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.

Frieda’s Has the Winning Super Bowl Party Line-up

On Super Sunday salsa will be in the starting line-up alongside some spicy guacamole. Give the fans something fresh and fast with Frieda’s Salsas (available in both Hot and Mild versions) -- made with fresh tomatoes, fresh onions, fresh peppers and fresh cilantro. Frieda’s Guacamole combines those fresh ingredients with the great taste of avocado for added dipping pleasure, and is a real time-saver. - January 12, 2007 - Frieda's Specialty Produce Company

Yolato Opened Its First Manhattan Location

Yolato, the Yogurt Gelato company, opened its first NYC Location in the West Village. - January 11, 2007 - Yolato

IPA SBRB Study: Food Service Companies Cautiously Optimistic about Economy, But Most Still Looking for Revenue Increases

Costs for health care and taxes along with expenses for energy and fuel considered leading concerns. - January 10, 2007 - Small Business Research Board

Mediox is Bringing Personalized Content to Fast Food Customers Via Interactive Multimedia Food Service Tray

Mediox Inc. today announced the completion of the feasibility study and first phase of the design cycle for its interactive multimedia fast food tray. The company assembled the first prototype food tray featuring a touch screen display and wireless capabilities. According to Juniper Research,... - January 08, 2007 - Mediox Inc.

The Cereal Bowl Announces South Florida Expansion

The Cereal Bowl plans franchise offerings for January 2007 with several locations planned for Broward County - January 05, 2007 - The Cereal Bowl

White Castle® Celebrates 54th Castle in Indianapolis with Grand Opening January 12

New Lawrence, IN Location Opening Features Giveaways, Free Coffee and Coca-Cola - January 05, 2007 - White Castle Midwest

Mediox Announces Multimedia Food Tray – New Concept for Restaurant Media Entertainment - Bringing Games, Movie Previews, News, and Other Entertainment

The unique concept developed by Mediox Inc. allows restaurant operators to replace currently used paper tray covers with multimedia device. Placing interactive content in front of every client allows for enhanced customer experience, target marketing, and incremental revenue from... - December 27, 2006 - Mediox Inc.

Shared Harvest, Junior Achievement Receive White Castle Community Fund Dollars

Cincinnati Fast Food Restaurants Makes Positive Impact to Community - December 16, 2006 - White Castle Midwest

Look Who's Coming for Dessert Now. The American Culinary Federation Greater Atlanta Chapter and Barry Callebaut.

The fifth edition of the Great American Dessert Expo, the only trade show dedicated exclusively to the multi-billion dollar dessert industry will take place June 1-3, 2007 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA. Dessert Expo is delighted to announce the participation of the ACF and Barry Callebaut at this years’ show. - December 07, 2006 - The Great American Dessert Expo

JJ's Blues 24th Anniversary and a Slice of New York's Grand Opening Celebration - December 9-10

JJ’s Blues and A Slice of New York come together to kick-off a weekend of music and fun. JJ’s Blues is celebrating their 24th Anniversary all weekend, while also honoring Paulette Michel-Jacobson, prior manager for JJ's Blues and Blues Festival. Music will begin at 2pm on... - December 06, 2006 - A Slice of New York

The Doctor's House Chosen by Bombardier

The Doctor’s House Chosen by Bombardier Regional Aircraft Customer Support and Parts Logistics for Their Employees’ Christmas Party. - December 06, 2006 - The Doctor's House Restaurant & Banquet Events

Bring Bubbalou's BBQ Home for the Holidays

With the busy holiday season approaching, more and more people are looking for alternative ways to ease the stress associated with holiday entertaining. Bubbalou's BBQ offers the perfect holiday meal alternative with delectable barbeque meats and savory side items. - December 05, 2006 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant

Team White Castle Coffee Brigade Takes to the Streets

White Castle® Kicks Off Team White Castle Coffee Brigade. Nothing Like a Hot Cup of Coffee on a Cold Cincinnati Morning. - December 05, 2006 - White Castle Midwest

