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Bellafina Chocolates Supports Penn State THON
Bellafina Chocolates is proud to support Penn State THON™ to help eradicate childhood cancer. Aligned with its mission of donating 100% of profits to children’s charities, Bellafina Chocolates has partnered with several THON student organizations and dancers to create special chocolate... - November 18, 2017 - Bellafina Chocolates
Get a Room: With More Than 77,000 Operators, CHD Expert Evaluates the Hotel Industry in the United States
As the hospitality industry continues to compete with home-offered accommodations, technology is playing an increasingly larger role in the ability for hotels to stay competitive. - November 15, 2017 - CHD Expert
The Bernards Inn Welcomes New Chef
The Bernards Inn proudly announces the addition of Todd Mark Miller as their new Executive Chef. In his role as Executive Chef, he will spearhead The Inn’s culinary team and oversee all aspects of the the Inn’s restaurant, catering and kitchen staff. - November 14, 2017 - The Bernards Inn
Nigel Bradham's and Grateful Plate's Thanksgiving Meal Share
On Sunday, November 12th, Grateful Plate is partnering with Nigel Bradham of the Philadelphia Eagles and Northern Children's Services to host a Thanksgiving Meal Share. Grateful Plate will be preparing and delivering fully prepared Thanksgiving Fixins', plus a turkey courtesy of Acme Markets, to... - November 10, 2017 - Grateful Plate
This Boston Chef Has Cooked Thanksgiving Dinner Every Day for 20+ Years
Jay Hajj, the chef-owner of beloved Boston casual dining landmark Mike's City Diner, has served Thanksgiving dinner every day for more than 20 years, learning plenty of secrets along the way. His turkey dishes are widely proclaimed among the best in America. This native of Lebanon shares the secrets to perfect all-American Thanksgiving dinner in his new "Beirut to Boston" cookbook. - November 09, 2017 - Chef Jay Hajj
Blackjack Pizza & Salads Celebrates One Year in Tampa
Blackjack Pizza & Salads of Tampa is celebrating its one-year anniversary, and you are invited. Open to the public, the anniversary event will take place on Thursday, November 16, from 2:00-3:00 PM at the restaurant, located at 3692 W. Gandy Blvd. in Tampa. The festivities will include... - November 02, 2017 - Blackjack Pizza & Salads of Tampa
Houston Winery Opening for Business November 4th
Sable Gate Winery will open its doors on Saturday, November 4th as the newest Waters Edge Winery Affiliate. The winery is located at 2600 Travis Street Suite 104, Houston, Texas 77006. It offers guests a wide range of hand-crafted wines made by Sable Gate Winery using grapes grown around the... - November 01, 2017 - Waters Edge Wineries
Slater's 50/50 Reaches Milestone of 10 Locations
Slater's has expanded the burger franchise to 10 units with a 4 unit deal in Dallas, Texas, a 3 unit deal in Las Vegas, Nevada and one new unit in Temecula, California. The Slater's model offers premium quality burgers in a fun, upbeat and mouth watering environment. From creating the original 50/50 patty – made of 50% ground bacon and 50% ground beef – to our menu of over-the-top food favorites and extensive selection of local and regional craft beers. - November 01, 2017 - Slater's 5050
Exciting New Restaurant Concept at Bay 101
From the creator of Straits, Sino and Roots & Rye - October 31, 2017 - Chris Yeo Group
Dollar Margaritas at Roma’s During the Month of November
The delicious $1 margarita is available all day, every day while dining in at Roma’s for the entire month of November. - October 30, 2017 - Roma's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Market Viewpoint, LLC – Philadelphia Area Company Named an “Elite” Mystery Shopping Company
Glenmoore, PA research firm awarded MSPA-Americas Elite Status at CXE3 Conference. - October 28, 2017 - Market Viewpoint, LLC
Wowio, Inc. Acquires Restaurant and Tour Business in Arizona
Wowio appoints a new board and takes company in a new direction. - October 26, 2017 - Wowio, Inc.
Free Speech Forum at Roma’s
Every Saturday evening at 6:00pm, free thinkers gather to share news, ideas, opinions and pizza at Roma’s Italian Restaurant on Greenville Avenue. - October 26, 2017 - Roma's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Tropical Smoothie Café Announces Successful Fundraising Season
More than $40,000 given to Camp Sunshine, local schools and organizations. - October 20, 2017 - Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Jax
Bluewater Launches Clean Drinking Water Movement to Boost a Sustainable Future for Human and Ocean Health
World leading water purification company Bluewater commits to building a planet-wide movement that will harness human ingenuity to help bring cleaner, healthier water to everyone and create oceans without plastic. - October 13, 2017 - Bluewater Group
Hacienda Foundation of St. Louis Supporting the Kids Shouldn’t Have Cancer Foundation Through Margs for a Mission Program
The Hacienda Foundation of St. Louis is supporting local non-profit organization Kids Shouldn’t Have Cancer Foundation throughout the months of October and November. The Hacienda Foundation of St. Louis’s program, Margs for a Mission, selects local charities every other month. Every... - October 13, 2017 - Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Apple-Featured Travel Network Boutiq Launches on Android
Boutiq, “Where to go from who you know,” officially celebrates its launch on the Google Play Store today. The new App personalizes food and travel recommendations by placing your entrusted friends and network at their core. The Sydney-grown App received a Hero Feature selection in... - October 11, 2017 - Boutiq
Announcing the Launch of Whiskey Lab Web Store. With the Launch of Their Web Store Whiskey Lab Brings Spirit Aging to Maker Homes Everywhere.
After completing a successful Kickstarter campaign, the BRAIN Labs team is now able to produce their Whiskey Lab vessels on a larger scale. The team is now launching online sales through their website, http://www.whiskeylab.net/shop/. Visitors to the online store can order the Whiskey Lab aging kit, replacement Barrelheads, engraved tasting glasses, and other accessories. To celebrate the team is offering a 10% discount on all items sold through their web store October 13-15. - October 10, 2017 - BRAIN Labs, LLC
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice-Cream "Blasts" Into Parkland, FL
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream & Yogurt is the leading patented, custom-made liquid nitrogen ice cream company in the world since 2005. As seen on Shark Tank, the company is the pioneer and industry leader in the use of Nitrogen to custom create your favorite frozen desserts including Ice-Cream, Yogurt and Italian Ices. - October 08, 2017 - Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice-Cream, Parkland, FL
Lotus SF is on a Mission to Bring Clean, Green Indian Cuisine to the Mission
This earth-friendly Indian restaurant opens in the Mission District in October, with traditional and sustainable North Indian dishes. The address is 2434 Mission, right off 24th Street. - October 06, 2017 - Lotus SF
Go Burrito Expansion in Florida with Multi-Unit Operator Agreement
Fast casual, beach-themed burrito restaurant Go Burrito announced the expansion of the franchise into a new market: Florida. The Salisbury, North Carolina-based brand will open four franchised stores throughout the coastal state during the next two years, starting in Ocala, Florida. Franchise agreements have been sign with locations in North Carolina and Tennessee being selected. - October 05, 2017 - Go Burrito
The Inaugural Baltimore Food Truck Week, Presented by the Maryland Mobile Food Vending Association, Coming In November
What? Inaugural Baltimore Food Truck Week, presented by the Maryland Mobile Food Vendor Association. When? November 6th to November 12th, 2017; Where? Throughout the Greater Baltimore Metro Area, wherever participating food trucks operate; Why? To Celebrate Local Chefs on Wheels. - October 04, 2017 - Au Jus Solutions
Local Whiskey Lab Company Supports Habitat for Humanity Women Build at Hard Hat and Black Tie Event
BRAIN Labs, LLC donated a Whiskey Lab Double Barrel Gift Pack for auction at Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro/East Hard Hat & Black Tie Event. These unique vessels are designed for home enthusiasts to explore “barrel aging” whiskey or other spirits, without the barrel. The seventh annual event will be held at the Portland Art Museum Friday, October 6th. - October 02, 2017 - BRAIN Labs, LLC
Thaitanic Street Food Restaurant Launches in Sausalito
All aboard. This September 2017 ThaiTanic Street Food has launched their restaurant on Bridgeway Street in Sausalito, CA right near the banks of the San Francisco Bay. - October 01, 2017 - ThaiTanic Street Food
Suparossa Restaurant Group Raises Over $250,000 at Charity Golf Outings
The Suparossa Restaurant Group, which includes Suparossa, Real Time Sports, Legno Chicago, Mia's Gelato, Pete's Pizza, Belvedere Events & Banquets, Cucina Biagio, and Biagio Events Events and Catering, has been focused on raising money for local charities for the past 21 years through their... - September 29, 2017 - Suparossa Restaurant Group
Tapas & Sileni Wine Tasting Delights at Marble Bar on Friday 29 September 2017
One night only to indulge in the award-winning and exceptional vintage wine selection from New Zealand at 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok. - September 26, 2017 - 137 Pillars Hotels and Resorts
Vegan Chef Promotes Veganism with New Cookbook
Chef Bev promotes alternative diets with new cookbook "Nouveau V The New Renaissance of Vegan and Vegetarian Cuisine." - September 21, 2017 - Nouveau Vanguard
Lucky Envelope Brewing Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Specialty Beer Releases
Lucky Envelope Brewing whose founders are of Chinese descent will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, a harvest festival celebrated in Asia, with a small batch lotus seed paste beer release inspired by mooncakes on Saturday, September 30th at their tasting room in Ballard. Traditionally the holiday... - September 21, 2017 - Lucky Envelope Brewing
Fast & Fresh: CHD Expert Evaluates the Fast Food Restaurant Landscape of the USA
Consumer attitudes toward healthy eating are changing fast food menus across the nation and creating opportunities for new health-conscious operators. - September 15, 2017 - CHD Expert
Five O'Clock Steakhouse Celebrates National Thank a Police Officer Day
Five O'Clock Steakhouse to serve a prime rib sandwich lunch to the officers and staff of Milwaukee Police District 3. - September 14, 2017 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Hopsy Arrives in New York City
After San Francisco and San Diego, the fresh craft beer delivery service expands to New York. - September 14, 2017 - Hopsy
Church Brew Works Oktoberfest Celebration
Come join The Church Brew Works for their 21st annual (Sept. 14th – Oct. 7th) Oktoberfest Celebration. Brewer Dan Yarnall has 60 kegs of Oktoberfest to tap for the occasion. Order it in a Jumbo Mug and quaff it Munich Style at Church Brew Works' outdoor hop garden where the 20-foot tall hop plants are in full blossom. - September 13, 2017 - The Church Brew Works
Non-Profit Arizona Farmers Market Now Offering Pay What You Can Option
Arizona-based Farmers Market Working to Feed Those Who Can’t Afford to Buy Fresh, Local Food - September 12, 2017 - High Desert Farmers Market
Korean Temple Cultural Event is Open to the Public for the First Time
In honor of the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism is kicking off festivities with a Cultural Week of Korean Temple Food and a real taste of what it’s like to visit Korean temples. The public will get to experience this without hopping on a plane and... - September 11, 2017 - Korean Temple Food
Bellafina Chocolates is Having a Celebration
Bellafina Chocolates’ much anticipated mural, “A Celebration of Women, Children and Chocolate” is now complete. A celebration of the community volunteers and local artists that made the project possible is planned for September 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 123 Cherokee Street in... - September 07, 2017 - Bellafina Chocolates
Craft Coffee Shop Opens in Marine Park
New coffee shop opens in South Brooklyn. - September 05, 2017 - Marine Park Coffee
Delivering Delicious One Stop at a Time: Chicagoland’s Newest Food Truck Empire
Toasty Cheese Restaurant Group Launches Toasty Taco, Acquires The Crave Bar and Best Truckin’ BBQ. - September 05, 2017 - Toasty Cheese Restaurant Group
Suzanne Zahr Announces Completion of Caruccio’s Culinary Event Center, an Architect-Led Design-Build Project on Mercer Island
Architect Suzanne Zahr takes a symbiotic approach to designing and building creative environments in close collaboration with her clientele. - September 05, 2017 - Caruccio's
Looking for Rosh Hashanah Lunch and Dinner in a Glatt Kosher Restaurant in Manhattan, New York? Talia's Steakhouse & Bar Announces They Will Offer Prepaid Meals.
For over 15 years, Talia's Steakhouse has been offering prepaid Glatt Kosher lunch and dinner during Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Simchat Torah and Shabbat. - September 04, 2017 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House
Vegan Chef Promotes New Cookbook on Nationwide Tour; Sampling Vegan Recipes in Upscale Specialty Stores
Chef Bev Kumari puts a meatless spin on the Italian classic Bolognese from a recipe in her new cookbook: "Nouveau V The New Renaissance of Vegan and Vegetarian Cuisine." - September 03, 2017 - Nouveau Vanguard
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant is Celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month in September
This September marks the 30th anniversary of Library Card Sign-up Month - a time when the American Library Association (ALA) joins public libraries nationwide to highlight the value of a library card. To help celebrate, El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant will be hosting a fundraiser day for all the libraries in the neighborhoods of each of their 14 locations. - September 01, 2017 - El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
All New Magic Show and Hot New Comedy Production Come to Blazin' M This Fall
The summer may be ending, but the fun at Blazin’ M Ranch continues this fall & winter. Blazin' M announces two hot new shows starting in September & October at the ranch: the all new magic show, featuring award-winning magician Eric Giliam Starts September 24th and the laugh-out-loud comedy "Hot Flashes on the Trail - A Melodrama Miss-Hap" begins October 1st. Both shows will run on Select weekend days through the end of the year. - August 30, 2017 - Blazin' M Ranch
4th Annual Vegan Soulfest Returns to Baltimore
Vegan Soulfest is a festival celebrating culture and vegan living. All Vegan. All Soul. - August 28, 2017 - The Land of Kush
River Yacht Club Miami’s Sunday Party Pops Up in Turkey
Rock My Boat - Istanbul & Bodrum - "Brunch All Day Party All Night" - August 27, 2017 - River Yacht Club
“Cutting Edge Indonesian Gastronomy” at Nimitr at 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok from 25 to 26 August 2017
A tantalising trip for the taste buds with the unique presentation of the incredible and innovative ideas on favourite Indonesian cuisine. - August 23, 2017 - 137 Pillars Hotels and Resorts
Caruccio’s Culinary Event Center Celebrates Grand Opening Sept. 14
Region's newest demonstration kitchen with filming capabilities offers unique space for cooking professionals to star in their own cooking shows, food & wine experiences and televised events. - August 22, 2017 - Caruccio's
Kitchen Arab Equipment Marketplace Revolutionizes How Restaurants and Suppliers Connect
Startup Kitchen Arab Equipment Marketplace (KAE) provides the largest kitchen equipment marketplace in Dubai, the UAE, and the Middle East. With more kitchen equipment suppliers and companies relying on their services to list, advertise, and sell their products and services, KitchenAE.com has... - August 18, 2017 - Kitchen Arab Equipment Marketplace
Flying Boat Brewing Co. Takes Flight: Grand Opening Celebration to be Held Aug. 19
St. Petersburg, Florida: Flying Boat Brewing Co., St. Petersburg’s newest craft brewery, is hosting its grand opening celebration Saturday, Aug. 19, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and Friends of Strays. - August 18, 2017 - Flying Boat Brewing Company
Broken Shed Vodka Positioned for an East Coast Takeover of the Natural Vodka Market
After announcing a partnership with Rhode Island Distributing in April, Broken Shed Vodka (a natural craft vodka from New Zealand) is embarking on another major expansion to New Jersey through a new partnership with Breakthru Beverage Group. - August 18, 2017 - Broken Shed Distilleries, Inc.
Drum & Quill, an Historic Pub in Pinehurst, Celebrates Three Year Anniversary
Drum & Quill Public House is celebrating its third anniversary this month in the Village of Pinehurst. Back in June 2014 the Village of Pinehurst was pulling off a US Open doubleheader– a first of its kind. Despite all that activity a restaurant in the historic Pinehurst Sundry building... - August 15, 2017 - Drum Media Group