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.

Tropical Smoothie Café Received Community Partner Award from Jacksonville School for Autism

Students from JSA work at the cafés as part of the nonprofit organization’s vocational training program. - May 24, 2017 - Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Jax

Alejandro Aguilar Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Alejandro Aguilar of Brandon, Mississippi has been recognized as a Professional Of The Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the restaurant field. About Alejandro Aguilar Mr. Aguilar has over 30 years experience in the... - May 23, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide

Margaritaville Restaurants Cleveland Announces Open Date and Job Fair

MV Cleveland to hold Job Fair May 22-24, 2017. - May 19, 2017 - Margaritaville Restaurants Cleveland

Queensway AB's Innovation eMenuTouch Transforms All Hospitality Venues Into Smart Venues

eMenuTouch enables smart guest services on wireless and internet enabled devices to place orders and pay in remote and real time. Filter Allergens from all listed menus, display ingredients and Nutrition Facts in less than 10 seconds. Image tapping displays ingredients, Wine descriptions, notes and lifestyle preferences kosher, halal and vegetarian. - May 17, 2017 - Queensway Group AB

Palio's Haslet Gives Away Free Lunch and Other Offers

Palio's Haslet is under new management and wants to show the community the level of service and quality of food they can expect to see. - May 16, 2017 - Palio's

Cathay Pacific Chinese Restaurant Earns Talk Award for Achieving Outstanding Customer Satisfaction Ratings

Boston-area Chinese restaurant has an excellent history of customer satisfaction, earning it five consecutive Talk Awards for its efforts. - May 12, 2017 - The Talk Awards

Famous Prime Beach Restaurant Has Introduced an Exciting Oriental Fusion to Complement Their Exquisite Menu, as It Continues to Lead the Way in Luxury Dining in Los Cabos

El Rincón Culinario is now adding another delicious variety to it´s repertory. Now with an oriental fusion, Casa Dorada offers a full scope of asian delicatessen like shabu-shabu, Gyoza and new original dishes by chef Frank Aguirre. The recent Asian Fusion opening is bound to make Casa Dorada guests even happier during their Cabo San Lucas vacations, adding to the already impressive set of amenities. - May 11, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

First Hyatt Place Hotel in Round Rock, TX Announces General Manager and Director of Sales

Hyatt Place Austin/Round Rock is set to open June, 2017. The new 138 room hotel will offer business and leisure travelers an open, intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, 24-hour food offerings and the 24-hour fitness center. The Hyatt Place Austin/Round... - May 09, 2017 - Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group, LLC

Free Bellini Cocktails Highlight Grand Opening of Roma’s New Restaurant

Italian food lovers celebrate! Known for its old-school dedication to classic, hand crafted Italian cuisine, Roma’s (family owned since 2003) moves into new, larger space at 7033 Greenville Avenue (just north of Park) on May 9. Chef Jimmy offers old favorites, like Hand Tossed Pizza, but... - May 03, 2017 - Roma's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

Largest Online Pre-Printed Label Company Now "Sticking" with Food Industry

InStockLabels.com which is the largest online pre-printing label manufacturer in the United States, now working with the food industry. Thousands of pre-printed safety and rotation stickers already created for same day ship to restaurants across the globe. - May 03, 2017 - InStockLabels.com

El Rincon Hosts a Fiesta in the Square in Carrollton

El Rincon is hosting a celebration that is free to the public in the downtown Carrollton Square. - May 03, 2017 - El Rincon

Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces the Winner of Its “Food Safety Essentials Sweepstakes”

Tundra Restaurant Supply (http://www.etundra.com) happily announces the winner of its “Food Safety Essentials” Sweepstakes. Tundra would like to congratulate Tom Anderson for winning a San Jamar HACCP Food Safety Kit. Contests had a little over 2 weeks to complete and submit the entry... - April 27, 2017 - Tundra Restaurant Supply

PopupRestaurants.com Becomes Major source for PopUp Restaurant News and Events

TasteTV expands online site for global and local Pop-up Restaurant and Dinner news and events, called PopupRestaurants.com. - April 26, 2017 - TasteTV

CHD Expert Evaluates the Mexican Restaurant Industry, the Second Most Popular Menu Type in the USA

Representing 9 percent of USA Restaurants, the Mexican Menu Type is more common then Pizzerias and Hamburgers Restaurants. - April 25, 2017 - CHD Expert

Brew Bus Brewing Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of The Terminal

Brew Bus Brewing in the Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa is celebrating the one year anniversary of its brick and mortar brewery and tasting room by throwing a massive bottle release and anniversary party, beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 22. Fans of locally brewed beer and brewery... - April 21, 2017 - Brew Bus Brewing

Henderson Tap House (Dallas): Celebrate a National Holiday & Eat National Treasure!

