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.
Commercial Site Design Welcomes New Brands
Commercial Site Design, a Raleigh-based civil engineering firm specializing in multi-unit, rollout commercial developments, welcomes Arby's, Aldi and Dunkin' Donuts to its client list. - February 03, 2018 - Commercial Site Design
Vegan Restaurant Week Returns to Baltimore in February
From February 9-18, visit local eateries in Baltimore and Baltimore County who have been challenged to produce new and creative vegan-friendly dishes. - February 01, 2018 - The Land of Kush
UmbrellaOne Kicks Off 2018 with Hiring of New Vice President of Business Development
National provider of commercial maintenance and janitorial services adds key role aimed at increasing the value of sales experience. - January 29, 2018 - UmbrellaOne | National Facilities Services
Kohlieber LLC Releases hoobuys, an App to Track Who Paid Last for Dinner, Lunch or Picked Last Time for Movie, Tee'd Off Last or Drove Last
Kohlieber LLC has released hoobuys, a mobile application that tracks and reports back to the user who paid for dinner last, paid for lunch, drove last and many more items that can be used or user created groups. Larry Kohlieber stated that the idea for the app came from family and relatives that... - January 25, 2018 - Kohlieber LLC
After Successful Brands of Bistro and Cafe, Now Hutch Chicago Has Opened a New Location, Hutch Kitchen
The third iteration of Hutch, a restaurant serving brunch every day and dinner items like brisket macaroni and cheese at night, debuted Tuesday night on the first floor of the former Cantina 1910 space at 1477 W. Winnemac Avenue. Hutch American Kitchen & Bar hopes to endear itself to a... - January 16, 2018 - Hutch Chicago
Guardian Services Offers New Product for 2018
Shepherd Filters Offer an Effective Grease Management System that Significantly Reduces the Need for Costly Kitchen Duct Cleaning. - January 12, 2018 - Guardian Services
Clogs by C&C SWEDEN Launches Brand Exclusive Custom Print Program
Clogs by C&C SWEDEN, designer and manufacturer of fashionable and comfortable, professional safety footwear, is excited to announce the launch of their Corporate “Brand Exclusive” Custom Print Program. Clogs by C&C SWEDEN will now offer thousands of uniform and scrub manufacturers as well as uniform and footwear retailers, the ability to customize their line of handcrafted Swedish clogs, with brand exclusive custom prints to reflect their specific customer and brand identity. - January 11, 2018 - The Scandinavian Company
MarketPlace Development Announces 2017 Dulles International and Reagan National Airports Annual Concessions Excellence Award Winners
MarketPlace Development, the concessions program manager at Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan National Airport, and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority are proud to announce their Concessions Excellence Award winners for 2017. Awards were presented to Dulles... - January 08, 2018 - MarketPlace Development
Popular Instagram Poet to Compete at the All-Arizona Poetry Slam Championship
Instagram poet and author Alexander Bentley will take center stage, with thirteen other spoken word artists, at Arizona's state poetry slam championship on Saturday, January 13th. A fierce competition of words and wit is expected to entertain poetry ethenusaists with a 3-hour memorable event. - January 05, 2018 - Alexander Bentley
Simply Perfect Poke Kits™ Available Now from AnnaSea Foods Group
Global Seafood Manufacturer, Western United Fish Company dba AnnaSea Foods Group Introduces Seven Varieties of Simply Perfect Poke™ Kits Available Now. - January 02, 2018 - AnnaSea Foods
New DC-Based AI Startup, Fastfood.ai, Launches Artificially Intelligent SMS Chatbot for Restaurant Fans to Order Takeout and Delivery via SMS Text
Fastfood.ai is a new startup that has developed an Ai-powered SMS chatbot that automates restaurant takeout and delivery service. Food fans can now text takeout or delivery orders while restaurants easily manage the orders and view live sales analytics from the web and mobile app. Fastfood.ai SMS chatbots produce more orders, improve the customer service experience, and increase productivity and efficiency of restaurant operations. - December 31, 2017 - Fastfood.ai
Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces the Winner of Its "Help for the Holidays Mixer Giveaway with KitchenAid Commercial"
Steve Oakleaf Won a New KitchenAid Commercial Mixer. - December 31, 2017 - Tundra Restaurant Supply
General Parts Group to Open Its 27th Service Location in Yuma, Arizona
General Parts Group is pleased to announce the opening of its 27th service location. The new location is well positioned to service Yuma and La Paz counties in Arizona as well as the Imperial Valley area of California. - December 30, 2017 - General Parts Group
Maison Beljanski Tea Room Set to Open on 53rd St.