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition – Raleigh, North Carolina Crew Receives Meal Courtesy of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill

Local Cary Restaurant Providing Meal for 200 Volunteers of National Television Show - December 04, 2006 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill

Lady Chatterley's Love of Fine Dining

Mintons Tea Room in Nottingham launches the Lady Chatterley's Meal to celebrate local author D. H. Lawrence. - December 02, 2006 - Mintons Tea Room

Daniel’s Restaurant & Catering Wins First Place Award from Carolina Parent Magazine

Local Restaurant Named Best Pizza Winner - November 28, 2006 - Daniels Restaurant & Catering

115 Midtowne Announces Thanksgiving Dinner

North Hills Restaurant Offers Festive Alternatives - November 21, 2006 - 115 Midtowne

Ardington Hotel Adds Elegance and Style to the Town with its New In-House Restaurant

Indigo, Worthing’s Only AA Rosette Restaurant, Now Open - November 11, 2006 - The Ardington Hotel

“Blondie” Comic Strip’s Dagwood Realizes Dream, Opens First Sandwich Shop in Palm Harbor on Nov. 9

Tampa Bay Consumers Are First in World to Experience Signature Sandwiches at Dagwood’s Sandwich Shoppes™ - November 09, 2006 - Dagwood’s Sandwich Shoppes

Fresh Seafood .Net Provides Seafood Information

Fresh Seafood .Net is a new resource for seafood lovers, restaurant owners, wholesalers, fishermen and suppliers. The site features information on buying, preparing, cooking and serving lobsters, crabs, shrimp, prawn, oysters, clams, scallops, mussels, calamari, fish and other fresh and frozen... - November 09, 2006 - Daybreak Web Designs

The Doctor's House to Become New Jazz Hot Spot

As The Doctor's House in picturesque Kleinburg continues to provide its guests regular jazz events in its fine dining restaurant, the calibre of its performers continues to grow. This month, you can enjoy the award-winning jazz pianist Hilario Duran for what promises to be an exciting evening. - November 05, 2006 - The Doctor's House Restaurant & Banquet Events

Asian Restaurants Ranked by its "Asian Ratio"

Online webiste, AsianRatio.com.au, ranks Asian restaurants based its "Asian Ratio" - November 04, 2006 - AsianRatio.com.au

115 Midtowne Teams With North Carolina Pork Council Chefs Advisory Board For Fundraiser

Event Will Aid Southeast Chapter of American Cancer Society - November 01, 2006 - 115 Midtowne

Ramblers Invade Greasley Tearoom

Mintons Tea Room staff were run off their feet today as a group of 26 Nottinghamshire rambers all ordered simultaneously. - October 28, 2006 - Mintons Tea Room

Cigarette Bins and Smoking Laws

Smoking bans will hit England in Summer 2007, but are you ready? - October 24, 2006 - Assigns Ltd

Maxwell & Dunne’s Steakhouse Teams Up with Stew Leonard’s Wines for Monthly Wine Dinners

Maxwell and Dunne’s Steakhouse announced today that they now will be offering monthly wine dinners in association with Stew Leonard’s Wines of Farmingdale. Their first joint wine dinner will take place on Tuesday October 17 at 7pm at Maxwell and Dunne’s Steakhouse located at 1600... - October 15, 2006 - Maxwell and Dunne's Steakhouse

Princeton New Jersey Residents Can Now Order Food from Their Favorite Restaurants Online

Princeton.TakeoutPoint.com now available to Princeton Area Employees and Residents 100% free. - October 12, 2006 - TakeoutPoint.com

115 Midtowne Announces Five-Course Meal to Help SAFEchild

North Hills Restaurant Event Benefit Efforts to Prevent Child Abuse - October 03, 2006 - 115 Midtowne

Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Unveils New Menu

Cary Restaurant Offering New Dishes - September 29, 2006 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill

Blondie Comic Strip’s Dagwood Realizes Dream by Opening His First Sandwich Shoppe in Tampa Bay this Fall

Dagwood’s Sandwich Shoppes®, LLC Makes Restaurant Franchising History as Company has Contracted More than 300 Franchises in U.S. - September 29, 2006 - Dagwood’s Sandwich Shoppes

Golden Corral Announces Scholarship Award Winner

Local Community College Student Awarded Bob Glancy Scholarship - September 27, 2006 - Platinum Corral

Jack Astor’s Bar And Grill Hosts Event Thanking The Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic Volunteers

Newly Renovated Local Restaurant Supports Cancer Research Group - September 26, 2006 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill

Top Producer Creates Blog to Reveal Insider Secrets of Executive Recruiters

Founder of CEC Search launches a blog that reveals the secrets to working effectively with executive recruiters. The blog is an adjunct to the corporate website and is expected to draw heavy traffic from those interested in learning insider secrets of how to work well with recruiters. - September 16, 2006 - CEC Search

Australia 'Pukka' for British Chefs, Just Ask Jamie Oliver

The Australian Government is recruiting chefs, cooks, bakers and pastry cooks to fill dire skills shortages in the country’s booming restaurant, catering and hospitality industries. - September 15, 2006 - Australian Visa Bureau

New Restaurant Directory and Reviews Site Launched at Starved.Org for US Cities

A new interactive restaurant directory and review site was recently launched at www.Starved.org, covering all major and smaller US cities. The Web 2.0 restaurant guide combines crawling and indexing technologies of restaurant websites with user submitted restaurants and reviews. - September 13, 2006 - Starved.org

Jack Astor’s Inks Deal As Official Sponsor Of North Carolina State Football

Local Cary Restaurant Named Official Destination for Away Game Tailgate Party. - September 13, 2006 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill

Daniel’s Restaurant & Catering Hosts September Wine Dinner

Local Italian Restaurant Hosts Wine Tasting. - September 11, 2006 - Daniels Restaurant & Catering

Mac’s Tavern Voted “Best Of The West”

Local Restaurant Voted Second Best Place for Live Music in Western Wake County. - September 11, 2006 - Mac's Tavern

The Doctor’s House Creates Special Binder Twine Menu

For the first time this year, the Doctor’s House Chef de Cuisine Winni Tsang will be presenting some dishes that are in tune with the rustic character of the festival. - September 09, 2006 - The Doctor's House Restaurant & Banquet Events

Jack Astor’s Unveils Major Renovations

Local Restaurant Receives New Look And New Atmosphere. - September 07, 2006 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill

CEC Search - Searches for Gold on the Internet - CEC Search, LLC Launches New Website on 1st Anniversary

CEC Search launches website tailored for restaurant professionals on July 14th, 2006. The launch corresponds with the executive search firm's first anniversary. - September 06, 2006 - CEC Search

Shine Creates Radical Repositioning for Toppers Pizza

Over the past decade, the pizza category has become a sea of sameness, with each major player trying to be all things to all people. While products, price and promotions have ruled the day, there has been very little focus on creating personality or building meaningful relationships beyond just... - August 31, 2006 - Shine Advertising

The Cereal Bowl Looks Towards the Future

After the success of their flagship location and national demand, The Cereal Bowl plans franchise offerings for winter 2006 - August 30, 2006 - The Cereal Bowl

115 Midtowne Wins Metro Bravo Award

New North Hills Restaurant Receives Accolade From Metro Magazine. - August 29, 2006 - 115 Midtowne

Daniel’s Restaurant Voted “Best Of The West”

Local Restaurant Voted Best Place For Pizza in Western Wake County. - August 29, 2006 - Daniels Restaurant & Catering

Coffee Lid Wins Dupont Packaging Award with Heat Sensitive, Color Changing Lid

A new disposable coffee lid, that's heat sensitive, has been awarded a prestigious Dupont® Packaging Award. Changing from dark brown to bright red when placed on a hot beverage, the lid from Smart Lid Systems, reinvents the takeout drink experience. - August 24, 2006 - Smart Lid Systems