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Post-Workout GLYCOMAIZE™ Refuels Exhausted Muscles
Optimum Nutrition’s (ON) new GLYCOMAIZE™ carbohydrate matrix combines rapidly-absorbing waxy maize starch with slower-digesting trehalose to provide both immediate and intermediate energy. Patented Carbogen® digestive enzymes complete the picture by enhancing utilization. - December 19, 2007 - Optimum Nutrition
Customized Catering Plans Simplify Holiday Meals
Focus on spending time with loved ones this holiday season rather than on spending time in the kitchen. Shane’s Rib Shack is all about family, community and great food. A “true” rib shack that prides itself on mouth-watering Baby Back Ribs and a family secret barbecue sauce,... - December 19, 2007 - Shane's Rib Shack
2008: The Year of the Gnu?
A “Gnu” movement is taking hold across the country. People everywhere are chanting, “I want my fiber”. Dietary fiber, that is. People nationwide are proclaiming that the delicious Flavor & Fiber Bars, made by Gnu Foods, are the inspiration for their fiber-obsession. They... - December 18, 2007 - Gnu Foods, LLC
Red Bull Formulator Creates Natural Alternative Crave Energy Drink
Brad & Kelly Smith of Crave Team Canada announces the release of Crave Energy drink (http://www.CraveBigMoneyNow.com). A natural alternative developed by Red Bull formulator. - December 17, 2007 - CraveBigMoneyNow.com
Giant Truffles Promise Good Love and Sex for Christmas
Dark chocolate truffles contain herbal aphrodisiacs - December 17, 2007 - Chocolix
The Gift of “Pretentious Wine for Unpretentious People” Tops Wine Lover’s Wish List This Year
As the Boutique Wine Universe Continues its Rapid Expansion, Tobacco Road Cellars Continues Its Pursuit of the Perfect Holiday Gift - December 16, 2007 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Events & Every Day Catering Pitches in to Say "We Care" to Hundreds of Children in Harlem
New York City corporate caterer Events & Every Day joins with prominent furniture manufacturers Herman Miller and Geiger, leading interior design firms, and The Children's Aid Society to make Christmas merry for hundreds of children. - December 15, 2007 - Events & Every Day
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Inks Deal with Paragon Commercial Bank
Vicky Hortman, president of Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a Raleigh-based distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that the firm has signed an agreement with Paragon Commercial Bank to provide drinking water systems for the bank’s... - December 14, 2007 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Katherine White Named to Board of 14th Annual Jingle Ball
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 board of the14th Annual Jingle Ball. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Dec.16 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Marbles Kids Museum,... - December 14, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Outside the Lines, Inc and WineAndHospitalityJobs.com Announces the Addition of The Grapevine
Outside the Lines, Inc and WineAndHospitalityJobs.com announces the addition of The Grapevine – their “who’s who” column. This column will run in their regular e-zine and will be the place for the wine, restaurant and hotel/lodging industries to announce new hires,... - December 13, 2007 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar
Jaliene’s Choice Vegetarian Restaurant Spreads Christmas Cheer with Veggie Burgers at Their First Annual Christmas Holiday Event
The excitement of Christmas approaching will fill Jaliene’s Choice Vegetarian Restaurant as they spread Christmas cheer with one of their specialties, the veggie burger, for the first hour at their 1st Annual Christmas party on Friday December 21st at 7pm sharp. “I thought this would... - December 13, 2007 - Jaliene's Choice Vegetarian Restaurant
Montana Legend and Gourmet Catalog Simplify Holiday Shopping with Gift Cards at Premium Kitchen Retailers
Montana Legend, founded by a 4th-generation premium Angus beef ranch at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, has partnered with Gourmet Catalog, an organization of premium kitchen retailers, to simplify food gift-giving this holiday season. For the first time, Montana Legend gift cards for the... - December 13, 2007 - Montana Legend
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Opens New International Services Station in Atlanta, GA: 3PL Continues Strategic Expansion
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) has announced the opening of a new international services station in its Atlanta, GA facilities. The station will offer a full range of logistics services, including customs brokerage and freight forwarding via air and ocean, worldwide and... - December 13, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Things Are Popping at thepopcornmachine.com
Good Business and great customer service soars. - December 12, 2007 - Cuda Corporation
Triangle Heart Gala Selects Elizabeth Wallace of Rocky Top Hospitality
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Elizabeth Wallace, director of corporate affairs, has been named auction chair for the American Heart Association’s 2008 Triangle Heart Gala that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Embassy Suites in Cary. The Triangle Heart... - December 11, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Bobby G’s Pizzeria Introduces Pan Fried Pizzas to Berkeley
Bobby G’s Pizzeria, the artisan pizza, pasta, and panini restaurant on University Ave. in the heart of downtown Berkeley, is introducing a line of pan fried pizzas to its menu. Known for their high quality thin-crust pizzas, organic ingredients, and free live blues and jazz, Bobby G’s is raising the bar in the so-called “pizza wars” with the fried pizzas. - December 11, 2007 - Bobby G's Pizzeria
New, Multi-Functional Restaurant Kicks Off in Downtown Long Beach
Combining a casual bistro atmosphere with modern fine dining elegance, Primes American Kitchen & Lounge is proud to announce its Grand Opening on Friday, December 14 from 5pm to 8pm. Clean lines, open spaces, and contemporary décor invite guests to enjoy delicious fare no matter what the occasion. Have a quick lunch at the bistro, or enjoy a relaxed dinner in the full service dining room. Primes also offers a full retail bakery, liquor lounge, wine room, 150 person banquet room, and free parking - December 11, 2007 - Primes American Kitchen & Lounge
Panera Bread Sponsors Coach Yow’s New Children’s Book
Panera Bread has sponsored the recent release of North Carolina State University Women’s Head Basketball Coach Kay Yow’s children’s book titled “Coach Yow: I will, Not Just I’ll Try.” The book aims to teach children life lessons. - December 09, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
Maple River Winery Releases Medora Chokecherry Wine
Handpicked chokecherries from Medora and Billings County North Dakota were used to make this limited edition Chokecherry Wine. - December 08, 2007 - Maple River Winery
Make Room for Raw Chocolate During This Years January Detox
Existing on carrots and lettuce in an attempt to detoxify post Christmas gluttony is now a thing of the past, thanks to Total Raw Food Ltd’s 'Real Raw Chocolate' bar range. - December 08, 2007 - Total Raw Food
New Meal Options for Families on the Go
Forget fast food and frozen dinners. Clarksville Cafe now offers three delicious ways for families to eat dinner on the go. - December 08, 2007 - Clarksville Cafe and Catering
Montana Legend and Wine Library TV Give Away Three Rare, Super-Premium Wines – $3,000 Value
Montana Legend, a natural producer of super-premium beef steak, roast and hamburger, and Wine Library TV, the Internet’s most popular wine video program, will give away three rare, premier wines in the first three weeks of December. One of the wines is a 6L, 2002 from Silver Oak Cellars... - December 08, 2007 - Montana Legend
Six Tables Tampa Unveils Enticing New Year's Eve Menu
Christmas is still several weeks away, yet plans are already being made for another exciting occasion of the year, New Year’s Eve. As the most exclusive dining experience in the area, Six Tables Tampa is certain to make this evening a memorable occasion for family and friends. Marking the end... - December 08, 2007 - Six Tables Tampa
TAGS Sweet Sunflower Seeds
The world's first Sweet Sunflower Seeds are here. TAGS come in 5 great flavors, Chocolate, Maple, Strawberry, Orange and Lemon. TAGS come in and out of the shell and can be ordered online at www.tagseeds.com - December 07, 2007 - TAG Seeds
The Copper Colander Serves Up Montana Legend Premium Beef – Gift Cards Now Available from the Register
Montana Legend, founded by a 4th-generation premium Angus beef ranch at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, has partnered with The Copper Colander, Montana’s largest kitchen store, to simplify food gift-giving this holiday season. This is the first time that gift cards for the ranch's... - December 07, 2007 - Montana Legend
1705Prime Chophouse Wins North Carolina Beef Backer Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events (www.1705prime.com), a steakhouse and catering facility, has received the 2007 North Carolina Beef Backer Award for independent restaurants from the North Carolina... - December 06, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Chef Chris Tong of My Private Chef Will Demonstrate How to Prepare a Delicious Holiday Meal at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store, Chicago
This December, Chef Christopher Tong has been invited to present an exciting holiday menu with tips on shopping, cooking and serving. The demonstration will take place on Friday, December 21, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. - December 06, 2007 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Domaine Carneros’ Brut Rosé Cocktail "Bouquet of Rosé" Will be Featured at Bubble Lounge Locations on the East and West Coasts
The Bubble Lounge (www.bubblelounge.com), an elegant Champagne and sparkling wine lounge, will be kicking off its inaugural After Work Fridays cocktail special by featuring the “Bouquet of Rosé,” made with Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé, at its New York and San Francisco... - December 05, 2007 - Domaine Carneros
CrystalClear Water, Part of the Water Ecology Family, Announces a Breakthrough in Environmental and User Friendly Total Property Water Systems for Desert Area Homeowners
As the only local company offering hard water descaling and water quality solutions, the system delivers Ultra Filtered water to every faucet, showerhead and sprinkler head, removing chlorine, arsenic and other harmful chemicals. The company aims to change the way Desert Residents think about water... - December 04, 2007 - CrystalClear Water
Wenger Corp. Boosts Marketing Efforts and Sales Force
Wenger Corp., owner of GO, the unique beverage served in tubes, last week announced that in preparation for another year of even higher demand for its tube drinks, it will massively expand marketing and sales capacities. Managing director Gustav Wenger: "We do receive about 50 inquiries... - December 04, 2007 - GO-more.com
World Tavern Poker Open in Las Vegas a Huge Success
More than 600 World Tavern Poker Players from 25 different states converged on Binion’s Gambling Hall in Las Vegas to take part in the 5th World Tavern Poker Open. Joined by WSOP poker champion Greg Raymer, this event was the largest WTP Open ever. World Tavern Poker is the country’s... - December 03, 2007 - World Tavern Entertainment
Hi5 Sports Restaurant to Host Second Annual Memories for Marcus Toy Drive
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Hi5 Sports Restaurant will host the second Annual Memories for Marcus Toy Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 6-9 p.m. at the restaurant located at 510 Glenwood Ave. in downtown Raleigh. The toy drive, will feature a buffet meal with all toy... - December 03, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
A New Online Rachael Ray Knife Store is Now Open
www.rachaelrayknifestore.com – A new online store featuring Rachael Ray knives is now open - December 02, 2007 - rachaelrayknifestore.com
PastureLand SummerGold Receives the Sante’ Gold Star for Exceptional Merit
Sante’, the magazine for restaurant professionals, awarded a Gold Star for Exceptional Merit to PastureLand Cooperative’s unsalted SummerGold Butter in its October American Butter judging. The Sante’ judges evaluate premium and artisanal products that can benefit professional... - December 02, 2007 - PastureLand Cooperative
The Village Deli Transitions to Clarksville Cafe
An updated interior, new menu additions, and extended hours are just some of the changes Village Deli made after changing its name to Clarksville Cafe. - December 02, 2007 - Clarksville Cafe and Catering
My Coffee® to Expand Through Franchising
My Coffee® is now offering franchise opportunities. - December 01, 2007 - My Coffee
Global Supply Chain Management Company Continues Commitment to Excellence: 2007 Top Gun Winners Announced by Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Winners of the Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) national Top Gun competition for 2007 were recently announced. This competition has been held for 16 consecutive years by the global supply chain management company. “The results of the 16th annual company-wide competition are in,”... - November 30, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
All Scream for "S’mores" Ice Cream
Crescent Ridge Dairy announces winners of “Create a Crescent Flavor” ice cream contest. - November 29, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
A Frida Kahlo Surrealist New Years: Join Crema Restaurante on New Years Eve for a Frida Kahlo Inspired Night
On December 31st, Crema Restaurante will ring in the New Years like no other: By hosting a Frida Kahlo Surrealist New Years Dinner in celebration of her 100th birthday. This Frida Kahlo inspired night will celebrate the life of one of Mexico’s most famous artists by incorporating... - November 29, 2007 - Crema Restaurante
Can Chocolate Save the World? Find Out How on December 1 at the New York Open Center, NYC
You are invited ... Can Chocolate Save The World? "Yes it can!" says, John M. Rossini, Founding Member, Travel Chocolate ™ LLC, "And you can find out how, first hand on December 1." Travel Chocolate ™ LLC (TC) in conjunction with the Open Center invite you to... - November 29, 2007 - Travel Chocolate ™ LLC
Snooth Announces $1 Million in Angel Funding
World's most comprehensive wine review site plans international expansion - November 28, 2007 - Snooth
Rocky Top Hospitality Sponsors 14th Annual Jingle Ball
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the organization is sponsoring the 14th Annual Jingle Ball on Thursday, Dec.16 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Marbles Kids Museum, located at 210 E. Hargett St. in downtown Raleigh. Each attendee is asked to... - November 28, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
GelatoByMail.com Solves Holiday Gift Problems by Offering Consumers More Choices; Organic Gelato Meets Health & Dietary Needs
NJ entrepreneurs, Marcia & Tom Blackwell, launch an online store featuring Blackwell’s Organic Gelato and Sorbetto just in time for holiday shopping. Blackwell’s Organic is NJ’s first and only certified organic, dairy-free gelato and fruit sorbetto manufacturer. With so many... - November 28, 2007 - Blackwells Organic
Italophiles with a Sweet Tooth Have a New Reason to Get Out of Bed This Holiday Season
Seattle food importer/distributor opens warehouse store. - November 28, 2007 - Dolce Europa Fine Foods, Inc
Beat High Gas Prices with Free Products and Free Shipping from Traverse Bay Farms
As the holidays approach and with gas prices near record highs, Traverse Bay Farms offers a number of free shipping options and free products to help shoppers stretch their holiday dollars. - November 27, 2007 - Traverse Bay Farms
Chicago Based Alter EatGo Launches New Healthy Ready-to-Eat Meal Service for African Americans
Alter EatGo was created to combat the rising rate of obesity by making healthy eating fun, convenient, and affordable. Chef Eric Paul combines his passion for food and business to create an entity that will make a real difference in the lives of people. - November 27, 2007 - Alter EatGo
“Spiritual Water” Makes a Big Splash at International Food & Beverage Show Debut
New Product Attracts Not Only Investors & Distributors but Also Newspapers & Television Stations - November 26, 2007 - Spiritual Brands, Inc.
Vicky Hortman Named Member of Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon Committee
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a Raleigh-based distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that Vicky Hortman, president of the firm, has been named a member of the Executive Women’s Luncheon committee of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of... - November 26, 2007 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Incredi Announces Grand Opening Murray Hill Restaurant Serves Up Authentic Chinese Cuisine
Incredi is proud to announce its grand opening on November 26th, providing New Yorkers with the opportunity to explore cuisine and tradition from the southern regions of China. Executive Chef Yin will lead the way with over 25 years of experience, and numerous accolades for his cuisine. - November 23, 2007 - Incredi Fusion Inc.
Jacuzzi Wines Whirl Into La Casa Dolce Café
Most well known for the whirlpool bath, the Jacuzzi family has also developed a fine winemaking heritage. Their mouth-watering, crisp red wines seemingly satisfy yet leave you thirsting for more. The velvety smooth Jacuzzi Family Vineyard wines will be featured this month on Thursday, November 29... - November 23, 2007 - La Casa Dolce Cafe