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ON Will Sponsor & Sample at the 2008 North American Championships
ON's presence at the 2008 NPC North American Championships and so many other shows is an integral component of our company's ongoing commitment to strength athletes, and everyone who is dedicated to working toward self-improvement - August 30, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Bogart’s American Bar and Grill Wins Three MetroBravo Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Bar and Grill won three MetroBravo Awards presented by Metro Magazine. Bogart’s received a MetroBravo Award for its cosmopolitan and two honorable mentions for its cocktail menu... - August 30, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Food & Wine Anniversary Sweepstakes
From Vacations to Cookbooks, Food & Wine Magazine Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary with a 30-Day Epicurean Giveaway. - August 29, 2008 - American Express Publishing
Onion Paste Introduced by PS Golden Foods
No more tears. PS Golden Foods launches an innovative Onion Paste offering to cut down on cooking times and labour used in institutional kitchens, food processing industries, catering services, restaurants and flight kitchens. - August 29, 2008 - PS Golden Foods
Kathy White Named to Leadership Raleigh
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Kathy White, director of catering for Rocky Top Hospitality, has been chosen to participate in Leadership Raleigh. Leadership Raleigh is a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, the... - August 28, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Press Release: Executive Chef Sabre Kennedy Brings Culinary Artistry to Corona del Mar's Landmark
Kennedy brings his unique island-style cooking techniques offering a fresh spin to the restaurant's contemporary California cuisine. - August 27, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
Nation's Restaurant News Names The Counter One of 2008's Six Hottest Concepts
The Counter®, the premium burger concept known for its amazing number of possible combinations, has just been named one of six hot concepts for 2008 by Nation’s Restaurant News. According to Nation’s Restaurant News’ website, the editors select the six emerging restaurant... - August 27, 2008 - The Counter
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Releases Podcast on Green Practices
Vicky Hortman, president at Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), has announced the release of an audio podcast discussing the company’s green practices. In the podcast, Lee Hortman, vice president of operations at Gray & Creech, discusses ways the company has... - August 27, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Galuppi's Restaurant, Patio Bar, & Grill Hosts Comedy Club Night Featuring Kenny Rogerson
Friday, October 24th Galuppi’s Restaurant, Patio Bar, & Banquets at 1103 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, on the Pompano Beach Golf Course, will offer Dinner and a stand-up Comedy Show featuring Kenny Rogerson who began his career working the Chicago comedy club circuit. He studied... - August 26, 2008 - Galuppi's Restaurant, Patio Bar, & Banquets
Family-Friendly Restaurant – Indigo Joe’s – Takes a Gamble on Vegas
National Sports Pub & Restaurant Chain Opens Their First Nevada Location in Las Vegas - August 25, 2008 - Indigo Joe’s Sports Pub & Restaurant
Linda’s Gourmet Cookies is Participating in "Night School" an Evening Under the Stars to Benefit the Students of Gordon Parks Elementary School
Linda’s Gourmet Cookies announced they would be participating in Gordon Parks Elementary School’s third annual benefit “Night School” An Evening Under The Stars, a fundraiser to benefit the students of Gordon Parks Elementary School. - August 25, 2008 - Linda's Gourmet Cookies
Not Just Another 60's Night - Galuppi's Restaurant Hosts Beatles Cover Band
Friday, October 10th Galuppi's Restaurant, Patio Bar, & Banquets, located at 1103 North Federal Highway in Pompano Beach, right on the scenic Pompano Beach Golf Course, will host a live Beatles cover band from 8pm to 12am. This engagement is part of this year's new musical series at Galuppi's. - August 25, 2008 - Galuppi's Restaurant, Patio Bar, & Banquets
Corona del Mar Restaurant and Lounge Premieres New Upscale Look and Refined Dining Experience
The menu by Executive Chef Sabre Kennedy will highlight the best of contemporary California cuisine with his special touch of Island fusion. - August 24, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
Rocky Top’s Suzanne Mauget Joins Logistics Committee for the Triangle Heart Ball
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Suzanne Mauget, general manager for Bogart’s American Grill, has been named to the logistics committee for the American Heart Association’s 2009 Triangle Heart Ball that will take place on... - August 24, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Landmark Restaurant and Lounge Announces New Operations Manager Brian Shaw
With over twenty years in the business, Shaw brings solid experience and a proven track record to the position. Shaw will oversee daily restaurant and lounge operations. - August 24, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
