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.
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.
The Chef’s Academy to Offer Buffet Dining Option in Expectation of Crowds During Super Bowl Week
Culinary Institution Opens All-You-Can-Eat Buffet in Response to Expected Overcrowding in Area Restaurants, Offers Hospitality Professionals 50 Percent Discount - January 27, 2012 - The Chef's Academy
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
Flying Elephant Pub & Grill Rewards Loyal Customers with Winning Scratch-Off Cards
Premier Live Music and Entertainment Venue in North County San Diego Gives Back to Customers - January 25, 2012 - The Flying Elephant
The Twisted Fork Restaurant & Bakery Adds Sunday Brunch, Unveils Special Deals for Lunch and Dinner
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Launches Sunday Brunch Buffet as Well as New Specials. - January 25, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers Launches Ready for the Weekend Drink Specials
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Features New Deals on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights Involving All of Its 44 Drafts in-House - January 21, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Food-Displays.com Premieres Three (3) Compartment Tabletop Caddy
Food-Displays.com is releasing this new model of tabletop condiment caddy, featuring three (3) compartments, a sturdy aluminum construction for durability, and a coil-style sign clip on top for an additional signage display. - January 20, 2012 - DisplayShops
The Big Gay Train Returns
All-Gay Winemakers' Dinner returns to Napa Valley on the Napa Valley Wine Train. - January 20, 2012 - Napa Valley Wine Train
Internationally-Acclaimed Enka Artist, Jero, Joins the Japanese Chamber of Commerce for an Evening of Fine Dining at Chicago Prime Steakhouse
Jero, Japanese iconoclast and the country’s first internationally-acclaimed African American Enka singer dined at Chicago Prime Steakhouse on Friday, January 13, 2012 with members of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Chicago. Originally a Pittsburgh native, Jero is credited with redefining... - January 19, 2012 - Chicago Prime Steakhouse
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurants to Participate in Triangle Restaurant Week Jan. 23-29
The Twisted Fork Grill & Bakery, Draft Carolina Burgers & Beer, Tribeca Tavern in Raleigh and Cary to Take Part in Event Celebrating Culinary Excellence in Region - January 19, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Popular Bar in Clark Pampanga Unveils Affordable Executive Meals for Under P200
Designed for Angeles City business executives on the go, tourists and golfers visiting Clark Pampanga for holidays and for vacations can now enjoy new executive meals from the family restaurant, The London Pub. - January 18, 2012 - The London Pub
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Opens New Location
St. Louis, MO-based Bandana’s Bar-B-Q opened its newest location at 17164 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, MO today. The 30 unit chain currently operates locations in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa with plans to continue expansion within these states while looking at opportunities in... - January 18, 2012 - Bandana's Bar-B-Q
New Company with a Mission: Eco Systems Creates Massive Plan to Distribute "Trash to Cash" Food Waste Recycling Machines
A New Solution to an Age Old Problem - January 13, 2012 - Eco Systems
Fountain Square Brewing Co. Announces Its Grand Opening
Located in Historic Fountain Square, Fountain Square Brewing Co. is thrilled to celebrate its Grand Opening with a Winter Luau. Offering prizes for best dressed, hula hoop, and limbo in addition to serving up great beer! - January 10, 2012 - Fountain Square Brewing Co.
BJ’s Wholesale Club the First to Replace Coffee Can with Innovative Fres Bag™ Package
Citing enhanced flavor preservation and logistical cost savings, BJ’s Wholesale Club is replacing its 40 oz canned ground coffee with a new, flexible package designed by Fres-co System USA, Inc. - January 07, 2012 - Fres-co System USA, Inc.
Paul Martin’s American Bistro Supports Local Farms and Purveyors
"Eat organic. Believe in sustainable. Buy local. Love fresh." is the mantra of Paul Martin's back-to-the-farm American Bistro. This top California restaurant, with locations in Roseville, Irvine, and El Segundo, takes its commitment to local farmers seriously. Simple yet delicious farm-to-table foods are the heart and soul of the Bistro and Grill. - January 06, 2012 - Paul Martin's American Bistro
Rocky Top Hospitality Features New Year’s Eve Specials
The Red Room Tapas Lounge, Tribeca Tavern, The Twisted Fork and The Mash House Offer Unique Fare to Ring in 2012. - December 31, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
WST Signs Deal with Revel Systems iPad POS
Wave Secure Technologies signs deal with Revel Systems iPad Point Of Sale to distribute Revel with remote eyes. WST has also released an API which Revel Systems iPad POS has now integrated into allowing for remote eyes capabilities for the Revel iPad POS which now has a line of security camera... - December 30, 2011 - Remote POS Eyes
Grimaldi's Pizzeria in Clearwater is Open
The restaurant group, headed by CEO Joey Ciolli, is in a major expansion mode for Florida and many other states. The company currently operates over 20 restaurants in Texas, Arizona, New York, and Nevada. Grimaldi’s Pizzerias’ expansion plans for 2012 include Las Vegas, Grape Vine, Texas and various other sites TBA. - December 30, 2011 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Marks New Year’s Eve Closing with Special Menu and Celebration
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Ends Seven-Year Run In Raleigh With Four- Course Meal, Champagne Toast And Party Favors, Final Week Of Charity Donations - December 29, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
National Computer Corporation, Inc. (NCC) Announces Integration with MenuDrive Online Ordering System
Online Ordering now available for Reflection POS. - December 29, 2011 - National Computer Corporation
Digital Menu Me Units with Revel POS
Digital Menu Me contracts with Revel Systems, leading iPad Point of Sale company to deliver Cloud based Digital Menu Boards to all of its customers. - December 28, 2011 - Digtial Menu Me
Arizona's Bungalow Bar & Grill Rings in the New Year with Live Music, Free Champagne
Bungalow Bar & Grill is ringing in 2012 with live music, a free champagne toast and party favors this New Year’s Eve. Local band, Bloom will provide the music and Bungalow, the must-visit staple of the Scottsdale dining scene, will provide a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. - December 22, 2011 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Honolulu's New Nightlife Destination "The Standard"
The Standard offers an exclusive club setting for guests 21 and older, bringing the nightlife vibes of similar hotspots in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and New York to Honolulu. - December 21, 2011 - The Standard
Arrowhead Grill Rings in 2012 with Free Delmonico Steak, AG Burger
Arrowhead Grill is celebrating the arrival of 2012 by offering a free signature Delmonico steak with the purchase of one on New Year’s Eve and a free burger on New Year’s Day 2012. From 9 p.m. until 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Arrowhead Grill will serve the 10-ounce sirloin steak... - December 21, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill
Rocky Top Hospitality Offers $25 Complimentary Certificates for Gift Card Purchasers
Triangle Restaurant Operator to Provide Bonus Discount for Anyone Buying $100 Worth of Rocky Top Gift Cards Between Dec. 19-24 - December 21, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Chicago Prime Steakhouse's Hospitality Dazzles Celebrity "It Girls"
Chicago Prime Steakhouse's hospitality dazzles actress Carly Foulkes, better known as the "T-Mobile Girl" and celebrity makeup artist Amy Oresman. - December 19, 2011 - Chicago Prime Steakhouse
The Chef’s Academy Appoints Eric Gephart as Lead Instructor
Top Wilmington, N.C., Chef Joins Staff of Culinary Institute - December 18, 2011 - The Chef's Academy
Thelonious Monkfish & Christopher Hope Ministries Unite to Feed Cambridge's Hungry & Homeless This 2011 Holiday Season
Thelonious Monkfish, a Sushi & Asian-Fusion restaurant in the heart of Cambridge's Central Square, in coordination with Christopher Hope Ministries, is sponsoring the “Hope the Hungry” food drive that runs now through December 24 and is also catering a Christmas Eve Asian-Fusion dinner to benefit the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter. - December 16, 2011 - Thelonious Monkfish LTD.
Big Al’s Steaks Becomes the First Zagat Rated Philly Cheesesteak Restaurant in Florida
Big Al’s Steaks, South Florida’s only authentic Philly Cheesesteak chain, has earned the distinction of becoming the first Philly Cheesesteak restaurant to be Zagat rated in the State of Florida. “We have worked diligently to bring a True Philly Cheesesteak Experience to South... - December 16, 2011 - Big Al's Steaks
Rocky Top Hospitality Debuts Rockwell’s American Grill
Rocky Top Hospitality Brings Newest Restaurant to Cary with Modern American Comfort Food. - December 14, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Arizona’s Bungalow Bar & Grill Hosts Stellar Adventures, Toys for Tots Drive
Bungalow Bar & Grill is hosting a “Toys for Tots” toy drive for underprivileged children this holiday season, kicking it off during an upcoming holiday party for Scottsdale-based Stellar Adventures. The toy drive, which will begin with the Stellar Adventures party on Dec. 14 and... - December 10, 2011 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
Moondance Remembers Family - and Makes It Easier for Them to Make Memories This Winter
Local dance and dining restaurant in Suwanee, GA remembers family this winter and makes it easier for busy shoppers to slow down and enjoy the things that really matter this holiday season. Things like family, good food, and good entertainment. - December 09, 2011 - Moondance Lounge
Yats Restaurant Unveils 2011 Christmas Dinner Menu for Food and Wine Lovers from Pampanga and Manila
Fine dining Yats Restaurant is a popular restaurant for residents of Subic, Pampanga and Manila to enjoy their Christmas and annual dinners. Clark is also highly recommended by travel agencies for holidays in Philippines. - December 09, 2011 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
CityCenter of CityNorth Welcomes Mellow Mushroom to High Street
Eclectic Restaurant Provides Venue for Local Musicians and Artists in Addition to Mouthwatering Pizza and an Extensive Beer Selection - December 08, 2011 - CityCenter of CityNorth
Sassy Scrubs’ Product Moves Into the Kitchen
Scrubs manufacturer Sassy Scrubs announces the release of the first item in their new “Chef & Home Cooking” line. Their new plus-sized Apron (for sizes up to 9XL) is the first step in moving their custom-made products out of the doctor’s office or hospital, and into the kitchen. - December 08, 2011 - Sassy Scrubs
Santa Visits with Fort Worth's Furriest Companions During Santa Claws Pup Party at Baker St. Pub & Grill
Humane Society of North Texas to Host Pet Adoption Drive in Conjunction with Festive Event - December 08, 2011 - Baker St. Pub & Grill
Iflexion Helps International Restaurant Chain Integrate with Smarter Takeout™ 2.0
Iflexion, a dynamic full cycle web app development company, has helped a multi-brand international restaurant chain integrate with the new refined Smarter Takeout™ 2.0, the market leading solution for online takeout ordering developed by IT Problem Solver Inc. The service allows tech savvy... - December 07, 2011 - Iflexion
Restaurant Equipment from Gen2 Arrives at Short Order
Gen2 restaurant equipment – including commercial ranges, fryers and char broilers – is now available at leading restaurant retailer ShortOrder. - December 07, 2011 - ShortOrder
Restaurant Tables and Chairs Merchandiser Fashion Seating Promotes Its Line of School Furniture
Fashion Seating, known primarily for its vast array of restaurant furniture, has recently begun promoting its line of school products. - December 07, 2011 - Fashion Seating
Pierce Street Deli Announces New Online Food Ordering
Online Ordering Expected to Meet Customer’s Needs During the Holiday Season and Beyond - December 07, 2011 - Pierce Street Deli
Intelaplay Launches a Best-In-Class Online Travel Experience
Intelaplay launches www.intelaplay.com, an immersive and intuitive online travel website, providing a differentiated experience for travelers and advertisers alike. The online platform offers an educational, easy to use, yet richly contextual experience. Developed by Junction Creative Solutions,... - December 06, 2011 - Intelaplay
Dean Ogan of Rocky Top Hospitality Named to the Chef’s Academy North Carolina Advisory Board
Owner of Rocky Top Hospitality Appointed to Advisory Board of Local Culinary Institute. - December 04, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Blu.Wood.Studio Manufactures Custom Pieces for Sheraton Orlando
Multi-talented custom manufacturer, Blu.Wood.Studio of Orlando, FL has won the contract to build more than a dozen custom furniture pieces for the new Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Hotel in the Orlando. The job was originally headed to China. - November 28, 2011 - Blu Wood Studio
Restaurant Furniture Supply Company Fashion Seating Urges Businesses to Take Advantage of Selection on European Wooden Side Chairs
Fashion Seating, a commercial restaurant furniture company, recently revealed a large selection of European crafted wooden chairs and is urging business owners to take advantage of the products’ affordability and comfort. - November 26, 2011 - Fashion Seating