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.

Kengho Lewis Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Kengho Lewis of Fredericksburg, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of food management. About Kengho Lewis Ms. Lewis is the Manager of McDonald’s fast food restaurant in... - October 17, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide

U.S. Pizza Team Gains New Members in Culinary and Acrobatics for the World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy

Several first-time USPT competitors gain a spot on the team and an all-expense-paid trip to Italy. - October 17, 2013 - PMQ Pizza Magazine

Stash Tea Introduces New Holiday Teas

Stash Tea has added two unique new blends to its popular line of Holiday teas. Maple Apple Cider and Christmas in Paris are the new additions – artfully blended and created with pure, natural ingredients for delicious, festive blends that celebrate the season. Maple Apple Cider: This herbal... - October 16, 2013 - Stash Tea

Stash Tea Offers a Bed & Breakfast Free Night Stay Promotion

For a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Stash Tea has partnered with hundreds of Bed & Breakfast Inns throughout the United States and Canada to offer a free night stay certificate (with the purchase of one consecutive night) at participating Inns. Enjoy your... - October 16, 2013 - Stash Tea

Taco Bueno Celebrates Grand Opening of Prosper, TX Restaurant

In celebration of Taco Bueno’s new location opening in Prosper, Texas, the restaurant will be giving away free Tex-Mex platters for a year to the first 50 customers in line on Tuesday, October 15. Located at 4385 East University, the restaurant will officially open at 9:00 AM following a... - October 12, 2013 - Taco Bueno

Rocky Top Hospitality Celebrates Twisted Fork 10 Year Anniversary with Reinvented Menu and Dining Concept

Local Restaurant Company Reopens Longstanding North Raleigh Restaurant, Celebrates a Decade of Deliciousness with a New Focus on Fresh and Fun. - October 12, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Snowdonia, Astoria's Newest Craft Beer Bar and Gastropub, Has Its Grand Opening Saturday October 12th

Snowdonia, the newest gastropub and craft beer bar to come to Queens calls South Astoria its home, and already has the neighborhood gushing. Its Grand opening is Saturday, October 12th, 2013, with happy hour and late-night specials peppering the already-outstanding menu. - October 09, 2013 - Snowdonia Gastropub

Dean’s Seafood Grill & Bar Wins Two 2013 Diamond Awards from Cary Living Magazine

Rocky Top Hospitality’s Cary Restaurant Receives Honors for Best Place for a Date Night, Best Wait Staff - October 06, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Twisted Martini Bar & Grill of Clearwater, FL Announces Grand Opening Celebration Throughout the Month of October

Twisted Martini Bar & Grill of Clearwater, FL celebrates its grand opening every weekend in October 2013, with live bands, DJs and valet parking. Twisted Martini Grill has a simple yet sophisticated menu set in an upscale atmosphere. The patio bar has a touch of the beach inside. Twisted Martini Grill hosts a dance club showcasing DJs and live bands. www.twistedmartinigrill.com - October 05, 2013 - Twisted Martini Bar & Grill

Grimaldi's Pizzeria Raises $70,000 for No Kid Hungry® Campaign to End Childhood Hunger in the U.S.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, thanks its employees and patrons for rallying around Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® campaign this September, and helping them to raise $70,000 to help connect every child in America to the food they need, every day. The restaurant offered guests the option... - October 04, 2013 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Launches Italian Trattoria and Sushi Bar

Following the inclusion of a Starbucks coffee shop on its premises earlier this year, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa is expanding its food and beverage offer even further by opening two brand new outlets – an Italian Trattoria and a Sushi Bar – this month. “In the... - October 03, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

Oh! Mexico South Beach Receives Masterpiece Voodoo Tiki Tequila Collection and Gourmet Cocktails

South Beach’s most famous Mexican Restaurant, Oh! Mexico will feature Voodoo Tiki craft tequila and gourmet margaritas. Voodoo Tiki Traditional and infused tequilas will be available in tequila flights or exclusive cocktails on their newly created cocktail menu. Additionally, the extremely... - October 02, 2013 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.

The Daily Planet Café Announces October 2013 Science Café Events

Rocky Top Hospitality’s Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Hosts Science Talks In Conjunction With North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences. - October 02, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality

New Language Art Hosts Second Annual Festival in the Hills

On October 19th New Language Art will host their 2nd annual wine, beer, food and art festival from 12 Noon to 6 PM at the Old Sulphur Springs Resort, Union WV benefiting surrounding county artists to include the Monroe Arts Alliance, Giles County Arts Council, the Greenbrier, Summers and Mercer... - September 27, 2013 - New Language Art

iMenucards Launched Responsive Website Version to Enhance Customer Engagement

According to the current market trend, iMenucards has launched an attractive and responsive version of its own official website as customers are more likely to access the websites through their handheld devices. Now the website is compatible for all screen sizes and platforms, no matter which device is in use. It bestows the company to lure more customers and get benefit out of it. The more customer engagement, the wider will be the profit margin. - September 27, 2013 - iMenucards

Doolin’s Irish Pub Welcomes Chef Doug Freeman Reinforces Commitment to Quality, Adding Items to a Locally-Sourced Menu

Doolin’s Irish Pub welcomes Doug Freeman to the kitchen as Head Chef. Freeman is a veteran of the Durham restaurant scene, with a combined five years of experience in well-known local establishments including Vin Rouge, Avilia’s and Guglhupf. “Our vision for Doolin’s is as... - September 26, 2013 - Doolin's Irish Pub

Gluten-Free Pizza Highlights Menu at Triangle-Area’s New Gourmet Pizza Destination. Patrick-Jane’s Gourmet Pizza Bar to Open in Late-September in the Shoppes of Kildare.

