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Alvarado Street Bakery is Named One of the Top 500 Companies in the North Bay
Alvarado Street Bakery has just been recognized as one of the top 500 revenue-producing companies in the North Bay by NorthBay Biz Magazine. “As a worker owned & operated cooperative business, it is a special honor to be included on this list,” says Michael Girkout, President of... - March 24, 2013 - Alvarado Street Bakery
Dean’s Seafood Grill & Bar to Host New Belgium Brewing Company Beer Dinner March 28
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant to Showcase Six New Belgium Brewing Company Favorites. - March 24, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Thirteen Year Old Sonoma County Girl Raises $15,000 for Local Charity
13 year old Riley Flanagan of Santa Rosa, CA raised $15,000 for "The Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County" (aka "4Cs") at a wine dinner in Healdsburg, CA on March 13, 2013. The event brought together 75 people from across Sonoma County and raised $15,000 net for 4Cs. The event was sponsored by Flanagan Winery, Baci Cafe and Wine Bar and Alain-Martin Pierret. - March 23, 2013 - Baci Cafe and Wine Bar
JC Foods to Import Robert Rothschild Farm Into China with Efforts of EXIM Strategies Corporation
JC Foods brings Robert Rothschild Farm gourmet products into Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing. Robert Rothschild Farm, a gourmet food company, based in Urbana, Ohio launches its product line in the Asian Market. One of the largest upscale gourmet food manufacturers in the US, Robert Rothschild Farm... - March 23, 2013 - EXIM Strategies
The Chef’s Academy Names Chef Robert Frye as 2013 Spring Commencement Speaker
Culinary Institution Celebrates the Success of 42 Culinary and Pastry Arts Graduates. - March 23, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
The Chef’s Academy's Lead Chef Instructor Competes in Cooking Competition at Local Elementary School
Chef Eric Gephart Participates in Wake Forest Elementary Cooking Competition to Promote Healthy Eating. - March 22, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
New EarthFare.com Drives Community Action
Earth Fare, the healthy supermarket, launches a new community-focused website at http://www.EarthFare.com. - March 22, 2013 - Earth Fare, Inc.
The Chef’s Academy North Carolina Campus Announces Its Inaugural Commencement Ceremony
First Graduating Class of Local Culinary Institute to be Honored in April. - March 22, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
Jamie Miller Appointed as the Co-Chair of the AmCham Travel & Tourism Committee
Jamie Miller, Rembrandt’s Hotel Manager, has been appointed as the Co-Chair of the Travel & Tourism Committee of The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AmCham) effective March 5, 2013. The appointment of Jamie, a professional hotelier, signals a renewed focus increasingly on the... - March 22, 2013 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
140-Year-Old Spice Blend, Opa Helmut’s Rub, Launches “Spice Us Up!” Kickstarter Campaign to Support Organic, Gluten-Free and Kosher Certification
Opa Helmut’s Rub - Tasty Traditional German Spice Blends are gluten free, MSG free and all natural. Dating back to 1875. Fourth generation Great Granddaughter brings her family’s 140 year old spice blend recipes back to life using its first-ever Kickstarter campaign to support organic, gluten-free and kosher certification. The "Spice Us Up" campaign tastes as good as it sounds and runs through April 6 with a goal of raising USD 3,500. - March 21, 2013 - Opa Helmut's Pure Organic Seasoning
Minnesota Pizza Champion and the American Pizza Team Head to the World Pizza Games in Las Vegas, NV
Randy Hueffmeier of Randy’s Premier Pizza along with fellow American Pizza Team member Josh Hosek is heading to the World Pizza Games in Las Vegas, NV this week, April 19th through the 21st. Randy, an International award winning Pizza Maker and Pizza Spinner, will be competing against other... - March 21, 2013 - Randy's Pizza
Royal India Celebrates Holi Festival of Color with Color Bindis, Performances and Special Menu
The Downtown and Del Mar locations will observe the holiday and invite the public to celebrate on Saturday, March 30th. - March 21, 2013 - Royal India
Packington Free Range Create Nation’s Favourite Bacon Sandwich with a Local Flavour
Packington Free Range, the Staffordshire-based pig producer has united with other local producers to create a bacon sandwich using the best of locally sourced ingredients. - March 21, 2013 - Packington Free Range
Five O’Clock Steakhouse to Make National Television Debut on the Travel Channel’s “Steak Paradise”
Milwaukee’s iconic Five O’Clock Steakhouse will make its national television debut on the Travel Channel’s “Steak Paradise – Episode III,” on Wednesday, March 20 at 9 p.m. (CT). Loyal and long-time customers participated in the taping. The restaurant will hold... - March 20, 2013 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Gatt Wines Claims World's Best Wine
Gatt Wines claims number 1 wine and 2nd top winery in the world. - March 19, 2013 - Gatt Wines
Omega Nutrition Launch Brand New, Vegan Protein Supplement
Omega Nutrition have announced the release of SportsPro; a vegetarian protein supplement capable of nourishing your body with a truly unique array of potent, plant-based proteins. This powerful, vegan protein supplement contains 6g of readily digestible protein per 12g serving, and is sure to be a big hit with health conscious athletes, as well as the health community at large. - March 18, 2013 - Water for Health
Waste Reducing, Bacteria Busting Grocery Shopping System Announced
A single CRESBI® crate can replace up to 6 plastic grocery bags and can be more thoroughly cleaned than low-cost reusable ones that fall apart when washed and can’t be recycled. - March 17, 2013 - Sun Sugar Farms
Sutor Announces Latest Recycling Effort at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Ed Sutor, president and CEO of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, announces that the hotel is in the process of implementing an in-room recycling program, allowing guests to participate in separating recyclables from regular landfill waste. “Our goal is to reduce the amount of waste going to... - March 16, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Military Discounts Extended at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is extending discount offers for members of the U.S military for outlets around the property. The special military discount promotion, began in January, was due to expire March 31, but has been extended indefinitely. Discounts will be offered to any member of the U.S. - March 16, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Scottsdale's Bungalow Bar & Grill
Corned Beef and Cabbage and Irish Drink Specials Mark St. Patrick’s Day at BBG. The popular Scottsdale restaurant will serve the traditional Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage for only $10 this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 15-17. - March 16, 2013 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
The Chef’s Academy, Division of Harrison College, Receives Highest Honor for Community Involvement
Local Culinary Institute Named to 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll - March 15, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
Lovin' Cup Gives Children Holiday Miracle
Local restaurant donates to children in need with fundraiser. - March 15, 2013 - Lovin' Cup
St. Patrick's Day Weekend Celebration Benefiting Cystic Fibrosis
Two day event of music, food and fun featuring local musicians all raising funds for a worthy cause - the Atlnata Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. - March 15, 2013 - The Roswell Tap
Cookies "Doma" with Wild Berries Flavour of Ukrainian Confectionery "ZhL"
Zhytomyr confectionery factory "ZhL" - one of Ukraine's largest confectionery producers, has expanded its range of short dough cookies, which are produced by a unique technology under the well-known trade mark "Doma." Cookies "Doma" with wild berries flavour - are... - March 15, 2013 - confectionery factory "ZhL"
Forbes Riley of SpinGym to Become Spokesperson for Healthy Dark Chocolate Company, Tru Chocolate®
Tru Chocolate® (TruChocolate.com), provider of healthy dark chocolate, is excited to announce that Forbes Riley has joined the Tru Chocolate® team as its corporate spokesperson. Mr. Todd Ruff, President and COO of Tru Chocolate®, said: "Forbes Riley, known for her energy and passion promoting a lifestyle that combines healthy eating balanced with exercise, is a perfect fit for Tru Chocolate’s values and branding." - March 14, 2013 - TRU Chocolate
How Eight Professional Athletes Are Spreading the Spirit of Aloha
Royal Hawaiian Orchards Promotes Health and Well Being Through Brand Ambassadors - March 14, 2013 - Royal Hawaiian
Nutrition Pit Announces New GASP Clothing in Time for Spring Training
Nutrition Pit has just announced a new arrival of GASP clothing just in time to shed the winter weight gain and prepare for spring. GASP clothing offers a wide range of products made for serious workouts in the gym, in addition to high quality and comfortable gear, to wear outside the weight room. - March 14, 2013 - Nutrition Pit
Sutor Announces Title Fight Opponent, Undercard at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s April 12 Friday Night Fights
Ed Sutor, President and CEO of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, announces the fight card for the Friday Night Fights series event on April 12, in the Rollins Center®. Heavyweight superstar Amir “Hardcore” Mansour of Penns Grove, N.J., a crowd favorite in the Rollins Center, is eager... - March 14, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
7th Annual San Francisco Chocolate Salon Returns on March 24th
The Original and Premier Artisan Chocolate show on the West Coast, the 7th Annual San Francisco CHOCOLATE SALON, returns on March 24, 2013. Featuring the "Best of the Best" selected and curated by the Organizers, the 7th Annual International CHOCOLATE SALON participants include over 40... - March 14, 2013 - TasteTV
The Chef’s Academy Announces March 15 Fish Fry Fundraiser
Culinary Institution Hosts Local Fundraiser to Support The School's Tournant Society - March 14, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
Mims Distributing Company Supports Carolina Hurricanes’ Kids ‘N Community Foundation Casino Night
Raleigh Beer Distributor Named Slapshot Sponsor of Special Event on Friday, March 22 at The PNC Arena - March 14, 2013 - Mims Distributing
Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box Extends Pouch-Up® Range
Smurfit Kappa has announced that it is offering a more extensive range of Pouch-Up® products. - March 14, 2013 - Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box
Algodon’s Marcelo Pelleriti First Argentine Winemaker to Receive 100 Parker Points for Bordeaux Wine
Scott Mathis, Founder of Algodon Wine Estates, is pleased to announce that Marcelo Pelleriti, Algodon’s Senior Wine Advisor, received a perfect score from Robert Parker for his wine Chateau La Violette 2010, a Merlot made in Pomerol, where Pelleriti has worked since 2001. The winemaker also... - March 14, 2013 - Algodon Wine Estates
InsightsNow, Inc. Adding Research Industry Thought Leaders to Advisory Board for Advancing Behavioral Approaches to Innovation
InsightsNow, Inc., a consumer research company, has secured the help of Research Industry Veterans to collaborate with the company in advancing their consumer research solutions. Bob Woodard, Partner, Deep Marketing Alliance, LLC; Joel Rubinson, President, Rubinson Partners, Inc.; David Neal, Founding Partner, Empirica Research; and Kevin Sheridan, Research Consultant, collectively will apply their knowledge to assist InsightsNow and create solutions that elevate consumer information. - March 13, 2013 - InsightsNow, Inc.
Mother’s Day is Upon Us Again - Time to Start Thinking About Gifts
It's time again to show mum how much you really appreciate her. Batenburgs can help make choosing the right gift for Mother's Day as easy as a few simple clicks. - March 13, 2013 - Batenburgs
JTM Food Group Introduces Specialty Pizzas, Pastas, Sandwiches, Appetizers and Breads at the 2013 International Pizza Expo
JTM highlights Italian-inspired products to more than 7,000 attendees at booth #2156/2158 during the 2013 International Pizza Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center March 19-21. - March 13, 2013 - JTM Food Group
Dickey's Barbecue Partners with Ray Price Fund Raiser Benefiting the Ride for Kids
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, supporting the community with fund raiser partnership - March 13, 2013 - GMW Carolina, Inc
Royal India Del Mar Celebrates New Del Mar Location with Grand Opening Event
The restaurant voted “Best Indian” by San Diego Magazine will host festivities at its newest location the weekend of March 15th and 16th. - March 13, 2013 - Royal India
SPEC Engineering Completes Startup Phase for New Food Ingredient Manufacturing Facility
12,000 lb./hr. Capacity Design Build Project for the Ridgeland Fibers Division of Sweetener Supply Corp. - March 13, 2013 - SPEC Engineering
Opa Helmut’s Rub, New Spice Company Offers Gluten and MSG Free 138-Year-Old Traditional German Spice Blends, with a Modern Twist
Introducing Opa Helmut’s Rub Spice Blends that originated in Germany in 1875 and are now resurrected and reconstructed by fourth generation grand daughter, Astrid E. Senior, who has created a collection of traditional German spices designed to enable anyone to further explore the tastes and... - March 13, 2013 - Opa Helmut's Pure Organic Seasoning
Chef Charles Disanayke and Michelin Starred Devi Team Up to Host Another Supper Club Dinner Celebrating the Exotic Flavors of Spring
Chef Charles - Grand winner of the title "Champion Culinarius" at the Food Experiments National Tour 2012 sponsored by The Brooklyn Brewery beating contestants from all over the country, is hosting his first Supper Club of the year at Manhattan based premium Indian restaurant Devi on March 24th. - March 13, 2013 - One World One Kitchen
Popular Frozen Dessert Treat, Orange County Slush Now Carried by Albertsons Throughout Southern California
So Cal’s most popular Italian Ice brand now available at 136 Albertsons locations from Los Angeles to San Diego. - March 11, 2013 - Orange County Slush
Vodquila and the 2013 Dan Lawson Band Tour Unite
Red Eye Louie’s Vodquila is excited to announce sponsorship of the 2013 Dan Lawson Band Tour during the Daytona Bike Week in Daytona, Florida, the spring and fall Thunder Beach Rallies in Panama City Beach, Florida, Sturgis Bike Week in Sturgis, South Dakota, and the Myrtle Beach Bike Week in... - March 10, 2013 - Vodquila LLC
Enrigo Italian Bistro to Host Five-Course Dinner and Wine Pairing on March 14
Local Italian Restaurant Offering Gourmet Dinner Featuring Rack of Lamb Paired with Costa Archi Assiolo - March 10, 2013 - Enrigo Italian Bistro
In Celebration of Their 65th Anniversary, Five O’Clock Steakhouse Announces $.65 Cent Drink Specials Inspired by 1940’s Mixology
In honor of their 65th Anniversary, Milwaukee’s iconic Five O’Clock Steakhouse is rolling back the clock to 1948, paying homage to a time when the alarm behind the restaurant sounded promptly at 5 p.m., inviting workers for a drink. Now through June 29, 2013, Five O’Clock... - March 10, 2013 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Five O’Clock Steakhouse Named One of the “Best Steakhouses in the U.S.” by Travel Industry Leader TravelandLeisure.com
Milwaukee’s iconic Five O’Clock Steakhouse was named one of the “Best Steakhouses in the U.S.” this week by travel industry website www.TravelandLeisure.com. The site, which also publishes Travel + Leisure Magazine, culled 30 of the top steakhouses from across the country,... - March 09, 2013 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Restaurant Expert Witness, Howard Cannon – Secures OSHA Certification
Restaurant Expert Witness, Howard Cannon has secured OSHA Certification. In addition to OSHA, Howard Cannon provides restaurant litigation support & restaurant expert witness services for hospitality, restaurant, bar, and related matters. - March 08, 2013 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Iowa Town to Lure Culinary Talent with National Competition
Oskaloosa, Iowa is giving away a restaurant startup package valued at more than $153,000 in an effort to lure a quality restaurant operator in a unique contest called Iowa's Best Bite Restaurant Challenge. - March 08, 2013 - Iowa's Best Bite Restaurant Challenge
The Forest Country Club Completes Clubhouse Makeover
The clubhouse at the Forest Country Club in South Fort Myers received a makeover recently. Completed just in time for the 2013 season, the renovation of the 45,000-sqare-foot building features updated furnishings with a fresh, coastal look. Spaces have also been improved for functional flexibility... - March 08, 2013 - The Forest Country Club
Colio's Festival of Ice Warms Ontario Hearts
Following the success of previous years, Colio Estate Winery once again opened its doors to a rousing reception for the 13th annual Festival of Ice. - March 07, 2013 - Colio Winery