2019 - Access Point Hospitality Advisors
'Tis the Season: The Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread Returns
Subway introduces the NEW! Ultimate Steak, along with the Ultimate Meatball Marinara and Ultimate Spicy Italian. - November 18, 2019 - Subway
Subway Restaurants Names John Chidsey CEO
Subway Restaurants announced today that John Chidsey has been named Chief Executive Officer effective November 18, 2019. John's career as a global franchise executive and senior leader for some of the world's well-known corporations spans brands in and outside of the food and beverage... - November 13, 2019 - Subway
Receipt Day at Chick-fil-A Vestavia Hills
Chick-fil-A Vestavia Hills, located at 513 Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills, AL, is excited to kick off the giving season by hosting its first Receipt Day on Wednesday, November 13 from 6 am to 9 pm. It is a special event that treats their guests to pay once for their order, but eat twice. - November 09, 2019 - Chick-fil-A Vestavia Hills
Top 10 List for National Happy Hour Day
Just in time for National Happy Hour Day - celebrated every year on November 12 - EatDrinkDeals is out with its Top 10 List of the Best Happy Hours in the nation. Happy Hour is said to have started as a U.S. Navy tradition around 1913 and then gained prominence during Prohibition. With most... - November 01, 2019 - EatDrinkDeals
The Talk Awards Recognizes Restaurants Nationwide for Outstanding Customer Service
Restaurants rank high in customer satisfaction and earn Talk Awards for Customer Satisfaction. - November 01, 2019 - The Talk Awards
When You Do Good, Good Things Happen This World Sandwich Day
Subway® restaurant fans, rejoice! World Sandwich Day is back. Today, Subway is celebrating the holiday with our fourth consecutive year of partnering with Feeding America® to give back to our communities, showing that when you do good things, good things happen. On November 3, sandwich... - October 31, 2019 - Subway
Fast-Food Drive-Thrus Are Losing Millions via SeeLevel HX & QSR Magazine QSR Drive-Thru Study
Drive-thru performance benchmark study finds that the average QSR is losing roughly $89K per store location per year in the drive-thru. - October 31, 2019 - SeeLevel HX
Bukhara Ajman at Ajman Hotel Managed by Blazon Hotels Presents a Special Diwali Menu This October
Guests will enjoy a culinary feast highlighting traditional dishes from Northern India at Bukhara, an award-winning restaurant. - October 19, 2019 - Ajman Hotel managed by Blazon Hotels
World Famous Randy’s Donuts Announces Opening in Downey, CA with Free Donuts and Free Coffee
World Famous Randy’s Donuts Announces Opening in Downey, CA; Location will have a giant 26’ donut on roof, drive thru, full coffee line-up and Pop Culture Wall - October 18, 2019 - Randy's Donuts
Books, Gourmet Food, and Library Love at the Queen Mary Secret Spice Cafe Dinner and Tour, Saturday, November 2, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
The Queen Mary raises funds for the new Long Beach Library with a literary event aboard ship that is interactive, delicious, and unique. - October 11, 2019 - John Galvis Media Agency
Michigan's Best Outdoor Cider Festival
Local festival builds on first year’s success with big plans for its second year. Two local Ypsilanti business owners join efforts to create excitement in Ypsilanti by bringing out Michigan’s craft cider makers at the second annual West Cross Hard Cider Festival. This family-friendly festival unites what we love about Michigan in the Fall: cider and donuts, games, hard cider and the best food from local restaurants. - October 10, 2019 - West Cross Cider Festival
Katie’s Pizza and Pasta Osteria to Raise Money for Families Fleeing Domestic Violence
The Women’s Safe House, which provides safe shelter and transitional living services to battered women and their dependent children, will benefit from Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s next Giveback Tuesday event. This event is open to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Katie Collier’s Town & Country location. - October 10, 2019 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Subway® Restaurants Names New Chief Marketing Officer
Announces Additional Leadership Hires - October 09, 2019 - Subway
STOMP Out Bullying Announces World Day of Bullying Prevention October 2019
STOMP Out Bullying will partner with California Pizza Kitchen for a nationwide fundraiser Monday, October 7 in honor of World Day of Bullying Prevention. - October 04, 2019 - Love Our Children USA
"Drink for Pink" Breast Cancer Fund Raising Beer Introduced
Bald Man Brewing’s "Spirit In The Sky" Strawberry Rhubarb Ale in Select Retailers Now. - October 02, 2019 - Bald Man Brewing Company
Award-Winning Family Owned Restaurant Big Fin Seafood Kitchen Celebrates 10 Years – and Renews Lease for High Profile Sand Lake Location for Another 10 Years
Big Fin Seafood Kitchen Renews Lease for another 10 Years at Dellagio - The Heart of Sand Lake - located in the Dr. Phillips area of Orlando just minutes from Central Florida’s world-class theme parks and the Orange County Convention Center. - September 29, 2019 - Dellagio
eMenuTouch Presents NutrientMenus - Pre-ordering System for Drive Thru, Estimating the Guest Services to Less Than 60 Seconds
System created with innovative Hi-Tech in traditional Guest Services for the next generation in exploring guest experiences whether Drive-thru or other hospitality venues where no one ever has serviced before. - September 27, 2019 - Queensway Group AB
Blue Shark Vodka “Lurking” at ILM Airport
Blue Shark Vodka is ready to unveil its new, exclusive glass airport display at Wilmington International Airport this Friday, September 27 at 4:30 p.m. The custom vitrine was handcrafted by Greensboro, NC, “Maker of Beautiful Things” Chris Horney, who has handcrafted custom, high-end... - September 27, 2019 - Daytoon, Inc.
Something Big is Brewing at World Famous Randy’s Donuts
Launch Celebration - Free Coffee Giveaway Monday, September 23 from 6am-6pm at Inglewood and El Segundo locations. - September 20, 2019 - Randy's Donuts
Subway® Restaurants, Feeding America® and Performer Nick Lachey Team Up to Fight Food Insecurity and Help Give Ugly Veggies a Home
Subway® restaurants are known for offering fresh, beautiful vegetables on any sandwich, providing millions of guests with easy and affordable access to delicious produce. Yet, millions of Americans face food insecurity and lack access to fresh produce. In honor of Hunger Action Month®,... - September 19, 2019 - Subway
Couple Announces That Flavors Wings N Daiquiris is Now Open for Business
Announcing a newly established restaurant located in Arlington, Texas that services the DFW Metroplex communities, Flavors Wings N Daiquiris. - September 11, 2019 - Flavors Wings N Daiquiris
IZO Mezcal Now Available at Select Costco Locations
Starting this month, IZO Mezcal will be available at these select Costco locations in Southern California and Arizona: Vista, Temecula, Chula Vista, Tucson, Glendale, Mesa. - September 11, 2019 - IZO Mezcal
Michigan Entertainment Insurance Brokers List Top Risks for Restaurants
MFE Insurance, a Michigan entertainment insurance brokerage, recently released a blog listing the top insurance risks associated with owning and operating a restaurant. With comprehensive restaurant insurance, restaurant owners and operators can help protect their finances. Being a new restaurant... - September 11, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Cambridge Cider Social Invites You to Celebrate Autumn by Tasting Hard Ciders and Donuts at a Fun Outdoor Festival
On October 24, 2019 join the ALS Therapy Development Institute in Cambridge for an outdoor celebration of autumn with hard cider, apple cider donuts, seasonal snacks, music, and fun – all in support of a great cause. - September 10, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Melissa J. Flick, President Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Melissa J. Flick of Brinnon, Washington has been honored as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the restaurant field. About Melissa J. Flick,... - September 07, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Subway® Restaurants Launch Latest Mouth-Watering, Culinary Innovation with New Naturally Pit-Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Today, Subway® restaurants are adding layers of smoky, mouth-watering flavor to its menu with the nationwide launch of its New Naturally Pit-Smoked Brisket sandwich. Subway continues to deliver guests unexpected and craveable menu items, launching several limited time only in-restaurant tests... - September 05, 2019 - Subway