Celebrate a National Holiday May 28th with $5 Burgers All Day Long & enjoy the all new Juicy Tex #JuicyTex now until the Holiday! - April 13, 2017 - Henderson Tap House

Firriato: Wine Tales of the Third Millennium

Firriato and the New Romance between Tradition and Innovation in the Wine Industry. - April 10, 2017 - Firriato

AIV Group Breaks $1 Billion Mark in Total Insurable Value

Business Insurance Provider Sees Record Growth in Commercial Insurance Industry. - April 06, 2017 - AIV Group

The New eMenuTouch Technology Can Transform a Food Truck Into Smart Food Truck

Queensway Group AB launches innovations for food trucks, catering services and stadiums. Queensway Group AB's in-house native hospitality multi-platform development for solving problems of human civilization is one of the primary aims of the venture. - April 06, 2017 - Queensway Group AB

NYC Kosher Restaurant, Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, Will Serve Prepaid Glatt Kosher Passover Seders, Chol Hamoed & Yom Tov Meals During Jewish Pesach Holiday

Celebrate a stress-free Passover 2017 with your friends and family without spending the whole day in the kitchen and cleaning. - April 06, 2017 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House

CHD Expert Releases Their 2017 Restaurant Unit Report, Breaking Down the 700,000 Restaurants That Serve the American People

The 2017 Restaurant Unit Report dissects the restaurant landscape across the USA. Identifying common menu types, segments and % independent and chain owned, across each of the 50 states. - April 05, 2017 - CHD Expert

Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces Its "Food Safety Essentials Sweepstakes"

Enter now for your chance to win a HACCP Food Safety Kit from San Jamar. - April 05, 2017 - Tundra Restaurant Supply

David W. Luke Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

David W. Luke of Sioux Falls, South Dakota has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 32 years in the culinary field. About David W. - April 01, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide

Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces the Winner of Its Work Table Workhorse Sweepstakes

Tundra Restaurant Supply (http://www.etundra.com) happily announces the winner for its Work Table Workhorse Sweepstakes. Tundra would like to congratulate Joe Gersch for winning an Elkay 30 x 48 inch Heavy Duty Stainless Steel worktable. Contestants had just over 2 weeks to complete and submit the... - April 01, 2017 - Tundra Restaurant Supply

Best Restaurant Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association

Excellent Restaurant websites deserve recognition and the Web Marketing Association will name the Best Restaurant Website of 2017 as part of their 21st annual WebAward competition. Entry deadline is May 31 2017. - March 27, 2017 - Web Marketing Association

Good Catch Boil House Takes Seafood to the Next Level

Good Catch Boil House is a Louisiana-inspired seafood restaurant and sports bar. The menu offers a variety of traditional and innovative dishes ranging from gumbo and seafood boils to Cajun seafood fried rice and lobster nachos. It’s been a project more than two years in the making with multiple visits to the United States and Asia. - March 27, 2017 - Good Catch Boil House

Gran Sasso Wins 2017 Diners' Choice Award

The authentic Italian restaurant is recognized for Best Service and Best Value in Brooklyn. - March 27, 2017 - Gran Sasso

PJ’s Coffee Vietnam Announces Finalists of the Barista Competition for Amateurs 2017

Top 4 qualified competitors of PJ's Coffee Vietnam Barista Competition for Amateurs 2017 has been announced. - March 22, 2017 - PJs Coffee Vietnam

New Location Gives Roma's Room to Grow

A popular Lake Highlands restaurant will expand in May 2017 to a space just down the street. Roma’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant, established in 2004, will relocate to 7033 Greenville Ave. this year, on May 1st. The expansion will accommodate larger crowds, an expanded menu, more... - March 21, 2017 - Roma's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

CateringStone Named Best in Show by Industry Experts at International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York

CateringStone was recently selected from amongst over 500 competitors for the Best in Show during Pitch the Press at the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York (IRFSNY). - March 21, 2017 - CateringStone

Ford’s Garage Opens in Wesley Chapel

Ford’s Garage is motoring into Pasco County, just north of Tampa, Florida. The first Ford’s Garage opened in 2012 in Ft. Myers, Florida, and, after its success, expanded to Cape Coral, Estero and Brandon. The newest location in Wesley Chapel will be opening the week of March 27th. - March 17, 2017 - Ford's Garage USA

CHD Expert North America and FRANdata Announce Partnership to Integrate FRANdata’s Franchise Operator Data Into CHD Expert’s Easy2FIND Platform

This integration will link both individual and multi unit restaurant franchise owners with the chain locations they own, giving industry suppliers end-to-end visibility and access to 90,000 Franchisees nation wide. - March 16, 2017 - CHD Expert

Gran Sasso Announces Il Giardino Will Open This Spring

Brooklyn's Gran Sasso announces that its 5,000 square foot garden will open to customers and be available for private event booking on May 1st, 2017. - March 09, 2017 - Gran Sasso

Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces Its "Work Table Workhorse Sweepstakes"

Enter now for your chance to win a heavy duty stainless steel table from Elkay. - March 07, 2017 - Tundra Restaurant Supply

Five O'Clock Steakhouse Named #1 Steakhouse in Wisconsin by Renowned Culinary Publication Tasting Table

Five O'Clock Steakhouse Was Named #1 Steakhouse in Wisconsin by Renowned Culinary Publication Tasting Table - March 02, 2017 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse

Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces the Winner of Its Better Brew Sweepstakes

Tundra Restaurant Supply (http://www.etundra.com) happily announces the winner for its Better Brew Sweepstakes. Tundra would like to congratulate Barbara Carlson of Caldwell, ID for winning one Grindmaster RC400. Contestants had just over 2 weeks to complete and submit the entry form for the... - March 02, 2017 - Tundra Restaurant Supply

Five O'Clock Steakhouse Welcomes Notable TV, Radio Personalities and an Award-Winning Video Producer

Milwaukee's iconic Five O'Clock Steakhouse welcomed several notable TV, radio personalities and an award-winning video producer for dinner. - March 01, 2017 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse

America's Top-Grossing Restaurants: CHD Expert Identifies Restaurants with Over $5 Million in Annual Sales

America's top-grossing restaurants set the standard for operators across the nation. - March 01, 2017 - CHD Expert

Eatery Pulse News Show Announces News Anchor Team, Expands Commitment to Industry Scholarship

Eatery Pulse News Network has selected its news anchor team for Season One: Disruption. Provenance. Mina Lezcano, Devyn Jones, Chrissy Perez and Larissa Aguirre will be the host of D.C’s news show dedicated to informing and inspiring restaurant owners, foodservice professionals and industry stakeholders. Additionally, the news show has joined the network’s digital magazine in establishing a foodservice scholarship program, to be funded with 20 percent of ongoing profits. - February 28, 2017 - Eatery Pulse Media

5 Celebrity Chefs from Oaxaca, All Together in Cabo

5 talented chefs from Oaxaca, México will be gathering in Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, a five-star beachfront resort in Cabo San Lucas. - February 24, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

Commercial Commissary Shared-Kitchen in Palm Beach County, Florida Now Open

There is a fabulous fully licensed commercial commissary kitchen in Palm Beach County, FL. For established food businesses or newcomers, the Healthy Food Factory team is ready to help. It's a shared kitchen so people can afford to legally make their food in a fully certified facility. If someone is new they offer a free consultation to give a good overview of licensing requirements and more. They also help new entrepreneurs get their food permit license. - February 21, 2017 - Healthy Food Factory Commissary Kitchen

Food Network Star Simon Majumdar to Host Pacific Wine and Food Classic at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort Aug. 19 – 20, 2017

The Pacific Wine and Food Classic is pleased to welcome renowned celebrity chef and Food Network star, Simon Majumdar as the host of the first year festival. The classic will highlight top Orange County chefs and celebrate food, wine and Southern California lifestyle at the Newport Dunes Waterfront... - February 17, 2017 - OC Restaurant Association

Celebrate Carnival at Joey's Seafood Restaurants from February 6 – February 26

Indulge in Cajun-Inspired food just ahead of Lent. It's Carnival month at Joey's so come join them and warm up this Winter. - February 08, 2017 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants

Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces Its "Better Brew Sweepstakes"

Enter now for your chance to win a Single Cup Brewer from Grindmaster. - February 05, 2017 - Tundra Restaurant Supply

Yogurt Mountain Deploys Gusto® Point-of-Sale

Yogurt Mountain deploys Gusto® to all corporate, franchisee, and Books-A-Million locations. - February 02, 2017 - Gusto

Come to Delta Charlie's for a Romantic and Unique Valentine's Date Experience with a Special Dinner and Flight Package

Looking for a unique Valentine's Day date? How about a three course meal with a sight seeing tour in a plane? Delta Charlie's provides an unforgettable dining experience that will amaze your date! - January 30, 2017 - Delta Charlie's

Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces the Winner of Its Don’t You Wanna Amana? Commercial Microwave Giveaway

Tundra Restaurant Supply (http://www.etundra.com) happily announces the winner for its “Don’t You Wanna Amana?” microwave sweepstakes. Tundra would like to congratulate Charles Behrman, Jr. of Perrysburg, OH for winning (1) Amana RMS10TS Commercial Microwave Oven. Contestants had... - January 29, 2017 - Tundra Restaurant Supply