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.
Southern BBQ Hits the Bay
Looney’s in Oakland is steadily becoming the hidden gem of the neighborhood. With a fully stocked bar, elegant sit-down service, and live music three nights a week, Looney’s offers its patrons a great atmosphere to enjoy great BBQ. - January 15, 2010 - Looney's Smokehouse BBQ
Burger Jones Integrates with Smarter Takeout® to Offer Online Takeout Ordering to their Customers
IT Problem Solver, Inc. is proud to announce one of the newest customers to add Smarter Takeout® online ordering software to their restaurant business. - January 15, 2010 - IT Problem Solver, Inc.
2010 Best Restaurant Wine List Award by Asia Travel Dining Guide Goes to Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
Restaurant Wine Lists are evaluated and judged for their breadth of selections, availability of matured vintages and how their wine offerings distinguish it from wine shops and other restaurants. The wine list of Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar scored near perfect marks on all categories. - January 14, 2010 - Asia Travel and Dining Guide
Siegel-Gallagher Helps Bring CiCi’s Pizza to Wisconsin
Cory Sovine of Siegel-Gallagher represented Paul Tate in leasing space at The Shoppes on 100 in West Allis, Wisconsin, for the state’s first CiCi’s Pizza Buffet location. Tate, d/b/a Rally Pizza, LLC, is the franchisee for CiCi’s Pizza Buffet, and he plans to open the restaurant... - January 07, 2010 - Siegel-Gallagher
BCD Leases 5th Manhattan Location for Five Guys Burgers & Fries
BCD is proud to announce that they have represented their exclusive client, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, in a new lease transaction. The 2,400 square foot space is located at 36 West 48th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. Barry Williams, Associate Manager of Real Estate at BCD, represented Five... - January 05, 2010 - Branded Concept Development (BCD)
Piola Restaurants to Choose Ordyx as Their New POS Provider for All US Locations
Ordyx is proud to announce today that Piola has chosen Ordyx as their Point of Sale solution to be implemented in their US locations. "We researched many POS providers and decided that Ordyx's enterprise solution was the best fit for our business model", said Stefano Cavinato, partner of... - January 02, 2010 - Ordyx
III Forks Jacksonville Offers New Year’s Recipes for Facebook Fans
Chef Joe Everett of III Forks Jacksonville offers Facebook fans recipes for their tailgating or New Year’s party. Log on now and become a fan of III Forks Jacksonville - December 31, 2009 - III Forks Jacksonville
Togo's Sandwiches and Submarina California Subs Join the Franchise Solutions' Online Food & Restaurant Directory
The Franchise Solutions' Food & Restaurant Directory, which features sub & sandwich restaurant concepts, adds two new clients to their roster of business opportunities. - December 30, 2009 - Franchise Solutions
Candy-Dispenser.us.com Presents a New Selection of Food Covers
These food covers are available in several shapes and sizes. - December 30, 2009 - DisplayShops
India's Castle Announces New Year's Eve Extravaganza
India's Castle has announced that it will be hosting a New Year's Eve Extravaganza at their Greenwood Village Indian restaurant location. - December 29, 2009 - India's Castle
India's Castle's 'Mother of All Indian Buffets' Brings Record Crowds
India’s Castle has announced that it has over 260 patrons grace its establishment for the ‘Mother of All Indian Buffets’ that took place earlier this month. - December 20, 2009 - India's Castle
Cha Cha’s Tacos & Tequila Now Offering Saturday & Sunday Brunch with Live Flamenco Entertainment
Located in Downtown Brea, the restaurant's made-to-order brunch will also feature bottomless mimosas and full Champagne bar. - December 19, 2009 - Cha Cha's Tacos & Tequila
Arrowhead Grill Rings in New Year with Cristal Champagne Dinner
Glendale Restaurant to Serve a Host of Menu Items on New Year’s Eve. - December 18, 2009 - Arrowhead Grill
Marc Mondavi Offers Special Wine Tasting at Arizona's Arrowhead Grill
Dec. 18 Tasting to Include Some of Napa Valley’s Highest Regarded Vintages - December 17, 2009 - Arrowhead Grill
Pizzeria Raises Over $14,000 for Troops to Call Home
On Saturday, December 12th, 2009 Michael Angelo's Pizza raised $14,400.55 for their 3rd annual “We Support Our Troops” fundraiser event, falling slightly short of last years $16,500. The funds were a blend of 100% of pizza sales at the Michael Angelo's Pizza in Kenton, some monetary... - December 16, 2009 - Michael Angelo's Pizza, Inc.
Tanya Marchiol of Team Investments to Host Annual Holiday Celebration and Toy Drive for UMOM Shelter on December 16th @ 6pm
On Wednesday, December 16, 2009, Tanya Marchiol, real estate guru and CEO of TEAM Investments will host her Annual Holiday Celebration at 15640 S. 17th Street, Phoenix, Arizona from 6:00 pm – 9:00pm. Tanya and her TEAM will provide a fun filled, family friendly event including photos with... - December 14, 2009 - Team Investments
Philippines Christmas Dinner in Clark Freeport by Asia Travel Dining Guide
Asia Travel Dining Guide organizes Annual Christmas Dinner at Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar in Clark Philippines, featuring a special dinner prepared by Chef Philip Golding and wines from Yats Wine Cellars. - December 12, 2009 - Asia Travel and Dining Guide
Randy's 48 Inch Pizza Challenge
Randy's 48 Inch Pizza Challenge - December 12, 2009 - Randy's Pizza
The Egg & I Offers Private Meeting Room for Holiday Booking
The Egg & I restaurants introduces their private meeting room available for free use for anything from business meetings to family get-together’s. - December 09, 2009 - The Egg & I Dallas
The Egg & I Restaurant Introduces Flavorful Holiday Menu Items
The popular Colorado chain The Egg & I’s new Dallas location introduces festive, new menu Holiday items to their already expansive menu. - December 09, 2009 - The Egg & I Dallas
Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar Unveils 2009 New Year's Eve Dinner for Just p2,500
Celebrate 2009 New Year's Eve in Clark Freeport at the fine-dining Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar with a sumptuous dinner and enjoy a bottle of fine vintage wine from the new wine list of Yats Wine Cellars also. - December 09, 2009 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
Matador Cantina to Host Woman’s Transitional Living Center Charity Fundraiser
In addition to raising financial support, the event will provide awareness for the organization which offers aid to women and children of domestic violence. - December 07, 2009 - The Matador Cantina
India's Castle Announces Extra Special All You Can Eat Buffet
India's Castle has announced that it will host an extra special All You Can Eat buffet that will take place on December 12, 2009 at their Greenwood Village location. - December 05, 2009 - India's Castle
iPhone CurryVideos App Available Now
Homemade cooking videos, shopping cart generator, GPS based store locator and a searchable ingredients glossary highlight a truly useful cooking assistant. - December 04, 2009 - iDevelopment LLC.
CiCi’s Las Vegas Offers Free Meal to Facebook Fans
The popular buffet restaurant, Cici’s Pizza in Las Vegas, will be offering a free lunch or dinner to new fans on its Facebook page. On December 4 only, individuals may redeem a free buffet and drink by becoming a fan of "Cici’s Pizza Vegas" on Facebook. After users have... - December 04, 2009 - Social Media Delivered
Signature Parking Partners with Squaw Valley Ski Resort
Squaw Valley USA Ski Resort has partnered with Signature Parking LLC to manage and operate a premium valet parking service for the upcoming 2009-10 ski season. The new service is scheduled to launch in mid December and will operate from 8am - 6pm daily throughout the ski season. Summertime hours... - December 02, 2009 - Signature Parking LLC
Blenz Coffee Launches BlenzGiftCards.com
Blenz Coffee launches an online portal for their customers to enjoy one-stop shopping for customizable, personalizable gifts of delight and convenience to fit any budget - one size truly fits all. - December 01, 2009 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Sees Michelin Stars for Two of Its Restaurants
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong announces that Pierre restaurant keeps its one Michelin star rating while The Mandarin Grill gains its first star. The results were announced at Thursday’s Hong Kong and Macau Michelin awards ceremony. - November 30, 2009 - Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Holiday Shopping Made Simple - Accessories Trunk Show: Gye Nyame and Moku Medo Collections at the Kimono Wine Bar
Ladies are made to be adored...and adorned. The Kimono Wine Bar can help with the second: on Saturday December 5, come and revel in two very unique, very different takes on gorgeous jewelry: Gye Nyame Japan Authentic Ghanian Design curated by Petra Laptiste Illot Collection of handcrafted sculptural earrings by designer Mary Fidler - November 26, 2009 - Kimono Wine Bar
Cupcakes by Day - Wine Bar by Night: Notting Hill Cakes and The Kimono Wine Bar Launch a Delicious Destination
The Kimono Wine Bar debuted on Tuesday, September 8, on Nisseki-Dori in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo. The Wine Bar shares a cozy, chic space with Notting Hill Cakes & Gifts, this upscale professional neighborhood’s purveyor of delicious cakes and treats. The Kimono Wine Bar specializes in New World Wines and complementary snacks in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere that's great for conversation. Owned and operated by famed Tokyo hospitality maven, Lauren Shannon. - November 24, 2009 - Kimono Wine Bar
Gagan Banwait of India’s Castle Interviewed on The Mike Boyle Restaurant Show
Gagan Banwait of India’s Castle located on the edge of the Denver Tech Center (DTC) was interviewed by Mike Boyle of The Mike Boyle Restaurant Show. - November 24, 2009 - India's Castle
Top 100 Global Franchises Report - a Blue-Print for Succeeding in Franchise Business Opportunities
Franchise Direct (www.franchisedirect.com) has ranked the world's most successful franchises in 2009 that performed best in international markets into a Top 100 List. - November 19, 2009 - Franchise Direct USA
