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.
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Featured at Landmark Sushi Destination Sushi Ray
Sushi Ray, Boca Raton is now an official Voodoo Tiki Tequila retailer. - August 05, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Participates in Raleigh’s First Friday
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Offers Dancing, Music, Food Specials for Monthly Raleigh Event. - August 05, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Teams with Prestigious Vancouver Club
Voodoo Tiki® Tequila and The Vancouver Club are partnering to bring ultra premium Voodoo Tiki 100% Blue Agave traditional and infused tequilas to the Vancouver Club, a prestigious members only club. Vancouver Club will be offering iconic beverages including house specialty cocktails and the... - August 04, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Joins Canvas Lounge to Present Masterpiece Cocktails
Voodoo Tiki® Tequila and Canvas Lounge are partnering to bring Voodoo Tiki Ultra Premium traditional and infused tequilas to world famous Gastown Corner of Art and Style. Canvas Lounge will be offering iconic beverages including house specialty cocktails and the world famous "Desert Rose... - August 03, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Silverlake Wine Company to Feature Voodoo Tiki Tequila Plus Over 400 More
Silverlake Wine Company is the latest specialty retailer to offer the Voodoo Tiki family of boutique Traditional and Infused Tequilas. Voodoo Tiki Platinum, Reposado, Anejo, and the popular Desert Rose Prickly Pear Infused are available now. - August 01, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar Offers Half-Priced Gift Cards
Rocky Top Restaurant Announces Special $40 for $20 Deal. - July 30, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Camille’s Launches Go-Green Initiative with Apple iPads
Beautiful Brands International has just launched a new Go-Green Initiative with the system-wide rollout of Apple iPads at its new Camille’s Sidewalk Café stores. The iPads are being used in an effort to increase kitchen efficiency and reduce the amount of paper used in the Oklahoma... - July 29, 2011 - Beautiful Brands International
Revel Systems Hires Randy Chin as CIO
Revel Systems, an iPad POS company, named Randy Chin to be the CIO, former Vice President of Information Technology for Boudin Bakery. www.boudinbakery.com. - July 29, 2011 - Revel Systems, Inc.
Zimzala Restaurant at Shorebreak Hotel Welcomes Voodoo Tiki Tequila
Voodoo Tiki Tequila and Zimzala announced today that Voodoo Tiki Traditional and Infused Tequilas are available in the in the trademark "Casual Vibe, Serious Food" restaurant. - July 29, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Kids Eat Free Event at Jason’s Deli for One Week in August, Kids Eat Free at SW Florida Jason’s Locations
During the week of August 8 through August 14, families get a break at Jason’s deli. With every adult entrée purchased, families can receive up to two complimentary kid’s meals. The offer does have some restrictions attached; it only applies to dine-in service, and the children (under 12) must be present. - July 29, 2011 - Jason's Deli
QA Graphics Collaborates with KB Nutrition Consulting to Aid in Nutritional Menu Labeling
QA Graphics has formed a relationship with a nutrition expert to assist their clients when developing digital menu boards with nutritional information to meet the impending menu labeling laws. - July 29, 2011 - QA Graphics
Show Support for Franchises on "Franchise Appreciation Day": A Day to Connect Consumers with their Local Franchises
Building and Strengthening the Relationships Between Consumers and Franchisees - July 29, 2011 - Sociallybuzz
Halfpricesoft.com Release New Improved EzPaycheck Payroll Software for Restaurant Users
Halfpricesoft.com recently released the improved version of ezPaycheck payroll software with new features to handle tips in restaurants. 30-day free trial is available at http://www.halfpricesoft.com - July 27, 2011 - Halfpricesoft
Carolina Draft Burgers & Beers Announces Rare Beer Tuesday
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Introduces New Beer to Customers Every Tuesday - July 27, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Chef George Mavrothalassitis of Chef Mavro in Honolulu Earns the IFWTWA Culinary Excellence Award
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in culinary achievement around the world. - July 25, 2011 - Explorer Media & Marketing
Voodoo Tiki Stock Rises at The Exchange Bar & Grill
The Exchange Bar & Grill and Voodoo Tiki Tequila are partnering to bring Voodoo Tiki Tequila® including ultra premium and infused tequilas to the new Gramercy destination. Starting this week, Exchange patrons can order a Desert Rose Prickly Pear Margarita – the sexy “It”... - July 24, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Restaurant Furniture Store, Fashion Seating Promotes Stackable Bargains on Aluminum Chairs
Commercial furniture seller FashionSeating.com is promoting its discounted collection of aluminum chairs for restaurants and bars. - July 24, 2011 - Fashion Seating
Credomatic Announces Ordyx Lite for the Apple iPad
Credomatic's offers a new POS and Payment Solution for Small Restaurants and Food Service Operations-ORDYX LITE-based on the Apple iPad, now small food service operations can use their Apple iPad as a Touchscreen POS Terminal complete with Order Entry and Remote Printing Capabilities, High Speed Credomatic Payment Processing and Web based Back Office. - July 22, 2011 - Credomatic
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Offered at Tequila Chicas Raucous Tequila Haunt Team to Deliver Ultra Premium Tequila
Voodoo Tiki Tequila and Miami Tequila purveyor Tequila Chica’s announced today they have entered into a partnership to make Voodoo Tiki Traditional and Infused Tequilas available in the tequila Mecca. Voodoo Tiki Platinum, Reposado, Anejo, and the top selling Desert Rose Prickly Pear Infused... - July 22, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Teams with Vinyl and Kai
Voodoo Tiki® Tequila and Vinyl and Kai are partnering to bring Voodoo Tiki Ultra Premium traditional and infused tequilas to South Beach Miami’s renowned Washington Avenue. Vinyl and Kai will be offering iconic Voodoo Tiki specialty cocktails including the popular "Desert Rose... - July 21, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Historic Hershey Hangout Embraces New Solar Technology
Local Establishment Integrates Classic Hershey Architecture with a State of the Art Solar Array - July 20, 2011 - Energy Systems & Installation
Revel's Go Green Initiative Starts with iPad KDS
Revel Systems releases an iPad KDS with their iPad POS to help restaurants go green in the kitchen. The Kitchen Display System (KDS) has 3 modes: Kitchen View, Expedite View, Fryer view. This iPad KDS system displays food orders to chefs, provides feedback about the status of each order and captures service times for management reporting in the iPad Point of Sale System. - July 20, 2011 - Revel Systems, Inc.
New Owners Changing the Atmosphere at Former “Big Shots” Location
Mark and Angela Liang are working hard to make the 501 Grill a place for fun and food and to shed the “rough” reputation the location used to have. - July 20, 2011 - 501 Grill Sports Bar
Farrell’s Crowns America’s Fastest Ice Cream Eaters at 2nd Annual Ice Cream Championship Event
“America’s 2011 Fastest and Best Ice Cream Eaters” get crowned amid games, prizes, a teen celebrity and fun for the whole Family. - July 20, 2011 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
New Concept, Coal Burger, Set to Sizzle at Casa Paloma
Named for the cooking method used to create the perfect burger, Coal Burgers offer a selection of natural grass-fed beef and Niman Ranch Natural Beef, cooked in a brick oven over piping hot coals, to sear in the juicy flavor. - July 20, 2011 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Arizona's British Open Pub Celebrates King George Day on July 23
Snooty Tie and Prissy Hat Contest to Commemorate Betfair Weekend horserace and King George Day - July 20, 2011 - British Open Pub & Grill
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Expands Salsa Night Offerings
Spanish-Influenced Restaurant in Downtown Raleigh Adds Friday and Saturday for Popular Theme Night. - July 16, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Last Call to Win a Year of Free Farrell’s Ice Cream and an Autographed Angels Baseball
Sunday, July 10th is everyone’s last chance to qualify For Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlours’ Charity Ice Cream Eating Challenge. Angels Baseball donates an autographed Howie Kendrick ball. - July 09, 2011 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
Arrowhead Grill Hosts Special Wine Dinner with Napa’s Sequoia Grove
West Valley Restaurant Offers Four-Course Dinner, Five Special Sequoia Grove Vintages. - July 08, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill
Baba Budan's Starting Lunch Delivery July 5th
The owner and operators of Baba Budan's are proud to announce that starting on Tuesday, July 5, Baba Budan’s will provide all residents of greater downtown Cincinnati with an improved lunch delivery service available Mondays through Fridays from 11am-2pm. Start placing orders as early as 10am. - July 03, 2011 - Baba Budan's
früute - A New Pastry Shop in West Hollywood Opens Its Doors
früute, a curious new pastry shop in West Hollywood is serving tarts far from the ordinary: mini, incredibly airy, and artistically infused with meticulously paired flavors, some even quite unexpected. 18 signature tarts are handmade daily with organic ingredients, including Sea Salt Caramel, Wasabi, Piña Colada and Budino. Learn more at http://www.fruute.com. - July 01, 2011 - früute
British Open Pub Celebrates Fourth of July with Beckham Baby Party
The birth of David Beckham and Posh Spice’s first all-American girl means a British Open Pub party with Beckham Baby Watch, signature drinks "The Silver Spoon" and "The Cigar." - June 29, 2011 - British Open Pub & Grill
Glendale’s Arrowhead Grill Unveils New Summer Bar Menu
West Valley Restaurant Offers New Dishes, New Wines and “Cool Summer Combos” - June 29, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill
QA Graphics Introduces Digital Menu Board Design Services
QA Graphics has expanded their services to provide digital menu board displays for the restaurant industry. The new solution can easily be updated to change menu items and meet menu labeling law requirements. - June 29, 2011 - QA Graphics
“Rest Your Eyes Layout Design” - Launched in Online Lifestyle Magazine GK
GK Magazine (Global Konnoisseur) with Editor-in-chief Kosta Gara recently launched their first lifestyle issue. GK is a free online magazine aimed primarily at readers with a keen interest in the best travel spots, self development and a discerning taste for some of the better things in life such... - June 28, 2011 - GK Magazine
J.T. Hannah's Has the Hot Dish on Cool New Eats in Pigeon Forge, TN
This past Monday, June 20, 2011, Pigeon Forge welcomed the all new casual dining restaurant, J.T. Hannah’s, Kitchen. The food, service and atmosphere have the entire city raving. - June 24, 2011 - J.T. Hannah's Kitchen
The Melting Pot of Raleigh Named Finalist for Best Romantic Restaurant by Independent Weekly
Raleigh Fondue Restaurant Receives Honorable Mention in 2011 Best of the Triangle Awards - June 24, 2011 - The Melting Pot of Raleigh
Displays2Go Releases New Illuminated Adjustable Angle Menu Display
Displays2Go has just released a new menu holder. This menu display features LED lighting and a tilting display top for easier viewing. - June 23, 2011 - Displays2go
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Named Best Place to Salsa Dance by Independent Weekly
Downtown Raleigh’s Only Spanish-Influenced Tapas Lounge Honored in 2011 Best of the Triangle Awards - June 23, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Arizona's Max Sports Grille Now Offers 14 "Maximum Lunch" Specials
The lunch specials for the Scottsdale restaurant were added to give office workers, business people, sports fans and tourists a friendly, relaxing place to eat lunch in Scottsdale at a low price that everyone can afford. - June 23, 2011 - Max Sports Grille
First Day of Summer at Bungalow Bar & Grill Means Skinny Drinks and Slim Summer Menu
Scottsdale's Bungalow Bar & Grill is kicking off the beginning of summer on June 21 with its new skinny drinks (all under 100 calories) and slim summer menu. These skinny drinks and appetizers are made especially with women in mind. “Women are always trying to balance social engagements... - June 23, 2011 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Continues to Expand in Texas, with Their Second San Antonio Location
The newest location of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is expected to open this fall. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria currently has twenty-six locations across the US; including Texas, Nevada, Arizona, Florida and its flagship stores in New York City. Currently, there are six locations operating in Texas and this newest location is the second to open in San Antonio, in the last three years. - June 22, 2011 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers Hosts Weekly Neighborhood Appreciation Party
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Celebrates Downtown Raleigh Residents Every Thursday Night - June 22, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Award Winning Restaurant Claire’s on Cedros Announces Weekend Dinner Service
Claire’s on Cedros LEED® Platinum certified, eco-friendly bakery and café, has added weekend dinner service to it’s existing breakfast and lunch offerings. - June 19, 2011 - Claire's on Cedros
Altametrics’ Powerful Enterprise Solutions Profiled in the June Issue of Business Review Australia
The magazine takes a look at the customisable, one-of-a-kind enterprise software that software development group Altametrics is creating for restaurant groups like McDonald’s Australia and California Pizza Kitchen. - June 17, 2011 - WDM Group
Top Franchise Domino’s Pizza Profiled in the June Issue of Food & Drink Digital
Every franchise falls into a rut sometimes; it’s how you get out of it that matters. When Domino’s Pizza realized that its fans weren’t so impressed with its 50 year old pizza recipe anymore, the brand decided to try a bold new approach to win them back: listening to its customers... - June 16, 2011 - WDM Group
Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers Offers Father’s Day Free Burgers Special
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Honors Fathers With Free Burgers With Meal Purchase For Children June 14-19. - June 16, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Melt Bar & Grilled is Named the Food Fight Winner in Food & Drink Digital’s June Issue
Food & Drink Digital is proud to announce Columbus, Ohio’s Melt Bar & Grilled as the winner of its first ever Facebook Ultimate Food Fight Contest in its June 2011 issue. - June 15, 2011 - WDM Group
Chatham Street Café to Host Father’s Day Brunch
June 19 Holiday Brunch Features Special Breakfast Items in Addition to Regular Brunch Menu - June 15, 2011 - Chatham Street Cafe & Catering
Bulldog Mobile Billboards Executes Second Grand Opening Campaign for Freebirds Burritos Restaurants
Bulldog Mobile Billboards executes second grand opening mobile advertising vehicle campaign for Freebirds Burritos Restaurant in Irving, Texas. After helping promote the Freebirds Burritos Restaurant grand opening in Midland, Texas, Bulldog Mobile Billboards featured three vinyl billboards for the Irving, Texas store located on 7601Macarthur two blocks south of I-635. - June 15, 2011 - Bulldog Mobile Billboards