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.
Restaurant365 Brings on New Client OCRA
Restaurant365 is pleased to announce that On-Call Restaurant Accounting (OCRA) is deploying their award-winning software as their restaurant management platform. Restaurant365 is providing a co-branded offering of their solution, on the heels of their recent major system update. OCRA’s... - September 24, 2015 - Restaurant365
Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar Announces They Will Offer Prepaid Meals During Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot & Simchat Torah
The Manhattan kosher restaurant, Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, will offer prepaid lunch and dinner during Jewish holidays as well as Shabbat dinner. Top quality kosher food will be served for people to enjoy the Jewish holidays, not only spiritually, but also physically. - September 24, 2015 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House
The First Annual Milwaukee Man Dinner - Beef, Bourbon & Brandy Event Successfully Raises Funds for Milwaukee Rescue Mission's "Safe Harbor" Program
Milwaukee's iconic Five O'Clock Steakhouse hosted the first annual Milwaukee Man Dinner - Beef, Bourbon & Brandy Benefit, raising more than $1300 for Milwaukee Rescue Mission. - September 22, 2015 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Dreamland BBQ is Set to Begin Construction of Its Newest Location in Downtown Duluth
On August 10, the Duluth Downtown Development Authority executed a formal Development, Purchase and Sales Agreement with Dreamland Restaurants of Atlanta, Inc. to construct a 6,500 square foot Dreamland Bar-B-Que restaurant. In addition, Dreamland selected Christian Brothers, Inc. (CBI) as its general contractor. - September 17, 2015 - City of Duluth
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Opens Second Location in Colorado at Park Meadows
The world famous, award-winning Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is now open at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Known for serving award-winning, hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts, Grimaldi’s is a legend among pizza aficionados. They are praised... - September 12, 2015 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Ziptip Appoints Douglas F. Studley as President
Ziptip, Inc., (ziptip.net) a mobile payments solution, has appointed Douglas F. Studley as President. Mr. Studley will report to Lois Hamblet, CEO and Chairwoman of the Board. Mr. Studley's career spans over forty years of senior level experience within the healthcare, financial services and... - September 11, 2015 - Ziptip, Inc.
Manny & Olga’s Pizza Continues Franchise Expansion with Two New Locations
Delivery and carry out concept Manny & Olga’s Pizza just announced openings of two new stores in the Washington, DC areas of Hyattsville, MD, and Woodridge, DC. The roll out of the two new locations is part of a larger plan of franchise expansion for Manny & Olga’s Pizza. The... - September 06, 2015 - Manny & Olga's Pizza
Celebrate Back-to-School Time at Cape Harbour Marina
Fathoms and The French Press offer great family-friendly specials. - September 06, 2015 - Hoffman Group LLC
Prairie Grass Cafe Aims to Promote Sustainable Fishing, One Fish Fry at a Time
Chef/Owners Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris of Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd.; Northbrook, IL; 847-205-4433) have introduced a delicious way of keeping a beloved Midwestern food tradition alive while doing something noteworthy for sustainability. Their just launched Prairie Grass Fish Fry... - September 04, 2015 - Prairie Grass Cafe
Gusto Teams with Heckler Design for All-in-One Surface 3 Point-of-Sale for Restaurants
The new system pairs Gusto hospitality software with the Microsoft Surface 3 and Heckler Design WindFall Console for Surface 3 for an all-in-one restaurant solution. - September 01, 2015 - Gusto
Chasing BBQ: 76 BBQ Joints in 38 Days
Savory Spice Shop, the leader in fresh-ground spices and handcrafted seasonings, is sending its Founder and CEO Mike Johnston on a national road trip around the United States "chasing" the best BBQ in the country. “Savory Spice Shop has been around for over ten years, and since the... - August 22, 2015 - Savory Spice Shop
Rapidly Expanding Meal Prep Service Hits St. Louis
Kansas City to St. Louis expansion is underway while the service, which is already available in Wichita, Kansas City, and Chicago, also hits Omaha and Des Moines. Friend That Cooks Personal Chefs have expanded their Kansas City based weekly meal prep service into the St. Louis metro as of August... - August 19, 2015 - Friend That Cooks Personal Chefs
Chin Chin and Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Team Up to Help Kids from Local Shelter with Back-to-School
Chin Chin Café & Sushi Bar in New York-New York Hotel & Casino has teamed up with Las Vegas Fire and Rescue to provide back-to-school essentials, lunch and fun for the kids of The Shade Tree Shelter. The Las Vegas, Nevada based organization is a shelter for women, children and pets that are victims of domestic abuse. - August 17, 2015 - Chin Chin
Supplier of the Year Award for Alsco
Alsco receives the prestigious 2015 Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence for the Supplier of the Year Award. - August 17, 2015 - Alsco Pty Limited
Sarbari Adds 40th Plaza Azteca Location to Its Growing Roster of Clients
The upscale casual restaurant company cites efficiency and visibility as some of the biggest benefits for their stores using Sarbari’s web-based purchasing software. - August 17, 2015 - Sarbari
Luna Grill and General Chow Coming Soon to The Collection at RiverPark
Shea Properties' West Ventura County regional center adds two restaurants. - August 08, 2015 - Shea Properties
Taco Bueno to Open Second Restaurant in Colorado Springs
New Garden of the Gods location follows record-breaking opening at N. Academy - August 06, 2015 - Taco Bueno Restaurants, L.P.
Restaurant365 Announces Major System Update
Restaurant365 is pleased to announce the roll-out of a major system update of its restaurant-specific accounting and operational software platform. This update includes many enhancements, including additional features, further speed increases, and most importantly, can be used on multiple browsers and devices including PC, Mac and tablet devices. It is the first and only true cloud-based, restaurant-specific accounting software to run natively on Mac OS devices. - July 29, 2015 - Restaurant365
Napa, CA-Based Downtown Joe’s Restaurant and Brewery Announces Release of Triple Dog Dare IPA
Napa, CA-based Downtown Joe’s Restaurant and Brewery has just announced the release of their new Triple Dog Dare IPA. The Napa restaurant’s new ale features 3½ pounds per barrel of Columbus, Citra and Amarillo hops, providing an outstanding taste for all ale lovers. Restaurant... - July 29, 2015 - Downtown Joe's
wagamama Outsource Their IT to Wanstor
wagamama and Wanstor expand their relationship with a multi-year Outsourcing contract, where Wanstor take responsibility for the entire wagamama Operational IT function. - July 29, 2015 - Wanstor
Enjoy Beers and Cheers at Fathoms’ Blue Moon Party
A great evening of fun and music. - July 27, 2015 - Hoffman Group LLC
Hilliker Corporation Helps Sublease Space to Well-Known Restaurant
National Mexican chain opens doors at fourth area location. - July 25, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation
The Pizza Press Announces Build Out of First Franchise Location
The fast casual, build-your-own pizza restaurant has officially broken ground on a location in Fullerton, Calif., set to open in fall 2015. - July 24, 2015 - Pizza Press
H8Check Launches Facebook Page and Crowd Funding Campaign with Indiegogo to Help Fund the Completion and Release of an Equality Ratings App
H8Check is being created in response to the growing discrimination practices of some business owners against certain groups of consumers due to Race, Religion, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity. This discrimination is being touted as (and in some cases is) legal and is based on the idea of “religious freedom.” - July 23, 2015 - H8Check
La Porte des Indes, an Indian Restaurant in London, Was Happy to Help Out the Thai Children’s Trust
La Porte des Indes, London was proud to have been a part of the Fundraising at Taste of London 2015 on behalf of the Thai Children’s Trust in UK. - July 23, 2015 - La Porte des Indes London - Traditional French Indian Restaurant
Executive Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, of the Blue Elephant, a Thai restaurant in London, Promotes Traditional Thai Cuisine at United Nations’ Discover Thainess 2015
Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, of the Blue Elephant, was an ambassador of Thai cuisine at United Nations’ Discover Thainess 2015, a celebration of traditional Thai cuisine. - July 23, 2015 - Blue Elephant - Thai Restaurant in London
Townapps Launch 46 New App Locations in North America
Townapps, world leaders in the area of app development for towns and local communities is proud to announce the release of 46 turn-key travel guide apps for small, vibrant towns and cities across Canada and the United States. Available for free download, users can access up-to-date local news... - July 10, 2015 - Townapps
Goaterie Dinner at Shanti Restaurant in July for All Goat Fanatics...
