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Southern BBQ Hits the Bay
Looney’s in Oakland is steadily becoming the hidden gem of the neighborhood. With a fully stocked bar, elegant sit-down service, and live music three nights a week, Looney’s offers its patrons a great atmosphere to enjoy great BBQ. - January 15, 2010 - Looney's Smokehouse BBQ
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Jeff Long is Team ON’s Newest Sponsored Athlete
Optimum Nutrition supports perseverance and performance in all athletic endeavors, and recruits athletes with inspiring stories to tell. - January 15, 2010 - Optimum Nutrition
HOPE Happy Hour & Fundraiser ~ Thurs. Jan 28th 6pm-9pm ~ 414 Waller Street, Austin, TX 78702
A special event featuring local chefs producing locally sourced food. Austin wine and spirit producers will be serving their products along with local artists and music all for a good cause. Benefiting the HOPE Farmers Market: www.hopefarmersmarket.org - January 14, 2010 - HOPE Farmer's Market
3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner for $35 at Quince on Sundays Beginning February 7
Beginning Sunday, February 7, Quince at the Homestead (1625 Hinman Avenue) offers a 3-course, prix fixe dinner for $35 per guest. Wine pairings are available with each course for an additional cost. - January 14, 2010 - Quince at the Homestead
Saint Arnold Brewing Company Reports Another Record Year in 2009
Saint Arnold Brewing Company today reported record production of nearly 26,000 barrels of beer in 2009. The increase of nearly 3,000 barrels over 2008’s production total represents a 13 percent boost for the year. - January 14, 2010 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Beauty Bar Announces Plans to Open in Portland, Oregon’s Old Town District in Early 2010
Portland, Oregon will be the next location of the renowned Beauty Bar nightclubs. - January 13, 2010 - Beauty Bar Portland
Relaxation Beverages Solve Stress in the New Year: Popular New Year’s Resolutions Reveal a Stressed Nation
As millions of Americans watched the ball drop in Times Square, they said “good-bye” to a stressed-out, unhealthy 2009 and “hello” to healthy resolutions in 2010. After the economic turmoil and tension of 2009, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that relaxing... - January 13, 2010 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Anderson Valley Brewing Company is First Craft Beer Officially Imported to Brazil
Tarantino Importadora has initiated the craft beer revolution in Brazil by bringing the world-famous Boonville Beer to Brazil. Anderson Valley Brewing Company (“AVBC”) is the first American craft beer to be officially imported into Brazil with the debut of Boont Amber, Hop Ottin’ IPA, Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout, Poleeko Gold Pale Ale, Extra Special Boont, and High Rollers Wheat. AVBC beers will be available in both 12oz and 22oz bottles. - January 13, 2010 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Rocky Top Hospitality Catering to Sponsor Raleigh on Ice Gala
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Rocky Top Hospitality Catering is a gold sponsor of the Raleigh on Ice Gala to benefit Raleigh Rescue Mission. Rocky Top Hospitality Catering has been selected as the exclusive caterer for the gala. The... - January 13, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Yats Leisure Reports Three New Concerns in Recent Survey on Companies Selecting Venue for Company Outing in 2010
Yats Leisure conducted a survey of HR and Office Managers of 100 companies asking them to name the top three concerns when selecting a venue for this year's company outing. Security tops the list. - January 13, 2010 - Yats Leisure
U.S. Winery Owner Will Speak at International Wine Conference in Spain
One of the founders and owners of Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery, (whiteowlwinery.com) of Birds, Illinois is one of four plenary speakers for the 2nd Annual Wine Pleasures Conference, to be held February 1, 2 and 3rd near Barcelona, Spain. - January 12, 2010 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods to Award $10,000 in Veterinary Medicine Scholarships in 2010
In an effort to assist veterinary students from the United States and Canada with the increasing cost of a degree in veterinary medicine, CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods will offer four scholarships in 2010 to first and second year graduate students. - January 11, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Healthy Meals Delivered by Tampa Bay Chef Services
Tampa Bay Chef Services delivers healthy meals to help Tampa Bay families with proper nutrition. - January 10, 2010 - Tampa Bay Chef Services
