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.
Hydroponically Grown Ravinia School Lettuce Featured at Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook
Chicago North Shore restaurant, Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd.; Northbrook, IL.; 847-205-4433) has partnered with Ravinia School students by featuring their hydroponically grown lettuce on the menu. Each week the members of the Green Growers Club along with program head, third grade teacher... - February 14, 2013 - Prairie Grass Cafe
America’s Most Visible Restaurant Expert Witness, Howard Cannon, Announces the Restaurant Expert Witness YouTube Channel
Howard Cannon, Restaurant Expert Witness launches new YouTube channel at restaurantexpertwtns. - February 13, 2013 - Restaurant Expert Witness
"Piano" Opens First U.S. Location Showcasing Live Music at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Piāno, an upscale live music bar has opened its first U.S. location. A unique experience combining premium live music with highest quality beverages and an elegant small plate menu. Accomplished international piano entertainers treat music lovers to classic, new and yet-to-be discovered favorites. - February 12, 2013 - Piano
Lois Hamblet, CEO of Ziptip, Inc., Mobile Payments for Tips and Gratuities, Quoted in Sunbelt Foodservice Magazine
Lois Hamblet, CEO of Ziptip, Inc., mobile payments for tips and gratuities, is quoted in the February 2013 issue of Sunbelt Foodservice Magazine. In an article about electronic tipping, Hamblet states: “A tipping solution is long overdue [as] the tipping [space] has almost never been... - February 12, 2013 - Ziptip, Inc.
Dinner4Date.com Valentine Survey 2013: 91% Cook for a Date Before Getting Into a Relationship
About the Survey: This yearly survey commissioned by Dinner4Date.com shows all the facts, trends and insights into the most important part of the dating game: cooking. The survey took place in January 2013 in the following countries: USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Republic of Ireland, Spain and France. Total number of participants: 489 and the female/male ratio was 47%/53%. - February 10, 2013 - Dinner4Date.com
Everybody’s Getting Into the Love Game These Days
The love industry is booming and everyone wants a piece of it including Facebook. Who is next? - February 09, 2013 - Atwood Technology Inc.
Enrigo Italian Bistro to Host Romantic Four-Course Italian Valentine’s Day Dinner
Cary Italian Restaurant Offering Romantic Tables and Love-Inspired Dishes for Valentine’s Day Celebration - February 09, 2013 - Enrigo Italian Bistro
New York Web Design Firm Skygate Media is Proud to Announce the Launch of www.sangkeenoodlehouse.com Mobile and Online Ordering Feature
New York web design firm Skygate Media is proud to announce the launch of www.sangkeenoodlehouse.com mobile and online ordering feature. SangKee Noodle House is located in the heart of Philadelphia’s University City. They feature a modern Chinese menu with an authentic taste of Asian cuisine. - February 08, 2013 - Skygate Media
SEE Marketing Fundraising Event for Operation Smile – Great Success!
SEE Marketing hosted a charity event at The Racks Restaurant and Sports Bar in Houston on January 28, 2013. The Racks generously opened its doors to SEE Marketing offering a hosting location as well as great drink and food deals for all those who attended. Proceeds from the event are being donated to the Operation Smile foundation. - February 06, 2013 - SEE Marketing
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Welcomes Arizona Franchisee
GMG Arizona, LLC will open first location near Phoenix this spring. - February 06, 2013 - Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill
The Daily Planet Café to Host Star-Crossed Lovers Valentine’s Day Dinner
Downtown Raleigh Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant to Host Valentine’s Day Dinner Inspired by the Last Meal Served on the Titanic - February 06, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality
OC Restaurant Week Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary February 24 – March 2, 2013
100+ Restaurants Confirmed for the Milestone Celebration; Kick-Off Party with 20 Restaurants at Newport Beach Lexus February 23. - February 05, 2013 - OC Restaurant Association
Beck's Cajun Cafe Starts Delivery on Super Bowl Sunday
Philadelphia Cajun and Creole restaurant brings the tastes of the Big Easy to homes, offices and classrooms with Cajun Express Delivery. - February 01, 2013 - Beck's Cajun Cafe
Nolan Ryan Beef Announces New Partnership to Supply Beef to Johnny Carino’s Restaurants Across the Nation
Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef is proud to announce Johnny Carino’s Italian restaurant as the company’s newest foodservice client. Nolan Ryan Beef is now available at Johnny Carino’s in more than 65 cities and seven states across the nation. Johnny Carino’s restaurants... - February 01, 2013 - Nolan Ryan Beef
Dean’s Seafood Grill & Bar and Twisted Fork to Offer Special Valentine’s Day Dinner
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurants Create Memorable Menu for Valentine’s Day Celebration on Feb. 14. - February 01, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Cocoa Family is Now Kosher & Passover Certified
Cocoa Family offers Kosher and Passover Certified Ingredients. - January 30, 2013 - Cocoa Family
Rewards Software Redefines Mobile Marketing with Loyalty Focused SMS Text Messaging
Loyalty rewards program, Preferred Patron™, announced today the extension of their loyalty marketing platform into the mobile marketing arena, further enhancing a merchant’s ability to connect with their customers. - January 29, 2013 - Preferred Market Solutions, LLC
Arizona's Arrowhead Grill Brings Romance to the Table with Five Course Dining Experience on Valentine’s Day 2013
Couples will celebrate in style this Valentine’s Day with a five course dining experience at Glendale’s Arrowhead Grill. For just $69.99 each, guests and their significant others will delight in a delicious selection of dishes from Arrowhead Grill’s exclusive Valentine’s... - January 29, 2013 - Arrowhead Grill
Apple iPad Revolutionizes Wine Tasting at Arizona’s Arrowhead Grill
Arrowhead Grill is using Apple iPads to revolutionize the world of wine tasting. The new technology allows wine-lovers to explore and delve into the world of wine and expertly paired foods any day of the week, at the West Valley’s best-known gourmet steakhouse, Arrowhead Grill. - January 29, 2013 - Arrowhead Grill
The King Cakes Are Back at Beck’s Cajun Cafe
Philadelphia’s Cajun Restaurant Offers New Orleans King Cakes for Mardi Gras At the Reading Terminal Market and Amtrak's 30th Street Station. - January 28, 2013 - Beck's Cajun Cafe
Khan Baba Indian Bar & Grill Restaurant - Supporting Our Heroes
In a corner patch on Liverpool Road, Khan Ba Ba Indian Restaurant was born. Khan Ba Ba's culinary selection is Indian cuisine, with a varied selection of lamb, chicken, fish and vegetarian dishes to suit all tastes and requirements. - January 27, 2013 - Khan Baba Indian Restaurant
Enrigo Italian Bistro to Host Six-Course Dinner and Wine Pairing on Jan. 28
Cary Italian Restaurant Offering Gourmet Dinner with Select Wine Pairings from Sunrise Wines. - January 27, 2013 - Enrigo Italian Bistro
Royal India Brings San Diego’s Favorite Indian Cuisine to North County, with Opening of Del Mar Location This Month
Co-Owners, Sam and Jag Kambo of Royal India Group, are adding to their list of restaurant locations with their second Royal India Restaurant. - January 26, 2013 - Royal India
Wheeler's of St. James's Debuts in Middle East
Internationally renowned celebrity chef designer, David Tokiwa gives a different touch on the famed seafood restaurant of Marco Pierre White. - January 25, 2013 - DBTA International Pte Ltd
The Daily Planet Café Wins Midtown Magazine Diamond Award for Most Kid-Friendly Dining Experience
Rocky Top Hospitality’s Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Recognized in Fifth Annual Diamond Awards for Family Friendly Dining Experience. - January 25, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Atlanta Beverage Startup Launches in Kroger
Blue Donkey Iced Coffee, an Atlanta business known for its all natural iced coffee drink, has just launched its products in more than 38 Kroger stores across Georgia & South Carolina. On Jan. 16, Kroger started carrying Blue Donkey Original and Light, sold in 8 ounce bottles. Blue Donkey Iced Coffee is available in the Kroger natural & organic dairy section. - January 22, 2013 - Blue Donkey Coffee, Inc.
Fourth Annual “Mardi Gras for Autism” Expects 2,000 Attendees to Raise Funds and Awareness for Autism – Feb. 9
To support autism charities and special education, 2,000 people are anticipated to attend the Bourbon Street 4th annual benefit ‘Mardi Gras for Autism’ featuring The Aquarium of the Pacific’s “Aquarium on Wheels,” Fullerton Union High School’s Circus Club, MMA... - January 21, 2013 - Bourbon Street
Walk-On's New Orleans Unveils Big Plans for the Big Weekend
Private functions, VIP Tailgate and Viewing Party on tap at Walk-On's, Roux House just blocks from the Superdome. - January 18, 2013 - Last In Concepts
Rocky Top Hospitality Brings Seafood Concept to Cary as Dean’s Seafood Grill & Bar
Rocky Top Hospitality Opens Its Cary Newest Restaurant Offering Fresh and Unique Seafood Dining Experience. - January 18, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality
AirMenu Lets Guests Place Orders Without the Need for a Waiter
Virtual menus tailor-made for smartphones enable clients to order by touch - January 18, 2013 - AirMenu
The Twisted Fork to Participate in Triangle Restaurant Week Jan. 21-27
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant to Take Part in Event Celebrating Regional Culinary Excellence - January 16, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Myriad Devices Creates Dining App for NDSU Students
Myriad Devices recently released a dining app that provides the daily and weekly lunch menu for all dining centers across North Dakota State University. Students can download the app and are now able to review what’s on the menu where before it was only accessible through the internet access... - January 10, 2013 - Myriad Devices
Money for Business Loans Availability Predicted
A financier of 20 years’ experience delivering capital to medium size businesses, and smaller entrepreneur operations has predicted 2013 will open up in the third quarter for operations those sizes for loans up to a million dollars. “However, banks will continue to be very careful and... - January 09, 2013 - Grace Financial Capital Group, LLC
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Celebrates National Pizza Week with Social Media Give Away
In honor of National Pizza Week, January 7th –12th, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria the award winning pizza concept, is launching a social media campaign on Facebook. Facebook fans simply have to “like” varying postings over the week and one lucky winner (per day) will be awarded a $100... - January 09, 2013 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Eau Spa and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Cirque du Palm Beach Pre-Gala Cocktail Party
The Eau Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, announced that it will be hosting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Cirque du Palm Beach Pre-Gala cocktail party on January 9, 2013 from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. in the Self Centered Garden, located in the heart of the spa. Entertainment will be... - January 09, 2013 - Eau Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
The Daily Planet Café Unveils Upcoming January Science Café Events
Rocky Top Hospitality’s Downtown Raleigh Restaurant to Host Four Science Talks on Discovery and Innovation - January 05, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality
BioZone Scientific International to Exhibit at the 2013 NAFEM Show in Orlando to Launch IceZone® X: The Next Generation in Ice Machine Sanitation; Visit NAFEM Booth #4407
IceZone® X, manufactured by Orlando, FL-based BioZone Scientific, will be showcased at the 2013 NAFEM from February 7th-9th. IceZone® X is an advanced, chemical-free automated ice machine sanitation system that keeps clean ice machines clean. IceZone® X is UV light-based and is easy to install, requires only a simple annual UV lamp replacement for maintenance, can be retrofitted on >99% of ice machines in the field, and is certified by UL, NSF and HACCP. Visit NAFEM booth #4407 for more details. - January 04, 2013 - BioZone Scientific International, Inc.
BDA Advises Minor International on Acquisition of Riverside Casual Dining Chain in China
Strong-performing, US$2.4bn Thailand-based hospitality group extends China reach; Ambitious cross-border restaurant transaction initiated by BDA - December 28, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Memoir Author Monica Holloway to Host Autism Friendly Literacy Brunch for Charity – 1/12/13
Autism author and literacy advocate Monica Holloway will host an Autism-Friendly Literacy Brunch for charity, including 20% of brunch proceeds to benefit Autism Speaks OC with matching proceeds, up to $1,000, to benefit the National Center for Family Literacy, on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 10... - December 27, 2012 - Author Monica Holloway
Restaurant Expert Witness, Howard Cannon Appeared on Anderson Cooper to Discuss “Restaurants & Bars Exposed”
Restaurant Expert Witness, Howard Cannon recently appeared on Anderson Cooper to discuss Restaurants & Bars Exposed. Anderson Cooper and his audience were both shocked and educated from the information Mr. Cannon provided regarding restaurants, bars, casinos, and the hospitality and food... - December 25, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
11 Ways to Use a Restaurant Expert Witness Wisely
Restaurant Expert Witness, Howard Cannon, says: “Understanding how to use a restaurant expert witness wisely in your restaurant-related legal matter will not only save you time and money, but will greatly increase your chances of reaching a successful outcome for both you and your... - December 24, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Walk-On’s, Roux House Roll Out Red Carpet for Ragin’ Cajun Fans
"Tailgate HQ" for UL-Lafayette fans just blocks from Superdome. - December 21, 2012 - Last In Concepts
The Daily Planet Café Explores the Science Behind Wine Making
Rocky Top Hospitality’s Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Invites Public to Sip and Savor the Art of Wine with Discussion Led by Old North State Winery - December 20, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Arrowhead Grill Rings in 2013 with a Tasty Kobe Steak Celebration
Arrowhead Grill is celebrating the arrival of 2013 by offering a specially prepared end-of-the-year dinner by Chef Charles Schwerd. For just $59.99, patrons can dine in style on New Year’s Eve, delighting their taste buds with an 8-ounce New York Strip Kobe steak from Schwerd’s private... - December 15, 2012 - Arrowhead Grill
Arizona's Bungalow Bar & Grill Rings in the New Year with Live DJ, Champagne Toast
Bungalow Bar & Grill is ringing in 2013 with a live DJ, a champagne toast and party favors this New Year’s Eve. DJ Tranzlator Jason Guerra will set the mood to high at Bungalow, as party-goers celebrate the coming of a new year at the popular Scottsdale drinking and dining spot. The... - December 15, 2012 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
Another Broken Egg Cafe Hatching in Tuscaloosa
Premium breakfast, brunch and lunch eatery opens its 26th location in Tuscaloosa on Dec. 17, 2012. - December 14, 2012 - Another Broken Egg of America, Inc.
Springboard Biodiesel Excited to Announce Coveted Endorsement from Green Restaurant Association for Its BioPro™ Appliance
Biodiesel equipment receives endorsement for it's automated appliance that converts used cooking oil into premium grade biodiesel. - December 12, 2012 - Springboard Biodiesel
UNO's Pizzeria in Orlando Gets Shade Systems Tornado™ Fabric Shades
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has supplied its Tornado™ shade sculptures to the newly-renovated Pizzeria UNO located near the Disney entrance in sunny Orlando, Florida. Pizzeria UNO was looking for a dual-purpose way of providing much-needed shade for its patrons in the outdoor... - December 12, 2012 - Shade Systems, Inc.
Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers Hosts Terrapin Tap Takeover on Dec. 11
Rocky Top Hospitality Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Supports The Beehive Collective Through the Donation of 10 Percent of Event Proceeds - December 09, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Carl’s Jr. Teams Up with Smart Betty
Carl’s Jr. breaks ground in Canada. - December 09, 2012 - Smart Betty