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.
Per Diem to Donate Dinner Proceeds and Executive Chef’s Hair to Wigs for Kids on July 24
Per Diem, an upscale restaurant in the Financial District serving Italian-inspired fare with a Californian twist, invites patrons for dinner and drinks on the evening of Tuesday, July 24 to benefit Wigs for Kids. Per Diem will be donating 25 percent of sales from the restaurant and is offering $50 gift certificates to anyone who donates their hair to the charity. Per Diem is located at 43 Sutter Street (@ Sansome), call for reservations: (415) 989-0300. - July 18, 2012 - Per Diem
Online Dating: New Revenue Stream for Bars, Nightclubs and Restaurants
eMatchopolis, an online dating platform provider which offers individuals and small and medium businesses the resources to create and manage their own dating websites, announced today a unique opportunity for the bar, nightclub and restaurant scene. - July 17, 2012 - eMatchopolis
"Memorable Marketing Restaurants is a Big Key to Success," Says CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Howard Cannon, CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America, says, "Be memorable. McDonald’s and other restaurants aren’t giving away even one sale without some advertisement to argue the customer away from you. A ton of competition is reaching the consumer with a message a minute.” - July 17, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Successful Amplify Local Store Marketing Tool Now Available via Online Subscription
Amplify Local Store Marketing announces the release of their new subscription-based, online Local Store Marketing toolkit. Amplify is an award-winning toolkit built specifically for the food service industry by food service experts with over 15 years of hands-on restaurant marketing... - July 13, 2012 - Amplify Local Marketing
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Continues Its Expansion in Mt. Pleasant South Carolina
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 latest expansion move into the state of South Carolina. Located in Mt. Pleasant Towncenter, the restaurant will offer... - July 11, 2012 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
"Planning Your Restaurant’s Successful Grand Opening is Critical," Says Restaurant Expert
A grand opening, regardless of when you schedule it, is critical to the opening of a restaurant. But it is only worth the trouble if it is memorable. Cannon says, “It’s called a grand opening for a reason. Make it a grand experience." - July 08, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
"Clean Restaurants Are Good for Business," Says Howard Cannon, Restaurant Consultant & Restaurant Expert Witness
The cleanliness of a restaurant is one of the top criteria customers use to choose where to eat. Howard Cannon, Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert, and CEO says, "The only thing a customer notices is not clean enough. That's right, you are either acceptable or unacceptable. If you don't know how important cleanliness is, ask your customers." - July 07, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Delfini Citta Restaurant Presents Weekly Summer Live Music Series
Since May, the Beverly Hills restaurant and bar has been hosting local jazz musicians for its guests to enjoy every Thursday. - July 05, 2012 - Delfini Citta
East Coast Dogs Got Nothing on West Coast Ice Cream
Qualifying to Win a Year of Free Ice Cream and $500 from Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlours Charity Ice Cream Eating Challenge Continues Through 4th of July Weekend. - July 05, 2012 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
Blake's Place Cafe and Catering Opens New Location in Los Alamitos, Calif.
Bringing "real barbecue at its best" to a new part of Orange County, Blake's Place Cafe and Catering opens second location at 11105 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos. - July 04, 2012 - Blake's Place Cafe and Catering
Solar Café Introduces Street Brew at the Dinin’ Hall
Solar Café is proud to introduce Street Brew, a mobile coffee trike serving the streets of Columbus, Ohio. Solar Café’s Street Brew trikes will be serving complimentary cups of coffee at the Dinin’ Hall on Saturday June 30th, 2012 for the special “Breakfast with... - June 30, 2012 - SolCaf Ltd
QA Graphics Helps Restaurants Serve the Latest Technology
QA Graphics, an Iowa-based interactive design company, can help restaurants serve their customers with the latest technology by providing creative design services for restaurants to complement their existing marketing strategies. As digital technology continues to become more and more popular, QA... - June 29, 2012 - QA Graphics
"If You Plan to Succeed in the Restaurant Business, Perseverance Must be Your Middle Name," Says Restaurant Expert Howard Cannon
"Our society has shown great interest in making a dining experience like a short vacation," says Howard Cannon, CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America. "If you have new products or services to bring to the market, you may very well find consumers who will buy," he adds. - June 28, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
"Restaurant Hospitality: It's Right to be Polite if You Plan to Succeed," Says CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Hospitality has seven very basic characteristics. The wise restaurant owner and manager will spend time teaching these characteristics to their team. Be polite. Smile. Manage eye contact. Greet. Listen. Thank. Bid farewell. - June 26, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
"Counting Beans or Pennies ... A Restaurant Accounting System is Critical," Says Restaurant Consultants of America CEO
Many restaurants don’t keep a good eye on the bottom line and then they run into trouble and the owner wonders why. The best way to prevent financial trouble and figure out how the restaurant is doing is to find out where the money comes from, where it goes, who gets it, and why. It’s called accounting, and it’s a way of keeping score. - June 26, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
“Success in the Restaurant Industry Requires Superior Quality and Service,” Says CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Regardless of the restaurant’s menu, category, or concept, if a restaurant is competing near the top of its segment with great products and services, there is always a chance for success. Howard Cannon, Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO says, "Customers will frequent the restaurant that delivers the best products and services at the right price in a given market area." - June 26, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Signs for July 1 Indiana No Smoking Law Available at ComplianceSigns.com
Indiana’s new statewide smoking ban goes into effect July 1. It requires businesses to post No Smoking signs. ComplianceSigns.com has a variety of signs to help Indiana businesses comply with the law. - June 23, 2012 - Compliance Signs, Inc.
New Haven Cash Register Company Offering Free Point-of-Sale Assessments and Consultation for Connecticut-Based Restaurants
CT-based Company with Sixty Plus Year Tradition Providing Limited-Time Offer to Assist Restaurant Owners in Gaining a Competitive Advantage through POS Technology - June 23, 2012 - New Haven Cash Register Company
New Leasing Partnership with Leading iPad POS Creator
Lease POS NOW is now the exclusive Leasing Company for Revel Systems and will approve All customers on the spot for iPad POS systems. The Lease even has a Hardware replace policy which states free upgrades every year. - June 22, 2012 - Lease POS NOW
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in Grapevine, Texas Now Open
The restaurant group, headed by CEO Joey Ciolli, is in a major expansion mode for Texas and many other states. The company currently operates over 20 restaurants in Florida, Arizona, New York, and Nevada. Grimaldi’s Pizzerias’ expansion plans for 2012 include Las Vegas, Tampa Florida and various other sites TBA. - June 22, 2012 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Starbucks Announce the Reduction of Their Reusable Cup Target - KeepCup Asks Why?
Starbucks Corporation consumes at least 4 billion of the 500 billion disposable cups relegated to landfill every year. Starbucks leads an annual Cup Summit dedicated to providing more sustainable solutions to the disposable cup issue. Most disposable cups are not recyclable as they are lined with... - June 21, 2012 - KeepCup
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Nominated for Best Hotel Group
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) in the Cook Islands has been nominated as the Best Hotel/Resort Group at the 2012 New Zealand Travel Industry Awards along side top international hotel groups Four Seasons Hotels, Accor hotels, Starwood Hotels and Hilton Hotels & Resorts to name a few. The New... - June 20, 2012 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Presenting Epicure Digital NutriLive™ Technology to Provide Foodservice Operators with an Easy-To-Use Interface to Present Nutritional Information on Menu Boards at AHF
Presenting the Epicure Digital NutriLive™ technology at the AHF Conference to provide foodservice operators with an easy-to-use non-technical interface to present nutritional information on digital menu boards to help customers make informed choices - June 17, 2012 - Epicure Digital
Sandy Zimmerman, Syndicated Show and Dining Reviewer/Talk Show Host, Reviewed the Planet Hollywood Restaurant’s New Menu
The Planet Hollywood Restaurant has just relocated inside the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. - June 17, 2012 - Sandy Zimmerman
Grand Opening of Authentic Venezuelan Restaurant in Brickell
Over 40,000 Venezuelans reside in South Florida. Budare Bistro, opening in the heart of Brickell, hopes to bring them a taste of home with their authentic Venezuelan cuisine. Budare Bistro, owned by Gloria Villasmil & Jesus Nieto, is named after the circular cast iron or clay griddle used in... - June 16, 2012 - Budare Bistro
New York City Restaurants Honored by Talk of the Town Awards for Excellent Customer Satisfaction
Talk of the Town News and Celebration Media U.S. today announced 10 restaurants in New York City have won the Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award for the third consecutive year. - June 12, 2012 - Celebration Media U.S.
Lois Hamblet, CEO of Ziptip, a Mobile Payments Solution for Tips and Gratuities, and One of Boston's Hottest Startups, Interviewed by Pymnts.com
Lois Hamblet, CEO of Ziptip, Inc., (ziptip.net) a mobile payments solution designed specifically for the payment of tips and gratuities for service workers, has been interviewed by Alex Walsh of Pymnts.com as part of Pymnts.com’s Innovators Series. Pymnts.com is an online media channel that... - June 11, 2012 - Ziptip, Inc.
Manny and Olga's Pizza to Add 4 New Units
Manny and Olga's founder, Manny Athanasakis announces expansion. - June 10, 2012 - Manny & Olga's Pizza
Canada's Premier Steak Houses Turn Digital
Ric’s Grill, one of Canada’s most famous restaurant brands, has chosen to adopt the iRiS F&B Suite application across all its restaurants, replacing its traditional paper menus and turning them digital. - June 10, 2012 - iRiS Software Systems
Houston Mexican Restaurant and Party Place Set to Rock the Summer with Black and White Zumba Party
Party yourself into shape this summer as Zumba superstars Jenny Stevenson and Carlos Landron bring their Black & White Twilight Zumba to Paco Joe’s. - June 07, 2012 - Paco Joe's Grill & Cantina
NewProductHelp.com to be at Helm of Marketing Efforts for Silverware Roller Unit Invention
Christopher F., New York resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Silverware Roller Unit invention to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative new product designed to make a common restaurant task much more efficient,... - June 07, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
LP Innovations, Inc. Brings on Loss Prevention Expert to Support Data-Driven Analytics
LP Innovations, Inc. appoints seasoned loss prevention expert to the position of Manager, Data Analytics. - June 04, 2012 - LP Innovations, Inc.
Indulge New York®, (INY) Announces the Expansion of Its World-Class Restaurant, Boutique Hotel and Specialty Concierge Card
Indulge New York®, (INY) announces a pre-launch to experience the best New York has to offer this summer. Founded in 2010 in partnership with National Benefit Builders, Inc. (NBBI), a world-class leader in the discount benefit market and rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, Indulge New York® immediately made its mark as part of the hottest new NY social buzz. INY allows visitors and native New Yorkers to take a decadent bite out of the Big Apple. - June 02, 2012 - Indulge New York
Reputation Changer: Reputation Management Essential as Google Prioritizes Restaurant Reviews
Google has unveiled a new local search feature that makes prominent use of Zagat reviews—meaning that business owners, and especially restaurant owners, need more than ever to protect their reputation, using the services of companies like Reputation Changer. - June 02, 2012 - Reputation Changer LLC
Dow Sherwood’s Village Inn to Relocate Clearwater Restaurant
Dow Sherwood’s Village Inn restaurant will be relocating just a mile from its current location. According to Paul Walker, President of Dow Sherwood Corporation, and Grandson to Dow Sherwood, “Our lease was up and we decided to take advantage of a larger space conveniently located 1 mile... - June 02, 2012 - Dow Sherwood Corporation
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurants to Participate in Triangle Restaurant Week June 4-10
The Twisted Fork Grill & Bakery, Draft Carolina Burgers & Beer, Rockwell’s American Grill, Tribeca Tavern in Raleigh and Cary to Take Part in Event Celebrating Regional Culinary Excellence - June 01, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Perfect Health Inspection Earns Five O’Clock Steakhouse the Blue Ribbon Award for Clean Dining
A perfect health inspection score by the City of Milwaukee has earned Five O’Clock Steakhouse the Blue Ribbon Award for Clean Dining from Milwaukee’s TMJ Channel 4 News. Reporter Courtny Gerrish profiled the restaurant’s accomplishment during a segment which aired on Friday, May... - May 31, 2012 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Triumph Group Management Opens Krave Restaurant and Lounge in Downtown Raleigh
Organization Specializing in Operations and Management Services Debuts a Revolutionary, Technology-Focused Restaurant - May 27, 2012 - Rapid Fitness
DMG Productions to Feature Monastery Hill Bindery on Upcoming Episode of Business Update
Classic Quality and Craftsmanship in the Food Service Industry - May 25, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Continues Growth in Grapevine Texas
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is announcing the opening of its newest location in Grapevine Texas. - May 25, 2012 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Payton Wright Foundation Benefits from Jason’s Deli Promotion
Jason’s Deli of Southwest Florida owner and operator Diana Willis presented Holly and Patrick Wright with a $1,750 check for the Payton Wright Foundation. The donation was a result of the Jason’s Deli’s complimentary drink card and match of customer donations given to the cause by... - May 25, 2012 - Jason's Deli
QA Graphics Offers Digital Menu Board Design Services
QA Graphics, an Iowa based interactive design company, can assist restaurants with their digital menu board design needs. After exhibiting at the NRA Show 2012, QA Graphics is continuing to expand their digital menu board design services. QA Graphics started out as a leading provider of design... - May 25, 2012 - QA Graphics
The British Virgin Islands Partners with the Island of the Month Club for 2013
The Island of the Month Club continues to expand its exotic island partnerships. Beginning in 2013, the Island of the Month Club and the BVI Tourism Board will be coordinating and delivering island events together to private yacht clubs across America. This new partnership works in the best... - May 24, 2012 - Island of the Month Club
QA Graphics Joins Iowa Restaurant Association (IRA)
QA Graphics, an Iowa-based creative design firm, has joined the Iowa Restaurant Association (IRA). - May 24, 2012 - QA Graphics
Rocky Top Hospitality Receives Triangle Business Journal a Better World Award
Triangle Business Journal Honors Local Restaurant and Catering Company for Continued Commitment to Community Initiatives. - May 24, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Pamplona and the Running of the Bulls 2012
Join Iberian Traveler in Pamplona for San Fermín 2012 and help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Peña Seattle de Sanfermines - May 21, 2012 - Iberian Traveler
Sharky's American Grill Now Open in West Houston
Please come by and enjoy their wonderful chef driven scratch made items such as bacon wrapped sharky bites, jumbo shrimp, ribs, fish, gourmet burgers, adventurous salads, brunch, lunch, kids menu along with an affordable happy hour. - May 20, 2012 - Sharky's American Grill
A Great Restaurant Business Plan is the First Step to Success, Says CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
The journey from that wonderful and exciting restaurant idea to serving the first customer is a trek that requires commitment, stamina, willpower, and creativity. "It also requires a plan," says Howard Cannon, Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO. "Building the... - May 20, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Best Houston Mexican Restaurant Offers Chance to Win Free Birthday Party
Paco Joe’s Grill and Cantina says area residents can win free food, drinks and more for friends and family. - May 18, 2012 - Paco Joe's Grill & Cantina
Nonni's Corner Trattoria Wins Readers' Choice Awards
Nonni's Corner Trattoria of Grove City, Pa., has been voted Best Place for Italian Food, Best Family Restaurant, Best Place to Get Coffee, Best Place for Hot Dogs and Best Place for Seafood. - May 17, 2012 - Nonni's Corner Trattoria