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.

Grand Seafood Dinner Buffet at Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai

Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai presents the new Dinner Buffet at l'Atrium Restaurant : Grand Seafood Dinner Buffet from Monday to Saturday - 18:00 to 22:00. - August 15, 2011 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai

John B Pub Adds Voodoo Tiki Tequilas to Extensive Spirits Collection

Voodoo Tiki® Tequila Ultra Premium traditional and infused tequilas are now available in John B Pub, Coquitlam B.C. John B Pub will be offering iconic Voodoo Tiki cocktails including the popular "Desert Rose Prickly Pear Margarita" and the brand new “Voodoo Magic” cocktail. - August 14, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.

Europe-Based EVEVE Announces New Partnerships with Leading Twin Cities Restaurants Including Hell's Kitchen, Meritage and Rock Bottom

The country's largest reservations systems, loses their top Twin Cities restaurants. - August 14, 2011 - Hell's Kitchen

The Lion and Eagle Pub Teams with Voodoo Tiki Tequila to Feature Craft Tequilas

Boca Raton’s landmark pub, The Lion and Eagle has added Voodoo Tiki® Tequila Ultra Premium traditional and infused tequilas to their collection of ultra premium, boutique, craft and popular spirits. Lion and Eagle guests can now enjoy handcrafted Voodoo Tiki Tequila cocktails, and tasting... - August 13, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.

Chef R. Paul Hyman 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. - August 13, 2011 - Explorer Media & Marketing

NoVe Kitchen and Bar Teams with Voodoo Tiki Tequila

NoVe Kitchen and Bar has added Voodoo Tiki® Tequila Ultra Premium traditional and infused tequilas to their menu of ultra premium boutique and popular spirits selections. The iconic kitchen featuring Chef Terada’s contemporary and traditional “Divine Presentations” may be now... - August 12, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.

Voodoo Tiki Magic Meets the Luck of the Irish at Irishmen Sports Pub Boca Raton

Voodoo Tiki® Tequila Ultra Premium traditional and infused tequilas are now available at the Boca Raton landmark, The Irishmen Sports Pub. The neighborhood pub and meeting place will be offering iconic Voodoo Tiki cocktails and flights of Voodoo Tiki crafted boutique tequilas. The World Famous... - August 11, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.

Innovative and Delicious New Restaurant to Open in Boca Raton

Fit Foodz Cafe, an innovative and delicious concept specifically designed to meet the needs of those who desire quick, healthy and tasteful options, will be opening on September 15, 2011 at The Reserve in Boca Raton, FL. - August 11, 2011 - Fit Foodz Cafe

Scranton Products’ Restroom Partitions at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville a Slam Dunk for Fans

More than 300 bathroom stalls were upgraded at the KFC Yum! Center stadium in Louisville with Scranton Products' Hiny Hiders HDPE partitions. They will stand up to rowdy fans, scratches, dents and bacteria. - August 09, 2011 - Scranton Products

Voodoo Tiki Tequila Teams with Joe Forte’s Seafood and Chop House

Voodoo Tiki® Tequila and Joe Forte’s Seafood and Chop House are partnering to bring Voodoo Tiki Ultra Premium traditional and infused tequilas to world famous Thurlow Street, Vancouver. - August 08, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.

Voodoo Tiki and Primo’s Restaurant and Lounge to Offer Craft Tequilas

Voodoo Tiki® Tequila Ultra Premium traditional and infused tequilas are now available in Downtown Miami hotspot Primo’s restaurant and Lounge. - August 05, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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