Maison Beljanski, a tea room dedicated to wellbeing and health. - December 27, 2017 - Maison Beljanski
LUCARIS Opens Up a New World of Luxury Supplying Four of the Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Bangkok with Its World-Acclaimed Brand of Pristine Crystal Glasses
LUCARIS opens up a new world of luxury supplying four of the best fine dining restaurants in Bangkok with its world-acclaimed brand of pristine crystal glasses, in the THE TASTE WITH STYLE campaign. In this coming year, LUCARIS is going to take 2018 on a journey to specially nominated bars and restaurants that have chosen LUCARIS crystal glasses in Shanghai, China, and Delhi, India. - December 25, 2017 - LUCARIS
Solutions for a Healthier World and Filiberto's Team Up to Help Save Patients
Solutions for a Healthier World, a non-profit public charity, is conducting a three month "roundup" fundraising campaign with Filiberto's Restaurants in Arizona. The money raised will go towards treating patients with devastating autoimmune diseases. - December 20, 2017 - Solutions for a Healthier World, Inc.
QSR Management Group and Tropical Tango Announce Merger to Form DYNE Hospitality Group
New company consists of 41 Tropical Smoothie Cafes in five states with plans for more. - December 20, 2017 - Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Jax
Local Software Executive Feeds His Passion for Great BurgerZ and DogZ
Bob McFarland has spent the last 30 years building his career in financial services and technology sales. His last 20 years as a senior sales and marketing executive in the technology industry has given McFarland the opportunity to travel the world and sample some of the finest local fare. He has... - December 20, 2017 - Burgerz and Dogz
Fido's - The World's First Dog Tap House Opening This January in Tigard, Oregon
The World's First Tap Room that fosters shelter dogs till adopted. Enjoy great craft beer & food in a dog and charity themed bar that actively tackles the homeless dog population right inside the bar. Fido's actively promotes and donates to dog rescue charities and all entertainment is provided by the world of dogs. - December 20, 2017 - Fido's
Profitable Restaurant/Bar and Real Estate in Cadott, WI Listed by On Pace
On Pace Franchise & Business Advisors announces that they have listed a profitable restaurant/bar and real estate in Cadott, WI - December 16, 2017 - On Pace Franchising
Joe Coffee & Rewards Launches Free Service for Independent Coffee to Compete with Corporate Coffee on Convenience
Joe is a free mobile order & payment platform with a built in rewards program for independent coffee shops. Complete with a consumer app and merchant app on both iOS and Android, Joe is on track to connect coffee lovers that want to support small business over 20 locations in Seattle alone by the end of December and is onboarding new locations each week. - December 13, 2017 - Joe Coffee & Rewards
Tropical Smoothie Café Has Opened Its Newest Location at Bartram Park
First 50 people in line received one free smoothie a week for a year. - December 09, 2017 - Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Jax
White Space Opportunities in the U.S. Restaurant Landscape: CHD Expert Evaluates the Independent Restaurant Market
Independent operators represent 68% of the total U.S. restaurant landscape and maintain a unique competitive edge in the market. - December 08, 2017 - CHD Expert
Hacienda Foundation of St. Louis Partnering with GiFT Through Margs for a Mission Program
The Hacienda Foundation of St. Louis will be supporting local non-profit organization Giving is a Family Tradition (GiFT) through the months of December and January. The Hacienda Foundation of St. Louis’ program, Margs for a Mission, selects local charities every other month. Every Monday... - December 06, 2017 - Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Micro Music Festivals - Public Performance Opportunities at Restaurants/Bars
“Micro Music Festivals” are the hottest new on-premise promotion in restaurants/bars across the U.S. This inclusive, live-music, event provides a stage for today's emerging artists, as well as, musician-hobbyists. - December 05, 2017 - Open Mic Entertainment, Inc.
L Taco Mexican Cafe Grand Opening
Grand Opening Event; Nacogdoches Rd Location; 4:00 - 6:00PM; Live Music, Free tacos, Salsas, Kids inflatables, and many more amenities. - December 05, 2017 - L Taco
Fig & Olive Names New VP of Marketing
Data-driven industry veteran focused on guest experience and expansion. - November 28, 2017 - Fig & Olive
Ventura County’s First Public Market, The Annex, Opens at The Collection at RiverPark
The Annex Marks Ventura County’s New Home for the “Locally Grown” - November 22, 2017 - The Collection
The Island of Misfit Makers Comes to Northeast Minneapolis
This new, fun, slightly renegade pop-up market will feature 21 Minnesota makers. - November 21, 2017 - United Goods
Kansas City Breweries Company Announces Major Brewery and Beverage Manufacturing Hub
Creating high growth value propositions for beverage, grocery and convenience store markets. - November 16, 2017 - Kansas City Breweries Company LLC
The Bernards Inn Welcomes New Chef
The Bernards Inn proudly announces the addition of Todd Mark Miller as their new Executive Chef. In his role as Executive Chef, he will spearhead The Inn’s culinary team and oversee all aspects of the the Inn’s restaurant, catering and kitchen staff. - November 14, 2017 - The Bernards Inn
This Boston Chef Has Cooked Thanksgiving Dinner Every Day for 20+ Years
Jay Hajj, the chef-owner of beloved Boston casual dining landmark Mike's City Diner, has served Thanksgiving dinner every day for more than 20 years, learning plenty of secrets along the way. His turkey dishes are widely proclaimed among the best in America. This native of Lebanon shares the secrets to perfect all-American Thanksgiving dinner in his new "Beirut to Boston" cookbook. - November 09, 2017 - Chef Jay Hajj
Arcane Revelry Partners with Feastly PDX and Select CBD for First CBD Brunch Series and Product Launch
Arcane Revelry and dining experience platform, Feastly, are hosting a CBD-infused brunch series to celebrate a brand new Select CBD product on Saturday, November 11th from 11am to 2pm PT in Portland, Oregon. At Select CBD Saturnalia, Infused Harvest Brunch & Revelry, Select CBD will announce a new product in its line of essential oil infused, hemp-derived CBD. - November 02, 2017 - Arcane Revelry
Blackjack Pizza & Salads Celebrates One Year in Tampa
Blackjack Pizza & Salads of Tampa is celebrating its one-year anniversary, and you are invited. Open to the public, the anniversary event will take place on Thursday, November 16, from 2:00-3:00 PM at the restaurant, located at 3692 W. Gandy Blvd. in Tampa. The festivities will include... - November 02, 2017 - Blackjack Pizza & Salads of Tampa
Slater's 50/50 Reaches Milestone of 10 Locations
Slater's has expanded the burger franchise to 10 units with a 4 unit deal in Dallas, Texas, a 3 unit deal in Las Vegas, Nevada and one new unit in Temecula, California. The Slater's model offers premium quality burgers in a fun, upbeat and mouth watering environment. From creating the original 50/50 patty – made of 50% ground bacon and 50% ground beef – to our menu of over-the-top food favorites and extensive selection of local and regional craft beers. - November 01, 2017 - Slater's 5050
Exciting New Restaurant Concept at Bay 101
From the creator of Straits, Sino and Roots & Rye - October 31, 2017 - Chris Yeo Group
Dollar Margaritas at Roma’s During the Month of November
The delicious $1 margarita is available all day, every day while dining in at Roma’s for the entire month of November. - October 30, 2017 - Roma's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces the Winner of Its "Chop Chop! Easy Chopper 3™ Contest"
Roy Gruss won a new Nemco Easy Chopper 3™. - October 27, 2017 - Tundra Restaurant Supply
Wowio, Inc. Acquires Restaurant and Tour Business in Arizona
Wowio appoints a new board and takes company in a new direction. - October 26, 2017 - Wowio, Inc.
Free Speech Forum at Roma’s
Every Saturday evening at 6:00pm, free thinkers gather to share news, ideas, opinions and pizza at Roma’s Italian Restaurant on Greenville Avenue. - October 26, 2017 - Roma's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
New Opportunities for Small Businesses to Share Their Discounts and Reach More People
ScanDash, a new platform that enables small businesses to share discounts with the masses is inviting businesses to join and share their special offers. - October 25, 2017 - ScanDash
Big Sexy Brewing Creates a Beer with the Sacramento SPCA to Raise Money
Big Sexy Brewing Company of Sacramento teamed up with Sacramento's SPCA to help raise money for the organization. - October 17, 2017 - Big Sexy Brewing Company
Livit International Launches Travel Deals Website with Steep Discounts
Livit VIP provides huge travel discounts by taking the bulk buying concept brick and mortar stores use to pass on amazing travel savings to members of it's social travel club. Side-by-side comparisons of Livit prices with Priceline, Expedia, Kayak and other sites are viewable on www.livit.vip and show incredible savings to Livit customers. - October 12, 2017 - Livit VIP
Apple-Featured Travel Network Boutiq Launches on Android
Boutiq, “Where to go from who you know,” officially celebrates its launch on the Google Play Store today. The new App personalizes food and travel recommendations by placing your entrusted friends and network at their core. The Sydney-grown App received a Hero Feature selection in... - October 11, 2017 - Boutiq
Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces Its "Chop Chop! Easy Chopper 3™ Contest"
Enter now for your chance to win a new Nemco Easy Chopper 3™. - October 07, 2017 - Tundra Restaurant Supply
Lotus SF is on a Mission to Bring Clean, Green Indian Cuisine to the Mission
This earth-friendly Indian restaurant opens in the Mission District in October, with traditional and sustainable North Indian dishes. The address is 2434 Mission, right off 24th Street. - October 06, 2017 - Lotus SF
Go Burrito Expansion in Florida with Multi-Unit Operator Agreement
Fast casual, beach-themed burrito restaurant Go Burrito announced the expansion of the franchise into a new market: Florida. The Salisbury, North Carolina-based brand will open four franchised stores throughout the coastal state during the next two years, starting in Ocala, Florida. Franchise agreements have been sign with locations in North Carolina and Tennessee being selected. - October 05, 2017 - Go Burrito
The Inaugural Baltimore Food Truck Week, Presented by the Maryland Mobile Food Vending Association, Coming In November
What? Inaugural Baltimore Food Truck Week, presented by the Maryland Mobile Food Vendor Association. When? November 6th to November 12th, 2017; Where? Throughout the Greater Baltimore Metro Area, wherever participating food trucks operate; Why? To Celebrate Local Chefs on Wheels. - October 04, 2017 - Au Jus Solutions
The Art of Broth Launches in 30 Airports on October 1st
Sipping Broths; not Bone Broth, not tea, but the most innovative new product for travelers in 2017. - October 02, 2017 - The Art of Broth
Thaitanic Street Food Restaurant Launches in Sausalito
All aboard. This September 2017 ThaiTanic Street Food has launched their restaurant on Bridgeway Street in Sausalito, CA right near the banks of the San Francisco Bay. - October 01, 2017 - ThaiTanic Street Food