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Greening of Food Packaging
IgnaFire Chocolates introduces completely biodegradable and dissolvable packaging, and a conscientious business model. - January 29, 2008 - Ignabar, LLC
Capital City Grocery Offers Free Wi-Fi Services
Ed Weems, president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the store is now offering customers free Wi-Fi services throughout its downtown Raleigh location, including the indoor and outdoor seating areas. The new Wi-Fi services provide customers with high-speed... - January 28, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
My Private Chef Will Continue 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. Chef Tong's cooking demonstration will take place on Tuesday, February 26 at 6pm. Gilda's Club, 537 N. Wells Street, Chicago. Free to anyone touched with cancer. For reservations call 312.464.9900. - January 27, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Le Parigo Restaurant Earns Top Recognition from National Magazine
Le Parigo proudly announces their nomination as one of the “Best Meals in the South” by Southern Living’s Best of Edition. The travel editors of Southern Living visited more than 1,000 restaurants in 2007, and they deemed Le Parigo as one of the best. They based this accreditation... - January 27, 2008 - Le Parigo
GLYCOMAIZE™ Refuels Muscles by Replenishing & Topping Off Glycogen
Waxy Maize Starches and Trehalose provide immediate and intermediate energy while Carbogen® enzymes promote rapid utilization by the body. - January 26, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
MeetingExpresso.com Taking Business Soirees to the Coffee Shop – New Business Opportunity Redefining the Coffee House Experience
Ambitious entrepreneurs who would like to get in on a groundbreaking business opportunity have a new concept to explore. The patent-pending MeetingExpresso.com is adding an extra jolt of caffeine to the traditional coffee house environment with amenities that cater to unique needs of remote business workers. - January 26, 2008 - Meeting ExpressO
Super Bowl Sunday Biggest Pizza Day of the Year
Local pizza places gear up for "Black Sunday" - the busiest day of the year, Super Bowl Sunday. - January 25, 2008 - Eureka Pizza
Cabin Fever: "Join the Continental Army," at Independence Visitor Center January 25, 2008; 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
On January 25, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. the Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th and Market Streets, will host “Cabin Fever: Valley Forge Encampment.” The Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC) is working in conjunction with Valley Forge National Historical Park and the Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau to present this free and exciting educational program. - January 25, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Tickets Now on Sale for Super Bowl Event at Hi5
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that tickets for Hi5 Sports Restaurant’s Super Bowl party are now available for purchase. The restaurant, located at 510 Glenwood Ave. in downtown Raleigh, will host the private party event on Sunday, Feb. - January 25, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Try 100% Whey Gold Standard™ in Vanilla Chai
If you think spiced black tea with honey and milk sounds terrific, imagine being able to enjoy this great taste in a nutrient-rich shake packed with 24 grams of high-quality protein. You can with Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey Gold Standard™ In Vanilla Chai. - January 25, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Subway® Restaurants Finds Football Fans Want Healthier Options While Watching the Big Game
Omnibus survey of more than 1,000 Americans’ snacking habits - January 24, 2008 - Subway
Bumblefish Sushi & More Hires California Beach Sushi Veteran to Lead Food Operations and East Coast Expansion
Bumblefish, Inc., a rapidly expanding fast casual concept specializing in high-quality, fresh sushi, today announces the hiring of James Dickey, former Managing Director and President of Honolulu-based California Beach Rock ‘N Sushi Restaurant Group. Mr. Dickey joins the company as Vice... - January 24, 2008 - Bumblefish, Inc
A Valentine’s Day Aphrodisiac Prix-Fixe Dinner at Crema Restaurante
Crema Restaurante will host a $65 prix-fixe dinner incorporating aphrodisiacs in its dishes and a complimentary champagne toast. The night will also feature an all red cocktail menu with ingredients such as hibiscus, pomegranate, and raspberries. - January 24, 2008 - Crema Restaurante
Global Vision Takes Automated Proofreading Solutions to PharmaPack, Paris
Global Vision, the leader in automated proofreading solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, will be demonstrating its content verification capabilities at PharmPack, Paris, February 6-7, 2008. Located at booth F04, Global Vision will be giving live demonstrations on how their solutions can... - January 22, 2008 - Global Vision
1705Prime Chophouse and Events to Host Wine Dinner
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events will host a Woodford Reserve dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. The dinner, sponsored by Woodford Reserve Spirits, will include a five course menu featuring items such as Woodford Reserve house cured... - January 21, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Jaya Teas Welcomes President Bush’s Stimulus Package
Web based retailer of teas & tea accessories announces a “stimulus” package - 20% off on all merchandise. - January 21, 2008 - Jaya Teas, LLC
Rose City Chocolatier Announces New Personalized Product Line for Corporate Gatherings, Weddings and Other Events
Committed to bringing the finest Belgian chocolate experience to consumers worldwide, Rose City Chocolatier has announced personalized packaging of their delectable line of chocolates. The new packaging was recently introduced especially for corporate gift giving, according to the corporate... - January 20, 2008 - Rose City Chocolatier
Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill Voted Best Kid Friendly
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill (www.jackastors.com) located at 2300 Walnut Street in Cary, has announced that the restaurant has been voted the “Best Kid-Friendly” eatery in the western Wake County by Cary Magazine readers in the publications Third... - January 18, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
J.P. Licks Welcomes College Students Back with Free Ice Cream
On Sunday, January 27th, J.P. Licks is offering a free small cone or cup of ice cream to welcome back college students from holiday break. Students must show their college ID in order to satisfy their sweet tooth with a free ice cream. - January 18, 2008 - JP Licks
Food Systems Unlimited Announces Expansion in Atlanta Market; Florida-Based Company Added Two More Locations at the Atlanta International Airport
Food Systems Unlimited, Inc. (FSUI) a leading restaurant management company based in Longwood, Florida announced today that it has opened two new franchise locations of its innovative Asian-themed restaurant, Asian Chao, in the Atlanta International Airport. This marks their fourth location in the... - January 17, 2008 - Food Systems Unlimited, Inc.
Hilti North America Chooses Ozburn-Hessey Logistics as 3PL Partner in Re-Supply Center Network
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) has opened a new facility at its Riverside, California distribution campus with anchor tenant Hilti North America. - January 17, 2008 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Capital City Grocery Announces January Menu
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced the store’s January menu. The hot bar menu features homemade soup, freshly baked bread, vegetarian dishes made with locally grown organic produce, as well as fresh beef, chicken and fish dishes. - January 16, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
1705Prime Launches Expanded Menu
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, has launched an expanded menu. The improved menu will feature angus beef as well as prime beef with a vast variety of cuts which will... - January 16, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Ladies to Have a TOTAL Day Out in Bangalore
TOTAL Hypermarket & mall, a retail venture of the Jubilant Group, today announced its unique initiative called ‘Ladies Day Out’. Every Tuesday and Thursday of the week, women will be ferried to & from TOTAL - Madiwala & Mysore Road for free. The initiative kick-starts on... - January 16, 2008 - TOTAL Hypermarket & Mall
Invitation Designer Brings New Dimension to Marketing Initiatives
Companies are now utilizing high end events as a means to market changes within their organization. Invitations make all the difference. - January 16, 2008 - Impress Me Designs
Bella’s Cookies Family Shares Recipes in Southern Living
Bella's Cookies family highlights vegetarian recipes in "Healthy Living" section. - January 16, 2008 - Bella's Cookies
Coffee Exchange of the Americas, Inc. Completes Acquisition of One Cup to Go, Inc. dba Supreme Bean
Coffee Exchange of the Americas, Inc. further expands operations by acquiring One Cup to Go, Inc., dba Supreme Bean, a privately held coffee company based in Bakersfield, California. - January 15, 2008 - Coffee Exchange Of The Americas, Inc.
Valentine’s Day Gifts - b’drizzled Gourmet Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn Launches New E-Commerce Web Site for Valentine’s Day
b’drizzled, a woman-owned company focused on making and distributing the best tasting chocolate-drizzled popcorn on the market, has launched a new e-commerce web site http://bdrizzled.com just in time for Valentines’ Day. - January 14, 2008 - b'drizzled Gourmet Popcorn
Panera Bread Earns Three Awards from Cary Magazine
Third Annual Maggy Awards Highlight Area’s Best. - January 13, 2008 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
V-Day in Ottawa IL with The Vagina Monologues
V-Day Ottawa 2008 is proud to present a production of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues. The show will take place on Saturday, January 26 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, January 27 at 3:00 pm at Old Town Commons, located at 616 Court St in Ottawa. The doors will open one hour prior to show time. - January 12, 2008 - Old Town Commons
Jo To Go America, Inc Expands Operations Team
Jo To Go America, Inc. has expanded their operations team, hiring Patrick Guerdan as the new director of operations. - January 11, 2008 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
The Wine Throwdown to Debut 1/11/08
On Friday, January 11, 2008, The Wine Throwdown and its site www.thewinethrowdown.com will debut its novel approach to selling wine. - January 10, 2008 - The Wine Throwdown
Red Room Tapas Lounge Receives 2008 Maggy Award for First Place
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the Red Room Tapas Lounge (www.redroomraleigh.com), located at 510 Glenwood South in Raleigh, has received a Maggy Award for Best Appetizer – Overall Winner from Cary Magazine. The Third Annual Maggy... - January 09, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Frieda's Cooks Up a Partnership for Foodservice Innovation
Frieda's Specialty Produce Company has been wowing chefs for decades with products perfect for foodservice professionals. Now, to keep up with the growing demand for their wow factor, Frieda’s is please to announce a new partnership with Fresh Connect, LLC, a sales marketing organization that specializes in providing the foodservice industry with innovative produce ideas and solutions. - January 09, 2008 - Frieda's Specialty Produce Company
Outside the Lines, Inc and WineAndHospitalityJobs.com Announce the Addition of Two New Sections to Their Popular Industry Job Board, WineAndHospitalityJobs.com
Outside the Lines, Inc and WineAndHospitalityJobs.com announce the addition of two new sections to their popular industry job board, WineAndHospitalityJobs.com. The sections, titled “Surveys” & “Industry Blogs” were added as a free service to their clientele, which consists mostly of wine, restaurant and hotel industry professionals. - January 08, 2008 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar
New Metal Detectable Plastic Marker Pens
ECC are delighted to announce the launch of their New "Detectamet" Plastic Marker Pen which is Metal Detectable due to a special additive which is incorporated within the pen during manufacture. ECC are confident that this product will greatly enhance their "Detectamet" range of metal detectable plastic products already being used and specified within the food and pharmaceutical industries etc. - January 08, 2008 - E-Components & Chains Limited
Tickets Now on Sale for Super Bowl Event at Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill (www.jackastors.com), located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that tickets for the restaurant’s Super Bowl party are now available for purchase. The private event, which is Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at 5:30 p.m., will... - January 08, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Announces Director of Business Development
Neal Whittington, branch manager of Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a Raleigh-based distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that Amy Caperna has been named director of business development for the Wilmington office. In this position, she will... - January 07, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Online Resource Keeps Restaurant Diners on Track Once New Year’s Hype Subsides
Eating out can pose difficulties for those looking to change their eating habits. Healthydiningfinder.com is the necessary resource to keep diners on track while enjoying their dining experience. - January 05, 2008 - Healthy Dining
Checkers®/Rally’s® Reinvents the Value Menu
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest chain of double drive-thru restaurants and parent company of both Checkers® and Rally’s® concepts, announced the system-wide launch of its new Double Value MenuSM. Checkers/Rally’s has reinvented the fast food value... - January 04, 2008 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
Aimee Bridges Named Chair of Swing Fore a Cure Casino Night
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Aimee Bridges, manager of Rocky Top Hospitality, has been named chair of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure pre-tournament Casino Night on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at 1705Prime... - January 02, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Loft 610 Urban Restaurant & Lounge Announces Opening in Granite Park -- Plano
The hip, Northwest Plano restaurant serves up a chef-driven, new American menu with a side of urban sophistication. - December 30, 2007 - Loft 610 Urban Restaurant & Lounge
Superior Anhausner Foods Exceeds Expectations with First On-Line Food Show
With nearly 70% of their active customers placing an order at the show, Superior Anhausner Foods can confidently declare an unparalleled success with their latest venture into virtual tradeshows, once again leading the way in new and innovative ways to reach their customer base. John Beck, owner... - December 29, 2007 - Superior Anhausner Foods
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Releases Podcast on the Future of Safe Drinking Water Systems
Amy Caperna, director of business development for Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), has announced the release of a podcast addressing the future of safe drinking water systems. In the podcast, Lee Hortman, vice president of operations at Gray & Creech, discusses the... - December 27, 2007 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Katherine White Named to the Carying Place, Inc. Auction Committee
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Katherine White, director of catering for Rocky Top, has been named to the committee for The Carying Place, Inc. 7th Annual Benefit Auction, which is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2008, at The Matthew’s... - December 26, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
"Spiritual Water" is This Year’s Most Appropriate and Controversial Christmas Stocking Stuffer
New Bottled Water Product Conveys the True Christmas Spirit & also Generates Widespread Media Attention - December 24, 2007 - Spiritual Brands, Inc.
The Hot Pepper Awards 2007, a Fiery Foods Contest, Announces Winners
The Hot Pepper Awards 2007, a fiery foods/condiment competition, announces winners. - December 21, 2007 - The Hot Pepper
Dean Ogan Named to Leadership Committee of Swing Fore a Cure
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has been named to the leadership committee of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure. Rocky Top’s 1705Prime Chophouse and Events is a platinum sponsor of the annual golf tournament, which raises... - December 20, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Bolsters Domestic Transportation Team: Derek Fain Named SVP for the Supply Chain Management Company
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently added Derek Fain as SVP, Transportation Business Development. - December 20, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Bring a New Taste to the Table for Your Next Holiday Event
Pomegranate Wine offers a twist for entertaining this holiday season. - December 19, 2007 - Ararat Import Export, LLC