Arizona's Arrowhead Grill Offers Thanksgiving Dinner Without the Hassle This Year
Glendale Restaurant to Serve a Host of Menu Items on Thanksgiving. - November 16, 2009 - Arrowhead Grill
Asia Travel Dining Guide List Top 5 Restaurants in Philippines Manila for 2009
At the top of the list under the category of fine-ding restaurant is Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar located in Clark Pampanga. Asia Travel Dining Guide awards highest scores for Wine List, Sommelier and Ambience. - November 14, 2009 - Asia Travel and Dining Guide
The London Pub Unveils New Wine List Featuring Vintage Wine by the Glass to Complement Its English Styled Gastropub All-Day Dining Menu
The London Pub serves up great English pub food and now adds fine wine to the offering to elevate it to Gastropub stature. New wine list contains a good balance of wine from new- and old-world regions. - November 13, 2009 - The London Pub
Over 500 Poker Players Flock to the World Tavern Poker Open 9, Las Vegas, NV
Players from all over the country came to compete in nationals during the World Tavern Poker Open. This season a record number of World Tavern Poker Players attended the event. To say this season’s Open was a success would be the understatement of the year. Elaborate costumes, secret... - November 12, 2009 - World Tavern Entertainment
Asia Travel Dining Guide Moves Yats Wine Bar to Top of Its List of Wine Bars in Philippines
After inspecting the wine cellars and reviewing the wine lists of Yats Wine Bar in Angeles City Pampanga Philippines, Asia Travel Dining Guide places Yats Wine Bar at the top of the list. - November 12, 2009 - Asia Travel and Dining Guide
ARK Vegas Offers Military Discount for Veterans Day Weekend
20% Discount on Purchases at any ARK Vegas Restaurant or Nightclub for All Active, Reserve, and Retired Military Personnel. - November 11, 2009 - ARK Las Vegas
Scottsdale Happy Hour $35 Chili’s Grill & Bar Gift Card Giveaway
Scottsdale Happy Hour has started their monthly giveaway and this month’s contest is will feature One winner receiving a $35 gift card to Chili’s Grill & Bar. The gift card can also be used at Romano’s Macaroni Grill, On the Border Mexican Bar & Cantina, Maggiano’s... - November 11, 2009 - Scottsdale Happy Hour
Introducing the Sukiyaki Feast at Sakura
Yokoso! Sakura now brings to Xiamen diners a real treat to savor - gourmet Sukiyaki at the Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen. This new found favorite, takes sautéing to a whole new level utilizing the traditional Japanese iron skillet. The complexity of this fine food combined with a knowledge of the story’s historical origin, and being enveloped in the cozy atmosphere of this Japanese restaurant allows you to experience a taste of the culture of Japan. - November 11, 2009 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
ix●tapa Restaurant Premiere Opening Benefits Foster Care Children’s Charity
Celebrating its Premiere Opening on November 18, ix●tapa Restaurant is opening its doors for the first time to guests of Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity serving Los Angeles children and families in crisis. The third destination dining establishment offered by Pasadena... - November 07, 2009 - Hillsides
Trader Vic’s New Website Offers Convenience for Dallas Diners
WSI Internet Marketing Creates Custom Features to Enhance Dining Experience - November 06, 2009 - WSI Internet Marketing
Asia Travel Dining Guide Names The Gastro Pub as Authentic English Restaurant in Philippines
The Gastro Pub is the first English Gastropub in the Philippines. Gastropub is a popular new dining concept applied to pubs that offer gastronomical pub cuisine. - November 06, 2009 - Asia Travel and Dining Guide
Horizon Café Celebrates Thanksgiving in Lakeview and Beyond
Horizon Café will be open for dining in, delivery, brunch, and catering on Thanksgiving - November 06, 2009 - Horizon Cafe
Second Blenz in Vernon: First Drive-Thru in the Chain
Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company will open the doors to their second location in Vernon today. Only 3 months after opening the first Vernon store, the 56th store in BC marks the first drive-thru location in Blenz’ 17-year history. - November 06, 2009 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
All Eyes Should Continue on Biscayne Boulevard as a New, State-of-the-Art Office and Retail Center is Underway
Bay Point Center, located at 3915 Biscayne Boulevard, features a completely renovated four-story commercial building in the heart of Miami within walking distance of the Design District. The building’s design merges the charm of ‘Miami Art Deco’ with the clean elegance of modern, contemporary interiors - November 05, 2009 - Chariff Realty Group
Cha Cha’s Tacos & Tequila Opens in Downtown Brea
Restaurant Showcase a Fresh California Approach to Latin Cuisine - November 05, 2009 - Cha Cha's Tacos & Tequila
SharkSafe.org Adds Multilingual Support
Certification Program Uses Chinese and French Versions to Raise Awareness of Shark Conservation. - November 04, 2009 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Tuscany Bistro to Host a Benefit for Domestic Violence Victims
Dining for a Cause, Tuscany Bistro of Tappan NY is donating a portion of proceeds on December 3 to a very worthy program at NY Presbyterian Hospital, D.O.V.E. - November 04, 2009 - Tuscany Bistro
The London Pub is Voted by Tourists and Local Community as Best Bar in Angeles City Philippines
New The London Pub English Bar opens in Clark Philippines near Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar Clark Philippines, serving high quality English Pub food and assorted imported beers and fine wine at reasonable prices - November 04, 2009 - The London Pub