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.
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
Coldstat Refrigeration Turns Up the Heat with New "Hot Side" Division
40-year Commercial Refrigeration Company to include Commercial Kitchen Cooking Equipment Sales, Installation and Service - May 16, 2012 - Coldstat Refrigeration
Delft Blue Enters The Natural Pork Business
Delft Blue, LLC. and Lucki7 Farms form Strategic Partnership - May 16, 2012 - Delft Blue, LLC
Digital Menu Me Partners with Cloudtise to Expand Its Offerings in Digital Advertising
Cloudtise has partnered with Digital Menu Me to create the next generation of digital advertising display systems. Cloud advertising is gaining traction and Cloudtise is the most advance advertising Cloud-based system out there. - May 15, 2012 - Digtial Menu Me
Farrell’s in Brea Begins Serving Weekend Breakfast
Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlours and Restaurant in Brea is now serving weekend Breakfast from 8am – 11am. - May 11, 2012 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
Sofitel Manila's Snaps Sports Bar Celebrates First Anniversary
Snaps, the hippest sports bar in Manila, is celebrating its first anniversary. - May 10, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Rocky Top Hospitality to Host Statewide "Got To Be NC" Chef Competition
“Fire In The Triangle” to Take Place at Rocky Top Hospitality’s 1705 Prime Catering and Events Facility. - May 10, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Farrell’s Says Thank You to America’s Bravest Men and Women with a Free Sundae
Farrell’s celebrates National Military Appreciation Month by giving those who serve, or have served, in the Armed Forces a free, specially created Red White and Blue Thank You Sundae - May 09, 2012 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
DMG Productions Proudly Announces Business Update: Food Service in America
Groundbreaking, entertaining and educational: this three-part series will explore the food service industry in America. - May 06, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Cat Care Society Hosts a Benefit Brew, Thursday Evening, May 10th, at Wystone’s World Teas in Belmar
Twenty-five percent of sales at Wystone’s World Teas in Belmar, 7323 W. Alaska Drive, on Thursday, May 10, 5 – 9 p.m., will benefit Cat Care Society, a cageless cat shelter in Lakewood. Further, two percent of Wystone’s online sales from May 10, 2012, through May 9, 2013, will also benefit Cat Care Society. - May 06, 2012 - Cat Care Society
"Get Tactical with Marketing Your Restaurant," Says Howard Cannon, Ceo of Restaurant Consultants of America
Howard Cannon says, "It's easy to spend money marketing your restaurant. You can spend a lot of it fast. Spending it wisely is more difficult." The tactical approach has proved to be most successful. - May 04, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Historic St. Louis Mexican Restaurant Introduces New Look, Catering Company in Time for Cinco de Mayo
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, a fixture in the St. Louis community for more than four decades, introduces an improved visual identity and the restaurant’s first catering segment, Hacienda Catering Company, in time for Cinco de Mayo. The rebranding effort, completed by Daley Design, was a six-month long process initiated to more accurately align visual representation of the restaurant with its celebratory environment and fun-loving customers. - May 02, 2012 - Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
The NRA Restaurant Show - Restaurants Go Digital with Epicure Digital Menu Boards
Epicure Digital Systems, a leader in digital menu boards, presents the Epicure Digital Menu Board System with special emphasis on nutritional menu labeling at the NRA National Restaurant Show, 5-8 May 2012 in Chicago, Booth #1513 - May 02, 2012 - Epicure Digital
Glendale’s Arrowhead Grill Offers Mother’s Day Brunch for Mom on Sunday, May 13
Valley mothers can make their special day even more memorable with a delicious Mother’s Day brunch created by Chef Charles Wade Schwerd at Arrowhead Grill. And after they dine, they can return once again to the Glendale eatery, thanks to the $20 Arrowhead Grill gift card each Mother’s... - May 02, 2012 - Arrowhead Grill
1515 Restaurant in Downtown Denver Hosts Mother's Day Celebration
Lodo Restaurant Offers Uniquely Crafted Food for the entire family on Mother's Day Sunday. - May 01, 2012 - 1515 Restaurant
QUORiON Launches Android Based Portable Ordering System for Restaurants
QUORiON, a German point-of-sale system manufacturer, announces the release of its new portable ordering system. Based on the Android OS it runs on everything from smartphones to tablets. The device assists restaurants with their order management. - April 30, 2012 - QUORiON Data Systems
Hearty, Healthy Restaurant Concept, Bushfire Grill, to Open First Location in Temecula
Slow food served fast. - April 28, 2012 - Bushfire Grill
“Every Restaurant Needs to Have a Marketing Plan for Success,” Says CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Every restaurant needs a marketing plan. Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO, Howard Cannon provides five key rules for the new restaurant owner to help them get that plan started and says, “It all comes down to this: Let them know you exist; Get your customers talking... - April 28, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Cellar Wine Bar Welcomes New Chef
Cellar Wine Bar is excited to introduce a new executive chef, Chef Joe Freemond. Celebrate on this quaint, lower highlands corner wine bar for a meet & greet and the launch of their new menu with the Chef, Wednesday May 2nd from 5:00pm-10:00pm. - April 28, 2012 - Cellar Wine Bar
Blue Mountain Growers to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer
Agricultural Cooperatives: Bringing Fresh Fruit to the World. - April 27, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Houston Latin Grill and Cantina Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Cinco De Mayo
Paco Joe’s Grill and Cantina says they have prepared celebration packages fit for the once a year celebration - April 26, 2012 - Paco Joe's Grill & Cantina
Sustainability Equals an Increase in Profits: Accelerating Revenue Generation for Businesses in Santa Monica
City of Santa Monica joins the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Santa Monica College (SMC) to ramp up the growing demand from consumers for transparency in validating local businesses as leaders in environmentally-friendly business practices. - April 25, 2012 - Small Business Development Center Santa Monica College
Candy Sue’s Partners with Qudeso to Launch New Website
Candy Sue’s, a home-town southern food restaurant in Lumberton, NC, partnered with Qudeso, Inc. to launch their new website and promote their catering service online. - April 25, 2012 - Qudeso, Inc.
Marketing Your Restaurant Is Critical to Success, Says CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO, Howard Cannon advises the new restaurant owner to remember marketing, stating, "If nobody knows about your restaurant, chances are you won’t have very many customers. Marketing your restaurant is a critical component of... - April 22, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Rocky Top Hospitality to Oversee Acro Café, Plans New Eatery at Nature Research Center
Local Restaurateur Assumes Café Operations at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, Opens The Daily Planet Café in Research Branch. - April 22, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Chicken Pot Pie Filling is the Latest Addition to JTM’s Product Lineup for Restaurant, Healthcare, Military and Food Service Customers
Chicken Pot Pie Filling adds to company’s growing comfort and healthy food menu. - April 22, 2012 - JTM Food Group
Arizona Chef Charles Schwerd Sells Stake in Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen
Valley Chef and Restaurateur Charles Schwerd announced today that he has sold his controlling interest in Peoria’s Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen, which he co-founded in 2010 with investors. - April 21, 2012 - Arrowhead Grill
Cabo Flats’ Cinco de Cabo, Set to be the “Craziest Fiesta Ever!” and It Starts with Brunch at 8AM on Cinco de Mayo
Popular Restaurant and Happy Hour/Late Night Hotspot Giving Away a Trip for 2 to Cancun & Serving Up Surprises All Day - April 21, 2012 - Cabo Flats
Global Online Restaurant Reservations Leader EVEVE Announces Expansion Into Two New York Markets with New Partnerships with Leading Buffalo and Rochester Restaurants
EVEVE Increases its North American Presence to Cover Nine U.S. States - April 19, 2012 - EVEVE
Cocktail & Culinary Tasting Fundraiser -- Saturday April 21, 2012 at 2:30pm, Taco Rosa Newport - 2632 San Miguel Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660
"April is a time to celebrate the important role that communities play in protecting children," said Ivan Calderon, Founder Taco Rosa & Taco Mesa. "Everyone's participation is critical. Focusing on ways to build and promote the protective factors, in every interaction with children and families, is the best thing our community can do to prevent child maltreatment and promote optimal child development." Proceeds Support Child Guidance Center. Join them this Saturday, April 21st at 2:30pm. - April 18, 2012 - Taco Rosa Taco Mesa
Brainybrawn, Inc. Receives Order for Its Comprehensive Restaurant Information Management Solution for Managing Chain of Restaurants (Sanvi RMSC)
Brainybrawn, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BRNW) announced that its subsidiary Sanvi Infotech Pvt. Ltd (India) has received an order for automating up to 10 restaurants from a North India-based Restaurant Chain through customized installation of Sanvi Infotech’s comprehensive, modular and integrated Restaurant Information Management Solution for Managing Chain of Restaurants (Sanvi RMSC). - April 17, 2012 - Brainybrawn, Inc.
“One Great Idea Could be the Golden Ticket for Your Restaurant,” Says Howard Cannon, CEO Restaurant Consultants of America
Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO, Howard Cannon says, "Spend three or four days considering all kinds of marketing concepts and ideas. You will come across dozens, and possibly hundreds, of good ones but you can’t do them all. Once you complete this marketing brain dump, take your entire list and begin to whittle out the ones you don’t want to use. Start by thinking about creative and memorable ways to make your name and logo recognizable, memorable, and descriptive." - April 15, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Toby Keith and Roger Clemens visit The Golden Steer Steakhouse in Las Vegas
The Golden Steer Steakhouse, established in 1958, has a history of clientele that frequented the world famous restaurant for the last 53 years. - April 11, 2012 - Golden Steer Steakhouse Las Vegas
Mooyah Restaurant Chain "Shakes" It Up with Projectmates Construction Management Software
Systemates, Inc. today announced that fast casual restaurant chain MOOYAH, home of the Better Burger and no dud spud, will leverage Projectmates construction management software for its rapidly growing franchise chain. MOOYAH is among the top movers and shakers in the restaurant industry with over... - April 11, 2012 - Systemates, Inc.
Indulge New York®, a Division of National Benefit Builders, Inc., Launches New York's Classy New "Feel Good" Card for Savvy New Yorkers and Guests Alike
Indulge New York®, (INY) New York's hottest, new "feel-good company, announces the expansion of its world-class restaurant, boutique hotel and specialty concierge service with the launch of its Indulge New York® card, "the classiest card in town." Founded in 2010 in... - April 10, 2012 - Indulge New York
Branded Business Apps Releases New Food Order Tab Function
Branded Business Apps has released a new tab function on their mobile app platform. The Food Ordering tab that is now available is the ideal solution for restaurant mobile apps that offer take-out and delivery services. The tab can be fully customized to any restaurant's menu and the orders are received from the mobile app via email. - April 07, 2012 - Branded Business Apps
Restaurant Purchasing is More Than Buying a Can of Corn, Says Howard Cannon, CEO Restaurant Consultants of America
Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO, Howard Cannon says, "Restaurant purchasing is more than buying a can of corn. Purchasing involves much more than simply buying stuff." - April 07, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt is Freezing Its Way to Simi Valley, CA Grand Opening 4/14/2012
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt is excited to announce the grand opening of its first California location in Simi Valley, California on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Sub Zero Ice Cream is eager to introduce Simi Valley to its thrilling cryogenic ice cream, which uses molecular gastronomy to freeze... - April 06, 2012 - Five Star Painting
BERNARDAUD Salutes James Beard Foundation 25th Anniversary "Best of the Best" with Signing Reception Featuring Chef Daniel Boulud
BERNARDAUD Proudly Salutes The James Beard Foundation on Its 25th Anniversary and the Release of “The Best of the Best” - A Celebration of Its Award-Winning Chefs and America's Culinary Heritage. - April 05, 2012 - BERNARDAUD
Pizzeria Bombola Burgers & Brews Serves Up a New Kind of Family-Friendly Dining in Lisle - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Grand Opening
The greatly anticipated grand opening of Pizzeria Bombola Burgers & Brews on Thursday, March 29th, marked a refreshing change in the casual dining landscape prevalent in the western suburbs. Lisle Mayor Joe Broda, Lisle Chamber of Commerce President Tom Althoff and several chamber members attended in support of the village’s newest restaurant during the official ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday evening. - April 05, 2012 - Pizzeria Bombola Burgers & Brews
The Mash House Brewery Named a Designated Brewer on Hand for Brewgaloo Craft Beer Festival
Rocky Top Hospitality’s Mash House Brewery Participating in Local Beer Festival. - April 05, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Ziptip Selected to Exhibit at MIT Enterprise Forum’s Tech Showcase
Ziptip, Inc., a mobile payments application designed specifically for the payment of tips and gratuities for service workers, announces its selection to exhibit at the upcoming MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge 3rd Annual In-NOW-vation, Tech Showcase & Celebration, to be hosted at... - April 04, 2012 - Ziptip, Inc.
Mixologists Please the Palate with Voodoo Tiki Tequila at George Street Ale House, New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick’s first Gastro Pub, George Street Ale House, has added Ultra-Premium Voodoo Tiki Tequila to their full Bar, enhancing their Mixologists prohibition inspired drink list. They are now offering the 100% Blue Agave, craft, single barrel Platinum Silver Voodoo Tiki Tequila. Voodoo Tiki Platinum Tequila maintains the herbal sweet taste of the mature agave with a light pear finish. - April 03, 2012 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Arizona's Arrowhead Grill Offers Easter Brunch Sunday, April 8
Specially selected menu by Chef Charles Wade Schwerd offered for Easter Brunch at Arrowhead Grill on Sunday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - March 31, 2012 - Arrowhead Grill