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.

NFL’s Biggest Game Means Free Steak at Arizona’s Arrowhead Grill

Glendale Restaurant Offering Football Fans Free Steak - January 25, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill

Peoria’s Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen Has Big Plans for NFL’s Biggest Game

Chef Charles Wade Schwerd’s Latest Restaurant Stages Special Football Party for the Big Game. - January 25, 2011 - Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen

The History Behind the Most Popular Fast Food Franchises is Discussed in the January Issue of Food and Drink Digital

Food and Drink Digital announces the launch of its newly developed Front of Book story featuring the history behind three of the most popular fast food franchises. - January 20, 2011 - WDM Group

The World’s Top Rated Restaurants Are Discussed in the January Issue of Food and Drink Digital

Food and Drink Digital announces the launch of its newly developed Front of Book story featuring The World’s Top Rated Restaurants. - January 20, 2011 - WDM Group

Chef Adrianne's to Celebrate Its 4th Anniversary of Providing Maximum Flavor to South Florida Patrons

Chef Adrianne's, a Kendall, Florida-based wine and vineyard restaurant that replicates Napa Valley with a twist of South Florida, will celebrate its 4th anniversary on April 28th, 2011. The modestly sized eatery anchors one end of a neighborhood strip mini-mall and has a rather understated exterior... - January 16, 2011 - Chef Adrianne Calvo

The World’s Top Rated Restaurants and American Whiskey Distilling Are Discussed in the January Issue of Food & Drink Digital

Food and Drink Digital's January issue features a brief synopsis on some of the top rated restaurants in the world, the process behind American whiskey distilling, the history behind three of the most popular food franchises and a brief description of three of the most successful supermarkets in the world. - January 15, 2011 - WDM Group

Burguesa Burger Signs Agreement to Open Six More Stores in Rio Grande Valley

As part of an overall growth strategy to expand into U.S.-Mexico border towns, Burguesa Burger® Franchise Inc. recently signed a deal with Eddie Burger, LLC, to open six more restaurants in the Rio Grande Valley. Eddie Burger president Nicky Runnels operates the Burguesa Burger in McAllen, the... - January 13, 2011 - Burguesa Burger

Pronto Pasta Joins Shop Local Raleigh

Locally Owned Raleigh Restaurant Joins Campaign to Promote Local Economic Growth - January 09, 2011 - Pronto Pasta

Henesy-Rodriguez Group Brings "Farm-to-Table" Thinking to Central America

Fine dining group’s partnership with local organic farm creates fresh ingredients for customers, reduces imports. - January 07, 2011 - Henesy-Rodriguez Group

Ferrara Flame by Italkero is a Proud Sponsor of the 2nd Annual Tasty Awards

The Tasty Awards is the premier broadcast awards show dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the year's best achievements in food, fashion, and home lifestyle programs on Television, in Film, and Online. - January 05, 2011 - Ferrara Flame by Italkero

Arizona’s Bungalow Bar & Grill to Show January's College Football Bowl Games

Scottsdale Restaurant Anticipates Big Crowds for Fiesta Bowl, National Title Game - January 05, 2011 - Bungalow Bar & Grill

OfferMax Launches Table Reservation for Restaurants/Lounges in Delhi

Foodies in Delhi can now enjoy their best restaurants with the convenience of a table reservation service, that also promises to get them a neat 15% discount. - January 03, 2011 - OfferMax

Arrowhead Grill Rings in 2011 with Free Delmonico Steak

Arrowhead Grill is celebrating the arrival of 2011 by offering a free signature Delmonico steak with the purchase of one on New Year’s Eve. From 8:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Arrowhead Grill will serve the 10-ounce sirloin steak that draws its inspiration from the original... - December 31, 2010 - Arrowhead Grill

Retail iPad Point of Sale Launches at CES International Vegas Jan 6th to 9th

Revel Systems an iPad Point of sale company, is releasing a new line of Point of Sale systems based on the Apple iPad at the Las Vegas International CES show on Jan 6th to the 9th at Booth 45 and 46. - December 30, 2010 - Revel Systems, Inc.

Global Protein Group Appoints Harry Harrison to Sr. Vice President

Harry Harrison 30 year food service industry executive appointed to Sr. Vice President of Supply Chain and Business Development for Global Protein Group a Division of Carteret, New Jersey based Porky's Products, Inc. - December 28, 2010 - Global Protein Group

Saint John Dining.com Makes It Easy to Find a Place to Dine in Saint John

Big Fish Media this month unveiled Saint John Dining.com, a comprehensive online restaurant directory for Saint John, Rothesay, Quispamsis and Hampton. Visitors to Saint John Dining.com will find detailed information about local restaurants, including photos, menus, website links, information about... - December 23, 2010 - Big Fish Media

Green Beans Coffee Company Brews Up Success with StreamSend Email Marketing

StreamSend Email Marketing helps Green Beans Coffee Company build its audience and add to the success of its “Cup of Joe” program to benefit US soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. - December 20, 2010 - EZ Publishing

Bungalow Bar & Grill Rings in the New Year with Live Music, Champagne

Popular Scottsdale Band Bloom to Perform During Free New Year’s Eve Party - December 18, 2010 - Bungalow Bar & Grill

Tribeca Tavern Debuts Holiday Burgers

Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Adds New Burgers to Menu for Limited Time - December 18, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar Accepts Application from Foreigner Chefs to Work in Philippines

Jobs in Philippines for chefs to work in fine dining restaurants are now available for foreigners at Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar located in Freeport City of Clark Pampanga. - December 17, 2010 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Expands Into Boulder, Opens 13th Restaurant

The fast-casual concept joins the 29th Street Mall December 22. - December 17, 2010 - Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill

Arizona's Arrowhead Grill Offers Free Delmonico Steak

Arrowhead Grill is offering its signature 1894 Delmonico steak free to Valley residents who sign up for the restaurant’s eClub. The Delmonico is a 10-ounce sirloin steak that draws its inspiration from the original recipe first served by Chef Charles Ranhofer at the famed Delmonico Hotel in... - December 16, 2010 - Arrowhead Grill

The Deli Diva Sandwich Shop to be Featured for the First Edition of AOL's New Largo.patch.com

AOL selects Largo's downtown sandwich shop, The Deli Diva to be featured in their inaugural edition of Largo.Patch.com - December 13, 2010 - The Deli Diva

Cartoon Character Goes Coffee

Cartoon character, Bean Buddy, opens first coffee shop in Blaine, MN. Already known for it's iPhone games, iPad games, pilot cartoon and national distributed merchandise, born and raised Minnesotan select home state for first coffee shop, which is to be a family run company. - December 11, 2010 - Bean Buddy LLC

1515 Restaurant Announces Special New Year's Eve Menu

Chef Chuck James, using the freshest organic ingredients available, rings in the new year with the distinctive flavors of the season. - December 09, 2010 - 1515 Restaurant

Orlando Catering & BBQ Restaurant Bubbalou’s Has Smoked Turkey & Ham for the Holidays

Have a smoked turkey or ham from Bubbalou’s BBQ as the main course to your meal this holiday season. Whether it’s full service catering or a Party Pack to go, get the best BBQ in Orlando for your Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinner. - December 08, 2010 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant

Daily Deal USA Launches Philanthropy-Based Discount Program for AZ Shopping, Dining and Entertainment - Consumers Save 50-95%

A new Scottsdale-based company, Daily Deal USA, just launched an email blast program providing metro Phoenix residents with discounted daily deals up to 95 percent off from local businesses. Subscribing is free. Unlike other firms that email blast discounted bargains from local businesses, Daily Deal USA encourages subscribers to designate a charity of their choice to receive eight percent of the gross purchase amount, with no added fees or matching requirements. - December 08, 2010 - Daily Deal USA

ROJO Designs Bistro That Defies Economy and Looks Good Doing It

Innovative Design and Creative Entrepreneurs are a Formula for Success at Park Square Cellar in Tampa, FL. - December 08, 2010 - ROJO Architecture

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Partners with QDR for Country Christmas Wish

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Partners with QDR for Country Christmas Wish. Dickey’s will have two drop off times and locations to help Families who have experienced recent hardships (such as a house fire, illness, or injury) and an opportunity to win free barbecue for a year during December. - December 08, 2010 - GMW Carolina, Inc

Ingredient Restaurants Coming to Northeast Florida

Jim Crossen, CEO of American Food Services Group announced today that it will build and operate 4 Ingredient Restaurants in Northeast Florida. Ingredient is a fast casual restaurant concept that offers a healthy menu of made to order salads, gourmet sandwiches, dinner size pizzas, even gluten free... - December 03, 2010 - American Food Services Group, LLC

BD-PRo Marketing Solutions Collaborates with the Franklin Inn to Launch a Unique Networking Group

BD-PRo Marketing Solutions and The Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant announce the recent formation of The Inn Group.. - December 03, 2010 - BD-PRo Marketing Solutions

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Adds 12th Restaurant, Second in Colorado Springs

The fast-casual concept will open December 3 in the First and Main Town Center. - December 03, 2010 - Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill

Bar in Angeles City London Pub Unveils Affordable Meals Package for Functions and Events in Clark Philippines Until Christmas 2010

Popular bar and pub for nightlife in Philippines Angeles City Clark Freeport, The London Pub, an upscale English-styled bar which is a family restaurant and a community center for Pampanga and Subic, unveils affordable set menus for functions and events in time for holiday seasons. - December 02, 2010 - The London Pub

London Based Pizza Lupa Voted the Best Independent Pizza Delivery Operator in the UK

The Pizza and Pasta Association have judged Pizza Lupa to be the Best Independent Pizza Delivery Operator in the UK. The award follows several mystery shops undertaken by both consumers and industry peers. This recognition follows on from the 2008 Square Meal award for the Best Pizza in the City of London. - December 01, 2010 - Pizza Lupa

Dickey’s Celebrates Grand Opening Event Wednesday

Dollar Sandwiches Offered with a Chance to Win Free Barbecue for a Year at Raleigh Location - November 29, 2010 - GMW Carolina, Inc

Dickey’s Barbecue Partners with Raleigh Rescue Mission for Grand Opening

Raleigh Rescue Mission is in need of canned food and blankets as the cold weather approaches - November 29, 2010 - GMW Carolina, Inc

Dickey’s Barbecue Trifecta Takes on North Carolina

The Barbecue Chain Will Hold Three Consecutive Grand Openings in December - November 29, 2010 - GMW Carolina, Inc

Philippine Clark Marketing Unveils New Menu at Popular Breakfast Restaurant in Clark Pampanga

Philippines Clark Marketing recommends Clearwater Breakfast Garden and Cafe for breakfast by the lake, suitable also for family with children. - November 27, 2010 - Philippines Clark Marketing

Black Friday at Arizona's Bungalow Bar & Grill Means $1 Drinks

Show Black Friday Receipt and Receive Any House Well, Wine or Domestic Beer for One Dollar - November 26, 2010 - Bungalow Bar & Grill

Randy’s Premier Pizza Featured on Food Network Series "Outrageous Food" on Friday, November 26th at 9pm CT

Randy Hueffmeier and his restaurant, Randy’s Premier Pizza, in Oakdale, Minn., will be featured Friday, November 26th at 9pm CT on Food Network's new series "Outrageous Food." The restaurant (located at 6030 50th Street) is known for its Monster Pizzas, the 30-inch, 36-inch and... - November 24, 2010 - Randy's Pizza

Arizona's Bungalow Bar & Grill Open for Breakfast Saturday and Sunday This Fall

One of Scottsdale’s favorite nightspots is also a favorite for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast is served from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday at the restaurant, which is located in Old Town Scottsdale, just one block south of Camelback Road on Scottsdale Road. - November 24, 2010 - Bungalow Bar & Grill

Yats Restaurant Adds Authentic Italian Food to Its Repertoire and Private Dinner Featuring Regional Wine and Food Pairing of Italy

Competition for a spot in the top ten restaurants in Manila heats up as frequent diners look for more than just chic decoration and a fancy menu. Top restaurants in and near Manila are offering not only good food and a cozy ambiance but also a wine list that stands out from the rest in Philippines. - November 22, 2010 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar

A New Way to Reach Glendale’s Arrowhead Grill

On Nov. 16, the Arizona Department of Transportation opened the first phase of its Beardsley Road Connector/Union Hills Drive widening project, allowing steak fanatics a quicker route to Arrowhead Grill’s front door. - November 18, 2010 - Arrowhead Grill