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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
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.
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
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
Take Holiday Flavors to the Gym with 100% Whey Gold Standard™
For a limited time, athletes and other health-conscious consumers can enjoy 100% Whey Gold Standard™ – the #1 selling protein powder – in seasonal apple pie, sugar cookie and eggnog flavors. - September 12, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
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
123recipes.com Launches the Online Source for Recipes, Menus and Cooking Tips
New website includes thousands of free Recipes, Menus and Forums that’s all about food. - September 11, 2008 - 123Recipes.com
Moon Handbooks Philadelphia is Here; Independence Visitor Center Hosts Book Launch Party on 9/19/08
The first edition of Moon Philadelphia, written by Philadelphia native and journalist Karrie Gavin, is now available online and will be in bookstores nationwide in early September. The release party will be held in the ballroom at the Independence Visitor Center (6th and Market Streets) on Friday, September 19, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Media, tourism and hospitality leaders, and others are invited. Guests are asked to RSVP to moonphilly@gmail.com by September 12, 2008. - September 11, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Celebrity Athletes Derek Jeter and Alex A-Rod Rodriguez Dine at Orange County's Landmark Steakhouse
The South Orange County dining destination, which features a new dining room, lounge and patio has been a popular restaurant of choice for locals and celebrities alike since opening in 2005. - September 11, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
Voted America's #1 Salsa - Traverse Bay Farms
National awards and recognition just keeps coming to Traverse Bay Farms. Traverse Bay Farms Peach was Voted #1 Salsa in America at the 2008 America's Best National Food Competition. - September 11, 2008 - Traverse Bay Farms
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Voted "Best Patio or Outdoor Dining" in Western Wake County
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 has been voted, for the second time in a row, “Best Patio or Outdoor Dining” in western Wake County by the residents of Apex, Cary,... - September 11, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Construction Begins on the First Eco and Health Conscious Convenience Store
The convenience store of the future is under construction in Hollywood. Locali Conscious Convenience is being built to LEED standards and is set to open its doors this fall. The market, located at 5825 Franklin Avenue, seeks to make healthy eating and eco-friendly household necessities easily accessible to those on the go. Roughly translated from Italian, locali means "community" or "where it's happening." - September 11, 2008 - Locali Conscious Convenience
Water Cooler Gossip Goes Green
Smart Water Solutions Offers Environmentally Friendly Bottle-less Water Cooler. - September 10, 2008 - Smart Water Solutions
Cast of MTV’s The Hills Kick Up Their Heels at Corona del Mar’s Landmark
The popular dining destination is favored among Hollywood stars and celebrity pro athletes. - September 10, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
Independence Visitor Center’s 4th Annual “Battle of the Soft Pretzels”
On Friday, October 3, the dough will fly once again. It is sure to be a fight to the finish when the fourth annual “Battle of the Soft Pretzels” commences at the Independence Visitor Center (located at 6th & Market Streets) from noon – 2:00 p.m., in honor of National Pretzel Month. - September 10, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Lynne Cheney Reveals Her New Book, We the People: The Story of Our Constitution, to Local Students at Independence Visitor Center
On Wednesday, September 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, Lynne Cheney, will give a brief lecture, followed by a book signing of her newly-released children’s book at the Independence Visitor Center (6th & Market Streets). - September 10, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
The Twisted Fork Honored as One of the Best Children’s Menus in the Best of the Triangle 2008 Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Twisted Fork has been named one of the best children’s menus by Independent Weekly’s 2008 Best of the Triangle awards. The menu includes items like hamburgers, grilled ham and cheese, chicken... - September 10, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Happi House Restaurants Test Market Three New Gourmet Salads
Happi House Restaurants Director of Marketing, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company is test marketing three new Asian style entrée salads to appeal to younger and more health-conscious demographics. - September 09, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Merlot Inc. Opens the First BarryMore's Bar and Grill Location in Jupiter Florida
Merlot Inc. a Florida restaurant corporation announces the grand opening of the first Barrymore's Bar and Grill concept in Jupiter, Florida. The restaurant opens on Monday, September 15, 2008 in the Bluffs Square on South US Hwy 1 between Indiantown Rd. and Donald Ross Blvd. The restaurant will... - September 09, 2008 - Merlot Inc
Landmark Restaurant and Lounge Brings Live Piano Entertainment to Corona Del Mar
The spacious, albeit cozy lounge is framed by the addition of a classic baby grand piano, further defining LM as the city’s premiere destination for dining, drinking and quality lounge entertainment. - September 06, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
NY Chocolate Tours Featured on Better TV
The Luxury Chocolate Tours have been featured in a segment of Better TV on September 3, 2008. Senior Producer Rebecca Millman followed around Bert James, the guide of the tours, tasted the same delicacies as the rest of the group and then interviewed the founder of the tour, Carmen Botez. - September 06, 2008 - Zoom Media & Productions
ON’s Coming on Strong at the 2008 NPC Team Universe Show
From professional bodybuilders to people who just want to get into better shape, Optimum Nutrition has superior quality products to help virtually anyone accomplish realistic goals. - September 06, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Digital Coach – Releases Play Analyzer 1.0
www.Digital Coach.com, a leading provider of video-editing software for sports organizations has announced today the launch of the latest version of it’s Play AnalyzerTM Software. John Fiore, Neptune High School Head Football Coach says “the Play Analyzer software simplifies the process... - September 06, 2008 - Digital Coach
Daisy Martinez Promotes New York Culinary Experience on TODAY Show
FCI Grad, Daisy Martinez, cooks with TODAY Show host Billy Bush to promote the New York Culinary Experience, hosted by The French Culinary Institute and New York magazine. - September 05, 2008 - International Culinary Center
Raymond Celebrates Six-Years with Berkeley Rep
Raymond Vineyards is celebrating a six-year partnership with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Raymond donates wine for Berkeley Rep’s opening night performances, 30-Below, night/OUT and other Theatre events. Raymond also contributes wine served at the Narsai Toast Gourmet Gala and Wine Auction,... - September 05, 2008 - Raymond Vineyards
Rocky Top Hospitality Participates in Dish It Up! 2008
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that five Rocky Top restaurants will be participating in Dish It Up! 2008. The event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 2 – 7 p.m. at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park in Cary. Rocky... - September 05, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Dr Smoothie Brands Announces the Launch of Their New Café Essentials Web Site and Seven New Gourmet Flavors
About Dr. Smoothie: Dr. Smoothie Brands is a full line beverage company manufacturing shelf stable liquid natural fruit smoothies & powdered cocoa, mocha, latte and chai blends. In addition Dr. Smoothie manufactures nutritional blends ranging from raw whole food nutrition bars to a full range of botanicals including medically endorsed products like The Complete Meal. For more information on Dr Smoothie products, please call 888-466-9941 or visit www.cafeessentials.com. - September 04, 2008 - Dr. Smoothie
Bio*GREEN Chemical Lab Announces a Breakthrough in Grease Trap Maintenance Eliminating the Need for Pumpouts Entirely
Bio*GREEN Chem Lab releases to the private and commercial industries it's Green Genie in a bottle solution which eliminates the need for routine grease trap pumpouts. Also found at www.biogreengenie.com are easy and effective pest control solutions. Visit their site to see the Genie in a bottle in action. - September 03, 2008 - Bio*GREEN Chem Lab
Healthy School Snack Wins GearAwards(TM)
The new school year is just getting started and parents nationwide are looking for exciting and healthy snacks for the millions of lunches made every morning. Parents put a lot of thought into lunches, with only a couple of minutes between getting the kids dressed and burning the morning waffles,... - September 02, 2008 - Organic Nutrition, Inc.
Schakolad Day - the Scrumptious Chocolate Celebration
The scrumptious Chocolate celebration is being held nationwide in all of the 32 individually-owned Schakolad stores in conjunction with the sale of the company’s very first truffle 13 years ago. - September 02, 2008 - Schakolad Chocolate Factory
The Mezzanine Lounge Has Upgraded to HDTVs for the 2008 Football Season
The Mezzanine Lounge, Houston’s best place to meet up with fellow sports fans to watch the action, has upgraded the upstairs main room television viewing area. Owner/operator Tommy Bryant is excited to bring you all of the 2008 NFL & College Season game action in spectacular High... - August 31, 2008 - Mezzanine Lounge
Christmas Hamper Specialist, Little Pixie Gifts, Attend the 2008 Business Achievers Awards
Little Pixie Gifts, Australia's quality supplier of Baby Gifts and Christmas Hampers, attended the formal Gala Awards night of the 2008 Quest Newspapers Business Achievers Awards. - August 30, 2008 - Little Pixie Gifts