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.
Minneapolis Restaurant Tops Numbers Even Most New York Eateries Can't Boast
Hell's Kitchen Now One of the Nation's Busiest Independent Restaurants - March 23, 2012 - Hell's Kitchen
Hyatt Regency Houston's Iconic Revolving Rooftop Restaurant Unveils New Menu
Spindletop menu features organic, locally sourced produce, seafood and meats - March 22, 2012 - Hyatt Regency Houston
"A Business Plan is Not the Great American Novel," Says Howard Cannon, CEO Restaurant Consultants of America
Building the restaurant of one's dreams requires a sound plan, but creating a business plan is not an easy task. The best way to approach it is to write down everything one may desire to accomplish with the restaurant, then proceed from there. Treat the business plan as a road map to the business. - March 21, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Minnesota Pizza Champion Does Well at the World Pizza Games in Las Vegas, NV
Randy Hueffmeier of Randy’s Premier Pizza along with Pizza Spinning protégé Nicholas Diesslin were at the World Pizza Games in Las Vegas, NV this past week. Randy, an International award winning Pizza Maker and Pizza Spinner, along with Nicholas Diesslin competed in 4 World... - March 20, 2012 - Randy's Pizza
“A Restaurant Business Needs a Restaurant Business Plan,” Says CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO, Howard Cannon, advises the would-be restaurant owner to write a detailed business plan; stating, "The journey from your wonderful and exciting restaurant idea to serving your first customer is a trek that requires commitment, stamina, willpower, and creativity. It also requires a plan." - March 18, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Hall of Famer, Tommy Lasorda, to Sign Signature Wines at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
Legendary Baseball Hall of Famer, Tommy Lasorda, is teaming up with another legend, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in Peoria, to feature his collection of Italian table wines. On Tuesday, March 20th, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria will be hosting a wine tasting and bottle signing of Lasorda’s signature... - March 17, 2012 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces 2012 March Madness Challenge
The Mash House, Tribeca Tavern And Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers Offer NCAA Bracket Challenge Promotion. - March 17, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Digital Menu Me Rolls Out Cloud-Based Digital Menu Boards to Freshberry Frozen Yogurt Franchises Nationwide
Digtial Menu Me Revolutionizes the industry, combining new cloud disruptive technology with Samsung TVs to produce the latest in digtial signage. - March 15, 2012 - Digtial Menu Me
UnWine’d Wine Bar Opens Doors in Downtown Cary
New Wine Bar in Cary, N.C., Announces Opening and Menu - March 14, 2012 - UnWine'd
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Announces Its Fifth Location in Florida
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 newest location, in Tampa, Florida. Located at 8021 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, the restaurant will be one of the newest... - March 10, 2012 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Wall Street Programmer to Open Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Store in Mt. Juliet
A Wall Street programmer decides to move his family to Tennessee after undergoing extensive brain surgery. After operating a successful international market, he decides to invest in self-serve frozen yogurt concept called "Peachwave." The store will open its doors in Mt. Juliet, TN sometime in April 2012. - March 10, 2012 - Peachwave Frozen Yogurt, Mt. Juliet
Farrell’s to Host a Party for Barbie’s 53rd Birthday
Bring your Barbie into Farrell’s on March 9 to celebrate her 53rd birthday with free birthday sundaes, presents and surprises. - March 08, 2012 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
Owning a Restaurant - It’s Your Dream . . . But You Need to Believe in It, Says Howard Cannon, CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Restaurant Consultants of America CEO Howard Cannon advises those who dream of owning a restaurant to do their research and believe in their ideas, stating, "You need to believe in your idea, or you may as well burn your money. Figure out what you really want to do, and then do it." - March 08, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Cooking Channel to Film Live Customer Interviews at Hot N Juicy Crawfish
