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Pete’s Gourmet Confections Debuts at Whole Foods Market
It seems like a match made in heaven. Whole Foods Markets, known for being the world's leading retailer of natural and organic foods with over 200 stores worldwide, is highly selective about what they sell, dedicated to stringent standards. Pete’s Gourmet Confections uses those same high... - November 09, 2007 - Pete's Gourmet Confections, Inc.
My Grandma's Coffee Cake Introduced at Gelson's / Mayfair Market
My Grandma's of New England, makers of the world's most critically acclaimed coffee cake, makes its west coast debut in Gelson's Markets. - November 08, 2007 - My Grandma's of New England
Crescent Ridge Dairy’s All-World Ice Cream
Sharon, Mass. Dairy selected as one of National Geographic’s top 10 ice creams. - November 08, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
Savor… Catering by SMG Creates a New Wine Tasting Experience at Moscone Center with WineStation® Intelligent Dispensing Systems from Napa Technology
SMG the world leading concession management and facilities management company selects Napa Technology's breakthrough WineStation Intelligent Dispensing System to drive new hospitality, wine tasting experience and business at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA - November 07, 2007 - Napa Technology
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces New General Manager for Restaurant
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Suzanne Mauget has been named general manager of Bogart’s American Grill. In this position, Mauget will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant, which includes handling sales and marketing efforts, and... - November 07, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
The New Way to Shake Up & Drink Your Shake
Optimum Nutrition (ON) announces the release of a revolutionary new shaker cup designed for mixing and drinking protein and meal replacement shakes as well as other powdered supplements in the gym or on the go. Its extra wide mouth facilitates easy loading and even easier cleaning. This... - November 07, 2007 - Optimum Nutrition
When Holiday Gifting, Fresh is Best
Chukar Cherries, Washington State’s award-winning manufacturer of naturally dried and chocolate covered confections, is anticipating a sharp rise in gift sales this holiday season. Fueled by a desire for food safety and fresh ingredients, Regional Food Gifts are at the top consumers Holiday... - November 06, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
Tivoli Wines Announces Franchise Opportunities
Tivoli Wines, located in Colleyville, Texas, is proud to announce the launch of their Wine Boutique Franchise Program. The Tivoli Wines concept is to combine great wines with an innovative, new merchandising system and top it off with a growing market and you have a unique and very real recipe for retail success. - November 06, 2007 - Tivoli Wines
Enjoy the Simple Pleasures Again This Holiday Season as Kitchen Kettle Village Celebrates a “Simply... Old Fashioned Christmas”
The largest "giving back" project of the year is underway at Kitchen Kettle Village in Lancaster County. The annual charity project gives back to our community by assisting local families in need during the holidays. The project is one of the many holiday offerings at Kitchen Kettle. - November 06, 2007 - Kitchen Kettle Village
Red Room Tapas Lounge to Host a Thanksgiving-Themed Cooking Course
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the company will host a Thanksgiving-themed cooking class at Red Room Tapas Lounge, located at 510 S. Glenwood Ave. from noon-2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17. The class, conducted by 1705Prime’s executive chef, Todd Ohle, will teach... - November 05, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Fruit Supplement Company Expands Offerings in 2007; New Year Promises to Bring Additional Growth to FruitFast®
FruitFast® makes whole fruit goodness available year-round. FruitFast is offering a 10% discount on all product orders placed online for a limited time. - November 04, 2007 - Fruit Fast
Bobby G’s Pizzeria First to Sell Bionade Organic Sodas in Berkeley
In the city of Berkeley, California, Bobby G’s Pizzeria, a ten month old restaurant on University Ave., is the first retail establishment in Berkeley, and one of the first in the country, to sell what many consider to be the hottest, or hippest drink on the planet – Bionade organic sodas. Created in Germany, these organic sodas are huge hit in Europe. Now, after being written up in Time Magazine (Jan. 22, 2007), Bionade is poised to take the U.S. by storm. - November 04, 2007 - Bobby G's Pizzeria
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Hires Charlie Pinto as EVP, Human Resources: Global 3PL Continues to Add Executives to Its Expanding Team
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently hired Charlie Pinto as EVP of Human Resources. This is a new position within the growing global supply chain management company. Pinto was most recently employed as SVP, Human Resources by INFONXX, a large privately-held telecommunications outsourcer... - November 02, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
World Premiere: Opus 1 Exotic Coffee Tasting / Media Breakfast - Seattle, WA
Friday November 9th, 9:00am - 11:30 am; Hotel Ändra Ballroom : 2000 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98121; Please R.S.V.P. to kerri@coffeetalk.com by Nov 2, 2007 - October 31, 2007 - Daterra Coffee
From Inside Africa -- Sheba Foods Launches a Cutting Edge, Unique, Entertaining, Yet Educative African Cooking DVD. Video (Trailer) Available
From Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa comes tasty recipes showcasing 3-course meals from each country. These exciting exotic African Cuisines are made simple by Kunmi Oluleye, author of Life with Wal-Mart: A Vendor’s Story and Selling My Food To Supermarkets, Distributors, Etc. Watch parts of this fun Flavors of Africa Cooking DVD at http://www.africandinnerandamovie.com/flavorstrailer.wmv - October 31, 2007 - Sheba Foods
NCSRT Introduces WORKS™, an Integrated Program of Products, Applications Guides, Optimization Tools, and Services
NCSRT Introduces WORKS™, an integrated program of products, applications guides, optimization tools, and services to dramatically improve downstream processing in the biopharmaceutical production environment. With the patented SmartFlow™ TFF modules and industry leading PUROSEP®... - October 30, 2007 - NCSRT, Inc.
The Mash House Restaurant & Brewery Features Two New Wines in Support of the Fisher House
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that The Mash House Restaurant & Brewery in Fayetteville has joined The Big Tattoo Project and will feature two new wines, Big Tattoo White and Big Tattoo Red, in support of The Fisher House. For each bottle sold of either wine, Big... - October 30, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Cooler Fall and Winter Months Mean Less Availability of Fresh Fruit. Now a Healthy Alternative Exists to Still Get Your Suggested Daily Serving of Fruit.
As the colder months approach and the growing season for many varieties of fresh fruit is over, finding fresh fruit is getting more difficult. However, research indicates that the antioxidant benefits of fresh fruit should be enjoyed year round. - October 30, 2007 - Fruit Advantage
Snooth Launches "My Wines"
World's largest wine review site presents unified view for wine - October 29, 2007 - Snooth
Jack Astor’s Bar And Grill Voted “Best Wait Staff” in Western Wake County
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that the restaurant has been voted the “Best Wait Staff” in western Wake County by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina in The Cary... - October 29, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Heavenly Roasted Gourmet Coffee
Mystic Monk Coffee Roasting Venture Allows Clark WY Monks to Adhere to Ancient Rule of Life - October 29, 2007 - Mystic MonK Coffee
Wild Blueberries Help Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
Year-round Goodness in Gelcaps, Liquids and Fruit Bars. FruitFast® makes whole fruit goodness available no matter what the season. FruitFast’s proprietary process uses the fruit’s skin and pulp to deliver antioxidants in every bite and spoonful. - October 28, 2007 - Fruit Fast
John Cirelli, Founder and Chairman of Cirelli Foods, Leaves Long Legacy in the Wake of His Passing
In 1946, John Cirelli started selling Italian food products door to door in Brockton, MA heralding the birth of Cirelli Foods, now New England's largest family owned broadline foodservice distributor. - October 27, 2007 - Cirelli Foods
TOAST Personal Chef & Catering Services Sponsored Hire a Hero Speed Networking Event
TOAST Personal Chef & Catering Services recently participated as a sponsor at the biggest San Diego Hire A Hero networking event. Over 150 military personnel attended the event on October 18th in a warehouse on Mission Gorge Road. Hire A Hero is a web based community with a mission to help the... - October 26, 2007 - TOAST
Hint Water Makes Magic with Walden Media and Mandate Pictures "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
Hint Inc., maker of all-natural, great tasting essence water, has announced its fourth major promotional tie-in with a feature film, “Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium.” After past successful campaigns surrounding major feature films, Hint Inc. is collaborating with Walden Media and... - October 26, 2007 - HINT
Introducing the World’s First and Only Coffee Naturally Grown with Only 1% Caffeine: Daterra Coffee’s Opus 1 Exotic
Following twelve and a half years of intense breeding and cultivation, Daterra Coffee of Brazil announces Opus 1 Exotic, the first 100% Arabica coffee grown to be naturally lower in caffeine. With less than 1% caffeine, Daterra Coffee’s Opus 1 Exotic is the first naturally grown low-caffeine coffee available to Specialty Coffee roasters. - October 25, 2007 - Daterra Coffee
Hospitals Discover New Technology to Kill Superbug MRSA
Biomist, Inc. has released its unique and newly designed surface disinfecting system to combat MRSA, Norovirus and other pathogens common to healthcare and school facilities. - October 25, 2007 - Biomist, Inc.
CHOW’s Square Off Cocktail Competition Signs Out
One amateur mixologist and one professional bartender battled to create the perfect organic cocktail with featured spirit Square One® Organic Vodka (http://squareonevodka.com) at CHOW’s Square Off cocktail competition on September 25, 2007 at the San Francisco Ferry Building. - October 25, 2007 - Square One Organic Vodka
Enjoy #1 Selling 100% Whey Gold Standard in 4 Tasty New Flavors
Optimum Nutrition (ON) announces four exciting limited edition flavors for the industry’s most popular whey. 100% Whey Gold Standard™ is now available in Caramel Toffee Fudge, Mocha Cappuccino, Orange Cream and Root Beer Float, complementing an impressive list of eleven existing flavors... - October 25, 2007 - Optimum Nutrition
To Celebrate New York’s Inaugural Chocolate Week, Crema Restaurante Introduces Chocolate Entrée and Specialty Cocktail
Executive chef/owner Julieta Ballesteros of Zagat and Michelin rated Crema Restaurante is introducing a one week only special entree and cocktail to celebrate the first annual New York Chocolate Week starting November 4th. The special entrée is a savory Pulled Pork Tamale - cooked in... - October 24, 2007 - Crema Restaurante
Pete’s Gourmet Confections and Fudge Fatale Team Up to Announce the “Easy Fondue Party Pack”, Combining Their Award-Winning Products
Combine Pete's Gourmet Original Mallows and Fudge Fatale's Chocolate Sauce for a quick but decadent fondue. New Easy Fondue Party Pack makes it easier than ever to serve an impressive desert that will delight your guests and entice them to indulge in a gourmet treat. - October 24, 2007 - Pete's Gourmet Confections, Inc.
Cheese Lovers Rejoice Over Checkers/Rally’s Newest Burger
Cheese lovers now have a cause to rejoice with the introduction of Checkers/Rally’s latest irresistible burger: the Big Cheesy Double. Offered as a limited time promotion, Checkers/Rally’s Big Cheesy Double is a cheese lover’s dream. This double cheeseburger comes with not one,... - October 24, 2007 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
Revolutionary "Spiritual Bottled Water" Delivers Health and Prosperity Through Prayers and Purified Water That Quenches Material and Spiritual Thirst
New Bottled Water Company Launches "Spiritual Water" Product for Believers, and Supports Health, Happiness, and Children's Charity. - October 23, 2007 - Spiritual Brands, Inc.
Square One® Organic Vodka is a Perfect Way to Toast the Environmental Media Association Awards, October 24, 2007
Square One® Organic Vodka (www.squareonevodka.com) is proud to announce that, for the second year in a row, it is a sponsor of the 2007 Environmental Media Association Awards (www.ema-online.org), an evening that celebrates the achievements of the environmental and entertainment communities. - October 22, 2007 - Square One Organic Vodka
Crescent Ridge Dairy to Hold Food Drive Beginning October 29th
From October 29th to November 2nd, Crescent Ridge Dairy of Sharon will hold a Food Drive for the Greater Boston Food Bank in an effort to fight hunger on a local level. Crescent Ridge delivery drivers will collect non-perishable food donations from home delivery customers and dairy bar collection... - October 21, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
Culinary Institute of America Alumni Selected to Showcase Talent
There may not be any more school books after his 2002 graduation from the Culinary Institute of America but for Chef Richard Bottini of Six Tables Tampa there certainly are still teachers. Tonight, four of his previous instructors, more importantly world-renowned Master Chefs, will delight in the... - October 21, 2007 - Six Tables Tampa
Wonderful Pomegranate Now Comes in a Variety of Forms
FruitFast, exclusive producer and innovator of the most potent fruit supplements on the market, introduces the Antioxidant benefits of Whole Pomegranates in their Wonderful Pomegranate Fruit Supplement Line. - October 20, 2007 - Fruit Fast
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Adds John J. Hafferty, Jr. as CFO of International Services Division and Announces Key Promotion and Additional Team Members for Corporate Finance
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently hired John J. Hafferty, Jr. as CFO of its International Services group. OH Logistics also hired several additional people in the corporate finance department. - October 19, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Gives the Margarita a New Twist
New Recipe Guide Infused with 100 New Takes on the Classic Tequila Cocktail - October 19, 2007 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
The Blue Stater Comedy Tour: Political Stand-up Comedy 10/18 in Chicago
The Blue Stater Comedy Tour will be debuting in Chicago on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 8:00 PM at Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. The Blue Stater Comedy Tour is guaranteed to take on and tackle all the subjects that are on the minds of the well read people who are wondering what the hell happened to our country, and rile and ruffle the feathers of all those who don't think there is a problem. - October 19, 2007 - The Edge Comedy Club @ CCPA
510 Glenwood Avenue Hosts 5th Annual Monster Bash
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 510 Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, which includes the Red Room, Hi5 Sports Restaurant and Bogart’s American Grill, will host its 5th Annual Monster Bash on Saturday, Oct. 27. The featured band will be the Squirrel Nut Zippers, who... - October 18, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Fall Entertaining Made Easy with Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store
Visit the Demo Kitchen at Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple to watch Chef Chris Tong from My Private Chef work his culinary magic. The demonstration will take place on Friday, October 26, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. For more information about this Bloomingdale's event, contact Paddy Meehan, Culinary Specialist, at 312.324.7678. - October 18, 2007 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Whitmore Wine Co. Starts New Round of Funding
Hot new wine brand geared toward younger wine drinkers looking to raise $1M in next year for new products, expansion of existing brands. - October 18, 2007 - Whitmore Wine Co.
New 2:1:1 Recovery Represents the Latest in Post-Workout Science
Optimum Nutrition (ON) announces the launch of their new rapid replenishment and recovery formula. 2:1:1 Recovery™ is a unique, cutting-edge product designed to replenish muscle glycogen stores while promoting anabolic and anti-catabolic processes in strength athletes who have just finished weight training. The company studied the latest science to formulate an optimal blend of fast-acting carbohydrates, branched chain amino acids along with fast, intermediate and slow digesting proteins. - October 18, 2007 - Optimum Nutrition
Cirelli Foods of Middleborough, MA Announces Personnel Changes and Additions to the Cirelli Team
Cirelli Foods New England's largest family owned broadline foodservice distributor, serves over 4,000 customers in the Northeast, including independent restaurants, multi-chain units, schools, healthcare facilities, non-profits, and other foodservice operations. - October 17, 2007 - Cirelli Foods
Jack Astor’s Bar And Grill Voted “Best Place to Watch the Big Game”
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill located at 2300 Walnut Street in Cary, has announced that the restaurant has been voted the “Best Place to Watch the Big Game” in western Wake County by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and... - October 16, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Gilda's Club Chicago Welcomes My Private Chef for Healthy Cooking Ideas
Executive Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef returns to Gilda's Club to present a delicious menu calculated for healthy eating. Gilda's Club is Chicago's only free cancer support community. Tuesday, November 13 at 6pm. 537 N. Wells Street, Chicago. Free to anyone touched with cancer. - October 16, 2007 - My Private Chef, Inc.
1705Prime Chophouse Hosts Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Annual Event
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road, will host the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Seventh Annual Wine Tasting and Auction on Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-8 p.m. The event will... - October 15, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Metal Detectable Products Now with New Design Feature
Metal Detectable Pens now available with or without pocket clip - October 15, 2007 - E-Components & Chains Limited
Four Delicious New Ways to Get Your NO Pumping
Optimum Nutrition announces the release of four new flavor options for their Vassive-NO™ Nitric Oxide Activator. They are Blue Raspberry, Lemon-Lime, Orange Cooler, and Raspberry Lemonade. Originally available only in Fruit Punch, customers can now experience the mental focus, enhanced... - October 13, 2007 - Optimum Nutrition