Corona Del Mar's Landmark Steakhouse Set to Reopen to New Upscale Look and Menu
The doors are set to re-open following a complete renovation of the restaurant’s spacious and decidedly intimate dining rooms, lounge and outdoor patio. - August 22, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
Destiny Bay Vineyards Celebrated by Anthony Dias Blue
New Zealand Wine Producer Recognized by Top U.S. Wine Critic. - August 21, 2008 - Destiny Bay Wines
An Exciting New Celebrity-Backed Pizzeria Heats Up the Sunset Strip
Celebrity Investors Kevin Connolly, Sam Cassell, Cuttino Mobley and Tony Riviera are pleased to announce the grand opening of Cristoni Pizzeria, set to open it's doors in the first week of September, 2008. - August 21, 2008 - Cristoni Pizzeria
Rainsoft Plastic Water Bottle Recycling Initiative at 50th Annual Chicago Air & Water Show
Rainsoft promotes their plastic water bottle recycling initiative with spokesperson and celebrity Florence Henderson, at the Annual Chicago Air & Water show with focus on drinking water. - August 21, 2008 - Rainsoft
Chocolate Prescription Receives A+ Rating for 72% Dark Chocolate Product
Chocolate Prescription, a manufacturer and wholesaler of gourmet chocolate products made with 72% dark chocolate (cocoa) that is packaged in daily one ounce doses, received an A+ rating from Gourmet Food PR. Ryan Montague of Gourmet Food PR awarded high marks for the chocolate's balanced smoothness, quality, and overall packaging and presentation. goal of providing a daily dose of chocolate so consumers can eat dark chocolate in moderation every day without guilt - August 21, 2008 - Chocolate Prescription LLC
Island Delight Launch Caribbean and British Fusion Slices at Notting Hill Carnival
Island Delight, the company which is famous for its Caribbean patties has launched a new range of savoury slices which fuse the best of Caribbean cooking in a very British savoury slice. The new range includes the Spicy Chicken and Spicy Beef slices which are made with the finest British... - August 20, 2008 - Island Delight
Jo To Go America, Inc. Hires New Graphic Designer
Jo To Go America, Inc. has added a new graphic designer to their marketing team. - August 20, 2008 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Encaff Products Adds a Jolt to Its Board with New Members
Business Bigwigs Back Buzzed™ Breakfast Bars. - August 20, 2008 - Encaff
The Mash House Makes Its Remodeling Debut
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Mash House is unveiling its newly remodeled kitchen and interior on Friday July 25 for dinner. The restaurant’s remodeling was focused on modernizing the kitchen, in which new equipment will allow... - August 20, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Releases Podcast on BioCote Technology
Vicky Hortman, president at Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), has announced the release of an audio podcast discussing BioCote, an anti-microbial protection manufactured into Gray & Creech products. In the podcast, Lee Hortman, vice president of operations at Gray... - August 17, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
La Vie En Rose at Café Des Amis - After Show Party for Piaf Donmar New Production
Café des Amis had the pleasure of hosting the press night party for the Donmar’s new production “Piaf” by Pam Gems on Wednesday 13th of August. - August 16, 2008 - Cafe des Amis
The First Buddha-Bar Hotel and Legendary Buddha-Bar Coming to Prague in December 2008
The very first Buddha-Bar Hotel in the world and the legendary Buddha-Bar restaurant / bar / lounge will open its gates in Prague in December 2008. - August 16, 2008 - Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague
Introducing bottlegreen’s New Arrival - Junior
It’s new, it tastes delicious and it’s definitely more exciting than plain old orange squash. Let the drums roll for bottlegreen’s mouth-watering new range of cordials for kids, Junior. Made from only the very best ingredients, mums can serve Junior to their little angels with... - August 16, 2008 - Bottlegreen
Lawhorn's Announces Amazing New Seasoning
Lawhorn's Signature Seasonings announces the national roll-out of their spectacular new all-natural seasoning blend that will change the way the average American cooks. This revolutionary blend enhances the natural flavors of every protein, starch and vegetable its cooked on. Developed by a hotel Executive Chef, this professional seasoning blend is unique in the fact that it tastes different on beef than is does on pork, chicken, fish, vegetables, etc. Release details how to purchase product. - August 15, 2008 - Lawhorn's Signature Seasonings
FantasyJungle.com Announces Free Fantasy Football Contest for 2008 with $10,000 Cash Prize Pool
The totally free fantasy football contest will allow new players to try fantasy football, play in a national contest and still be able to win cash. While there are other free fantasy football games on the market, most of them don’t offer cash prizes. - August 15, 2008 - Fantasy Jungle
Vroom Foods Taps PRStreet for National Marketing Campaign
Firm to Market Innovative Caffeinated Food Products. - August 15, 2008 - Vroom Food Products, Inc.