The husband and wife team of Ngiare and Kevin Hubbard are living out their dream, by founding Patrick-Jane’s Gourmet Pizza Bar in the heart of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. The fresh, simple, down to earth philosophy includes bringing local, farm-fresh ingredients to their guests as... - September 26, 2013 - Patrick-Jane's Gourmet Pizza Bar

New Eatery Helps Local Community Get Back to Its Roots (Literally)

Terre à Terre, a vibrant new eatery, is scheduled to open this fall in Carlstadt, bringing to the community a refined dining experience serving simple yet elegant New American Cuisine prepared using locally grown and sustainably raised foods. Veteran chef Todd Villani brings his experience... - September 25, 2013 - Terre à Terre

Dean’s Seafood Grill & Bar to Host Oystoberfest 2013

Rocky Top Hospitality’s Cary Restaurant to Showcase Oysters from Around the World Sept. 20 Through Oct. 5 - September 22, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Dave & Buster’s to Hire 200 for New Location at Cary Towne Center

Games, Sports, Jobs Coming to North Carolina’s Newest D&B Location. - September 20, 2013 - Dave & Buster's at Cary Towne Center

GRANO Coffee Expanding Through Franchising

GRANO Coffee provides full franchise support services, such as complete training, a comprehensive operations manual, ongoing program oversight, and marketing expertise. - September 19, 2013 - GRANO Coffee

Arrowhead Grill: A Culinary Destination for Arizona Restaurant Week

Arizona Restaurant Week is giving Arizona foodies the chance to discover the top-notch dining experience provided by Chef Charles W. Schwerd at Arrowhead Grill. - September 19, 2013 - Arrowhead Grill

Motivated Foods Selected by BarVision as Exclusive New York Representative

Motivated Foods and BarVision partner to bring the industry leading liquor management and bar performance tool to bars and restaurants throughout the area. - September 19, 2013 - Motivated Foods

Dean’s Seafood Grill & Bar to Host New Zealand Wine Dinner Sept. 17

Rocky Top Hospitality’s Cary-Based Restaurant Hosts Multi-Course Wine Dinner - September 14, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Famous Indian Restaurant Moti Mahal Tandoori Trail Now in Oman

Indian restaurant Moti Mahal Tandoori Trail, known for its famous Tandoori Cuisine, opened a franchise in Oman on the 15th of August,13. Having started in 1947 in Delhi, the restaurant has more than 150 franchises around the globe. One gets to experience the elegance of old India with a subtle contemporary essence in not only the ambiance but also the food. They are well known for inventing the Butter Chicken, Dal Makhni and the Tandoori cuisine. - September 09, 2013 - Moti Mahal Delux Management Services Pvt. Ltd.

ChefUniforms.com Unveils Its New Look

ChefUniforms.com has recently unveiled its new look to the general public. The uniform retailer has given its website a complete overhaul, all the way down to the company’s logo itself. For more about the new look and feel of the website, or for ordering information, please visit www.ChefUniforms.com. - August 30, 2013 - Chef Uniforms.com

AQUA Website Brings Waterfront Dining Experience to the Web

For popular Tampa waterfront restaurant AQUA, a new website proved to be more than just another marketing tool — thanks to the interactive team at Social Forces, it's an extension of their immersive brand experience. - August 29, 2013 - Social Forces

Bad Boys Bail Bonds Advocates for Mayor Bob Filner’s 8th Amendment Right

Bad Boys Bail Bonds has always been an advocate in supporting a person's right to bail. In that light, Bad Boys Bail Bonds advocates Mayor Bob Filner in his 8th Amendment Right to Bail. Bad Boys Bail Bonds is here to help all the citizens of San Diego and California, regardless of their... - August 26, 2013 - Bad Boys Bail Bonds

Taco Bueno to Remodel Store in Sapulpa, Okla.

Taco Bueno® is proud to announce that the company has begun rebuilding its store in Sapulpa, Okla. Located in Sapulpa at 722 S. Main St., the official groundbreaking ceremony took place on Wednesday, August 21 at 10:00 AM, with representatives of the Sapulpa, Okla. community. The store is... - August 22, 2013 - Taco Bueno

Arrowhead Grill Gives Nod to 1976 “Judgment of Paris” with August Wine Tasting

Monthly Wine Club Event Will Feature Selections from France and Napa Valley on August 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. - August 21, 2013 - Arrowhead Grill

Weathervane Announces Special Family-Friendly Pancake Breakfast

Southern Season’s Award-Winning Restaurant Offers Gourmet Selection of Breakfast Favorite Every Saturday - August 21, 2013 - Southern Season

Plascon Group Achieves BRC Certification for Manufacturing of Flexible Food Packaging

Plascon Group’s flexible packaging manufacturing plant in Traverse City, Michigan recently achieved British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Food Safety Certification. BRC is a leading global quality and food safety certification program that is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Plascon manufactures film, bags and liners for the foodservice, food processing and bulk packaging industries. - August 16, 2013 - Plascon Group

Dean’s Seafood Grill & Bar to Host Banfi Wine Social August 22

Rocky Top Hospitality’s Cary-Based Restaurant Hosts Multi-Course Wine Dinner. - August 15, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Majid Al Futtaim Ventures and Daud Arabian Announce Milestone Joint Venture Partnership in Gourmet Gulf

Majid Al Futtaim Ventures and Daud Arabian announce a joint venture partnership in Gourmet Gulf, a leading food and beverage restaurant company in the Middle East that features top tier brands such as California Pizza Kitchen, Hummingbird Bakery, and Yo! Sushi. The partnership marks the first entry into the Middle East food & beverage market for Majid Al Futtaim Ventures. - August 14, 2013 - Gourmet Gulf

Twisted Fork Takes Home Best Dessert Honors in Triangle’s Top 12 Competition

Rocky Top Hospitality’s North Raleigh Restaurant Earns Best Dessert Title by G105 Listeners - August 10, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Kids Pancake Recipe Challenge Calls for Creative Stacks

The Original Pancake House Denver Hosts Recipe Contest for Young Pancake Aficionados. - August 09, 2013 - Original Pancake House Denver

Kermit’s Earns Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence

Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe, based in DeLand, announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award in both the restaurant and shopping categories. - August 08, 2013 - Kermit's Key Lime Shoppe

Weathervane Hosts Savor the South Dinner Aug. 13

Southern Season’s Award-Winning Restaurant Celebrates the South’s Best Cuisine with Gourmet Meal - August 08, 2013 - Southern Season

The First Maid Cafe in NY Hosts a Grand Opening on Sunday, August 18th

Maid Cafe NY is a theme café, hoping to interest young adults by offering unique Japanese food, drink and merchandise served by professionally trained servers dressed in cute maid outfits in a fashionable Japanese pop setting. There are Maid Cafés all over the world, including Japan, China, Canada and France, but not in New York, America’s most fascinating city in the world. Maid Cafe NY will be the first “Maid Café” in New York and on the entire East Coast of America. - August 07, 2013 - Maid Cafe NY

New Site Design for LOVE–the Secret Ingredient

Cooking Site Revamped and More Delicious Than Ever - August 06, 2013 - LOVE-the secret ingredient

NewProductHelp.com to be at Helm of Marketing Efforts for Wunder Mixer Invention

Nicholas W., Maryland resident and inventor, has contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Wunder Mixer invention to potential licensees over the next 2 years. An innovative new product targeted at the multibillion dollar restaurant and nightclub industries, the... - August 04, 2013 - New Product Help, Inc.

Coffee Speciality Passions Run High at Zeppole Cafe

Zeppole Cafe has added another Zeppole's in Salisbury, Maryland. The new Zeppole's is drive-thru only. Zeppole Italian donuts are offered in both cafe's. Excellent accompaniment to their Specialty Coffees, Lattes which they make the best in town. Zeppole pastries are a family tradition and delectible. - July 26, 2013 - Zeppole Cafe

An Arrowhead Grill Wine Event in Pursuit of the Perfect Couple

AG Wine Club Pairs Delectable Dishes with Varied Wine Selection of Firsts This Saturday, July 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. - July 23, 2013 - Arrowhead Grill

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Adds New Permanent Menu Items

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, famously known for its award-winning, hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts, has added new permanent menu items in all locations. For the first time ever, Grimaldi’s is offeirng a Spinach Salad and four new... - July 19, 2013 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria

Port of Subs to Open Newest Las Vegas Location at Flamingo and Durango July 20

The joint grand opening of the 39th Port of Subs restaurant in Las Vegas and the new 76 gas station on Flamingo at Durango to feature grand opening deals on sandwiches, gas and car washes. - July 18, 2013 - Port of Subs Las Vegas

Taco Bueno Announces Groundbreaking in Prosper, Texas

Taco Bueno® is excited to announce that the company is expanding to Prosper, Texas, with the groundbreaking of its 178th restaurant during the week of its 46th birthday. Located at 4385 E. University, the official groundbreaking ceremony will take place on July 18 at 9:00 AM with... - July 17, 2013 - Taco Bueno

Legendary NYC Restaurant Gallagher's Steak House Closes for Renovations