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.
Wellness Drink Posca Romana Wins Gulfood Innovation Award
Posca Romana was awarded as the most innovative Halal product in this year's Gulfood fair in Dubai. With still challenging times ahead in the FnB industry Gulfood 2021 marked the most successful return for food businesses worldwide as the only live, in-person food & beverage sourcing event of the year. - March 16, 2021 - P.O.S.C.A.
strEATS Kitchen Driving Franchise Growth in New Markets – Fort Saskatchewan
Alberta's 6th strEATS Kitchen opens in Fort Saskatchewan - Westpark Centre North. - March 14, 2021 - strEATS Restaurants
Joey’s Celebrates Fish & Chips Season in Style with Massive OgopoJoe Fish Sandwich
9 years ago, Joey’s Seafood Restaurants declared the 40 days that follow Ash Wednesday as Fish & Chips Season, and ever since, have had a corner on the market across Canada. “It’s time again for a Joey’s Seafood favourite, their glorious Fish & Chips,” said... - March 07, 2021 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
Glatt Kosher, Traditional Passover Seder 2021 at NYC Kosher Restaurant, Talia's Steakhouse & Bar in Manhattan, New York
For over 19 years, Talia's Steakhouse, the premier Glatt Kosher restaurant on the Upper West Side, has been offering prepaid Passover (Pesach) Seders, lunches and dinners for Yom Tov and Shabbat. - March 03, 2021 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House
Despina Kapanidis Recognized as a VIP Member for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Despina Kapanidis of Plymouth, Massachusetts has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of restaurant services. About Despina Kapanidis Despina Kapanidis is the owner of Georgio's... - February 24, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Joey's Fish Shack Celebrating First Calgary Restaurant on Edmonton Trail
The home of Canada's Fish & Chips is opening a new Fish Shack. - February 10, 2021 - Joey's Only Franchising Ltd.
Maple Leaf Farms Introduces Sous Vide Duck Breast for Foodservice
Versatile, fully cooked product offers easier prep and healthy menu options. - February 10, 2021 - Maple Leaf Farms
strEATS Kitchen Expands Into Edmonton and Delivers Despite Pandemic Challenges
As restaurants deal with dining room restrictions across Canada, strEATS Restaurants are quietly proving that Canadians love their food, any way they can get it, with the opening of their first Edmonton restaurant on February 1, 2021. “Edmonton food fans can easily download our app and save... - February 05, 2021 - strEATS Restaurants
RANS Partners with SimplyCast to Provide Province-Wide COVID-19 Check-in Solution, Receives Over 40,000 Check-Ins in First Month
The Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia has selected SimplyCast as the technology provider for a province-wide COVID-19 check-in solution for dine-in restaurants. Dine-in locations across Nova Scotia can access the solution through this partnership for free for one year. Over 40,000 patron check-ins were tracked for dine-in restaurants in the first month using the digital solution. - February 03, 2021 - SimplyCast
The Spaghetti Factory Italian Restaurant Opening in Easton, MD
New concept, by owner of local favorite Carmine’s N.Y. Pizza Kitchen on Kent Island, adds much needed sit down option in Easton. - January 30, 2021 - The Spaghetti Factory
Black Infusions Receives "Superb" Wine Enthusiast Ratings for Black Fig and Gold Apricot Vodkas
Both spirits brands are rated higher than any other vodka in 2020. - January 29, 2021 - Black Infusions
New Year, New Rental Offerings - Bergen Linen Finding New Ways to Support Restaurant Industry
Bergen Linen, a commercial linen provider, releases latest rental offerings for the restaurant industry. For the Food and Beverage industry, last year proved to be a challenging time. During the early part of the lockdown, the local, family-owned and operated business looked for ways to support... - January 27, 2021 - Bergen Linen
Katie’s Pizza to Expand Business with Frozen Headquarters
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria is announcing the expansion of their frozen business, which will consist of the revamping of Chef Katie Collier’s old Vero Pasto space and building of “Katie’s Frozen Headquarters.” This expansion will help them keep up with their... - January 27, 2021 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Galantine's Day Oysters & Bubbles by Oysters XO
Join the Oyster Party on V/Galantine's Day for a Virtual Oyster Shucking Class with Oyster Chef Rifko. When you sign up Oysters XO sends you 36 premium oysters from an Oyster Farm closest to you and all the tools you need to have an Oyster Party. The Oyster Kit comes with video instruction on what to do when the oysters arrive, how to prepare condiments and your zoom code for the Virtual Class. It’s a fun-filled class on need to know, want to know and never knew bits. - January 17, 2021 - Oysters XO
New Non-Toxic System Combats Spread of COVID-19; Proven Highly Effective Wela Group's Anti-Viral System Proven More Than 99.98% Effective Against Coronavirus
Wela Group, a NY based technology development company founded by serial entrepreneurs Barbara Dutton-Weingarten and Eric Holohan, has announced sales of their first anti-viral product, AVAST™, after receiving independent 3rd party laboratory verification from Assured Bio of Oak Ridge, TN.,... - December 22, 2020 - Wela Group LLC
Introducing SideBAR - The Ultimate Side Table
Always on top of industry and consumer trends, Testrite HOME Designs, the newest division of Testrite, has launched SideBAR, a ground-breaking convenience product for those looking to take outdoor living to a whole new level. SideBAR is designed as the ultimate side table for drinks, food, and... - December 21, 2020 - Testrite Visual
Katie’s Pizza Plans Charitable Event for DOORWAYS
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria will host Giveback Tuesday on Tuesday, Dec. 22 for DOORWAYS, a nonprofit that provides housing and related supportive services to improve quality of life and health outcomes for people affected by HIV. This event will take place at their Town & Country... - December 18, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Wasabi Sushi Bar Opens Seventh Restaurant
Wasabi partners with leading hotel developer Midas Hospitality. - December 17, 2020 - Midas Hospitality
100% Free COVID-19 Contact Tracing Tool Launches Across America, Alleviating Stress for Small Businesses in the Restaurant, Hospitality and Retail Service Industries
Today GroundLevel Insights, a leading Canadian technology company, announced the launch of SAFETRACE USA™. Available to businesses across America, SAFETRACE USA is a fast, secure, and 100% free digital solution that allows businesses to capture pertinent customer data needed for contact... - December 15, 2020 - GroundLevel Insights Inc.
Yamato Noodle Launches New Campaign for Soft-Boiled Egg Peeling Machine
Yamato expands its product line to create the GoldenEgg – an innovative machine that automatically peels 600 soft-boiled eggs in an hour. - December 05, 2020 - Yamato Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Hoboken Hospitality Alliance Presents Fetchstr.com & Rescuing Leftover Cuisine to Help Hoboken Restaurants Survive
HoHA Provides New Business and Relief Services to Support the New Jersey Restaurant Community During Second Wave of COVID Pandemic - November 20, 2020 - Hoboken Hospitality Alliance
Eflyn Launches Self Checkout Machines for Shopify; Helps Businesses Stay Open With Contactless Purchasing
The California-based tech manufacturer launches self checkout machines for Shopify. Retail shop owners launching Shopify sites due to COVID-19 restrictions can now offer contactless self checkout with McDonald’s-style kiosks. The fully automated self checkout machines connect directly to Shopify so retailers can use one centralized system to manage all their products and orders, in-store and online. - November 19, 2020 - Eflyn
A+W Realty Corp. Announces New Tenant at 60-East Warehouse in Newton, NC
Atlantic + Western Realty Corp. (A+W Realty) announces today it has leased warehouse and distribution space in its newly acquired building called “60 East” to D9 Brewing. - November 11, 2020 - Atlantic Western Realty Corp.
The Wagyu Bar by Meat N' Bone: Miami's First Casual Steakhouse is Now Open
The Wagyu Bar by Meat N' Bone is now open in Miami. - November 11, 2020 - Meat N' Bone
Katie’s Pizza Pivots Business Again, Unveils New Updates and Menus
Over the last nine months, Katie and Ted Collier have pivoted Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria in order to accommodate for customers and thrive as local restauranteurs. They are now announcing additional updates to their business plans, including stronger COVID-19 precautions, a new winter... - November 11, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Joey’s Seafood Restaurants Launches New Fish Shack Vision in Medicine Hat
One of Joey’s Seafood’s flagship restaurants has undergone a significant change that marks the re-imagining of Joey’s Restaurants across Canada. “Joey’s Only (1985) morphed into Joey’s Seafood in 2009 and now we’re becoming Joey’s Fish Shack,"... - November 01, 2020 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
Megan M. MacLeod Celebrated as a Rising Star by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Megan M. MacLeod of Moran, Michigan has been celebrated as a Rising Star by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over ten years in the fields of travel and restaurant management. Rising Stars are... - October 28, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
strEATS Kitchen Brings a Familiar Face to Calgary’s Beltline
Former CFL player and local Calgarian, Mike Klassen following in the family business. - October 23, 2020 - strEATS Restaurants
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Welcomes New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to welcome their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased to... - October 21, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
14-Year-Old Mason Wright Becomes Georgia’s Youngest Restaurant Owners
Mason Wright is a 14-year-old street chef who started his own hot dog business, Mason’s Super Dogs at 11 years old. Sold at birthday parties, festivals, and social events, Mason has quickly become one of Georgia’s youngest restaurant owners. - October 15, 2020 - Mason's Super Dogs
Maple Leaf Farms Operation Operator Rebate Promotion Extended
Program supports restaurant operators and caterers with rebate on duck products. - October 14, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
Katie’s Pizza Plans Giveback Event for Community Living, Inc.
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria will host their monthly Giveback Tuesday event in Town & Country. Community Living, Inc., a nonprofit that works to enrich the lives of people with disabilities, will be the beneficiary from Tuesday’s profits. Every month,... - October 14, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
New Italian Restaurant Coming to San Diego: Ciao Ciao Piadina
Ciao Ciao Piadina will feature Piadina, which is a traditional Italian flatbread filled with Italian meats and cheeses and fresh local produce. They will also feature fine Italian wines imported by DOCG Imports. Ciao Ciao will open in the morning for Italian coffees and pastries, during lunch will... - October 09, 2020 - Lauren Turton
Boat Bistro, Inc. Announces the Launch of BoatBistro.com
Boat Bistro, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of BoatBistro.com. This user friendly website can be used by boaters on their smartphones to locate the closest restaurant with a boat dock. - October 05, 2020 - Boat Bistro, inc.
Riko's Thin Crust Pizza Expands Into New York with Grand Opening in Levittown
Riko’s Pizza announces the October 5 Grand Opening of their first franchise restaurant, located in Long Island’s Levittown, New York. This represents an expansion of the popular Connecticut-based restaurant, the official start of the brand’s franchise operations, and the first... - October 05, 2020 - Riko's Thin Crust Pizza
BizPappa Introduces Mobile Website Solution for Restaurant Owners Struggling During the COVID-19 Pandemic
BizPappa is here to provide technical solutions to restaurants struggling during COVID-19 and beyond. By leveraging cloud infrastructure, BizPappa is building mobile-optimized website landing pages for restaurants, from which customers can view menu items, learn more about the restaurants,... - September 25, 2020 - BizPappa
True Brew San Jose, Formerly Growler USA, a New Taphouse in San Jose"
True Brew San Jose is a taphouse and kitchen that offers a variety of food, craft beer and wine. - September 25, 2020 - True Brew San Jose
Invention News: 13-Year Old Arizona Student is Granted a United States Patent
Brandon Lev, from Peoria, Arizona, has been granted a United States Patent for an invention he conceived when he was just 11 years old. - September 16, 2020 - LevSongs Productions
Nature’s Organic Ice Cream Announces Launch of New eCommerce Website to Help More People Enjoy the Taste of All Organic
Nature’s Organic Ice Cream Announces Launch of New eCommerce Website. - September 14, 2020 - Nature’s Organic Ice Cream
One Click Contact Tracing: GroundLevel Insights Releases Free Tool for Restaurants & Retailers to Collect Customer Data for Contact Tracing
Many small businesses across Canada are struggling to collect and maintain the required contact tracing data to meet local government regulations. GroundLevel Insights has developed a simple QR-based tool to ease the burden on these businesses and to do it for free. - September 09, 2020 - GroundLevel Insights Inc.
Maple Leaf Farms to Share "Story Behind the Duck" in September Webinar
Webinar is part of its Operation Operator program for the foodservice industry. - September 05, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
VoiceStar.ai Releases VoiceINV 2.0
First-to-market Voice + AI enabled app takes bar and food inventory for restaurants. - September 03, 2020 - VoiceStar.ai
Jazz is Back in Metro Atlanta with Grand Opening of Vista Vibes Restaurant
A new southern cuisine restaurant that doubles as a live jazz music venue has opened in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. Live music nightly brings jazz back to the area, with late night weekends and Sunday brunch there is something for every food and jazz lover. - August 28, 2020 - Vista Vibes Restaurant
The Sader Law Firm Attorneys Explain the Benefits of Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy provides benefits that individuals and businesses should consider. - August 26, 2020 - The Sader Law Firm
Calgary-Based Joey's Restaurants Opens New Restaurant in Edmonton Community of Ellerslie
Canada's favourite seafood restaurant chain going through a growth phase. - August 23, 2020 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
Asian AYCE Chain August 8 Introduces Robot Servers to Dine-in Locations
Popular dim sum and sushi chain will introduce Hirobot robots to Brampton location with plans for future expansion. - August 20, 2020 - Hirobot
Superior Grocers Opens New Location in Bakersfield
Superior Grocers opens new Store in Bakersfield located at 1115 Union Ave. This is the second location in Bakersfield. A full service supermarket featuring the largest selection of produce in Bakersfield, a brand new “Beer Cave” offering the coldest beer in Bakersfield, fresh quality... - August 07, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Local Plant Based Investor Group to Operate Little Pine Restaurant; Installing Famed Vegan Chef Roberto Martin as Executive Chef
Little Pine Restaurant, a vegan gourmet restaurant located in Silver Lake, founded by musician, singer/songwriter, producer, Moby now operated by local Plant Based investor group. Reopening with new famed, executive chef, Roberto Martin serving in the Los Angeles area. - July 25, 2020 - Boxer Property
Procurement&Co. Completes Work as Consultant and Purchasing Firm for Lime Fresh Mexican Grill in South Florida
South Florida foodies will love the new Lime Fresh atmosphere. - July 25, 2020 - Procurement&Co.
Katie’s Pizza Partners with Beets & Bones on Healthy Juice Elixir
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria (KPPO) is announcing their partnership with Beets & Bones, an organic cold press juice and bone broth company, on a custom, healthy juice elixir. This product is now free to all guests, including curbside pickup orders, to help protect and improve their... - July 24, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria