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Gfreely Launches Subscription Service, Disrupts Gluten Free Market
Gfreely delivers a care package containing new gluten free foods, recipes and tips straight to the doors of its customers every month. The service provides the gluten free consumer a way to discover new and unique products. - June 10, 2012 - Gfreely
Wisconsinmade.com Partners with Operation Gratitude to Honor U.S. Military for Independence Day
Wisconsinmade.com is organizing a fundraiser to raise money for Operation Gratitude to commemorate the July 4th holiday. - June 09, 2012 - Wisconsinmade.com
Comedian Carlos Mencia to Appear at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Aug. 24
Renowned comedian and actor Carlos Mencia will appear for a one-night-only performance at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Aug. 24 at 9 p.m. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at noon for $30 - $60 and may be purchased through VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or doverdowns.com. Mencia is one of... - June 09, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Forget the Tie, Dad Can Win Golf for Father’s Day at Bungalow Bar & Grill
Bungalow Bar & Grill is giving one lucky Valley Dad and a guest a free round of golf for Father’s Day this year. To be eligible, Valley residents must fill out an entry form available at Bungalow Bar & Grill and like the popular Scottsdale restaurant’s Facebook page, located at... - June 09, 2012 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
Local Golf Courses Go Green with 450 New Trees
Locally-owned Ace Golf continues renovation of its Wentworth and Crescent Oaks Golf Clubs in Tarpon Springs with the addition of 320 cypress trees and another 130 trees at its Pebble Creek Golf Club (450 total) in Tampa. The trees arrived late last month and are being planted along pond banks, the favored habitat of water-loving bald cypress trees, on most of the 18 golf holes at each course. - June 09, 2012 - Ace Crescent Oaks, Inc.
Southern Oaks Plantation Voted the #1 “Place to Get Married” in New Orleans
On June 1, The Times-Picayune published the results of its 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards, in which people voted on their favorite bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues in 101 different categories. This year, they selected Southern Oaks Plantation the #1 “Place to Get Married” in the New Orleans area. - June 08, 2012 - Southern Oaks Plantation
The SORTEX E Optical Sorter Sets New Standards in Berry Processing
More efficient shape and colour sorting increases productivity, improves quality and reduces labour costs. - June 08, 2012 - Buhler Sortex Ltd.
Java Works Offering Great Savings on Delicious Specialty Gourmet Teas
Leading online specialists for gourmet teas and coffee supplies, Java Works has recently introduced several new offers on their line of specialty gourmet teas. The family owned and operated organization is delivering great savings to their clientele across Canada, as they continue to make a name... - June 08, 2012 - Java Works
Java Works Introduces New Fair Trade Certified Coffee Products
Leading Canadian gourmet coffee supplies specialist Java Works has recently announced the release of new fair trade certified coffee products to their catalogue. The company is renowned within the industry for delivering the highest quality gourmet coffee and teas to clients across the Canadian... - June 08, 2012 - Java Works
SSA to Open New Southern California Distribution Center
Foodservice distributor Systems Services of America doubles Southern California capacity with new distribution center located in Fontana. - June 08, 2012 - Services Group of America
New All Natural Crunchy Cookie Chips Launching at NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show
HannahMax Baking will launch a new premium snack, All Natural Crunchy Cookie Chips at the Summer Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C., June 17-19, booth #1605. - June 08, 2012 - HannahMax Baking
In Celebration of Earning a Perfect Health Inspection Score, Five O'Clock Steakhouse Announces a New Dining Promotion
In Celebration of Earning a Perfect Health Inspection Score and the "Blue Ribbon for Clean Dining Award," Five O'Clock Steakhouse Announces a New Dining Promotion - June 07, 2012 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Houston Mexican Restaurant and Party Place Set to Rock the Summer with Black and White Zumba Party
Party yourself into shape this summer as Zumba superstars Jenny Stevenson and Carlos Landron bring their Black & White Twilight Zumba to Paco Joe’s. - June 07, 2012 - Paco Joe's Grill & Cantina
YoArt Makes New York City Debut at The Plaza Food Hall
Frozen Yogurt Boutique Offers Guests an Upscale DIY Experience. - June 07, 2012 - YoArt Frozen Yogurt Boutique
WNC Closes $50 Million California Affordable Housing Fund
California fund encompasses eight apartment properties with 445 units in seven counties. - June 07, 2012 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
Tasti D-Lite Named 2012 Military Friendly Franchise by G.I. Jobs Magazine
Frozen dessert company offers incentives for military veterans. - June 07, 2012 - Tasti D-Lite
The Chef’s Academy Students Participate in 2012 Future of Hospitality Golf Classic
Culinary Students Volunteer Alongside Local Triangle Restaurants at Annual Fundraising Event Hosted by North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association - June 06, 2012 - The Chef's Academy
Fort Myers Jason’s Deli Supports Local Charities During Month of June
Jason’s deli’s Fort Myers location is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Southwest Florida by giving back to the community. - June 06, 2012 - Jason's Deli
The Chef’s Academy Hosts White House Business Council Roundtable
Local Culinary Institution Welcomes U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary to Discussion on North Carolina Food Economy - June 06, 2012 - The Chef's Academy
V&N Cellars a Top Ten Wine-Stars Finalist
V&N Cellars was selected as one of the Top 10 finalists at Wine-Stars with its Barcelona brand. - June 06, 2012 - V&N Cellars
B12, Be Well: Preventics Health Launches BiomaxX Energy Nutrition Energy Drinks and Nutritional Supplements (Methylcobalamin) Sublingual Sprays
Preventics Health, LLC today announced the launch of BiomaxX Energy Nutrition, a line of caffeine-free energy drinks and nutritional supplements containing vitamin B12 in its active form of methylcobalamin. BiomaxX Energy Nutrition offers important benefits to people who need vitamin B12 supplementation. While the prescription vitamin B12 market is quite large, many people are looking for natural alternatives that are both low cost and effective. - June 05, 2012 - Preventics Health, LLC
LP Innovations, Inc. Brings on Loss Prevention Expert to Support Data-Driven Analytics
LP Innovations, Inc. appoints seasoned loss prevention expert to the position of Manager, Data Analytics. - June 04, 2012 - LP Innovations, Inc.
Hunsberger Hire Forges New Direction for Nassau County Cooperative Extension─Fmr. Univ. of Maryland Professor Joins Jericho Staff After L.I. Vegetable Research
Following almost a decade of extension leadership in Maryland, former University of Maryland Professor and Extension Director (2003-10), Laura Hunsberger, joined Cornell in 2010 as a plant pathology researcher at the Long Island Horticultural Research Center (LIHREC). Effective today, she serves New York as the Executive Director for the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County. - June 04, 2012 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Bühler SORTEX A Sets New Benchmark for High Capacity Rice Processors
Advanced Buhler technologies have created, in the SORTEX A, the most flexible, reliable, cost-effective rice sorting solution that enables 20pc higher capacity per module than was previously possible. - June 03, 2012 - Buhler Sortex Ltd.
Father’s Day 2012 at Arizona’s Arrowhead Grill Means Free Steak
Arizona fathers will get a special treat if they're one of the first 50 reservations made for Father's Day at the popular Arrowhead Grill - free steak. - June 03, 2012 - Arrowhead Grill
ConnectToCatering.com Partners with Max’s Delicatessen to Offer Online Catering Ordering
ConnectToCatering.com is pleased to announce its newest partnership with Birmingham caterer Max’s Delicatessen to extend online catering ordering services. ConnectToCatering.com offers online catering ordering from 30+ menus in Alabama. - June 03, 2012 - ConnectToCatering.com
Indulge New York®, (INY) Announces the Expansion of Its World-Class Restaurant, Boutique Hotel and Specialty Concierge Card
Indulge New York®, (INY) announces a pre-launch to experience the best New York has to offer this summer. Founded in 2010 in partnership with National Benefit Builders, Inc. (NBBI), a world-class leader in the discount benefit market and rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, Indulge New York® immediately made its mark as part of the hottest new NY social buzz. INY allows visitors and native New Yorkers to take a decadent bite out of the Big Apple. - June 02, 2012 - Indulge New York
Dow Sherwood’s Village Inn to Relocate Clearwater Restaurant
Dow Sherwood’s Village Inn restaurant will be relocating just a mile from its current location. According to Paul Walker, President of Dow Sherwood Corporation, and Grandson to Dow Sherwood, “Our lease was up and we decided to take advantage of a larger space conveniently located 1 mile... - June 02, 2012 - Dow Sherwood Corporation
Oporto® Joins Pointpal’s Loyalty and Rewards Community
Oporto Customers Can Use Their Mobile Phone as Stamp Card for Collecting Points; Australian Developed App and Platform Continues Market Expansion - June 02, 2012 - Pointpal
Father's Day Gift Ideas for Wisconsin Sports Fans
Wisconsin sports fans nationwide can enjoy Badger, Packer and Brewer gifts on Father's Day thanks to Wisconsinmade.com. - June 01, 2012 - Wisconsinmade.com
Nolan Ryan Beef Expands Premium Product Line and Launches Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Grass-Fed Beef
Nolan Ryan Beef is proud to announce the launch of a new premium beef line, Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Grass-Fed Beef. Nolan Ryan’s Grass-Fed Beef offers superior beef cuts from cattle raised exclusively on pastures in the USA. This beef is never fed grain, given any hormones, or... - June 01, 2012 - Nolan Ryan Beef
Off-The-Path.com Celebrates First Birthday and Sets Off on New Adventures
Off-The-Path.com, one of the leading adventure travel blogs, celebrates its one year anniversary in the first week of June this year by giving away a Backpack from Deuter worth $250 US and revealing feature travel plans. - June 01, 2012 - Off The Path
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurants to Participate in Triangle Restaurant Week June 4-10
The Twisted Fork Grill & Bakery, Draft Carolina Burgers & Beer, Rockwell’s American Grill, Tribeca Tavern in Raleigh and Cary to Take Part in Event Celebrating Regional Culinary Excellence - June 01, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
The Chef’s Academy Hires Chef Benjamin Hardy as New Pastry Chef Instructor
Culinary Institute Expands Educational Department with the Hiring of Chef Benjamin Hardy - June 01, 2012 - The Chef's Academy
Wine Industry Network Continues Rapid Growth
WIN expands direct marketing network to 300+ supplier members. - May 31, 2012 - Wine Industry Network
ACG Indiana Honors Onesource Water with Corporate Value Award
Indiana-based Onesource Water Recognized for Its Growth Strategy Through Acquisition - May 31, 2012 - Onesource Water
Grammy and CMT-Nominated Montgomery Gentry to Perform Sept. 21 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces country sensation Montgomery Gentry will perform in concert on Friday, Sept. 21 at 9 p.m. in the Rollins Center ballroom. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 1, from $35 to $65, and may be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting... - May 31, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Perfect Health Inspection Earns Five O’Clock Steakhouse the Blue Ribbon Award for Clean Dining
A perfect health inspection score by the City of Milwaukee has earned Five O’Clock Steakhouse the Blue Ribbon Award for Clean Dining from Milwaukee’s TMJ Channel 4 News. Reporter Courtny Gerrish profiled the restaurant’s accomplishment during a segment which aired on Friday, May... - May 31, 2012 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
RENDEQ, Inc. Acquires New Headquarters and Manufacturing Center
Mark DeWeese, VP of RENDEQ, Inc. announced today that the company has closed on a new headquarters and manufacturing location in Burlington, North Carolina. The new facility is in a much better location, and has nearly twice the manufacturing space as their current location. The increase in... - May 30, 2012 - RENDEQ, Inc
Funderdome Indoor Playground and Cafe to Celebrate First Year
South Florida’s premiere indoor playground will celebrate its 1st birthday with a huge party, celebrities, entertainers and more on June 22, 2012 4:30pm. - May 30, 2012 - Funderdome Indoor Playground and Cafe Fort Lauderdale
Clean Barley and Malt - the Key to a Purer Beer
Increasing numbers of malting, brewing and grain-handling companies are turning to Bühler’s Sortex optical sorting technology to help ensure the quality of their barley remains high. - May 30, 2012 - Buhler Sortex Ltd.
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok: June Food and Spa Promotions
The Rembrandt Hotel invites diners and guests to try the latest F&B promotion from award-wining outlets and Don’t rain on me Spa Package for this coming June. Enjoy the delicious food and relax at the Rembrandt’s spa. - May 29, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Gatt Wines Top of the New World
The trophy for best new world red wine at the largest and most prestigious wine competition in Asia was awarded to 2008 Gatt High Eden Shiraz. The elegant shiraz from Eden Valley came out on top of a highly competitive field of leading wines from around the globe. The trophy was presented by H.I.H. Princess Takamado at the Japan Wine Challenge Awards Ceremony. - May 28, 2012 - Gatt Wines
New Dessert Concept Invades the Big Apple
A new specialty store in New York is making a strong impression to food connoisseurs with its unique dessert concept. Called Dinkies, the new sensation is a cross between a cake and a pancake with a surprising twist. “The tastiest creations sometimes come from the most surprising inspirations. - May 28, 2012 - dinkies
Satellites Begin June 3 for Delaware Poker Championship II at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the Delaware Poker Championship® II kick off, with seat giveaways to the main event to be held on Sept. 8. Four seats will be given away on the first Sunday of June, July, Aug. and Sept., with drawings held at 1, 4, 7 and 10 p.m. Entries for seat... - May 26, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The CandylandStore.com Expands Confections for Candy Buffets Through Adding Nassau Candy Products
The CandylandStore.com has added Nassau Candy to their list of high quality candy products now available on TheCandylandStore.com website. These newly added products include seventeen varieties of Fruit Slices and ten different flavors of Rock Candy Swizzle Sticks and ten variations of the Whirly Pop. - May 26, 2012 - TheCandylandStore.com
Houston Mexican Restaurant and Party Place Paco Joe’s Readies Old School Summer Jam 2012
Super Stars Stevie B, Timmy T and Egyptian Lover set to rock The Bayou City Saturday, June 30. - May 26, 2012 - Paco Joe's Grill & Cantina
Buy Me a Drink App and Anna Sui Party Together
The ultimate nightlife app created by a Girl Who Wanted A Drink has joined The Exclusive World of Anna Sui party at Filter in Singapore, to give a tech twist to socializing in the beauty and fashion world. - May 26, 2012 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Belle Chevre Fig Breakfast Cheese Named Finalist for SOFI Award
The Oscars of the food world, the SOFI awards from NASFT, have been announced and Belle Chevre's Fig Breakfast Cheese has been chosen as a finalist. This soft, creamy artisan goat cheese, available in retail nationwide, is swirled with fig preserves. - May 25, 2012 - Belle Chevre
The Chef’s Academy’s Dean of Culinary Education Wins 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Chef Jeffrey Bane Recognized by Triangle Business Journal for Leadership in Education and Community Achievements - May 25, 2012 - The Chef's Academy