Restaurants News
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Say "Hello" to Summer with New Menu Items from Luella’s Southern Kitchen
Summer has officially started, and with the update in season comes menu updates from Luella’s Southern Kitchen (4609 N. Lincoln Ave.; 773-961-8196). Owner/Chef Darnell Reed is bringing three exciting new items to the menu, adding a brunch favorite to the lunch and dinner menu and changing the... - June 25, 2015 - Luella's Southern Kitchen
Allset Helps Restaurants Increase Revenue and Improve Guest Experience by Taking Pre-Orders for Dine-in
As the relationship between restaurants and tech is rapidly growing, owners and managers need to be aware of best ideas and trends. Here’s a look on one of the new services for restaurants — Allset. - June 25, 2015 - Allset
Fuddruckers Restaurant in Lubbock, Texas Caters to Groups Large and Small
Offering residents of Lubbock, Texas lip-smacking delicious hamburgers, Fuddruckers serves up tasty burgers with freshly baked buns at their restaurant that can accommodate and offer service to large teams and groups. - June 25, 2015 - Fuddruckers
International Rock Band, Apocalyptica, Dines at Five O'Clock Steakhouse
On Saturday, June 6, 2015, the internationally-acclaimed rock band, Apocalyptica, dined at Five O'Clock Steakhouse prior to their near sold-out show at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee. The band, known for their classical-style heavy metal covers, were in town to promote their new album... - June 18, 2015 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Gusto Announces Support for Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet
Gusto, a nationwide leader in restaurant management technology for the fast casual marketplace, announces support for the new Microsoft Surface 3 tablet. Gusto is the only serious restaurant POS product taking full advantage of Windows 8.1 and the Surface tablet. “There are many low-end POS... - June 16, 2015 - Gusto
Father's Day in the Park at Graylyn
Graylyn Estate will be hosting its annual Father's Day celebration on Sunday, June 21 from 5-8 p.m. Dads can be really hard to shop for. So, instead of buying your dad the same thing you buy him every year, take him to Graylyn. With its unique charm, gourmet food, and magical grounds, Graylyn is... - June 15, 2015 - Graylyn International Conference Center
National Franchise Sales Completes Fosters Freeze Sale
National Franchise Sales (NFS) is pleased to announce completion of the sale of the Fosters Freeze franchise system. Fosters Freeze is an 82 unit fast food/ dairy concept boasting California's original soft serve desserts. Fosters Freeze International, LLC, (Buyer) is led by Kishan Patel a... - June 13, 2015 - National Franchise Sales
Lobster Fest Returns to Chicagoland ...From Maine to LaGrange | Nicksons Eatery | June 16-20, 2015
Chef Nick Baca and co-founder of Nicksons Eatery will create different Lobster preparations: grilled, boiled, slow simmered...like "Whole Split Roasted Lobster", "Lobster Chowder in a Bread Bowl", "Spicy Lobster Cobb Salad", and more. It's all good, very good - June 16-20, 2015 in downtown La Grange. - June 12, 2015 - Nicksons Eatery
Pump Up The Volume: MTK Making Changes to Strengthen Its Music Venue Status
Beginning the week of June 15 MTK Tavern is moving onto the next phase of its transition into a true music venue in the heart of Northern Westchester. Much like the venues of Brooklyn and Manhattan, MTK will be increasing its focus on the music and bar offerings presented to the public, while... - June 10, 2015 - MTK Tavern
Bald Headed Bistro Awarded 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Bald Headed Bistro Recognized as a Top Performing Restaurant as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site - June 08, 2015 - Bald Headed Bistro
Nocturnal Tours Announces Grand Opening Club Crawl Celebration
Nocturnal Tours, a premiere nightlife tour company, is excited to team up with the hottest area nightclubs for their Grand Opening. The entire weekend will be a celebration, with exclusive club crawl parties at Vegas hotspots including Drai's Nightclub, Surrender, and XS Nightclub. Nocturnal Tours... - June 05, 2015 - Nocturnal Tours
The Durham Bulls Call BlueHat Mechanical Up to the Plate for Commercial Refrigeration
Blue Hat Mechanical is pleased to announce that the Durham Bulls Athletic Park has partnered with Blue Hat to take care of all refrigeration maintenance and repairs at the park this season and beyond. For the park's 20th anniversary, the Bulls wanted to upgrade the menu and made the decision to... - June 04, 2015 - BlueHat Mechanical, Inc.
Celebrate National Brisket Day May 28 at Luella’s Southern Kitchen
Celebrate National Brisket Day on May 28 at Luella’s Southern Kitchen in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. Luella's Owner and Chef Darnell Reed shares his BBQ Brisket Mac & Cheese recipe, inspired by the cooking of his Mississippi great-grandmother and culinary research in the South. - May 28, 2015 - Luella's Southern Kitchen
Comoncy Opens Its Third Location, Bringing Third-Wave Coffee and New American Fare to Studio City
Comoncy softly opened the doors of its third location on Ventura Blvd in the heart of Studio City this week to provide the community with a much needed environment where one may enjoy a wide array of espresso beverages, as well as a fast-casual, modern setting to indulge in healthy, New American... - May 27, 2015 - Comoncy
Vegan Mondays at Shanti Restaurant in June 2015
Shanti Restaurant is excited to share that Chef Andy will be hosting the semi-annual Vegan Mondays four-course prix fixe dinner menu during the month of June at Shanti's Roslindale location. Not just for vegans, the menu offers dishes that vegetarians and carnivores alike can enjoy. Please let... - May 26, 2015 - Shanti Restaurant
Mexican Food Fiesta 21 May - 2 June 2015 at Cafe Gran Via
Gran Melia Jakarta held "The Grand Opening Event of Mexican Food Fiesta" on 20 May 2015, featuring Mexican Chef Julio Ortega. The event was opened by General Manager Gilberto Mayen and H.E. Federico Salas from Embassy of Mexico in Indonesia. It was attended by the owner of Gran Melia Jakarta, Bapak Johannes Suriadjaja and Ibu Reggy Suriadjaja, as well as other Ambassador from many countries, decision makers of corporate companies, travel agent & airlines partners. - May 23, 2015 - Gran Melia Jakarta
Matter Introduces Rusty Beagle as Associate Sponsor
Nancy Matter Motorsports welcomes the Rusty Beagle Sports Grill as their new associate partnership on the Chris Kyle - Guardian for Heroes / NTX Diesel Monte Carlo Top Alcohol Funny Car for the remainder of the 2015 racing season. "Rusty Carlock was the Founder of 'The Beagle' as we call... - May 22, 2015 - Nancy Matter Racing
Hootan & Associates "Raises the Bar" in Newport Beach, California
Hootan & Associates' provocative design for Bosscat Kitchen and Libations "raises the bar" in Newport Beach, California. Antiquity, craftsmanship and a subtle touch of modern materials are composed in harmony to create a timeless ambiance. The correlation between interior and exterior... - May 15, 2015 - Hootan & Associates
CHD Expert Releases the Latest Comprehensive Report of the Restaurant Industry by State
CHD Expert, the Chicago-based foodservice database and analytics firm, has released its highly anticipated 2015 Restaurant Unit Report. The Unit Report breaks down the volume of restaurants by menu type and segment in each of the 50 United States. The Restaurant Unit Report’s segmentation... - May 15, 2015 - CHD Expert
Healthy Meal Company Launches to Combat Kentucky's Health Issues
GMeals, a Louisville-based company creates new concept of four medically-Recommended nutrition meal plans that assist in preventing and reversing certain chronic illnesses caused by unhealthy eating. GMeals also donates all profits to effacing hunger and poverty in Kentucky. - May 13, 2015 - GMeals
RCA Partners with Global Insurance Broker
Tie-up to reduce insurance costs for restaurant and catering industry. - May 12, 2015 - Alsco Pty Limited
Roma’s Restaurant Specials for May
Dallas based Roma’s Italian Pizza Restaurant has teamed up with MKonnekt for its special promotional offers this month. Starting with two specials for teacher appreciation week and nurse appreciation week respectively, and followed by their Mother's Day and National Pizza Party Day specials. - May 09, 2015 - Roma's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
May is for Moms, Moons, Mexican, Markets and Open Mics
Fathoms and The French Press present a month to say “mmmm” about. - May 08, 2015 - Hoffman Group LLC
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Appoints New Executive Chef
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, a five-star Cabo San Lucas resort, announced Francisco Aguirre as the new Executive Chef of the hotel earlier this month. Aguirre has begun his career at Casa Dorada in 2012 as a Sous Chef and was in charge of the opening of the now hugely popular Sushi Bar... - May 06, 2015 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Coming Soon to Overland Park’s Prairiefire
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, famously known for their award-winning hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts is announcing its plans to open in Prairiefire, at the corner of 135th Street and Nall Avenue in Overland Park, Kansas. Grimaldi’s... - May 03, 2015 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
New Restaurant & Bar Opens in Ferrum
Southern Twist Restaurant and Bar announces its Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Company brings new jobs and great food to the area. Celebration will include many free activities including live music, bounce house and petting zoo. There will food and drinks available. - May 01, 2015 - Southern Twist Restaurant
Who Moved My BBQ? City Barbeque Celebrates National BBQ Month in May.
May is National BBQ Month and the craft of BBQ is growing in popularity! It used to be that you had to travel south for great barbeque, but in recent years the urban slow-smoked movement has grown in popularity bringing craft barbeque right into the backyards of major cities across the U.S. - April 29, 2015 - City Barbeque
Grand Opening of a Spice Affair Restaurant Beverly Hills
Media Advisory: 'Spice Affair' Upscale Indian Restaurant Will Host a Grand Opening Party in Celebration of It's Debut in Beverly Hills. - April 27, 2015 - Spice Affair
Avaton Greek Seafood Restaurant to Open May 5th in Manhattan
Avaton Estiatorio, an upscale Seafood Greek restaurant announced it would open on May 5th at 5pm. Avaton Estiatorio, located at 1 East 35th street in New York, between (Fifth & Madison Ave), is one of a kind seafood restaurant with Modern Greek cuisine and “experience the... - April 27, 2015 - Avaton
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Coming Soon to Foothills Mall, in Fort Collins
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, famously known for their award-winning hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts is announcing its plans to open their second location in Colorado. Located in Fort Collins, CO Foothills Mall will be opening late fall. - April 26, 2015 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Coming Soon to Village at Stone Oak, in San Antonio
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, famously known for their award-winning hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts is announcing its plans to open their third location in San Antonio. Located in the Village at Stone Oak, Grimaldi’s will be opening... - April 26, 2015 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
RoSal’s on Taylor St. Celebrating 25 Years in May. After 25 Years in Business, RoSal’s is Celebrating in a Big Way
A Little Italy original celebrates their 25th Anniversary. The lone surviving mom & pop restaurant on Chicago's famed Taylor Street celebrates their 25th anniversary with a month of Sicilian-inspired classics. Starting with a kick-off “Guest Appreciation Night,” the festivities and... - April 25, 2015 - RoSal's Italian Cucina
CHD Expert Reports Positive Growth for the US Restaurant Industry in 2014
In 2014, the US restaurant industry showed a favorable 2 percent positive net market change. The industry has almost completely rebounded to numbers not seen since 2009, which was before the most recent recession. - April 25, 2015 - CHD Expert
McFadden’s in Addison is Preparing for a Huge Night in Anticipation for the Fight of the Century on Saturday, May 2, 2015
As all of the world waits in anticipation for the “Fight of the Century,” bars throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area are preparing for a huge night. On Saturday May 2, the world will all be coming together to watch the Mayweather and Pacquiao boxing match. McFadden’s in Addison,... - April 22, 2015 - McFadden's Addison
SBE Joins Project Angel Food’s Annual Eat. Drink. Be an Angel. on April 22
Katsuya and Cleo join additional restaurant partners representing the wide variety of Los Angeles’ cultures and neighborhoods. - April 22, 2015 - Project Angel Food
Masatoshi Tsujimura Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Masatoshi Tsujimura of Raleigh, North Carolina has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the restaurant field. About Masatoshi Tsujimura Mr. Tsujimura has 32 years’ experience in the restaurant industry. - April 17, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
QUORiON Launches POS System for Small Business
QUORiON, the German POS system producer, launches its new all-in-one POS system for small business. The small, embedded POS system will come with an integrated printer, an 8” touch screen, a built-in customer display as well as pre-installed POS software. The QTouch 8 can serve in virtually any business vertical. - April 13, 2015 - QUORiON Data Systems
RCA Launches Cellar Reserve
An exclusive, cost-effective wine marketplace for Australian restaurants - April 10, 2015 - Alsco Pty Limited
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Announces Late Summer Opening in Houston’s CITYCENTRE District
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, famously known for their award-winning hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts, is announcing its plans to continue to open Houston area locations. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria will soon occupy a 3,500-square-foot space in... - April 08, 2015 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Happy Easter at the Press Club in Hanoi
Celebrate a memorable Easter holiday at the Press Club in Hanoi. - April 04, 2015 - Press Club Hanoi
Scannable Sweets: Restaurant Group Celebrates by Cooking Up Edible QR Codes
An Italian restaurant group has celebrated commencing its tenth year in business by giving tech-savvy customers a treat with some scannable dishes. Pesto, whose Pesto at the Dibbinsdale Inn restaurant is situated on Dibbinsdale Road in Bromborough, added edible QR codes to a select number of... - April 02, 2015 - Pesto Restaurants
Hungry Uncle Foods Debuts Line of Premium Condiments and Barbeque Sauces
Hungry Uncle Foods, LLC, a purveyor of premium condiments and barbeque sauces, launched its product line this week with the debut of its Bajan Barbeque Sauce. Available on the company’s website, Bajan sauce offers a unique Caribbean flavor and aroma profile that distinguish it within the... - April 01, 2015 - Hungry Uncle LLC
Japan Society of Northern California's "In The Footsteps of Godzilla" to Feature Travel Guide Writer
Armand Vaquer, author of "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" will speak at an event sponsored by the Japan Society of Northern California following screening of original "Godzilla." - March 27, 2015 - Armand Vaquer, Author
One of the Best Asian Restaurants in Croton, MD Now in Gambrills Too
One of the finest Japanese restaurants in Crofton, MD, Fuji Modern Asian Cuisine and Sushi Lounge, is glad to announce the opening of its new branch in 1314 Main Chapel Way Gambrills, MD 21054, right in the middle of the Waugh Chapel Town Center. Fuji now offers a convenient relaxation haven and... - March 27, 2015 - Fuji Modern Asian Cuisine and Sushi Lounge
The Pizza Press Hosts Grand Opening Party of Second Location
The fast-casual, build-your-own pizza restaurant is celebrating its opening in Old Towne Orange with a Great Pizza Giveaway. - March 26, 2015 - Pizza Press
Napoli’s Pizza Releases New Website Featuring Mobile, Online Ordering
Napoli’s, a local chain of Italian restaurants featuring homemade pizza, pasta and subs, announced last week that they have released an entirely redesigned website catered to the Mid Ohio Valley. Since the mid 1990s, customers have been greeted with their familiar yellow and orange homepage. - March 19, 2015 - Napoli's Pizza
Restaurant365 Software to Attend International Pizza Expo
Restaurant365 is excited to attend the International Pizza Expo, being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center March 23 - 26. Restaurant365 will be at Booth 1626 showcasing its software solutions for multi-unit restaurant locations. The International Pizza Expo is a trade show for the pizza... - March 17, 2015 - Restaurant365
Water with a Vision Announces Distribution Agreement with Fresh&CO, a Café/Restaurant That Promotes and Serves Healthy Food
Water with a Vision (WWAV), www.waterwithavision.com an innovative Water Advertising Company, which focuses on disseminating companies and organization's mission statement/slogan on personalized bottled water, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Fresh&CO for the distribution... - March 16, 2015 - Water with a Vision
New Mobile EMV Solution from ROYAL GATE Group
ROYAL GATE Group announces the release of the mobile EMV and NFC supporting PAYGATE AIR terminal and a partnership with Sacramento based POS Portal to distribute the device. - March 16, 2015 - ROYAL GATE Group
Latest Video for the PartyLink App Filmed at V's Town Tavern
PartyLink, the premier new social app, announced the release of their latest marketing video. The video was filmed on location at V’s Town Tavern, which is located at 790 SW St Lucie W Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34986 on January 14, 2015. V's town tavern is the hottest location for great food... - March 13, 2015 - PartyLink