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Buy Me A Drink App Launches New Features
Awaiting the launch of iOS 6 and Ice Cream Sandwich, Buy Me A Drink App is set to release a new version of the Nightlife Socializing App with more features to meet party people. - June 17, 2012 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Grand Opening of Authentic Venezuelan Restaurant in Brickell
Over 40,000 Venezuelans reside in South Florida. Budare Bistro, opening in the heart of Brickell, hopes to bring them a taste of home with their authentic Venezuelan cuisine. Budare Bistro, owned by Gloria Villasmil & Jesus Nieto, is named after the circular cast iron or clay griddle used in... - June 16, 2012 - Budare Bistro
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok Begins Restaurant Renovations
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok has embarked on yet another improvement project, the first floor renovation, encompassing the Mexican Restaurant Señor Pico, Thai Contemporary Red Pepper and international restaurant the Café scheduled for completion in September 2012. The hotel remains... - June 16, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
JTM Food Group Launches New Web site to Capitalize on Expanding Markets, Drive More Sales Growth
New site includes recipes, videos, nutritional data and more - June 15, 2012 - JTM Food Group
Farrell’s 3rd Annual Charity Ice Cream Eating Challenge is Announced
Farrell’s 3rd Annual Splendiferously Superiffic Summer Spectacular Ice Cream Eating Challenge is Announced with a new professional category and Family Festival. Proceeds for this event go to CHOC Children’s® and Make-A-Wish®. - June 14, 2012 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
Discover Brunei for iPad – An Interactive Tourist Guide That Lets You See Brunei Through Real People’s Photos
Discover Brunei for iPad gives you a unique way to experience the country through real people’s social network photos and tips posted in Brunei. Download the app for free and stand a chance to win an all-expenses paid trip for two to Brunei worth over US$10,000. - June 13, 2012 - MeSixty Sdn Bhd
Manny and Olga's Pizza to Add 4 New Units
Manny and Olga's founder, Manny Athanasakis announces expansion. - June 10, 2012 - Manny & Olga's Pizza
Forget the Tie, Dad Can Win Golf for Father’s Day at Bungalow Bar & Grill
Bungalow Bar & Grill is giving one lucky Valley Dad and a guest a free round of golf for Father’s Day this year. To be eligible, Valley residents must fill out an entry form available at Bungalow Bar & Grill and like the popular Scottsdale restaurant’s Facebook page, located at... - June 09, 2012 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
Local Golf Courses Go Green with 450 New Trees
Locally-owned Ace Golf continues renovation of its Wentworth and Crescent Oaks Golf Clubs in Tarpon Springs with the addition of 320 cypress trees and another 130 trees at its Pebble Creek Golf Club (450 total) in Tampa. The trees arrived late last month and are being planted along pond banks, the favored habitat of water-loving bald cypress trees, on most of the 18 golf holes at each course. - June 09, 2012 - Ace Crescent Oaks, Inc.
Southern Oaks Plantation Voted the #1 “Place to Get Married” in New Orleans
On June 1, The Times-Picayune published the results of its 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards, in which people voted on their favorite bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues in 101 different categories. This year, they selected Southern Oaks Plantation the #1 “Place to Get Married” in the New Orleans area. - June 08, 2012 - Southern Oaks Plantation
Houston Mexican Restaurant and Party Place Set to Rock the Summer with Black and White Zumba Party
Party yourself into shape this summer as Zumba superstars Jenny Stevenson and Carlos Landron bring their Black & White Twilight Zumba to Paco Joe’s. - June 07, 2012 - Paco Joe's Grill & Cantina
YoArt Makes New York City Debut at The Plaza Food Hall
Frozen Yogurt Boutique Offers Guests an Upscale DIY Experience. - June 07, 2012 - YoArt Frozen Yogurt Boutique
In Celebration of Earning a Perfect Health Inspection Score, Five O'Clock Steakhouse Announces a New Dining Promotion
In Celebration of Earning a Perfect Health Inspection Score and the "Blue Ribbon for Clean Dining Award," Five O'Clock Steakhouse Announces a New Dining Promotion - June 07, 2012 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Fort Myers Jason’s Deli Supports Local Charities During Month of June
Jason’s deli’s Fort Myers location is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Southwest Florida by giving back to the community. - June 06, 2012 - Jason's Deli
ConnectToCatering.com Partners with Max’s Delicatessen to Offer Online Catering Ordering
ConnectToCatering.com is pleased to announce its newest partnership with Birmingham caterer Max’s Delicatessen to extend online catering ordering services. ConnectToCatering.com offers online catering ordering from 30+ menus in Alabama. - June 03, 2012 - ConnectToCatering.com
Father’s Day 2012 at Arizona’s Arrowhead Grill Means Free Steak
Arizona fathers will get a special treat if they're one of the first 50 reservations made for Father's Day at the popular Arrowhead Grill - free steak. - June 03, 2012 - Arrowhead Grill
Dow Sherwood’s Village Inn to Relocate Clearwater Restaurant
Dow Sherwood’s Village Inn restaurant will be relocating just a mile from its current location. According to Paul Walker, President of Dow Sherwood Corporation, and Grandson to Dow Sherwood, “Our lease was up and we decided to take advantage of a larger space conveniently located 1 mile... - June 02, 2012 - Dow Sherwood Corporation
Oporto® Joins Pointpal’s Loyalty and Rewards Community
Oporto Customers Can Use Their Mobile Phone as Stamp Card for Collecting Points; Australian Developed App and Platform Continues Market Expansion - June 02, 2012 - Pointpal
Off-The-Path.com Celebrates First Birthday and Sets Off on New Adventures
Off-The-Path.com, one of the leading adventure travel blogs, celebrates its one year anniversary in the first week of June this year by giving away a Backpack from Deuter worth $250 US and revealing feature travel plans. - June 01, 2012 - Off The Path
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurants to Participate in Triangle Restaurant Week June 4-10
The Twisted Fork Grill & Bakery, Draft Carolina Burgers & Beer, Rockwell’s American Grill, Tribeca Tavern in Raleigh and Cary to Take Part in Event Celebrating Regional Culinary Excellence - June 01, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Perfect Health Inspection Earns Five O’Clock Steakhouse the Blue Ribbon Award for Clean Dining
A perfect health inspection score by the City of Milwaukee has earned Five O’Clock Steakhouse the Blue Ribbon Award for Clean Dining from Milwaukee’s TMJ Channel 4 News. Reporter Courtny Gerrish profiled the restaurant’s accomplishment during a segment which aired on Friday, May... - May 31, 2012 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Funderdome Indoor Playground and Cafe to Celebrate First Year
South Florida’s premiere indoor playground will celebrate its 1st birthday with a huge party, celebrities, entertainers and more on June 22, 2012 4:30pm. - May 30, 2012 - Funderdome Indoor Playground and Cafe Fort Lauderdale
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok: June Food and Spa Promotions
The Rembrandt Hotel invites diners and guests to try the latest F&B promotion from award-wining outlets and Don’t rain on me Spa Package for this coming June. Enjoy the delicious food and relax at the Rembrandt’s spa. - May 29, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Buy Me a Drink App and Anna Sui Party Together
The ultimate nightlife app created by a Girl Who Wanted A Drink has joined The Exclusive World of Anna Sui party at Filter in Singapore, to give a tech twist to socializing in the beauty and fashion world. - May 26, 2012 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Houston Mexican Restaurant and Party Place Paco Joe’s Readies Old School Summer Jam 2012
Super Stars Stevie B, Timmy T and Egyptian Lover set to rock The Bayou City Saturday, June 30. - May 26, 2012 - Paco Joe's Grill & Cantina
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Continues Growth in Grapevine Texas
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is announcing the opening of its newest location in Grapevine Texas. - May 25, 2012 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Payton Wright Foundation Benefits from Jason’s Deli Promotion
Jason’s Deli of Southwest Florida owner and operator Diana Willis presented Holly and Patrick Wright with a $1,750 check for the Payton Wright Foundation. The donation was a result of the Jason’s Deli’s complimentary drink card and match of customer donations given to the cause by... - May 25, 2012 - Jason's Deli
Belle Chevre Fig Breakfast Cheese Named Finalist for SOFI Award
The Oscars of the food world, the SOFI awards from NASFT, have been announced and Belle Chevre's Fig Breakfast Cheese has been chosen as a finalist. This soft, creamy artisan goat cheese, available in retail nationwide, is swirled with fig preserves. - May 25, 2012 - Belle Chevre
Hungry Howie's Pizza Named 2012 Military Friendly Franchise by G.I. Jobs Magazine
G.I. Jobs names Hungry Howie's Pizza a 2012 Military Friendly Franchise, with two veteran franchisees and a veteran director. - May 24, 2012 - Hungry Howie's Pizza
Rocky Top Hospitality Receives Triangle Business Journal a Better World Award
Triangle Business Journal Honors Local Restaurant and Catering Company for Continued Commitment to Community Initiatives. - May 24, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Sharky's American Grill Now Open in West Houston
Please come by and enjoy their wonderful chef driven scratch made items such as bacon wrapped sharky bites, jumbo shrimp, ribs, fish, gourmet burgers, adventurous salads, brunch, lunch, kids menu along with an affordable happy hour. - May 20, 2012 - Sharky's American Grill
Best Houston Mexican Restaurant Offers Chance to Win Free Birthday Party
Paco Joe’s Grill and Cantina says area residents can win free food, drinks and more for friends and family. - May 18, 2012 - Paco Joe's Grill & Cantina
Jason’s Deli Celebrates 10 Years in Southwest Florida by Giving Back
Jason’s deli is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Southwest Florida by giving back to the community. The “Power of Ten,” focuses community attention on 10 area charities by donating 10% of the Fort Myers restaurant’s sales to a specific charity on Monday’s between June 4th and August 20th. - May 18, 2012 - Jason's Deli
Rocky Top Hospitality Ranked as 2011 Top Corporate Philanthropist
North Carolina Restaurant Group Recognized by Triangle Business Journal for Its Philanthropic Focus. - May 18, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Nonni's Corner Trattoria Wins Readers' Choice Awards
Nonni's Corner Trattoria of Grove City, Pa., has been voted Best Place for Italian Food, Best Family Restaurant, Best Place to Get Coffee, Best Place for Hot Dogs and Best Place for Seafood. - May 17, 2012 - Nonni's Corner Trattoria
Tea Monkey Celebrates Its First Year and Launches Its First Tea Pod
Its been a year since Tea Monkey launched its first store in Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes, offering a unique customer experience focussed on Tea in a cutting edge environment. - May 17, 2012 - Tea Monkey
Tea Monkey Supports Coeliac Awareness Week with a Free Cuppa
When Tea Monkey launched in 2011, it was keen to provide its customers with choices, particularly with regard to its food and beverage options. - May 17, 2012 - Tea Monkey
The Ted Williams Project Announces Release of "A Golden Voice" at the Live Local! Columbus Kick Off Party
The kick-off party for the re-branded local magazine Live Local! Columbus will be taking place at The Bluestone, located at 583 E. Broad St., on Thursday, May 24th at 6pm. Columbus’s own Ted Williams, the man with the golden voice, will make a special personal appearance. Mr. Williams is... - May 17, 2012 - The Bluestone
Delft Blue Enters The Natural Pork Business
Delft Blue, LLC. and Lucki7 Farms form Strategic Partnership - May 16, 2012 - Delft Blue, LLC
Free Wine Tasting Compliments of Five O’Clock Steakhouse
Sample the all new wine list offering full-bodied flavors and refreshing summer sippers. From now until Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26, 2012, Five O’Clock Steakhouse invites you to enjoy a complimentary 2 oz. sample of any wine available by the glass when you dine in the lounge or dining room. - May 16, 2012 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Bring Mom to Mother's Day Brunch at Scottsdale's Bungalow Bar and Grill
To honor Arizona mothers this Mother’s Day, Bungalow Bar and Grill is offering brunch menu items that will please moms and the whole family this Sunday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “It’s a day that moms always look forward to, even if they downplay it,” said Trish Clark,... - May 13, 2012 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
"Sip and Supper" Wine Education on the Napa Wine Train
Winemaker-led tasting followed by gourmet meal on-board. - May 13, 2012 - Napa Valley Wine Train
Roster of New York Celebrity Guest Hosts Unite in an Unprecedented Charity Event for Bullying.org with the Founder Bill Belsey
The first annual Manhattan Anti-Bullying Gala will be held at the Flatiron Districts hottest social club, SPiN on Friday, May 18th, 2012 beginning at 10pm. Musical hosts, Celebrity DJ Ambition, DJ Ravi B. DJ Billy Got It, and DJ Akshay are spinning the hottest music we have today with special... - May 13, 2012 - Culinary Bad Boy Productions
Culinary Bad Boy and Whole Foods Unite in the Healthy Futures Initiative
Culinary Bad Boy, Chef Chris Nirschel is known for being an innovator and the first in his craft to unite food, fashion & entertainment. Chef Nirschel introduces a new platform in encouraging healthy eating through fun interactive demonstrations in his hometown Boston, Massachusetts. Chef Nirschel will instruct Boston’s Youth on May 14th followed by the Adult demonstration on May 16th at Bellingham Whole Foods Market for The Healthy Futures Initiative. - May 12, 2012 - Culinary Bad Boy Productions
Buy Me a Drink App to Launch in Asia on May 16 at the Butter Factory
Location-based nightlife socializing App Buy Me a Drink (BMD) is set to launch to the Asian market on May 16th at Singapore Superclub - The Butter Factory. - May 11, 2012 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Farrell’s in Brea Begins Serving Weekend Breakfast
Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlours and Restaurant in Brea is now serving weekend Breakfast from 8am – 11am. - May 11, 2012 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
Rocky Top Hospitality to Host Statewide "Got To Be NC" Chef Competition
“Fire In The Triangle” to Take Place at Rocky Top Hospitality’s 1705 Prime Catering and Events Facility. - May 10, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Farrell’s Says Thank You to America’s Bravest Men and Women with a Free Sundae
Farrell’s celebrates National Military Appreciation Month by giving those who serve, or have served, in the Armed Forces a free, specially created Red White and Blue Thank You Sundae - May 09, 2012 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
Chicago Prime Steakhouse Offers Complimentary Dessert for All Moms on Mother’s Day
Dine at Chicago Prime Steakhouse on Mother's Day and all Moms will receive a complimentary dessert. Chef Ruben Garcia, one-time protege of Chef Jean Banchet, has crafted a menu with Moms in mind and the brand new Gluten Free Menu is also available. - May 09, 2012 - Chicago Prime Steakhouse
Milwaukee's Iconic Five O'Clock Steakhouse Unveils a New Wine List This Week - Just in Time for Summer
Milwaukee's iconic Five O'Clock Steakhouse unveiled an all new wine list this week. The new list features full-bodied wines which can hold up against hearty steakhouse cuisine, as well as, refreshing summer sippers. Some of the standouts include: Caymus Conundrum White Blend - Mango, papaya, kiwi... - May 06, 2012 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse