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Figaro's Retains Food Industry Marketing Veteran
Figaro’s Pizza is proud to announce Patty Duffey has been retained to fill the duties of vice president of marketing, effective immediately. Duffey comes to Figaro’s after nearly 30 years in the food industry, during which time she held senior positions with a variety of well-known... - October 05, 2008 - Figaro’s Pizza
New $25 Menu - Complete 5 Course Dinner
The Imperial Fez Moroccan Restaurant is now accommodating the economic crisis by making their menu affordable, starting at $25 per person for a complete 5 Course Dinner. They continue featuring a spectacular belly dancing show nightly. The new days of operation are now Tuesday to Saturday from 6p.m. - October 04, 2008 - Imperial Fez
Chef Dave Simmons Launches Fall Menu at Gallagher’s Steakhouse at New York-New York Hotel & Casino
Chef Dave Simmons, CEC, launches his fall menu at Gallagher’s Steakhouse, welcoming the season with menu items featuring the best of seasonal ingredients. - October 04, 2008 - ARK Las Vegas
Tasteful Gift for Christmas on a Budget
Christmas is right around the corner and money is tight this year. Give the tasteful gift of a hand selected peppermill from thepeppermillstore. It's perfect for Christmas, thank you, corporate gift, or even a treat for yourself. Peppermills are the perfect gift-no matter what the season. - October 03, 2008 - thepeppermillstore
ON’s New Natural 100% Oats & Whey is a First
Optimum Nutrition’s new Natural 100% Oats & Whey represents an industry first for drinkable oatmeal and protein. Not only is each shake easy to prepare and clean up, but the rich creamy taste will have consumers looking forward to their next opportunity to indulge. - October 03, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
The Spa at Stage Neck Now Serving Area Residents and Visitors with Bonus Access to the Inn’s Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna
Stage Neck Inn is opening its new full-service day spa, The Spa at Stage Neck, to York residents and area visitors. As an added bonus, spa patrons may utilize the Inn’s indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and locker rooms before or after their spa treatment. The Spa at Stage Neck is a joint venture between Stage Neck Inn and Genesis Day Spa, Ogunquit. Spa services range from nail treatments to innovative body wraps and thermal therapies. Complete spa services menus: http://www.TheSpaatStageNeck.com. - October 03, 2008 - Stage Neck Inn
The English Store – A New Website to Source All Things English
The English Store (www.theenglishstore.co.uk) is an exciting and unique new website which allows buyers to source all things English at the click of a mouse. - October 02, 2008 - The English Store
Fava Tea Company to Give 100% Proceeds of a Tea to Wisconsin Bookworms™ Program
For the entire month of October, 100% of the sales from Roasted Almond Chai Tea will be donated to support the Wisconsin Bookworms program. Fava will also commemorate this program with a special emerald green package designated just for ChariTEA™ charities. - October 02, 2008 - Fava Tea Company, LLC
Getting Licious in the Workplace - Celebrating Healthy Workplace Month
October is healthy workplace month in Canada. One Canadian company saw the potential to help other companies improve the health of their employees with good nutrition. Licious Living is meeting the need of companies and individuals in Vancouver and Toronto for healthy, balanced meals with the convenience and prompt service traditionally found only in fast food restaurants. - October 02, 2008 - Licious Living
Optimum Nutrition Pumps Up Blood Bank
In addition to consistently providing customers with exceptional quality and value, Optimum Nutrition strives to give back to the community in ways that impact many lives for the common good. - October 02, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Plano Sugar Artist Takes the Cake – from Beginner to Professional
Kandy Wu, owner of Kandy Sweet Kreations in Plano, TX, took home 1st Place in the Confections and Seasons category as well as Best of Division, and Best of Show along with $1350 in cash and $500 in prizes at the Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show at the Tulsa State Fair. Ms. Wu has won first place the... - October 02, 2008 - Kandy Sweet Kreations
Leading Online Nutrition Retailer Launches Its Website for Over Stocked Supplements
In a Tough Economy Where Every Dollar Counts, Health-Conscious Consumers can Save Substantially on All Their Nutrition Needs. - October 02, 2008 - Muscle Master
Black Raspberry Softgels: Healthy New Addition to FruitFast’s Top-Selling Supplement Line
FruitFast®, a leader in the fruit supplement industry, is introducing Black Raspberry Softgels - the newest addition to their popular line of healthy value-added products. - October 02, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Hi-5 Featured on the Biggest Loser’s Season Premiere
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Hi-5 was featured on NBC’s hit reality show “The Biggest Loser”. Local contestants Ed and Heba (the orange team) were dining at Hi-5 in downtown Raleigh when personal trainer Bob Harper,... - October 02, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Hissho Sushi Expands in California
Hissho Sushi ('he-show'; n. certain victory) manages and operates high-end, full-service sushi bars in supermarkets, cafes, hospitals and other retail outlets. - October 01, 2008 - Hissho Sushi
Spicy New Online Store Boasts Unique, Artistic, and Hand Selected Peppermills
Thepeppermillstore.com is simply devoted to peppermills. Seeking out the most interesting, newly released, or even the forgotten peppermills and bring them to customers. Knowing that a peppermill is not just a kitchen utensil but that it is a functional piece of art that can give a lifetime of culinary enjoyment. - October 01, 2008 - thepeppermillstore
Natural Balance Pet Foods Searches for the World’s Most Amazing Dog
One of the most incredible contests ever announced for pet lovers was unveiled today, with all dog lovers invited to enter the World’s Most Amazing Dog Contest for a chance to win a trip to Pasadena, CA. Contestants can go to www.naturalbalance.net for details on how to submit their... - October 01, 2008 - Natural Balance
Raymond Wines at Mill Valley Film Festival
Raymond Vineyards Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay and Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon will be featured on opening night at this year’s Mill Valley Film Festival. The Festival gets underway on October 2nd with Larry Charles’ documentary, Religulous, and Gina... - September 30, 2008 - Raymond Vineyards
San Diego’s "Wild Thyme" Nominated for Best Caterer: The 10 News A List Selects Finalist
San Diego’s 10 News selects The Wild Thyme Company as finalist for 2008 A List for best caterer in San Diego, CA. - September 29, 2008 - The Wild Thyme Company
Moonview Sanctuary Executive Resilience and Peak Performance Summits Help High-Powered Executives Achieve Maximum Potential in Both Professional and Personal Lives
Moonview Sanctuary, a non-residential treatment and optimal performance center which specializes in combining Eastern and Western approaches, has announced a new series of workshops designed to address the most pressing issues facing corporate executives today. The Moonview Executive Resilience and... - September 28, 2008 - Moonview Sanctuary
The Twisted Fork Hosts Eat Dinner! Fight Cancer!
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Twisted Fork hosted Eat Dinner! Fight Cancer!, an event to benefit Moffitt Cancer Center which is located in Tampa, Fla. - September 28, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee Helps Five Thousand Homeless Children with Back to School Supplies
The gourmet coffee helps over 5000 homeless children with back to school supplies plus free medical attention and free dental care and even free haircuts. - September 28, 2008 - Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee
Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee Franchise Location Opens in Detroit-Area
Jo To Go America, Inc. has announced the opening of the first franchise location to offer the company's fast-casual Mexican food/specialty coffee concept. The franchisee plans to open two additional locations in 2009. - September 27, 2008 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Raises $2,900 for The V Foundation
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill (www.jackastors.com) located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that the restaurant raised $2,900 at their bartender competition on June 4. All proceeds will benefit The V Foundation for Cancer Research. Attendees purchased... - September 27, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Liquor Group Introduces Alexandar Vodka
Liquor Group Wholesale signs agreement with Kazbo Imports to represent Alexandar Vodka from Macedonia in the Florida and Michigan markets. - September 26, 2008 - Liquor Group
Liquor Group Wholesale and Drinks Americas Play the Trump Card
Liquor Group is signed by Drinks Americas Holdings to represent Trump Vodka, Old Whisky River and others in their portfolio. - September 26, 2008 - Liquor Group
TequilaRack™ Provides Hub for Budding Tequila Aficionados
TequilaRack™ Launches Interactive Website That Educates and Entertains Tequila Enthusiasts. - September 26, 2008 - International Tasting Group
McCormick & Schmick’s Opening at Scottsdale’s Gainey Village
A respected name in seafood restaurants is casting a line in Scottsdale, AZ. Scottsdale residents and visitors can have a taste of more than 30 different varieties of fresh seafood when McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant opens its doors within The Shops at Gainey Village on Monday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m. This will be the second McCormick & Schmick's in Arizona. - September 25, 2008 - McCormick&SchmicksAZ
Hi-5 Wins Four MetroBravo Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Hi-5 won four MetroBravo Awards presented by Metro Magazine. Hi-5 received MetroBravo Awards in the categories of sports bars and beer, a standing ovation in the category of late night dining and an... - September 25, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
New Enhanced Version for Luxury Hospitality Daily
Luxury Hospitality Daily, the online daily on luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants, is launching an enhanced version of its website www.lhdaily.com, which will contain new columns and tools. This website enables hoteliers to broadcast their press releases and best commercial offers and consult... - September 24, 2008 - Luxury Hospitality Daily
ON Makes The Big Time at The 2008 Olympia Weekend
For anyone interested in bodybuilding, fitness and physical self-improvement, this weekend isn’t just any weekend. It’s the Olympia Weekend – the premier Pro Bodybuilding Championship which Optimum Nutrition is proud to sponsor. - September 24, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Indigo Joe's Becomes Tailgate Party Headquarters
National Sports Pub & Restaurant Franchise Chain Rolls Out New Party Platter Menu in Time for Football Season. - September 23, 2008 - Indigo Joe’s Sports Pub & Restaurant
An Elegant Fall Menu from My Private Chef at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store
This November, Executive Chef Christopher Tong of the Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, has been invited again to present an elegant Fall menu. This cooking demonstration will take place on Saturday, November 1, from 1-3 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store in Oakbrook Center. For more information about My Private Chef, contact 773.981.8131. - September 23, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Whole Foods Market Welcomes Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef
Executive Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, will make his first appearance at the Whole Foods Market Lakeview, 3300 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago. He will conduct a "Simple But Elegant Dining" cooking class on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 7-8:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per person. - September 23, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Janet Schlarbaum Names Robert Holmes as Chief Supply Chain Officer of Jai Yes Foods
Janet Schlarbaum Announces Promotion of Robert Holmes to Chief Supply Chain Officer of Jai Yes Foods, Ltd. - September 22, 2008 - Janet Schlarbaum Jai Yes Food, Ltd.
Merlot Inc. Celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary of BarryMore's Prime Steaks & Chops Location in Jupiter Florida
BarryMore's Prime Steaks & Chops in Jupiter, Florida will hold an anniversary celebration on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. In honor of the special occassion, BarryMore's is offering a special $10 Surf and Turf Dinner. - September 21, 2008 - Merlot Inc
Chopstix Chinese Restaurant Celebrates Twenty-Four Years of Serving Atlanta
Chopstix, Atlanta’s original gourmet Chinese restaurant, is celebrating its twenty-fourth anniversary this September. - September 20, 2008 - Chopstix Chinese Restaurant
Back to School Means Back to Basic Nutrition for Kids
Brownwood Acre’s FruitFast Bars - a healthy addition to brown bag lunches - September 19, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Portugal & Spain Invest in Promoting Iberian Peninsula as Single Destination
PortugalSpainBoth.com Offers Leisure Travelers New Online Content, “Deals” and Fulfillment Services. - September 19, 2008 - Portugal? Spain? Both.
Dean Ogan Receives 2008 Mover and Shaker Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has received a 2008 Mover and Shaker award presented by Business Leader magazine. The Movers and Shakers awards honor up-and-coming business leaders in the Triangle community. Ogan will be honored along with the other 2008... - September 18, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Will’s Northwoods Inn to Crown 17th Musky Queen at Annual Musky Fest – September 20, 2008 "the Last Great Party of Summer"
Saturday, September 20 is Musky Fest, Jake Leinenkugel, of the Leinenkugel beer family fame, comes in from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to serve as Grand Marshal, accompanied by very special guest Lin Brehmer from WXRT radio, who will once again crown the Musky Queen. Entertainment includes 6 live bands: The Marty Drazak Trio, 3rd Sunday String Band, Mel Music, Blue Line Riders, Whiskey Hollow and Stuart Davis and band will be headlining. - September 16, 2008 - Will's Northwoods Inn
Bella Luna's Eggplant Puttanesca
Bella Luna's Delightful Vegetarian Dinner Dish. - September 16, 2008 - Bella Luna Restaurant
Secret Room Events and Butterfly Bodies Will Present the "2008 Style Lounge" in Honor of the 60th Annual Emmy Awards on September 18-19 in West Hollywood, California
Secret Room Events and Butterfly Bodies will present the "2008 Style Lounge" in honor of the 60th Annual Emmy Awards on September 18-19 in West Hollywood, California. A 5,000 sq. ft location provided by SunStyle will be transformed into a ultra luxurious gift lounge thanks to Dan Naughton... - September 15, 2008 - SecretRoomEvents
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Wins MetroBravo Award
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Recognized by Metro Magazine. - September 14, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
New Village Streets Dining Offering, Spice Chix a Go-Go Opens at New York - New York Hotel and Casino on September 16, 2008
Las Vegas, NV, September 11, 2008 – ARK Vegas announced today the opening of a new dining concept, “Spice Chix a Go-Go,” located in the Village Streets at the New York - New York Hotel & Casino. - September 13, 2008 - ARK Las Vegas
Yogen Früz to Open 30 Australian Locations with New Master Franchisee
Yo-Fro Chain’s Agreement with Orbiz Corporation Plans 7 New Locations Down Under over Next 12 Months, First Opening in December ‘08. - September 13, 2008 - Yogen Fruz Canada Inc.
Outside the Lines, Inc. Announces the Addition of Online Alcohol Server/Seller and Food Safety Classes
Outside the Lines, Inc. (OTL), the Sonoma, CA based Wine & Hospitality Industry consulting firm, has announced the addition of online alcohol server/seller and food safety classes to their list of services. These classes join the already popular sexual harassment prevention class in the OTL virtual university. - September 13, 2008 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar
Happi House Restaurants Urge Voter Registration
Happi House Teriyaki Restaurants has implemented a voter registration and awareness program through their restaurants, website, eClub, and advertising in an effort to encourage participation in this year's Presidential election. - September 12, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Galuppi’s Restaurant, Patio Bar, & Banquets Hosts Presidential Debates
Galuppi’s Restaurant, Patio Bar, & Banquets located at 1103 North Federal Highway in Pompano Beach directly on the Pompano Beach Golf Course will host the Presidential Debates scheduled to be televised September 26, October 2, October 7, & October 15. - September 12, 2008 - Galuppi's Restaurant, Patio Bar, & Banquets
El Bravo Tamale Company Partners with Sprouts Farmers Markets – Soon to be Available Throughout the Southwestern U.S.
El Bravo is expected to increase national distribution over the course of the next 6 months. El Bravo Tamale Company proudly announced today its partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market, a well known and respected natural foods retailer based in Phoenix, Arizona. Sprouts Farmers Market carries a... - September 12, 2008 - El Bravo Tamale Company