Restaurants News
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It's Not Your Grandfather's Soda Fountain - Blueplate Soda Fountain Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Since opening its doors on October 4, 2006, Blueplate Soda Fountain has been creating and serving all-American natural artisan sodas, milkshakes and comfort food to satisfied downtown Portland customers. Portland native, Owner and Chef Jeffery Reiter has brought back an American institution, the Soda Fountain. - November 11, 2007 - Blueplate Soda Fountain
New Workshop for Restaurant Managers and Servers Announced by Evergreen Team Concepts
Creating an Exceptional Service Experience, a workshop ideal for restaurant managers and professional servers, is the latest event from Evergreen Team Concepts. The first showing of the workshop will take place November 12 beginning at 6 p.m. - November 10, 2007 - Evergreen Team Concepts
Kick Butt Coffee Wants Central Texans to Get a Kick from Unique Retail Concept
Austin’s first martial arts-themed coffee shop set to open in December - November 09, 2007 - Kick Butt Coffee
Ker’s WingHouse Chooses US Beverage Net’s Draft Beer Solution
Florida-based chain to implement unique beverage monitoring service company-wide. - November 09, 2007 - US Beverage Net, Inc.
Lou Malnati's Organization in Illiniois Have Chosen InTouchPOS by ASSAL Corporation for all 27 Locations
Lou Malnati’s Pizzerias has installed InTouchPOS® by ASSAL Corporation's advanced restaurant point of sale systems in all 27 restaurants. - November 09, 2007 - InTouchPOS by ASSAL Corporation
Lampost Pizza Chooses InTouchPOS by ASSAL Corporation for Its 43 Locations
Lampost Pizza Chooses InTouchPOS by ASSAL Corporation's Advanced Restaurant Point of Sale System for Its 43 Locations - November 09, 2007 - InTouchPOS by ASSAL Corporation
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces New General Manager for Restaurant
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Suzanne Mauget has been named general manager of Bogart’s American Grill. In this position, Mauget will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant, which includes handling sales and marketing efforts, and... - November 07, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
BYOgreen Announces Wholesale Subsidiary ECOtakeout
Wholesale subsidiary ECOtakeout offers products to meet restaurants, bistros, cafeterias, and coffee houses needs. - November 07, 2007 - BYOgreen
Red Room Tapas Lounge to Host a Thanksgiving-Themed Cooking Course
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the company will host a Thanksgiving-themed cooking class at Red Room Tapas Lounge, located at 510 S. Glenwood Ave. from noon-2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17. The class, conducted by 1705Prime’s executive chef, Todd Ohle, will teach... - November 05, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Bobby G’s Pizzeria First to Sell Bionade Organic Sodas in Berkeley
In the city of Berkeley, California, Bobby G’s Pizzeria, a ten month old restaurant on University Ave., is the first retail establishment in Berkeley, and one of the first in the country, to sell what many consider to be the hottest, or hippest drink on the planet – Bionade organic sodas. Created in Germany, these organic sodas are huge hit in Europe. Now, after being written up in Time Magazine (Jan. 22, 2007), Bionade is poised to take the U.S. by storm. - November 04, 2007 - Bobby G's Pizzeria
Danny Meyer, President of Union Square Hospitality Group, Interviews on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Danny Meyer, Restaurateur and President of Union Square Hospitality Group, interviews on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss, Sunday November 4, 2007, discussing the concepts that have gained him recognition as America’s most innovative restaurateur. Reiss asks about the significance of the... - November 03, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
IDS Menus Installs Menu Boards for Growing Coffee Franchise
IDS installs a full line of their menu boards for Green Beans World Cafe. - November 01, 2007 - IDS Menus
Jack Astor’s Bar And Grill Voted “Best Wait Staff” 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 Wait Staff” in western Wake County by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina in The Cary... - October 29, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
To Celebrate New York’s Inaugural Chocolate Week, Crema Restaurante Introduces Chocolate Entrée and Specialty Cocktail
Executive chef/owner Julieta Ballesteros of Zagat and Michelin rated Crema Restaurante is introducing a one week only special entree and cocktail to celebrate the first annual New York Chocolate Week starting November 4th. The special entrée is a savory Pulled Pork Tamale - cooked in... - October 24, 2007 - Crema Restaurante
Culinary Institute of America Alumni Selected to Showcase Talent
There may not be any more school books after his 2002 graduation from the Culinary Institute of America but for Chef Richard Bottini of Six Tables Tampa there certainly are still teachers. Tonight, four of his previous instructors, more importantly world-renowned Master Chefs, will delight in the... - October 21, 2007 - Six Tables Tampa
510 Glenwood Avenue Hosts 5th Annual Monster Bash
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 510 Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, which includes the Red Room, Hi5 Sports Restaurant and Bogart’s American Grill, will host its 5th Annual Monster Bash on Saturday, Oct. 27. The featured band will be the Squirrel Nut Zippers, who... - October 18, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Jack Astor’s Bar And Grill Voted “Best Place to Watch the Big Game”
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill located at 2300 Walnut Street in Cary, has announced that the restaurant has been voted the “Best Place to Watch the Big Game” in western Wake County by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and... - October 16, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Stellar and i3 Join Forces to Create Stellar Restaurant Solutions
Stellar, a leading global call center and business process outsourcing provider, and i3, a leading provider of restaurant ordering solutions, today announced the establishment of a new US-based joint venture company Stellar Restaurant Solutions. The new entity provides centralized call center and... - October 10, 2007 - Stellar
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Recognized as One of "Best Places for Live Music" 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 recognized as one of the “Best Places For Live Music” in western Wake County by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and... - October 05, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Java Express Grand Re-Opening Celebration
Java Express located in League City, Texas is celebrating its grand re-opening celebration on Saturday, September 29, 2007. - September 28, 2007 - Espresso Joz, LLC
Bogart’s American Grill Announces New Menu
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Bogart’s American Grill has launched their new food, wine and martini menu. The food menu features new items, including a re-emphasis on the Rotisserie, as well as a weekly special inspired by fresh and local ingredients. - September 27, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Releases Podcast on New Menu
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, located at 2300 Walnut St., has announced the release of a podcast introducing the Big Summer Festival menu that features seven new entrees providing guests with an enhanced dining experience. In the podcast, Jeff Small, executive... - September 24, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Owl Watch Launches TableBoss™, an Online Restaurant Reservation Plugin
Owl Watch Consulting Services, LLC today announced the launch of TableBoss™, an online restaurant reservation website plugin. The Ormond Beach company currently designs, develops and hosts websites and information systems and is the owner/operator of 'joomlicious.com', a product membership... - September 23, 2007 - Owl Watch Consulting Services, LLC
1705Prime Chophouse Names Executive Chef
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Todd Ohle, director of culinary for Rocky Top Hospitality, has been named executive chef of 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road. Ohle began his culinary career in upscale... - September 14, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
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