ON Proud to Sponsor the 2008 Europa Super Show & Sports Expo
Optimum Nutrition views quality nutrition as an essential component of bodybuilding, fitness and figure maintenance. - August 15, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Look for ABB® at the 2008 Europa Super Show & Sports Expo
American Body Building is committed to helping bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts achieve their goals with a complete line of high-quality nutritional supplements. - August 15, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
The Only Dog-Friendly Sightseeing Tours of New York Are Here
Whether you want to spend quality time with your pet, meet other animal lovers, learn about the attractions New York has to offer, or just take a stroll around Manhattan, you’ll find what you’re looking for with New York Dog Tours. - August 15, 2008 - Zoom Media & Productions
FruitFast® Lowers Price of Best-Selling Softgels
FruitFast makes whole fruit goodness available year round at a reduced price in convenient fruit supplement capsules. Their proprietary process includes the fruits’ skin and pulp to capture the healthy benefits of antioxidants and anthocyanins. - August 15, 2008 - Fruit Fast
WineAndHospitalityNetwork.com Announces Pre-Release Party / Private Screening of the Movie Bottle Shock, for Wine Industry Professionals
WineAndHospitalityNetwork.com, the wine & hospitality industry business & social network, today announced details of a pre-screening party for the movie “Bottle Shock.” Producer Brenda Lhormer, will speak to the group about the making of the movie, which is based on the true story of “The Judgment of Paris” in which a California wine trumps the French competition for the first time in a Paris blind tasting in 1976, forever changing the California wine industry. - August 15, 2008 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar
Johnny Berry Wins Best Bartender in the Triangle Contest
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Johnny Berry, bartender at Bogart’s American Grill, has been named the 2008 Best Bartender in the Triangle by Triangle.com. The bartenders in this competition were nominated and voted on by the... - August 14, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
“Versai The Wine Bar” Toasts Spain in the Month of September
Travel the Wine World from Orange County’s Newest “Haute Spot.” Each Tuesday of September promises to be a kaleidoscope of sensational Spanish music and fabulous tappa's style appetizers, with an array of selected wines from Spain. Friends, music, plenty of food, wonderful wine -... - August 13, 2008 - versai the wine bar
Datacraft Solutions Staff Activities Profiled in Newsletter
Spring 2008 was a busy time for the employees of Durham, North Carolina-based Datacraft Solutions. The second quarterly newsletter about Demand Driven Supply Chain and e-kanban has been published by Datacraft Solutions. Some of the employee news includes: Stephen T. Parker (Chairman & CEO) has... - August 13, 2008 - Datacraft Solutions
Global Beverage's Anti-Ageing Water Technology Estimated Value at $800 Million
The Estimated Future Value of the Anti-Ageing Technology is $800,000,000 and lies in the potential revenues from its patents or patents pending for the Anti-Ageing Beverages and various line extensions that it has developed. - August 13, 2008 - Global Beverage Innovations
Regina McRae, Founder and Owner of Grandma’s Secrets, Publishes First Wedding Cake Guide for the Ethnic Bride
After years of scouring the bookshelves for books relevant to the needs of African American brides, this owner of New York’s only dessert delivery company decided to write her own. The result is “Taking the Cake” the Ultimate Wedding Cake Guide for the Ethnic Bride. - August 13, 2008 - Regina McRae
Chopstix Chinese Restaurant to Offer Beijing Olympic Games Special
Chopstix, an Atlanta Chinese restaurant, is showing the Beijing Olympic Games and offering a special gourmet menu for the duration. - August 13, 2008 - Chopstix Chinese Restaurant
Checkers®/Rally’s® Turns Up the Heat with New Frank’s® RedHot® Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. heats up its Double Value MenuSM with the introduction of its newest, fully loaded sandwich: Frank’s® RedHot® Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. - August 13, 2008 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
Linking Alcohol with Sex Led to Banning Mallaskoski Brewery's Campaign
A controversial marketing campaign linking drinking of alcohol and sex was forbidden in Finland. The Finnish authorities banned Finnish craft brewery and beverage manufacturer Mallaskoski and a condom distributor RFSU of Finland from continuing their marketing campaign. The campaign for more responsible sex linked together alcohol and sexual behavior as the parties distributed condoms for free together with a purchase of an alcoholic beverage. - August 13, 2008 - Liquidmedia Corporation
Datacraft Solutions Part of Fall AME Toronto Conference
The Fall AME Conference will feature seventy powerful, practical presentations delivered by industry peers who are coming to exchange, learn and grow by networking with attendees and lean teams. Each presenter has been selected from hundreds of submissions. The presenters are coming to Toronto to... - August 12, 2008 - Datacraft Solutions
Concept Group USA Launches New Blog, New Service Website, and Adds to Hospitality Consulting Team
Leading brand and operational consulting firm continues to add resources for operators, suppliers and organizations - August 11, 2008 - Concept Branding Group
Euphoria Smoothies Opens in Downtown Toronto
New Northern Ontario Smoothie chain has big growth plans in Southern Ontario. - August 10, 2008 - Euphoria Smoothies
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Releases Podcast on the Benefits of Filtered Tap Water
Vice President of Operations at Local Water and Coffee Systems Distributor Discusses Benefits of Filtered Tap Water. - August 10, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
ABB® Sponsors 2008 ABA Natural North America Bodybuilding Championships
American Body Building sports supplements can be used as a natural component to any strength or endurance training program. - August 08, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Named One of the Top Restaurants in the Triangle
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar has been named one of the most booked restaurants in the Triangle by OpenTable Diners’ Choice. Michael Dean’s received this recognition through... - August 08, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality