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Owner of Legendary Celebrity Hot-Spot, Russian Samovar, Blogs About it All
Even famous restaurant owner, Roman Kaplan couldn’t resist the allure of the smart and sexy World Wide Web, and has started his own blog in May. His restaurant, Russian Samovar has been a hot-spot for celebrities and influential figures for over 20 years and Kaplan, an established socialite,... - September 28, 2007 - Russian Samovar
Bogart’s American Grill Announces New Menu
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Bogart’s American Grill has launched their new food, wine and martini menu. The food menu features new items, including a re-emphasis on the Rotisserie, as well as a weekly special inspired by fresh and local ingredients. - September 27, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Pop Rocks® Stays on Top of Its Game with Highly Targeted, Wide Reaching 2007 Marketing Initiative
The World’s Most Recognized Candy Brand Continues Growth through Advertising, Public Relations and Wide-Ranging Sampling - September 27, 2007 - POP ROCKS
Pop Rocks® “Rocks” 2007 All Candy Expo with Innovative New Chocolate Bar
Cool New Chocolate Bar with a Kick Melts on Your Tongue Then Pops in Your Mouth Debuts at Top Industry Convention - September 27, 2007 - POP ROCKS
Paradise Roasters’ Panama Esmerelda Gains Highest Rating Ever Awarded at CoffeeCuppers.Com
Having already climbed to the top of the ratings scale on CoffeeReview.Com, Paradise Roasters’ achieves ratings excellence on the industry’s other respected coffee ratings service, CoffeeCuppers.Com - September 26, 2007 - Paradise Roasters
From High Finance to High Antioxidants – Ex-Wall Street Lifestyle Professional is Now Selling Tart Cherry Juice
Ex-Wall Street Professional is now selling tart cherry juice and tart cherry capsules. - September 26, 2007 - Fruit Advantage
Figaro's Welcomes Back Bill Chemero
Bill Chemero Returns to Figaro’s to Lead Franchise Development Team - September 26, 2007 - Figaro’s Pizza
Fresh Fruit Goes Out of Season… Your Health Never Does
Fresh, antioxidant-rich fruit is abundant during the warm summer months, however with cooler fall weather approaching fresh fruit is more difficult to find. Fruit Advantage has solved this seasonal dilemma. - September 25, 2007 - Fruit Advantage
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Releases Podcast on New Menu
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, located at 2300 Walnut St., has announced the release of a podcast introducing the Big Summer Festival menu that features seven new entrees providing guests with an enhanced dining experience. In the podcast, Jeff Small, executive... - September 24, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
OTL Announces the Launch of the 2007 Wage & Benefit Surveys for the Wine, Full Service Restaurant and Lodging/Hospitality Industries
Outside the Lines, Inc. (OTL), the Sonoma, CA based Wine & Hospitality Industry consulting firm, has launched their 2007 Wine & Hospitality Industry Wage and Benefits Surveys. These comprehensive surveys are targeted specifically to each individual industry: Wine, Full-Service Restaurant... - September 24, 2007 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar
Roots Market Partners with the Olney Boys and Girls Club
Roots Market, Montgomery County’s best, new Natural Foods Store, has partnered with the Olney Boys and Girls Club this fall to support over 100 youth athletes. Roots Market identified the OBGC as a great way to promote a healthy lifestyle to youth in the Olney community who are just beginning to learn the importance of “Green Living.” - September 23, 2007 - Roots Market
Hint Water Launches “Drink Water, Not Sugar” Campaign to Deliver Healthy Refreshment Across North America
Hint Inc. today announced plans to expand distribution of its simple health message and its award winning Hint Water throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. Against a backdrop of sodas and fruit punches re-deployed as “energy drinks” and “vitamin waters,” arrives... - September 23, 2007 - HINT
Seasonal Goodness Available Any Time, All the Time with FruitFast ‘Delivering the Power of Fruit’…Naturally
New fruit supplement products use all natural whole fruit. - September 22, 2007 - Fruit Fast
Fortitech Asia Pacific Achieves ISO 9001:2000 and HACCP Recertification
The ISO certification process was undertaken by National Quality Assurance (NQA) USA and HACCP certification process by the Food Quality Control Division of the Malaysia Ministry of Health. To successfully achieve this recertification, Fortitech Asia Pacific had to demonstrate its continuous commitment of exceeding and improving its already strict quality standards. - September 21, 2007 - Fortitech, Inc.
Betty's Foods Launches Online Sale of Betty's Famous Frozen Eggrolls
Betty's Famous Frozen Eggrolls hits Ebay and Myspace. - September 21, 2007 - Betty's Foods
Send Diwali Gifts & Sweets in India with DiwaliStore.com
Welcome to Diwalistore.com, Diwali is the most awaited festival and Diwali Gifts are one of the most excitedly expected gifts during the Celebrations. Diwalistore.com is the most inclusive & widely appreciated online shop for Diwali Gifts for your friends, family and relatives and loves ones. - September 21, 2007 - Diwalistore.com
Great News for Bay Area Barbecue Lovers
There’s great news for all barbecue lovers in the Tampa Bay Area this month because the Schofield Restaurant Group is bringing Shane’s Rib Shack to the Tampa Bay area. The first location recently opened in Lutz in Northpoint Village at Suncoast Crossings, which is located at the... - September 20, 2007 - Shane's Rib Shack
Unifuse Releases 2 New Products - a Reuseable Wire Shipping Drum and a 1-1/2 Cubic Yard Tub with Fork Collar Base
Unifuse announces the introduction of two new products to its offerings. The new products are a 25-inch diameter wire -shipping drum with a positioning lid and an upgrade of the 1-1/2 cubic yard bulk tub (BT-40) now made available with a fork collar base. Both new products are manufactured under... - September 20, 2007 - Unifuse
Snooth Announces Launch Of GrapeVine
World's largest wine review site makes online wine shopping social - September 19, 2007 - Snooth
The Stinger Lounge Announces Nightly Specials
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the Stinger Lounge, North Raleigh’s upscale non-smoking lounge located at 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, will feature food and drink specials nightly. Monday nights, the chefs provide complimentary appetizers from 5-10 p.m. - September 19, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Paradise Roasters Continues Ratings Excellence, Again Receives Highest Coffee Rating Ever Awarded by CoffeeReview.Com
With an unprecedented and unmatched string of 90+ reviews, Paradise Roasters’ record of coffee roasting excellence is unmatched in the Industry. - September 19, 2007 - Paradise Roasters
A Friendly Face
Ken Green Brings Industry Expertise to McAlister’s Deli - September 17, 2007 - McAlister's Deli
Chukar Cherries Expands Into New Warehouse
Chukar Cherries, the Pacific Northwest’s leading producer of gourmet cherry and berry treats, has officially expanded into their new warehouse building on 320 Wine Country Road in Prosser, Washington. The move comes just in time for the Chukar Team to prepare for the seasonal holiday rush... - September 17, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
AAA Galvanizing Realizes Double Digit Savings for Electricity
AAA Galvanizing selected Electric Control Services to provide an electric management system for their Dixon, IL plant. They were guaranteed an 8.78% reduction in electric use (KwH) but have seen nearly a 17% reduction in electric use. - September 15, 2007 - Electric Control Services, LLC
Vivonet Launches the Halo Community Blog
Vivonet is proud to unveil the Halo Community Blog on the www.myhalo.com website. This blog provides weekly advice for small to mid-sized businesses with topics that range from effective marketing to how to manage your labor. The blog is set to become one of the main sources of information for anyone looking to start a business, or improve their existing one. - September 15, 2007 - Halo (Vivonet)
1705Prime Chophouse Names Executive Chef
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Todd Ohle, director of culinary for Rocky Top Hospitality, has been named executive chef of 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road. Ohle began his culinary career in upscale... - September 14, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Unit Brazil to Sell Acai Berry Juice from RAJA FRUTAS
Ingredient brokering house Unit Brazil has joined efforts with RAJA FRUTAS with the purpose to export high quality acai berry ingredients to worldwide buyers. Acai berry is considered now the #1 superfood because of its outstanding contents of antioxidant elements (ORACs). - September 14, 2007 - Unit Brazil
Beans on the Scene in Omaha and Lincoln
Join Coffee Ambassador Corey Schneidewent, with Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters, in a 1 hour class to learn the secrets of brewing coffee-house coffee at home through the simple fundamentals of brewing. You will be able to taste different coffees from around the world and understand more about the growing, cultivating and roasting of coffee, all during a live brewing demonstration. Contact your local Hy-Vee grocery store for details. - September 13, 2007 - Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters
Metal Detectable Products Helping to Protect the Environment
ECC/Detectamet recognising these issues have now developed their very own grade of Detectamet polymers which are: Metal Detectable, X – Ray Visible, Anti-microbial and now Recyclable. ECC/Detectamet are now producing their ever-expanding range of metal detectable plastic products using these... - September 12, 2007 - E-Components & Chains Limited
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Voted “Best for Casual Family Dining”
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, has announced that the restaurant located, at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has been voted the “Best Restaurant For Casual Family Dining” in western Wake County by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and... - September 11, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Chukar Cherries Unveils New Catalog
Chukar Cherries, the Pacific Northwest’s largest producer of gourmet cherry and berry treats, announces the release of their New Gourmet Gift Catalog due out mid September 2007. - September 10, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
Jerky Up for Our Troops
This holiday season, House of Jerky will be doing something great for our troops. With their new campaign, Jerky Up For Our Troops, they will be matching customer donations and sending bags of beef jerky to our deployed troops. - September 09, 2007 - House of Jerky
Kitchen Kettle Village Harvests Bushels of Fun for 33rd Annual 7 Sweets & Sours Festival
Guests can experience a bounty of fun and flavors during the 33rd Annual 7 Sweets & Sours Festival Friday, September 21st and Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 at Kitchen Kettle Village. - September 08, 2007 - Kitchen Kettle Village
MagicKitchen.com Adds Next-Generation Product Selection Tool
ChoiceBot technology helps shoppers take the headache out of comparative shopping. - September 07, 2007 - MagicKitchen.com
Bella’s Cookies Releases 2007 Organic Holiday Cookie Lineup
Bella’s Cookies of Milton prepares for the upcoming 2007 holiday season by offering a sneak peek at their organic holiday cookies. - September 07, 2007 - Bella's Cookies
Expanding Panera Franchise to Cover Eastern North Carolina
Breadwinners at the Triangle, LLC. has an agreement with Panera Bread to open five additional bakery cafés in the coastal area of North Carolina. The franchise currently operates 13 locations in central North Carolina. - September 07, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
1705Prime Chophouse Participates in Dish It Up, Raleigh!
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 participate in Dish it Up, Raleigh! on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 3-8 p.m. at Triangle Town Center. Dish it Up, Raleigh! is a... - September 06, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Chukar Cherries Utilizes Regional Fruits in New Gourmet Products
Chukar Cherries, the Pacific Northwest’s Year ‘Round Cherry and Berry Company™, introduces new gourmet treats per request by loyal customers. Organic Rainier Cherries and Naturally Dried Strawberries are dried fruit additions. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Pearls™; rich dark... - September 06, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
What's so Special? Sheila's Specialties Provides Answers to Event Planning Dilemmas
Sheila's Specialties provides a unique approach to event planning by offering a full range of event services. Such services include planning, catering and decorating. Custom packages are created based on the needs, tastes and budgets of the clientele. Choice meets affordability in event planning packages throughout the Lawrenceville, GA area. - September 06, 2007 - Sheila's Specialties
Free Wiki Wine Rating Site Let’s Visitors Find the Best Wines in Their Area
WineApe is a “Wiki” style site that collects wine ratings from around the world and summarizes that information into free, easy-to-read reports telling consumers and wineries exactly how people are rating a particular wine, where that wine can be purchased, and for what price. WineApe's innovative technologies give wine lovers around the world more of the information they need to find and enjoy great wines. - September 05, 2007 - WineApe, Inc.
Caffeine Anonymous is Launched
New forum to help deal with the dangers of caffeine dependency - September 04, 2007 - Caffeine Awareness Association
Wenger Corp. & GO Tube Drinks
The Revolution had begun in the year 2004 with the idea to take the well-known aluminium tubes used for mustard and mayonnaise and fill them with something completely different. This idea was borne by Wenger Corporation, an Austrian enterprise that since the year 1886 produces food products of highest quality. For more than 120 years Wenger Corporation strives to surprise the food market with innovative products. With GO (www.go-more.com) this goal was reached once again. - September 01, 2007 - GO-more.com
The Metropolitan Brownie Company Introduces Raspberry, S’mores, and Kahlua Brownies
The Metropolitan Brownie Company (www.metropolitanbrownie.com) is proud to introduce their S’mores Brownies, Kahlua brownies, and Raspberry Brownies as the new product line. S’mores brownies are chocolate brownies with a graham cracker crust loaded with chocolate chunks and topped with... - September 01, 2007 - The Metropolitan Brownie Company
LivinGood’s Restaurant Launches “Living Good in Plattsburgh” Website
LivinGood’s Restaurant has launched a brand new website at www.LivinGoodsRestaurant.com. The new site features photos and descriptions of menu items, hours of operation, contact and location information as well as printable “Internet Only” coupons and promotions. Visitors can... - August 31, 2007 - LivinGood's Restaurant
Vermont Organic Maple Liqueur
Green Mountain Distillers of Stowe, Vermont is proud to announce the release of the first and only 100% Organic Maple Liqueur. - August 30, 2007 - Green Mountain Distillers
Bella’s Cookies Honoring Delaware Young Environmentalists
Bella’s Cookies (a green, organic & vegan bakery) highlights the 2007 winners of Delaware’s Young Environmentalist Awards. Bella’s co-sponsored this year’s awards, presenting winners with a basket of their all-natural and organic cookies. - August 30, 2007 - Bella's Cookies
1705Prime Chophouse Wins 2007 Best of Citysearch
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 been voted the best steak in Raleigh by Citysearch. The Best of Citysearch poll combines the editors’ favorites with the... - August 30, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Product Expansion on the Horizon for Panera Bread
Panera Bread announces new additions to their fall menu lineup. The menu items will be available beginning August 30. - August 30, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
New Service for UK Diners
Simplytakeaway.com has been launched in the UK to offer comprehensive details for Restaurants and Takeaways. Additionally, upon free subscription to their e-newsletter, customers will receive regular updates on special offers, promotions and local events. - August 30, 2007 - Simply Takeaway Ltd
Deuce McAllister Partners with McAlister's Deli
Deuce McAllister + McAlister’s Deli = A Delicious Duo - August 28, 2007 - McAlister's Deli