On Friday, March 9, 2012 Unique Eats on the Cooking Channel will be filming at Hot N Juicy Crawfish located at 3863 Spring Mountain Road in Las Vegas. Filming will begin at 6:00 a.m., and customer interviews will take place from noon through 4:00 p.m. - March 07, 2012 - Hot N Juicy Crawfish
CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America Advises Those Who Want to Own a Restaurant to Learn the Business
Restaurant Consultants of America CEO Howard Cannon advises the would-be restaurant owner to learn the business thoroughly, stating, "What you don’t know can hurt you… Learning is a required part of this job. Spend the necessary time gaining the required technical skills and absorbing as much information as you can about the industry." - March 07, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Royal India Restaurant Celebrates 5th Annual Punjab New Year with Bollywood Bash Party
The Downtown San Diego restaurant will ring in the Indian New Year with traditional Indian dishes, music, dancing and more, on April 20th & 21st. - March 05, 2012 - Royal India
Hot N Juicy Crawfish Readies to Take Orange County, CA by Storm
Las Vegas-based restaurant, Hot N Juicy Crawfish, is getting ready to open its doors to a new location in Orange County, CA (exact location soon to be announced). This popular new hot spot is known to turn even the non-seafood eaters into fans. With just one taste, most people won't even realize... - March 04, 2012 - Hot N Juicy Crawfish
Ponzio's Sells Memorable Cookie to Benefit Samaritan Patients & Families
Demetrios “Jimmy” Fifis was such a beloved figure in his landmark Cherry Hill restaurant and the South Jersey community that nearly 1000 patrons, elected officials, past and present employees, family and friends came to pay their respects when he lost his battle with lung cancer in... - March 03, 2012 - Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice
TimeWise Concierge Launches New Website for Local Las Vegas Events
LocalsDoVegas.com features Las Vegas concerts, shows, events, activities & more. - March 01, 2012 - TimeWise, Inc.
Global Online Restaurant Reservation Leader EVEVE Announces They Have Now Captured 39% of All Online Restaurant Bookings in Twin Cities and Expands Into 9 U.S. Markets
In just seven months, 39% of all Twin Cities online restaurant monthly bookings have switched from OpenTable to Eveve, topping off a successful US introduction of the European-based reservation system. Timothy Ryan, Director and President of U.S. operations, announced today that six more... - March 01, 2012 - EVEVE
Green Beer, Live Music to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Baker St. Pub & Grill
Toast to the “Luck O’ the Irish” with green beer and live music at Baker St. Pub & Grill on Wednesday, March 17. The British-themed pub’s DTC location will kick off its festivities at 8 p.m. with music from That Eighties Band. Music by Fredi & The Soulshakers... - March 01, 2012 - Baker St. Pub & Grill
Sherlock's Baker St. Pub to Host Houston's Largest St. Patrick's Day Outdoor Block Party
Pub expects to pour more than 60 kegs of green beer - March 01, 2012 - Baker St. Pub & Grill
ChefUniforms.com to Hold Its 2nd Annual Contest for an All-Expenses-Paid Trip to the 2012 National Restaurant Association Show
ChefUniforms.com is holding a contest, in which professional chefs and culinary students will compete to win an all-expense paid trip to the 2012 NRA Show. Voting will take place on the company’s website from March 26th-April 23rd, and the winner will be announced on April 24th. One professional or student will be chosen by tallying the votes. For more information about the contest and for complete rules and regulations, please visit www.chefuniforms.com/contest. - February 24, 2012 - Chef Uniforms.com
"There's Plenty of Money to Start Your Restaurant," Says Howard Cannon, CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Howard Cannon, CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America, says, "The one significant difference between a dream and a goal is that goals are written down. If you want to open a restaurant, you need to make that restaurant your passion. And if you invest the time into putting together a plan, you will find the money you need to fund that passion." - February 24, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Mama Fu's "Woks" Into Cleveland
Asian Flex-Casual™ Concept Signs Three-Unit Agreement; Restaurant Pioneers Look to Further Expand the Burgeoning Brand. - February 24, 2012 - Mama Fu's
Beautiful Brands International Rolls Out Revel Systems’ Revolutionary Mobile Point-of-Sale System
POS Company Caps Momentous Year with Fast-Growing Client Roster and Tenfold Growth in Just Four Months - February 22, 2012 - Revel Systems, Inc.
Food Truck Heath Safety Explained and Beer Integrated with Social Media in February’s Food and Drink Digital Issue
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for the food and drink industry, is proud to announce the launch of its February 2012 edition. This month they present their Local Issue, with a focus on finding inspiration in your own backyard. They talk to Ricardo Encarnacion, Environmental... - February 22, 2012 - WDM Group
Every Door Direct Mail™ by Taradel Helps NJ Pizza Shop Increase Sales 47%
Tom Nuscis, a pizzeria operator from NJ, uses Taradel.com to launch successful Every Door Direct Mail™ marketing campaigns - online. - February 17, 2012 - Taradel
TasteTV Launches Site for Pop-up Restaurant News
TasteTV Launches site for Pop-up Restaurant News, called PopupRestaurants.com. - February 17, 2012 - TasteTV
Start Up is Opening Thirty Cafes Using Crowdfunding. Letting Customers Vote on How the Cafes Are Run.
New Perspectives Cafe, a start up company, is combining polling and crowdfunding to create a unique event. New Perspectives Cafe is opening thirty stores nationwide, at the same date and time, using a crowdfunding model of finance. In addition to this, New Perspectives Cafe is letting members vote on the cafe's menus, theme nights, events, fundraisers, new locations, and just about everything else. - February 16, 2012 - New Perspectives Cafe
Victus Restaurants Harrogate Use Locally Sourced, Fresh Ingredients for Their Menu
Victus Restaurants is passionate about serving great food in Harrogate, and as often as possible, ingredients which are locally sourced are used in Victus food. - February 16, 2012 - Victus Restaurants
Herreros Named New Executive Chef at VIA Italian Table
Previous Served as Chef at VIA, Sous Chef at Restaurants in Boston, NYC - February 16, 2012 - Worcester Restaurant Group
Health & Safety Regulations Are Designed to Protect Restaurant Owners as Well as Restaurant Customers, Says Howard Cannon, Restaurant Expert Witness
Restaurant Expert Witness, Restaurant Consultant, and CEO, Howard Cannon encourages restaurant owners and management to take responsibility to ensure, as much as is in their power, that their customers have a sanitary environment and their food is safe to eat. - February 12, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
The Matthews House to Host Festive Valentine’s Dinner
Cary Mansion Adds Flair to Dinner Celebration with Dancing, Music - February 11, 2012 - Matthews House
BULL Outdoor Products is Presenting Sponsor for Academy of Country Music Experience BBQ Competition
BULL Outdoor Products will be the presenting sponsor of four BBQ Events run as part of the "Academy of Country Music” Experience. These events include the “ACM BBQ Throwdown” presented by BULL. This KCBS sanctioned event will draw BBQ competitors from around the world that... - February 10, 2012 - Bull Outdoor Products Inc.
The Howard Company/Mainstreet Names Watson President and COO
Doug Watson is the new President and COO of The Howard Company/Mainstreet Menus. Mike Kopacz remains as CEO. - February 09, 2012 - The Howard Company/Mainstreet Menus
Cru Cellars Debuts New Food Menu
Cru Cellars, South Tampa’s best boutique wine bar, has expanded its menu from cheese and charcuterie to a full food menu of savory small entrée-style dishes freshly-prepared and created to pair with expertly-selected wine. - February 09, 2012 - Cru Cellars
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Announces Its Second Location on the Vegas Strip
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 newest location, in the Palazzo, Las Vegas. Located on the second floor of the Palazzo, the restaurant will offer... - February 04, 2012 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Arrowhead Grill Offers Special Romantic Dinner for Valentine’s Day
Chef Charles Schwerd and Arrowhead Grill is offering a specially prepared romantic meal for Valentine’s Day this year. From 4 to 10 p.m., Valley couples can take advantage of a special Valentine’s Day dinner that includes a choice of one of six starters, eight entrees plus two surf and... - February 03, 2012 - Arrowhead Grill
Erin Go Bragh! British Open Pub Marks St. Patrick’s Day in Style
British Open Pub wants Valley residents to put down that fake green beer this St. Patrick’s Day and join them instead for an authentic Irish holiday, complete with such Irish favorites as a bagpipe and drum corps, Bushmills drink specials and corned beef and cabbage to celebrate the Irish... - February 03, 2012 - British Open Pub & Grill
Macworld | iWorld Voter Results Are in: Revel Systems’ David and Goliath Story Continues
On January 31, 2012 Revel Systems was officially announced as the winner of the Business iPad App of the Year Award. This weekend at Macworld | iWorld, it was clear early on that the Best Business iPad App awards came down to two remarkable companies: Square, led by Jack Dorsey, and Revel Systems,... - February 01, 2012 - iPad Business Apps
Global Online Restaurant Reservations Leader EVEVE Announces Expansion Into Its Second U.S. Market with New Partnership with Leading Boston Restaurant
Continuing a successful rollout of its cloud-based reservations system, Timothy Ryan, President and Director of EVEVE’s U.S. operations, announced today that a leading Boston restaurant has switched its online reservation system to EVEVE. EVEVE announced their 2012 expansion plans into Boston after surpassing its expectations in their initial U.S. test market of the Twin Cities in Minnesota - capturing more than 20% of all Twin Cities online bookings. - February 01, 2012 - EVEVE
Eat/Drink/Etc Launches - A Food and Beverage Lifestyle Website for Gourmets
Website EAT/DRINK/ETC (EDE ONLINE) launches, showcasing the latest in food and beverage lifestyle and cigar information. EDE ONLINE features brands and products as well as news, events, education and trends in the global gourmet scene. - January 31, 2012 - EDE ONLINE
Young Female Associate Slams Carl's Jr. Defense Team in Near Unanimous Verdict
Civil Rights attorney, Julie Mehrban and her client Alexander Johnson achieve a sweeping victory for the disabled against fast-food giant, Carl Karcher Enterprises, represented by Scott Ferrell of Newport Trial Group. Spectators of the trial noted Mehrban’s calm, skillful and assertive handling of the trial, and the destruction of virtually every element of the defense theory. - January 30, 2012 - Law Offices of Morse Mehrban, A.P.C.
Cloud-Based Digital Menu Boards Are Reveling with Samsung's Internet Enabled TV's
Digital Menu Me is disrupting the Digital Signage market by releasing a truly Cloud-based digital menu system that has no third party devices needed, just a Samsung internet TV. - January 30, 2012 - Digtial Menu Me
Midwest's Leading Hospitality Company Moves Two Restaurants to EVEVE
Continuing a successful rollout of its cloud-based reservations system, Timothy Ryan, President and Director of EVEVE’s U.S. operations, announced today that Morrissey Hospitality Companies (MHC), the Midwest’s leading hospitality management company, has switched the reservation systems... - January 30, 2012 - EVEVE
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Announces Its Twenty Eighth Location in Grapevine Texas
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 newest location, in Grapevine Texas. Located at 1401 William D. Tate Avenue, the restaurant will offer 2,995-square-feet of... - January 28, 2012 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Rocky Top Hospitality Opens Rockwell’s American Grill
Local Restaurateur Opens Second Cary Restaurant with a Focus on Classic American Dining. - January 28, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
AmRest Holdings CEO Henry McGovern to Speak at Mullin Law Franchise Conference
Henry McGovern, CEO of AmRest Holdings, SE will be the keynote speaker at the Fourth Annual Mullin Law Franchise Roundtable: Tools for Growth. Joining him will be Tim Schroder, Vice President of Marketing for Which Wich, Glenna Hecht, President of Humanistic Consulting, and Stephanie Russ,... - January 27, 2012 - Mullin Law, P.C.
Amazing Beer and Dinner Nights in Edmonton
Continental Treat Fine Bistro announces its beer nights in association with some of the greatest breweries. Making the full use of the winter season characterised with the festivity and gala, this initiative is taken. Harping on the festive mood of the people when everyone is in the mindset of revelry, what better can it be with some exotic continental food combined with great beer to hang out with. - January 27, 2012 - Continental Treat Fine Bristo