Dorchester Restaurant Offers Four-Course Prix Fixe Goat Dinner Tuesday, July 28th, 5pm- 10pm. - July 10, 2015 - Shanti Restaurant
Mr. Mohamed Moataz Al Khayyat's Orient Pearl Restaurant Wins "Time Out Doha" 2015 Award
Middle Eastern construction magnate and owner of the Orient Pearl Restaurant Doha, Mr. Mohamed Moataz Al Khayyat, also known by the name Moutaz Al Khayat, has received citywide recognition for the high standards acheived by his high flying eatery. Winner of the 2015 "Best Family Restaurant" by Time Out Doha, the Orient continues to build on from its previously won "Best Interior Design 2014" accolade. - July 08, 2015 - Al Khayyat Contracting & Trading
Maryland Restaurant Consulting Adds Trendystia Portfolio of Menu-Management Services
Maryland Restaurant Consulting has added Trendystia for the benefit of growth-oriented chain restaurant executives. The Trendystia portfolio of services helps restaurant companies with food & beverage menu trend application to more successfully integrate forward-looking trends in menu rollouts, as well as support new concept and food program development. - July 07, 2015 - Maryland Restaurant Consulting
Artists Book to be Part of "The First Chapter" of "The Night of Renaissance"
Sandys Cocktails & Kitchen is starting this unheard-of concept in India called "The Night of Renaissance" where art lovers and artists from different genres like literature, painting, sculpture, music, theater would come together every Tuesday to showcase their talents, mingle with like-minded people and enjoy world-class food & drinks. These evenings would be a platform for them to network, learn, explore opportunities, share their art and compile free portfolios. - July 07, 2015 - Sandys Cocktails & Kitchen
Buy Me A Drink Goes Live in Singapore with the New BMD Wallet
Buy Me A Drink App has launched their latest feature, this week, with a radical redesign, turning the app into the fastest way to pay your bill at bars in Singapore. The new Social Mobile Wallet is a one of a kind in the region. - July 02, 2015 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Five O'Clock Steakhouse Welcomes Iconic Group of "School of Rock On Tour" Musicians
On Saturday, June 27, 2015, Five O'Clock Steakhouse welcomed a group of iconic musicians including drummer Kofi Baker, son of Ginger Baker, Jim Williamson of Iggy & The Stooges, Oscar-winning composer/producer Damon Ranger, legendary guitarist Jennifer Batten, bassist Eva Gardner and drummer... - July 02, 2015 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Free Mobile Apps to be Developed for 100 US Restaurants "It’s On The House" Independence Day Mobile Application Special
In honor of Independence Day, Mappdom International, a mobile application development company, is extending an invitation to develop and publish a restaurant mobile application for 100 American restaurants at no cost. - July 02, 2015 - Mappdom International
Gusto Announces Partnership with OpenEdge
Gusto integrates with payment innovator OpenEdge. - June 27, 2015 - Gusto
Don’t Forget Your Wet Napkin: CHD Expert Digs Into the Barbecue Restaurant Industry in the United States
BBQ is king in the South and Alabama is the state with the highest percent of BBQ restaurants in the nation. - June 27, 2015 - CHD Expert
Organic Bites Opens for Dinner from Thursday to Friday
Organic Bites is an organic flexible restaurant that wants to make a difference, making their customers feel in an exclusive, healthy and fresh environment. Offering an impressive, varied and tasteful menu. Located in Miami Upper East Side on Biscayne and 70th, Organic Bites' main objective is to bring a pedagogic healthy message to the Miami community. - June 26, 2015 - Organic Bites
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