Restaurants News
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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
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
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
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
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
The Top 10 Unusual Restaurants Are Revealed in Business Review India
Readers who wish to spice up their eating out experience & aren’t afraid to try something ‘different’ must know that there is no dearth of unusual restaurants in India that are far from anything ordinary & boring. Avid travelers & die-hard foodies must especially read... - June 13, 2011 - WDM Group
Swap Dad’s Ugly Tie for Arrowhead Grill Food on Father’s Day
West Valley Restaurant Offers Free Appetizers, Brunch and Dinner on June 19. - June 12, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill
New Concept, Coal Burger, Set to Sizzle in the Woodlands
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. To further the flavorful experience, Coal Burgers are served on your choice of brioche, gluten-free, or wheat buns. Topped with a selection of flavorful cheeses, fresh produce, and top-quality condiments. - June 12, 2011 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Grand Design Live London 2011: Another Time Valoriani Wood Fired Ovens Are the Protagonists
Grand Design Live London took place from the 30th of April to the 8th of May 2011. Valoriani Wood fired ovens were, once again, the leading actors of an important International event, this time in the UK. - June 11, 2011 - Refrattari Valoriani
Domino’s Pizza, Melt Bar & Grilled, and the World’s Largest Shopping Centers All Make the Pages of June’s Food & Drink Digital
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for the food and drink industry, is proud to announce the launch of its June 2011 edition. This month’s issue of Food & Drink Digital is all about new beginnings. Whether it’s a total recipe and image overhaul at Domino’s... - June 10, 2011 - WDM Group
Spice Up Your Day for Free – with Dickey’s Barbecue New Breakfast Taco
Dickey’s is introducing a new breakfast menu item in the Triangle - a new Spicy Cheddar Sausage breakfast taco and slider – first 100 new Facebook fans will get to try the taco for free. - June 10, 2011 - GMW Carolina, Inc
A Hollywood Institution at Mr. Chow in June’s Issue of Exec Digital
Exec Digital takes an inside look into the Chinese cuisine that earned Michael Chow, better known as Mr. Chow here in the States, his famous name. - June 09, 2011 - WDM Group
Dickey’s Barbecue Recognized with Reader’s Choice Award "Best Barbecue in the Triangle" and Will Host a Customer Appreciation Event
Dickey’s in appreciation of the award and customer loyalty provides a discount to members of their Big Yellow Cup Club and their local Facebook fans. - June 09, 2011 - GMW Carolina, Inc
Voodoo Tiki Tequila and The Parlour Team Up for Two Day Parlour Games Event
Voodoo Tiki Tequila and the world Famous Parlour NYC have teamed up to bring NYC a two day tequila tasting and contest event. Guests can sample gourmet margaritas made with infused and traditional tequilas, win prizes and be on hand for the launch of Voodoo Tiki Tequila's latest development -... - June 08, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Deerfields Bakery Launches New Website
Deerfields Bakery, an award winning retail and wholesale bakery, today unveiled its new website. The new website marks a milestone for the company and optimally positions it for future growth. - June 07, 2011 - Deerfields Bakery
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurants Participate in Triangle Restaurant Week June 6-12
Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers, The Red Room Tapas Lounge, Tribeca Tavern, The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar to Offer Special Menus. - June 05, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Paris Opera Restaurant : Awaited for 136 Years, Paris Opera Restaurant is Finally Ready to Open Its Doors
After three attempts, since 1875, the long awaited Opera Garnier restaurant is finally ready to open its doors this next June 27, under the management of Pierre François Blanc. Numerous Chef names have been circulating around this subject, as it was a very coveted post. - June 02, 2011 - Paris Opera Restaurant
Tribeca Tavern Chef Marc Vanscoy Participates in Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Blossoms of Hope Luncheon
June 5 Luncheon Highlights Three Raleigh Restaurants and Nonprofit’s Culinary Job Training Program. - June 02, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Parents Magazine Rates Jason’s Deli # 1 for Families: National Award Attributed to Healthy & Affordable Food Choices
Jason’s Deli, with five locations in Southwest Florida, was named the Best Restaurant Chain for the second time in a recent survey by Parents Magazine. The survey measures where families can get the most nutritious foods for the best price while also having the least stressful experience. The... - May 28, 2011 - Jason's Deli
Bungalow Bar & Grill Debuts Skinny Cocktails, Summer Menu June 2
On June 2, the Scottsdale bar and grill will host a night of skinny cocktails and calorie-conscious appetizers, launching their new summer Happy Hour menu with Bungalow-only signature drinks like Skinny Jeans Tea, the Skinny Margarita, the No-Belly Bungalow and the Volipolitan (all approximately under 100 calories). - May 26, 2011 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
iPad Point-of-Sale (POS) to Exhibit at NRA Show 2011
Revel Systems Announces the Release of Version 1.1 Enterprise Software at National Restaurant Association show at booth Booth # 5269 at McCormick Place, Chicago May 21 to 24. - May 20, 2011 - Revel Systems, Inc.
Arrowhead Grill Offers Sumptuous Entrees for Arizona Restaurant Week
Chef Charles Wade Schwerd’s Glendale Restaurant Celebrates First Ever Spring Event - May 20, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill
Farrell’s Adds Two New Categories to This Year’s 2nd Annual Splendiferously Superiffic Summer Spectacular Ice Cream Eating Challenge
Qualifying For Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlours Charity Ice Cream Eating Challenge Starts June 20 and Ends July 10 With The Championship Event July 17, 2011. - May 18, 2011 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
TheSushiCritic.com is Crowned the #1 Sushi Referral Service & Names the Top 3 Sushi Restaurants for May 2011
TheSushiCritic.com has officially taken the lead as the largest sushi referral network on the internet over Zagat, Chowhound, Yelp or Urbanspoon for the NY/FL area. Their rankings and popularity have shot through the roof after achieving one of the top three positions on Google for the keyword... - May 18, 2011 - Qualified Impressions
Wine Train Offers New Package with BBQ Menu
Chef Kelly breaks out the MacDaddy ribs and sausages for a barbecue twist on Napa Valley gourmet. - May 14, 2011 - Napa Valley Wine Train
Historic Washington Legislation Protects Sharks
Washington Governor Signed SB 5688 into Law Today, Making the State First in the Continental U.S. to Ban Shark Fins - May 12, 2011 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Rocky Top Hospitality Debuts Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers in Raleigh
New Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Opens in Former Hi5 Location at 510 Glenwood Avenue. - May 12, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Denver Promotional Supply Company EPS-Doublet Part of Top-Secret Concept for America’s Next Great Restaurant
Up until the moment Jamawn Woods’ Soul Daddy restaurant was announced as the winner of America’s Next Great Restaurant on May 1, 2011, all details of the new fast casual eatery’s identity had been a highly guarded secret. Local Denver printer and event promotional supply company,... - May 11, 2011 - EPS-Doublet
Chatham Street Café to Host Mother’s Day Brunch
May 8 Holiday Brunch Will Feature Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon, Special Spring Omelet - May 07, 2011 - Chatham Street Cafe & Catering
Farrell’s Gives a Sweet Thank You to Those in the Armed Forces
Farrell’s celebrates National Military Appreciation Month by giving those who serve, or have served, in the Armed Forces a special Red White and Blue Thank You Sundae. - May 04, 2011 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Welcomes Chef Marshall Smith
Downtown Raleigh’s Spanish-Influenced Restaurant Adds Classically Trained Executive Chef. - May 01, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
HuHot to Crowdsource New Sauce Name with Facebook Contest
HuHot Mongolian Grill is holding a contest to let its Facebook fans decide the name for this summer’s Sauce of the Season. Each quarter the create-your-own stir fry concept unveils a new limited-time sauce available on the food bar such as the current offering, Thai Lemon Basil™. This... - April 30, 2011 - HuHot Mongolian Grill
Mom is the Guest of Honor During Arrowhead Grill’s Mother’s Day Brunch on May 8
Chef Charles Wade Schwerd’s special menu will be available at his west Valley restaurant from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, and will also include Eggs Benedict, Surf and Turf and a roasted half chicken. - April 27, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill
British Open Pub Holds Royal Wedding Crashers Party
Scottsdale Restaurant Offers a Royal Party and Special Cocktail, Dubbed "The Royal Snub" - April 26, 2011 - British Open Pub & Grill
Magic Bean Cafe & Lounge Shows Commitment to the Great Lakes Bay Region by Adding Partners from Bay City and Saginaw to Handle New Growth
Magic Bean Cafe & Lounge believes in the Great Lakes Bay Region's talent. To handle the new growth with menu items, bistro beverages and liquor, a need for adding owner/operators was a must. With much consideration and thought Magic Bean Cafe & Lounge is proud to announce the addition of Stephanie Zeilinger and Eugene Seals Jr as partner/operators and Steven Magstadt as the culinary artist. - April 24, 2011 - Magic Bean Cafe & Lounge
The Melting Pot of Raleigh Offers All-Inclusive Prom Package
Raleigh Fondue Restaurant Prom Package Available Throughout April and May - April 24, 2011 - The Melting Pot of Raleigh
CitySlicker.co.za Launches in Cape Town: Leveraging the Power of Group Buying to Offer Exclusive Deals on Great Things to do in Cape Town
CitySlicker.co.za uses the power of group buying to provide a daily deal on the best dining and leisure experiences that Cape Town has to offer. Restaurants, spas, beauty institutes, guest houses and hotels are featured every day at a 50 to 90% discount. - April 16, 2011 - CitySlicker
The Melting Pot of Raleigh to Host Teacher Appreciation Night
Raleigh Fondue Restaurant to Offer Four Course Fondue April 21 - April 16, 2011 - The Melting Pot of Raleigh
Ordyx Announces Direct Facebook Integration with Its SaaS Restaurant POS
Ordyx has just announced the completion of its new direct integration between Facebook and its software as a service (SaaS) point of sale (POS) in the latest of its bi-monthly release. “We are proud to say that Ordyx, once again, has delivered another innovative tool to its customers. - April 15, 2011 - Ordyx
Glendale’s Arrowhead Grill Offers Easter Sunday Brunch on April 24
Specially selected Easter Brunch menu from Charles Wade Schwerd offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - April 15, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill
Arizona's Arrowhead Grill to Dish Free Steaks if Coyotes Make Stanley Cup Finals
Glendale Restaurant to Give Away Free Delmonico Steaks on Game Days During the NHL Playoffs - April 15, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill
Peoria’s Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen Serves Up Weekend Brunch
From 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday and Sunday, the Peoria restaurant is offering the opportunity to dine on Chef Charles Wade Schwerd’s delicious cuisine while drinking in the spectacular Sonoran Desert from the Blu Agave patio. - April 13, 2011 - Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen
Sentrana Launches SpoonByte iPhone and Web Application to Support Local D.C. Restaurants and Patrons
The application brings Sentrana’s deep understanding of the food service industry and matching technology to the SpoonByte dining website and iPhone app that matches you to local restaurants. - April 12, 2011 - Sentrana, Inc.
Peoria’s Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen Offers Easter Sunday Brunch, Easter Bunny on April 24
Chef Charles Wade Schwerd’s special menu will be available at his west Valley restaurant from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, April 24. Reservations are requested. - April 09, 2011 - Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen