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.
Full-Color Imprinted, Tape-Top Ribbons, Promotional Industry First
Hodges Badge Company, Inc. is the first company to produce full-color imprinted tape-top ribbons for the restaurant, liquor and retail industries. - September 12, 2007 - Hodges Badge, Inc.
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Voted “Best for Casual Family Dining”
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, has announced that the restaurant located, at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has been voted the “Best Restaurant For Casual Family Dining” in western Wake County by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and... - September 11, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
1705Prime Chophouse Participates in Dish It Up, Raleigh!
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road, will participate in Dish it Up, Raleigh! on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 3-8 p.m. at Triangle Town Center. Dish it Up, Raleigh! is a... - September 06, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Free Wiki Wine Rating Site Let’s Visitors Find the Best Wines in Their Area
WineApe is a “Wiki” style site that collects wine ratings from around the world and summarizes that information into free, easy-to-read reports telling consumers and wineries exactly how people are rating a particular wine, where that wine can be purchased, and for what price. WineApe's innovative technologies give wine lovers around the world more of the information they need to find and enjoy great wines. - September 05, 2007 - WineApe, Inc.
BlueStar to Distribute HP POS Systems
BlueStar has signed a distribution agreement with Hewlett-Packard to distribute the company's suite of retail-hardened POS rp5700 computers. - September 04, 2007 - BlueStar
Opening of Sinclair-Hasler Catering Service Academy
As of September 1st 2007, Sinclair-Hasler Catering Service Academy will open its first catering service academy in the U. S. at 2881 S. Valley View, Las Vegas. - September 01, 2007 - Sinclair-Hasler Catering Service Academy
LivinGood’s Restaurant Launches “Living Good in Plattsburgh” Website
LivinGood’s Restaurant has launched a brand new website at www.LivinGoodsRestaurant.com. The new site features photos and descriptions of menu items, hours of operation, contact and location information as well as printable “Internet Only” coupons and promotions. Visitors can... - August 31, 2007 - LivinGood's Restaurant
1705Prime Chophouse Wins 2007 Best of Citysearch
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road, has been voted the best steak in Raleigh by Citysearch. The Best of Citysearch poll combines the editors’ favorites with the... - August 30, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
New Service for UK Diners
Simplytakeaway.com has been launched in the UK to offer comprehensive details for Restaurants and Takeaways. Additionally, upon free subscription to their e-newsletter, customers will receive regular updates on special offers, promotions and local events. - August 30, 2007 - Simply Takeaway Ltd
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Voted “Best Patio or Outdoor Dining” in Western Wake County
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announce that the restaurant, has been voted the “Best Patio or Outdoor Dining” in western Wake County by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and Fuquay-Varina... - August 27, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
EGOODS Las Vegas -- Las Vegas at Your Fingertips
EGOODS Las Vegas is proud to introduce direct, concise, streamlined, unbiased and easy access to Las Vegas entertainment, travel, restaurants, shopping, hotels and sports. It's all at http://www.egoodslasvegas.com - August 25, 2007 - EGOODS Las Vegas
Marzullo’s Turns 25 Years Old
Marzullo’s Restaurant and Café, one of Montclair’s premiere eateries, turns 25 years old this year. Opened September 1, 1982, this family-run business started out as a small Italian “Salumeria,” or Italian specialty store, featuring homemade mozzarella, overstuffed... - August 24, 2007 - Marzullo's Restaurant
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Cooking Classes
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the restaurant will host a Seafood 101 cooking class at Red Room Tapas Lounge, located at 510 S. Glenwood Ave. from 10:00 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Aug. 25. The class, which will be led by Michael Dean's executive chef, Marshall Smith, will... - August 20, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
La Casa Dolce Café Showcases Italy’s Finest Wines at August Wine & Gelato Tasting
The last Thursday of every month, La Casa Dolce Café, located at 406 S. Howard Avenue on Tampa’s “Restaurant Row”, hosts a unique tasting opportunity as wines are paired with a specially matched selection of Italian desserts, including gelatos and sorbets. The cost to... - August 18, 2007 - La Casa Dolce Cafe
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Grand Opening of 1705Prime Chophouse
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced the grand opening of 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road. 1705Prime features a 300-bottle wine list, as well as USDA Prime beef dry-aged in house and cooked over 1,000 degrees... - August 17, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Voted “Best Lunch” in Western Wake County
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that the restaurant, has been voted the “Best Lunch” in western Wake County by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and Fuquay-Varina in The Cary... - August 16, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
IDS Menus Introduces Flash Movie Targeting Its Customer Base
IDS Menus™, a division of International Display Systems, Inc., today announced the introduction of a Flash movie outlining the capabilities of IDS digital menu boards. The 3-minute movie is located on IDS Menus website and offers a summary of the many ways digital menu board systems can... - August 16, 2007 - IDS Menus
BRANDitTV Announces Content and Marketing Partnership with Planet One Ventures
BRANDitTV and Planet One Ventures announce content and marketing partnership for digital signage networks operated by BRANDitTV - August 10, 2007 - Jukebox Sports Network, Inc.
Jo To Go Coffee Customers "Save the Brew"
One specialty coffee drink connoisseur will win $500 Jo To Go Dollars and share their favorite coffee concoction with Jo To Go Coffee® customers nationwide as winner of the “Save the Brew” contest. The coffee drive-thru is accepting entries until August 14, 2007. Customers can visit the Jo To Go Coffee Blogspot to help decide the winner August 21st - 31st, 2007. - August 09, 2007 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Santa Fe Cattle Company Inks Oklahoma Expansion
Santa Fe Cattle Company Growing again - August 09, 2007 - Santa Fe Cattle Company
Microsoft Dynamics Names BlueStar ‘Retail Distributor of the Year’
BlueStar VP of Marketing Mark Fraker and President/CEO Steve Cuntz recently accepted the Microsoft Dynamics "Retail Distributor of the Year" award at the Microsoft Partner's Conference in Denver, CO. - August 08, 2007 - BlueStar
Bean & Leaf Roastery and Cafe is Now Open
A new coffee roastery/tea house is serving New London, CT and the surrounding area with fresh on-site roasted coffees and fair trade organic teas. The cafe is family friendly and offers not only the finest coffees, espresso based drinks, and teas. But also fresh fruit smoothies and baked goods. - July 31, 2007 - Bean & Leaf, LLC
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Unveils New Big Summer Eats Menu
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that the restaurant has introduced a new menu that features seven new entrees providing guests with an enhanced dining experience. The updated menu includes Wasabi Chicken Salad, a... - July 31, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Gianni and Gaitano’s Wakefield Sponsors Local High School Events
Gianni and Gaitano Cinelli, owners of Gianni and Gaitano’s Wakefield, have announced that the restaurant is sponsoring Wakefield High School events including the school’s football program, Music Jamboree Judges Night, and PTA night by providing financial sponsorships and meals for... - July 28, 2007 - Cinelli's, North Carolina
Cinelli’s Durham Brings Rome to North Carolina
Gaitano Cinelli, owner of Cinelli’s Pizzeria and Restaurant, has announced that the Durham location has recently renovated their space to offer a more traditional Roman atmosphere. The restaurant now features a Roman ruins feel with stonework – a transition from the previous pizzeria... - July 28, 2007 - Cinelli's, North Carolina
Gianni and Gaitano’s Wakefield Sponsors Wake Forest Parks & Rec Teams
Gianni and Gaitano Cinelli, owners of Gianni and Gaitano’s Wakefield, have announced that the restaurant is sponsoring three Wake Forest little league teams through Wake Forest Parks and Recreation. “We are glad to be able to give back to the community that we are proud to be a part... - July 21, 2007 - Cinelli's, North Carolina
Granite Shield’s Revolutionizing New Line of Aftercare Products
Granite Shield™ announces a new line of aftercare products available to purchase online now. - July 17, 2007 - Granite Shield
West Coast Turns Up the Heat on Hot Wings
East Coast hot wings restaurants have always claimed the top ranks in the field. Many California residents have complained that there are no true hot wings on the West Coast. However, one Los Angeles resident was determined to change that perception and now he's taking his wings to compete in the home of hot wings. - July 04, 2007 - West Coast Hot Wings
The URateLocal and URateStuff Community Can Earn Cash for Putting Products and Local Services on the Map
URateLocal is a peer review database where people can rate customer and seller reviews on local services while earning money for contributing their own reviews. The site is designed so people can browse reviews of the most popular venues in their area by review and reviewer ranking, tags, and more. - June 29, 2007 - URateStuff International
BlueStar Distributes Beverage Tracker Ethernet Receiver
Capton's Beverage Tracker Ethernet Receiver makes it easy for those who already have an installed Ethernet network for a POS system to use this network to collect and store beverage pour data. - June 27, 2007 - BlueStar
BRANDitTV Service Now Available for Bars and Restaurants in Southern California
BRANDitTV is a private television network designed for public venues such as bars, restaurants, stadiums and arenas. - June 17, 2007 - Jukebox Sports Network, Inc.
One Thing in Foodservice Remains the Same: It’s Always Changing. Fuzion Food Group is Leading the Way in the “Greening of Foodservice”
In foodservice, one thing remains the same: menu offerings, presentation, service modes and cooking processes are always changing. “The most significant components at Fuzion Food Group are the utilization of a custom cooking platform utilizing a sealed oven with high velocity air, an... - June 10, 2007 - Fuzion Food Group
Penn Station Franchise Recruiting with Several New Twists
Penn Station puts a new twist on franchise recruiting efforts with an emphasis on Nashville, TN. "As most franchisers, we have utilized print advertising forever but have added a unique communication supplement: Radio advertising on the leading news-talk station WLAC in Nashville,"... - June 06, 2007 - Penn Station East Coast Subs
Penn Station East Coast Subs Expands Nashville
Penn Station East Coast Subs has announced a new restaurant development initiative for the greater Nashville area. - June 06, 2007 - Penn Station East Coast Subs
America Gets Invited to First Annual Pizza Cup
The World Pizza Champions, America's # 1 Pizza Team, will be competing and representing the US at the 2nd annual Trofeo Citta Di Napoli Campionato Internazionale Per Pizzaioli/ 1st Annual World Pizza Cup to be held June 12 -13, 2007. Members Tony Gemignani - CA, Bruno Di Fabio - NY, William Manzo ... - May 27, 2007 - World Pizza Champions
Bumblefish to Extend Spring And Summer Hours
Kansas City-based sushi chain offers healthy late night dinner options to Alexandria diners. - May 23, 2007 - Bumblefish, Inc
QSR Magazine Named Among Top 10 Business Publications
QSR magazine, a publication for executives and operators in the foodservice industry, announced that the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) has chosen the magazine among the Top 10 U.S. business, trade, and association magazines in the Under 80,000 Circulation division. The... - May 18, 2007 - QSR Magazine
Eat-n-Park Restaurants Selects NewHouse Medical for AED Implementation
Eat-n-Park, one of the region's largest locally-owned restaurant chains, has become "Heart Safe" by embracing an AED Program that will encompass all locations by the end of 2008. NewHouse Medical has been selected as the AED Implementation Specialist for this endeavor. - May 09, 2007 - NewHouse Medical
Take Me Out to the Ballgame - Penn Station East Coast Subs Opens in Cincinnati Red's Ballpark
Penn Station East Coast Subs inked a deal with the Cincinnati Reds hours before the first pitch was thrown Friday night at the Great American Ball Park. The latest in local restaurants and restaurant chains to operate within the stadium. - May 09, 2007 - Penn Station East Coast Subs
S. D. Professionals, LLC Reveals Another Fantastic Service for Visitors of the Douglas Lake Area in the Great Smoky Mountains
After years of research and development, the face of www.DouglasLakeMarinas.com is finally revealed. This exclusive Douglas Lake search directory will help visitors find everything from boats to bait, campgrounds to real estate, the best fishing spots to the juiciest steaks in and around the picturesque Douglas Lake area of the East Tennessee Smoky Mountains and this service is 100% free to visitors of the area. - May 01, 2007 - DouglasLakeMarinas.com
Red Red Design Launches Independent Dining Guide
North-Central Ohio graphic design studio delivers free tool to adventurous diners. Users are encouraged to share their dining experiences at www.TheresThisPlace.com - April 29, 2007 - Red Red Design
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Announces Podcast Addressing Customer Service
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, located at 2300 Walnut St., has announced the release of a podcast addressing the importance of providing excellent customer service and creating an environment where customers are happy. In the podcast, Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and... - April 27, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Unveils New Menu
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that the restaurant has introduced a new menu that features 14 new entrees providing guests with an enhanced dining experience. The updated menu includes Goat Cheese Salad, a warm... - April 20, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
QSR Announces Dine America 2007 Final Program
QSR® magazine, a publication for executives and operators in the food service industry, has announced the final program for the Fourth Annual Dine America Executive Idea Exchange conference, May 6th – 8th at Austin, Texas’s Renaissance Austin Hotel. Each year, the Dine America... - April 20, 2007 - QSR Magazine
MZD Hired to do Franchise Expansion for Fuzion Food Group
MZD Restaurant and Retail Development hired to expand Area Developer program for Fuzion Food Group - April 19, 2007 - MZD Restaurant and Retail Development
When Sales Go Up Franchisees Open More Restaurants
Penn Station East Coast Subs announces 34 consecutive months of average restaurant sales increases. - April 19, 2007 - Penn Station East Coast Subs
Big Business Deals Are Now Being Forged Over Café Tables
With the continuing rise in home-based executives, ever tightening expense accounts and the need to use multimedia in sharing concepts and ideas, trends are showing that cafés continue to be one of the hot spots for business activity. - April 10, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
La Bahia Announces New Dinner Hours & Music
The La Bahia Mexican Restaurant announced today it will be open for dinner service from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at 224 North Mesquite, Downtown, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (361) 888-6555 beginning on April 13, 2007. In addition to its new dinner hours, La Bahia will... - April 09, 2007 - La Bahia Mexican Restaurant
Jo To Go Coffee® Introduces the Rapid Rewards Card
Jo To Go Coffee® has launched their Rapid Rewards program at all franchise locations. Rapid Rewards is a frequency program that rewards regular customers with bonus drinks and discounts. - April 08, 2007 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Dinersnation.com: User-Freindly Dining Network Gives Control Back to Restaurant Operators Nationwide
Restaurant operators look for alternate listing services with more security and features: Social networking websites provide platform for national dining network. - April 07, 2007 - Dinersnation.com LLC