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Taco Tequila Kombat Championship
Charleston, South Carolina's top restaurants battle for Food & Beverage glory in Taco Tequila Kombat, a Head to Head competition - Best Taco & Tequila Pairing Wins. Stars Restaurant and Cocktail Club will face off November 21st for the tournament's 4th overall title. - November 15, 2016 - Rebel Taqueria
Taratai Villa Launches Introductory Rates for the Winter Season in Thailand
Taratai Villa, located in Chonburi, Thailand is now open and ready to welcome guests for the coming season. - November 15, 2016 - Taratai Villa
Plantation Palms Golf Club Re-Opens
The 821 families residing in Plantation Palms in Land O' Lakes wanted their golf club back that had been closed for 2 years. They partnered with Ace Golf by purchasing a social membership for every resident for 5 years. The club was renovated and expanded. Its Mulligans Irish Pub restaurant opened last week. A miniature golf opens 11/17 followed by the golf course on November 30th. - November 12, 2016 - Plantation Palms Golf Club
New Brewery Gunwhale Ales Announces Its Team and Grand Opening
The company reveals the opening of its taproom and the involvement of local Chef Justin Miller of Pizzeria Ortica. - November 10, 2016 - Gunwhale Ales
CEO Chef Announces Two Ways for Companies to Give Back to the Community Through Philanthropic Team Cooking Events
CEO Chef, a leader in cooking team building programs, offers two philanthropic cooking events for companies to develop stronger teamwork skills. Find out more now. - November 06, 2016 - CEO Chef, Inc.
Irish Software Company Launches Koozook a New Social Media Platform to Promote Social Venues
An Irish company have developed the KooZooK platform to help social venues such as restaurants & bars to get online and showcase their venue by publishing their menus, events, facilities, vacancies, latest news etc. A web presence without the cost and hassle of hosting & maintaining their... - November 06, 2016 - KooZooK
Newest Cafesano Restaurant Offers Bold & Fresh Mediterranean Flavors
Cafesano's Second Location Now Open at the Popular Dulles Town Center, VA. - November 05, 2016 - Cafesano
Airlines Missing Opportunities by Frustrating Customers
Airlines appear to be pushing consumers further away rather than creating brand loyalties according to new research from EyeforTravel and Relay42. - November 03, 2016 - EyeforTravel
The "White Tablecloth" Segment: CHD Expert Evaluates the Fine Dining Landscape of the United States
The fine dining restaurant industry caters to American consumers looking for a high-end, away-from-home dining experience. - November 02, 2016 - CHD Expert
Omnichannel Approach is Vital for Travel Brands
Consumers are increasingly use multiple devices when looking at travel products creating demand for better digital approaches. - November 02, 2016 - EyeforTravel
Thijs Van Rhoon - Exec Chef Appointment at Park Rotana Park Arjaan by Rotana AD
Park Rotana & Park Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi appointed Thijs Van Rhoon as Executive Chef. With over 12 years of experience in the global hospitality and restaurant industry, Dutch national Chef Thijs hails from neighboring Ras Al Khaimah and the pre-opening of a five star 725 room resort... - November 01, 2016 - Park Rotana Hotel
Ford’s Garage Coming to Westchase, Wesley Chapel and Clearwater
Ford’s Garage is coming to Pinellas and North Tampa. - October 30, 2016 - Ford's Garage USA
Freedom Pizza is on a Mission to Support Local Artists
Freedom Pizza's message to photographers, designers, physical artists, painters, musicians, cartoonists, doodlers, movie makers, tattoo artists and dreamers - let Freedom Pizza be your canvas. - October 28, 2016 - Freedom Pizza
CEO Chef Announces Team Building Activities for Company Holiday Parties
CEO Chef, which uses culinary arts to build stronger teams in the office, has announced that their programs can enhance this winter's holiday parties with tasty food, competitive excitement, and improved team collaboration. CEO Chef's team building programs and packages, which are available across the country, meld a universal pastime with focused attention on team building and productivity in the office to create lasting results. - October 27, 2016 - CEO Chef, Inc.
Boo Bowl at Pin Chasers is a Safe, Family-Friendly Way to Celebrate Halloween
Families enjoy two hours of bowling, fun, and games in a safe environment for Halloween. - October 27, 2016 - Pin Chasers
Houston Start-Up Launches Thanksgiving "Serve One—Share One" Giveaway
This season, Served LLC, Houston's newest meal delivery service, is launching the “Serve One—Share One” Thanksgiving dinner giveaway. The winner of the giveaway will receive a chef-prepared, fully-cooked meal delivered and will have the opportunity to give an additional complete Thanksgiving dinner away to a deserving family. Texas residents can enter for their chance to win by visiting www.myservedmeals.com. - October 27, 2016 - Served LLC
Sheraton Jumeirah Country Music Festival
For the second time in Dubai, the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort will host the Country Music Festival over two consecutive weekends, starting on the 16th of November 2016. During the Country Music Festival guests will enjoy delicious American Style Food Stalls, where they can choose many... - October 27, 2016 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Queenstown Public House Brings Life-Sized Gingerbread House Back for the Holidays
San Diego’s New Zealand-inspired hot-spot, Queenstown Public House, will get a holiday gingerbread house makeover and host it’s 2nd annual gingerbread house contest on Tuesday, Dec.20. - October 22, 2016 - Queenstown Public House
eMenuTouch is a Native Multi-Platform and Multilingual System, Rendering Guest Services on All Hospitality Venues in Remote and Real Time on Over 8.6 Billion Devices
World first high-tech proprietary software system, based on Queensway in-house Native Multi-Platform and multilingual system, which renders guest services on each and every hospitality venue in remote and real time on over 8.6 billion smartphones, smart-TVs and Wi-Fi enabled devices screen from... - October 20, 2016 - Queensway Group AB
Wild West Pizza Launches "Be Nice for a Slice" - Anti-Bullying Program
Award winning Wild West Pizza has introduced a new program to help combat bullying in local schools. October is National Anti-bullying month so this is the perfect time to launch this innovative idea. Previously, Wild West in conjunction with the Lompoc Police department launched the positive... - October 20, 2016 - Wild West Pizza
Church’s Chicken® Raises More Than a Quarter-Million Dollars for No Kid Hungry®
Church’s Chicken® awarded No Kid Hungry with $300,167 from the brand’s fundraising efforts earlier in the year to help provide meals for children in need. - October 20, 2016 - Church's Chicken
Bellafina Chocolates Corporate Gifts to Benefit United Way
Bellafina Chocolates, a unique "all profits to charity" artisan chocolate company, announces a new partnership with United Way to support the 2016 Campaign. Through Nov 17, companies may order branded gifts for customers and designate 100% of the profits from their order to benefit United Way. Bellafina Chocolates can put a company's logo on the packaging and even on the truffles themselves. Gifts can be shipped directly to customers on the date specified. www.BellafinaChocolates.com/CorpGifts - October 20, 2016 - Bellafina Chocolates
Local Tech Start-Up Launches Innovative Platform That Brings Local Food Into the Sharing Economy
Barrie based start-up FreshSpoke is shaking up the food industry with a new platform for the growing market of wholesale buyers turning away from imported and processed foods in favour of those produced closer to home. - October 15, 2016 - FreshSpoke
Predicting the Next U.S. President with Gelato
Can gelato predict the next President of the United States? This gelato shop thinks so. Can the next president be predicted by gelato sales? This gelato business thinks so. Iorio’s Gelato (www.ioriosgelato.com) has created two election-themed gelato flavors, “Cookies and... - October 12, 2016 - Iorio's Gelato
Delivery.com and NetWaiter Team Up: Provide Restaurants Better Online Exposure
NetWaiter and delivery.com now offer online ordering and marketing benefits to increase business for restaurants across the United States. NetWaiter has incorporated online ordering functionality for restaurants listed on delivery.com directly into the myNetWaiter network. The first phase of this... - October 05, 2016 - Netwaiter
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi Introduces Ground 1
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi introduces Ground 1 – an exclusive private venue for catering bespoke events. Located on the hotel’s mezzanine level, Ground 1 is host to two private dining rooms, a separate lounge and bar area along with an outdoor terrace. Offering unique menu creations, expert... - September 28, 2016 - Park Rotana Hotel
New Company Strives to Help Aspiring Restaurateurs Start Their Own Restaurants, Bars
Barprints allows customers the opportunity to purchase a customizable business plan template with an array of time-saving features. - September 25, 2016 - Barprints
The Most Popular German Festival is Back to Dubai at the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
The Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort is set again for the annual Oktoberfest. This year the German Festival will take place between the 12th and the 22nd of October, 2016. At the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort Oktoberfest, guests will embark on a culinary and cultural journey with authentic German... - September 23, 2016 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Whiskey Lab to Offer Oregon Oak Barrelheads - the At-Home Spirit Aging Team Offers a New Rare Wood Option to Reach Kickstarter Stretch Funding Goal
BRAIN Labs, LLC, a Portland, OR-based company that manufactures Whiskey Lab at-home spirit aging containers today announced that they plan to add Oregon oak (Quercus garryana) to their lineup of interchangeable wood Barrelheads. Launched on the popular crowdfunding platform Kickstarter on July 27th campaign ends September 25th, 2016. Whiskey Lab has already surpassed its initial $12,500 USD funding goal. - September 21, 2016 - BRAIN Labs, LLC
CHD Expert Evaluates the Independent Restaurant Industry to Help Suppliers Pinpoint Opportunities with Independent Operators
Independent restaurants represent 66 percent of the total restaurant landscape and outnumber chains nearly two to one. - September 21, 2016 - CHD Expert
Papa Gino's Relaunches All You Can Eat Program
All You Can Eat Pizza and Pasta for just $4.99 per person with additional $1 sides, including meatballs and breadsticks. Papa Gino’s recently re-launched their popular All You Can Eat Program, where guests can visit any participating Papa Gino’s restaurant and enjoy endless cheese and... - September 19, 2016 - Papa Gino's
Schakolad Chocolate Factory Turns 21 Years Old
Schakolad Chocolate Factory with 20 locations nationwide is turning 21 years old. To commemorate the occasion, Schakolad Chocolate Factory just released their new Anniversary Truffle - Cabernet Sauvignon in 72% Dark Chocolate. - September 17, 2016 - Schakolad Chocolate Factory
Gusto® Appoints Former Oracle Hospitality Exec. as New Chief Revenue Officer
Gusto®, a nationwide leader in restaurant management technology, announces the addition of Don DeMarinis as Gusto’s new Chief Revenue Officer. Previously the Vice President of Sports and Entertainment at Oracle Hospitality, Don will leverage his diverse 20+ year background in hospitality... - September 16, 2016 - Gusto
Get Ready for 2017 with Quality Commercial Kitchen Equipment from Zanduco Restaurant Equipment & Supplies
Newark, DE-based supplier of commercial kitchen equipment, Zanduco Restaurant Equipment & Supplies is now helping restaurant operators get ready for 2017 with the latest kitchen equipment. The company’s catalogue now includes the worktop refrigeration systems for use within busy kitchens. - September 15, 2016 - Zanduco Restaurant Equipment & Supplies
Zanduco Restaurant Equipment & Supplies Offering Reduced Pricing on Quality Kitchen Equipment from True Food Service Equipment, Inc.
Newark, DE-based specialists for high quality kitchen equipment, Zanduco Restaurant Equipment & Supplies are now offering low cost pricing on the latest equipment options from True Food Service Equipment, Inc. The company’s selection includes the Glass Four-Sided Merchandiser, which has... - September 15, 2016 - Zanduco Restaurant Equipment & Supplies
After Serving More Than 1 Million Guests, Family Owned Triangle Barbecue Restaurants Change Hands
GMW Carolina, Triangle owner of three Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations, has sold all locations to another local company. The husband and wife leadership team comment on family, giving back to the community, reflect on the past and the future of the company. - September 13, 2016 - GMW Carolina, Inc
Grateful Plate Has Moved to Manayunk
Philadelphia based healthy prepared meal delivery service, Grateful Plate has moved. - September 11, 2016 - Grateful Plate
Heine Brothers’ Coffee Deploys Gusto® Point-of-Sale
Gusto®, a nationwide leader in restaurant management technology, announces its successful point–of-sale rollout to Heine Brothers’ Coffee. Known for its organic coffee and commitment to fair trade, Heine Brothers’ Coffee operates thirteen locations throughout the Louisville,... - September 08, 2016 - Gusto
Ordercube - Simplify Ordering - Restaurant Communication
Adwyse & Co. aspires to change the restaurant experience for everybody. What if there was a device that could bridge the communication gap between guests and waiters, support restaurateurs and serve as an atmospheric light gadget? Introducing: the Ordercube. - September 01, 2016 - Ordercube
Back to School: from Kindergarten to Universities, Get a Taste of the 2016 Foodservice Industry Across Our Nation's Learning Institutions
CHD Expert evaluates the education foodservice landscape of the USA to provide insights into different school types and allow providers to target specific segments. - August 31, 2016 - CHD Expert
Buzz Pop Cocktails Sets Strategic Alliance with ZoIQ and Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank for Video Promotions
Buzz Pop™ Cocktails are a fresh and invigorating new twist on two very popular summer items – sorbets + premium liquors. The no mess retro style see through push-pops are perfect for pool bars, Las Vegas Day clubs, concerts, sporting venues, Cruise lines and huge parties. The adult only... - August 31, 2016 - Buzz Pop Cocktails
Asian Cuisine Meets Spanish at Oushi Toro
Award winning Chef Raul Cobb introduces a brand new fusion style of Asian and Spanish flavours. - August 28, 2016 - Kempinski Hotel Bahía
Appointment of Director of Public Relations and Marketing Communications at 137 Pillars Hotels and Resorts
In her new role, Kanchalikar works to create an effective marketing communications and public relations platform in liaison with the group’s International PR Agency and the marketing team for 137 Pillars Hotels and Resorts brand. - August 27, 2016 - 137 Pillars Hotels and Resorts
Dine with the Stars
Three Michelin Starred Chefs come together to create a culinary extravaganza at the Kempinski Hotel Bahia in Estepona, Spain this September. - August 26, 2016 - Kempinski Hotel Bahía
Salt & Pepper Restaurant Now Offering Tasty and Delicious Hakka Style Chinese Food
Salt & Pepper Restaurant is the well-known & most trusted food zone in Mississauga, which offers a range of tasty and delicious Chinese cuisine including Hakka Chinese, Halal Chinese and much more at affordable prices. People who relish the taste of Chinese will never forget the flavor of... - August 24, 2016 - Salt & Pepper Hakka Mississauga
Crown Food Carts Set to Launch All New Eco One Hybrid Mobile Food Vending Cart
Crown Food Carts, a Pennsylvania based food truck, food trailers & vending cart manufacturer, has planned the launch of all new Hybrid Mobile Food Vending Cart. The launch is scheduled on 7th October, 2016. This Eco friendly food cart is made using the most innovative cutting edge technology. The hybrid mobile food vending cart will be available at affordable prices and is expected to target street vendors, small & large companies. - August 21, 2016 - Crown Food Carts
Craft Beer Week and WAAVE
WAAVE app teams up with Craft Beer Week to turn a multi venue week-long event cashless. WAAVE has pioneered the cashless movement for F&B and events in Singapore and for this event they handpicked key happenings to ride the cashless WAAVE. - August 21, 2016 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Bellafina Chocolates Announces Charity Giveaway
Bellafina Chocolates, a gourmet chocolate company and social enterprise that donates 100% of its profits to children's charities, is celebrating its 6-year anniversary with a Fan's Choice Charity Giveaway. Fans may vote for one of six children's charities on the company's Facebook page. - August 20, 2016 - Bellafina Chocolates
Celebrate 10 Years with Break Away II Sports Lounge
On August 21, all day long, Break Away II Sports Lounge will be celebrating their Tenth Year Anniversary in business. The Celebration is a "Thank You" to all the Friends & Customers over the last 10 years who have helped Break Away II Sports Lounge grow and become a place to enjoy... - August 19, 2016 - Break Away II Sports Lounge
R.F. Technologies, Inc. Launching a New Product – LIO, Drive-Thru Listen in Only Audio System
R.F. Technologies, Inc, a QSR drive-thru industry leader for over 28 years, is proud to announce their new product, LIOTM -- the revolutionary drive-thru listen in only audio system. RFT’s R&D experts have been working together to create an alternative drive-thru audio system that will... - August 17, 2016 - R.F. Technologies, Inc.