3D TV Coming to Z-Bowl Family Entertainment Center
Separate 3D, ‘Z-TV’ Room to be One of the First in the Region to Telecast 3D Sporting Events - January 10, 2010 - Z-Bowl Family Entertainment Center
Tasty Changes at Arch House Deli
The multi award winning Clifton delicatessen, Arch House Deli has new owners. David Greenman and Debbie Atherton, who previously help create and grow smartFOCUS PLC from a tiny start up into one of Bristol’s success stories which was subsequently floated on the stock market have acquired the Deli which recently featured on BBC’s ‘The Restaurant’ programme with Raymond Blanc. - January 10, 2010 - Arch House Deli
Wave Energy Drink Kicks Off 2010 Pro Angling Tour
Wave Energy Drink-sponsored professional angler, David Cooke, kicks off his 2010 season with the hopes of qualifying for the prestigious Bassmaster Elite Division. - January 10, 2010 - Wave Energy Drink
Valentine's Gift for the Sweetest Man in Your Life - A Luscious Bottle of Sweet Wine from France Available at Yats Wine Cellars
Yats Wine Cellars rolls out a new idea for Valentine's Gift for your favorite man - a bottle of sweet dessert wine from France. - January 09, 2010 - Yats Wine Cellars
Secret Room Events Produces the Golden Globe Awards Gift Lounge at the SLS Hotel on Jan 14th 2010 from 11am-8pm
Celebrities will indulge in this luxurious experience, pampering themselves with products and services provided by high-end sponsors. - January 09, 2010 - SecretRoomEvents
CANIDAE Pets Foods Racing Working Hard to Complete Geiser Bros. Trophy Truck in Time for Laughlin
With the 2010 season opener at Laughlin, Nevada just around the corner, the CANIDAE Pet Foods Off Road Racing Team is working around the clock to get their 2010 Geiser Bros. Trophy Truck in race condition. - January 09, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Smarthome Direct Distributes the Smart-Leaf Computer
Smarthome Direct entered into an agreement with Originatic LLC to distribute the Smart-Leaf at Smarthome.com. The Smart-Leaf is an all-in-one, wall-mountable computer with a fold-out keyboard and optional TV and touch screen. - January 08, 2010 - Originatic LLC
Sticky Fingers Bakeries Launches New Promos and Marketing Strategies for Their Line of Premium English Scones in 2010
Sticky Fingers Bakeries does not see the current economic downturn as a time to run for cover. “We are doing everything we can think of to support the needs of our customers, bending over backwards as much as possible,” states Tom Owens, co-owner of Sticky Fingers Bakeries. “We... - January 08, 2010 - Sticky Fingers Bakeries
The Cereal Bowl® Rolls Out Digital Signage
The Cereal Bowl recently opened it’s first all-digital restaurant at 296 George Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey. The location is the second franchise opened by the Florida based company and the first of several new locations scheduled to open over the next few months. It is comprised of... - January 07, 2010 - The Cereal Bowl
Applied Food Sciences Inc. Appoints CK Nutritional Ingredients as Its Exclusive Sales, Marketing and Distribution Partner for the Canadian Natural Health Products Market
Applied Food Sciences Inc. Austin, Texas (AFSTM) and CK Nutritional Ingredients (CKNI), Toronto, Ontario, Canada are pleased to announce the execution of an exclusive sales, marketing and distribution agreement for the Canadian natural health products market. Specifically, CKNI will market... - January 05, 2010 - Applied Food Sciences Inc
My Private Chef Presents an Elegant Winter Cooking Class at the Cheney Mansion in Oak Park, IL
Chef Christopher Tong, of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, has been invited to the beautiful Cheney Mansion to present an elegant Winter menu. Chef Chris will conduct a cooking demonstration in the famous mansion's kitchen. It will take place on Monday, January 25 from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Cheney Mansion, 220 Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL. Located 15 minutes from downtown Chicago. - January 05, 2010 - My Private Chef, Inc.
My Private Chef Presents a Winter Soups Cooking Class at the Whole Foods Market Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Whole Foods Market welcomes back Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based gourmet dining service, My Private Chef. He will conduct a cooking class in the on-site classroom on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 12 noon at the Whole Foods Market Lakeview, 3300 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL. - January 05, 2010 - My Private Chef, Inc.
My Private Chef Celebrates Fat Tuesday at Gilda's Club Chicago, IL
Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, will continue his series of healthy cooking demonstrations at Gilda's Club, Chicago. The meals are designed to inspire people living with cancer, to eat well, serve beautiful food and stay healthy. This... - January 05, 2010 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Celebrating the New Year, Every Month of 2010 with SendOnline's Champagne of the Month club
Who says that Champagne is just for celebrations? While it is true that champagne is the ultimate drink to toast with, it doesn’t mean that it’s all it should be for. - January 04, 2010 - Send Online Inc.
Answerfoods Provides Its Shake and Pudding Diet as an Alternative for New Year's Resolutions of Losing Weight
If your New Year’s Resolution includes losing weight, Debbie Beyer from Answerfoods has a warning: Be careful, because extreme dangerous dieting – (The Dieting Death Spiral) - left her with Medically Induced Lupus. It almost killed her. As more people fail on diets they start right... - January 03, 2010 - Answerfoods, LLC
American Firehouse Brewing Supply - Seller of Homebrew and Wine Making Products
American Firehouse Brewing Supply is established to provide products and services to the home brew and wine making community. In addition to providing a wide range of products, American Firehouse Brewing supply has a homebrew expert on staff to assist the homebrew and wine making enthusiast with answering questions to enhance their homebrewing experience. - January 02, 2010 - American Firehouse Brewing Supply, LLC
Chocolate Alchemy Open New Shop in Loughborough
A fantastic new handmade chocolate shop is opening in Loughborough. Local entrepreneur Peter Gardner has struck gold with Chocolate Alchemy, a new concept for Loughborough, opening in the New Year. - January 02, 2010 - Chocolate Alchemy
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Wraps Up 2009 with Another Silver Medal for One-of-a-Kind Wine
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery's Persimmon Solera sherry-style wine was selectively entered in only seven wine competitions this past year. It scored a medal in each contest. - January 02, 2010 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Life Force International Member LiquidWholeFood.com Trashes Current Green Office Practices
‘Out with the old, in with the new’ shouldn’t generate garbage, says award-winning liquid vitamins online retailer LiquidWholeFood.com. They are expanding their award-winning commitment to Green Office Practices by using single-stream recycling. - January 02, 2010 - LiquidWholeFood.com
Piola Restaurants to Choose Ordyx as Their New POS Provider for All US Locations
Ordyx is proud to announce today that Piola has chosen Ordyx as their Point of Sale solution to be implemented in their US locations. "We researched many POS providers and decided that Ordyx's enterprise solution was the best fit for our business model", said Stefano Cavinato, partner of... - January 02, 2010 - Ordyx
OHL Renews in Reno
Leading global supply chain solutions provider renews over 650,000 square feet of leases in 2009. - January 01, 2010 - ProVenture
End of Christmas Signals the Start of Saint Arnold Winter Stout Season
Curious craft beer lovers and tourists can try latest seasonal as brewery introduces its first weekday tours - January 01, 2010 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Spirits Pub & Grub to Host Military Appreciation Week
Spirits Pub & Grub (www.spiritscary.com) has announced that the restaurant will host a military appreciation week from Sunday, Jan. 10 through Saturday, Jan. 16 for customers who are serving or who have served in the military. Military members with proper identification will receive a 10... - January 01, 2010 - Spirits Pub & Grub
Yats Leisure Adds Kayaking and Boating in Philippines to Its Clearwater Lake in Clark Freeport Pampanga
Kayaking and Canoeing facilities added to Clark's Clearwater Lake. Yats Leisure address three important concerns of leisure tourists, namely safety, hygiene and convenience. Other outdoor amenities such as camping, beach and water sports are also available at Clearwater Resort in Clark Philippines. - December 31, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast Promotes Year Round Health Plans, More Products and Research in 2010
FruitFast continues to manufacture unique products that offer best-of-class benefits, a quality that distinguishes them from other fruit supplement companies. FruitFast is the exclusive producer of whole fruit softgel capsules. - December 31, 2009 - Fruit Fast
III Forks Jacksonville Offers New Year’s Recipes for Facebook Fans
Chef Joe Everett of III Forks Jacksonville offers Facebook fans recipes for their tailgating or New Year’s party. Log on now and become a fan of III Forks Jacksonville - December 31, 2009 - III Forks Jacksonville
Xtreme Frozen Yogurt Hosts Free Frozen Yogurt Day for Carlsbad & Murrieta Communities
Frozen Yogurt Shop in Carlsbad and Murrieta Exceeds Goal of Collecting 150 Toys; Treats Community to Free Frozen Yogurt at January Event. - December 30, 2009 - Xtreme Frozen Yogurt
Chennaibazaar.com Celebrates Its 11th Anniversary with 20% Discount on Shopping Over All Its Products
Chennaibazaar.com completed its 11th year as the leading online shopping website in Indian Apparels today. To celebrate this special occasion, Chennaibazaar.com has introduced a special discount of 20% on shopping with them. - December 30, 2009 - Chennaibazaar.com
Concept Branding Group Adds Steve Gostin to Management Consulting Team; Expands Throughout the West
Leading small business brand and operational consulting firm continues to add resources to increase client marketing success and to increase brand exposure - December 29, 2009 - Concept Branding Group
India's Castle Announces New Year's Eve Extravaganza
India's Castle has announced that it will be hosting a New Year's Eve Extravaganza at their Greenwood Village Indian restaurant location. - December 29, 2009 - India's Castle
Yats Wine Cellars Reports Record Participation of Foreign Tourists in Recent Pinot Noir Wine Tasting Held in Clark Freeport Philippines
Public wine tasting events dubbed Yats Wine Experience have traditionally been patronized mostly by local wine enthusiasts but all that changed in the recent event held in November 2009. Wine lovers from Singapore, China/Hong Kong, Korea and Japan dominated the attendance. - December 28, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
LiquidWholeFood.com Joins Life Force International's Stimulus Package of 50% Off Liquid Vitamins
Liquid vitamins retailer LiquidWholeFood.com has announced they will feature Life Force International's groundbreaking promotion of half-off one Life Force item per month running now through April 2010. - December 26, 2009 - LiquidWholeFood.com
Blenz Gives Customers an Opportunity to Support Maëlle by Simply Enjoying Great Coffee
Blenz Coffee has partnered with Maëlle Ricker, a Squamish‐based member of the Canadian National Snowboard Team, and is launching a new promotion that gives Blenz customers the opportunity to support her throughout the 2009-10 season. - December 25, 2009 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
Online Candy Retailer, Swiss Maid Fudge, Sells Old-Fashioned Fudge as Holiday Gifts
Wisconsin homemade candy store, Swiss Maid Fudge, retails gift sets of old-fashioned fudge for the holidays. Having recognized their consumers’ demands for gift sets, Swiss Maid Fudge has designed several gift sets of old-fashioned, homemade fudge. Online shoppers can purchase a Fudge Tin... - December 25, 2009 - Dells Fudge
Gourmet Fudge Store, Swiss Maid Fudge, Launches a New Line of Homemade Holiday Candies
Wisconsin gourmet fudge store, Swiss Maid Fudge, has created and launched new, seasonal variations of their classic candies. Especially developed as new products for the season, Swiss Maid Fudge’s line of holiday treats is sweetening the season for candy-lovers across the United States. New... - December 25, 2009 - Dells Fudge
Spirits Pub & Grub to Host New Year’s Eve Celebration
Spirits Pub & Grub (www.spiritscary.com) has announced that the restaurant will host a New Year’s Eve celebration on Thursday, Dec. 31 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. - December 25, 2009 - Spirits Pub & Grub
ChallahNMore.com Announces the Introduction of Amy Lyn's Flax Thins
Challahnmore.com will now be selling Amy Lyn's Flax Thins through their web page http://challahnmore.com/flaxthins.htm. Amy Lyn's Flax Thins are a tasty nutritious bread and snack alternative. They are delicious with cheeses, dips, salsa, soup and salads or as tasty topping. - December 24, 2009 - challahnmore.com