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Napa Wine Train Announces Open Invitation to Press
Wine Train hosting journalists March 1- August 15, 2012. - March 03, 2012 - Napa Valley Wine Train
Moab Half Marathon to Host Inaugural Thelma & Louise Half Marathon
New Road Race Added to Moab Half Marathon Roster; New event is expected to draw over 1000 participants and will benefit local women’s shelter and girls’ running program. - March 03, 2012 - Moab Utah Travel Council
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Appoints Susan Suo as Director of Human Resources
Susan Suo is appointed Director of Human Resources at Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai. - March 01, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Green Beer, Live Music to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Baker St. Pub & Grill
Toast to the “Luck O’ the Irish” with green beer and live music at Baker St. Pub & Grill on Wednesday, March 17. The British-themed pub’s DTC location will kick off its festivities at 8 p.m. with music from That Eighties Band. Music by Fredi & The Soulshakers... - March 01, 2012 - Baker St. Pub & Grill
Sherlock's Baker St. Pub to Host Houston's Largest St. Patrick's Day Outdoor Block Party
Pub expects to pour more than 60 kegs of green beer - March 01, 2012 - Baker St. Pub & Grill
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok: March Food Promotions
The latest food promotion of award-winning mexican restaurant, Senor Pico, at Rembrandt Hotel Sukhumvit Soi 18. - March 01, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Yogurtland Hires New Director of Real Estate for the East Coast
Franchise Industry Real Estate Veteran Joins Yogurtland Team - February 29, 2012 - Yogurtland
ConnectToCatering.com Offers New Birmingham Catering Options with Nothing But Noodles
ConnectToCatering.com is pleased to announce its newest partnership with Birmingham’s Nothing But Noodles restaurant to extend online catering ordering services. ConnectToCatering.com offers online catering ordering from 30+ menus in Alabama. - February 27, 2012 - ConnectToCatering.com
Fundraiser Held to Save the Endangered Lake Sammamish Kokanee Salmon
Friday, March 23rd at 6:00 pm Coho Café Catering and Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery will take a step in the direction of protecting the Lake Sammamish kokanee. Kokanee S.O.S. (“Save Our Salmon”) an evening of fundraising, delectable tastes, musical entertainment, and... - February 25, 2012 - Coho Cafe
Top Chef Hire Brings a New Service to the Table in Singapore
What is the difference between going out for dinner and inviting guests to one's home? It is the work the woman in charge has to do to prepare the lunch or dinner: finding recipes; shopping; locking herself in the kitchen for hours; preparing all the dishes and of course providing the service during the meal. Top Chef Hire introduces a new way of entertainment by making it easy to have a personal chef who does it all for the clients. - February 24, 2012 - Top Chef Hire
Mama Fu's "Woks" Into Cleveland
Asian Flex-Casual™ Concept Signs Three-Unit Agreement; Restaurant Pioneers Look to Further Expand the Burgeoning Brand. - February 24, 2012 - Mama Fu's
Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers Donates to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Rocky Top Hospitality’s Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Gives Portion of Proceeds to Nonprofit Seeking a Cure for Blood Cancer. - February 24, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Diamond Commissary Receives USDA Approval for Food Preparation
Diamond Commissary, formerly Pyramid Food Service, announced today their approval from the USDA for their wholesale food manufacturing of prepared 5 lb food trays. With USDA standards being stringent, and the cost to properly maintain a USDA facility high, many commissaries ordered to become USDA... - February 20, 2012 - Pyramid Foods
Amooré Pizza, the Traveling Wood-Fired Pizza Kitchen Will be at "Taste of Williamson" Fundraiser for the United Way
Amooré Pizza, located in Franklin, TN is a traveling wood-fired pizza kitchen that comes to your location to cater your pizza party. Ideal for parties of 25 - 60 at your business or home. - February 19, 2012 - Amoore Pizza
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Named China Green Hotel
“China Green Hotel” - Grand Mercure Hongqiao - Group Accor - February 19, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Supports France at World Rugby Cup Final
More than 80 French Nationals joined Grand Mercure Hongqiao in supporting the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final Match. - February 19, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Southern Oaks Plantation Celebrates 25 Years in the Wedding Industry with Revolutionary New Website and Two Major Awards
Southern Oaks Plantation is excited to make three major announcements to coincide with its 25th anniversary this year: Winning the 2012 WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award, being selected as a 2012 Best of Weddings Pick by The Knot, and launching a new website at... - February 18, 2012 - Southern Oaks Plantation
National Association of Catering Executives Names Rocky Top Hospitality 2011 Caterer of the Year
Local Restaurateur Recognized as Winner by National Catering Association. - February 18, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
The Next Incarnation of “March’s Frozen Food Month”
MagicKitchen.com Announces a New Generation of Healthy, Quality Meal Options Delivered - February 17, 2012 - MagicKitchen.com
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Cares for the Elderly
The Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai never forgets the seniors in poverty around the neighbourhood. Visiting these ladies and gentlemen at the nursing home in Xian Xia Street community and bringing them festive delicacies before the Chinese New Year has become a tradition. This year, Mr. Mennetret... - February 17, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Marni Wasserman Announces Raw Food Workshops with Doug McNish
Culinary Nutritionist, Marni Wasserman, will be hosting a series of exclusive culinary workshops with Executive Vegan Chef, Doug McNish. The workshops will focus on raw food ingredients, recipes, and cooking techniques. - February 17, 2012 - Marni Wasserman Inc.
Rembrandt Hotel Won the 2011 Gold Circle Award
The Rembrandt Hotel recently was presented the 2011 Gold Circle Award by Agoda, one of the biggest online hotel reservation services. Each year, Agoda considers the outstanding hotel partners by presenting them with a Gold Circle Award. The awards are intended to honor hotels that show commitment... - February 17, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Start Up is Opening Thirty Cafes Using Crowdfunding. Letting Customers Vote on How the Cafes Are Run.
New Perspectives Cafe, a start up company, is combining polling and crowdfunding to create a unique event. New Perspectives Cafe is opening thirty stores nationwide, at the same date and time, using a crowdfunding model of finance. In addition to this, New Perspectives Cafe is letting members vote on the cafe's menus, theme nights, events, fundraisers, new locations, and just about everything else. - February 16, 2012 - New Perspectives Cafe
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Receives Gerard Pelisson, Co-founder of ACCOR
Mr. Gerard Pelisson comes to Shanghai to attend the first anniversary of Union des Français de l'Etranger at Shanghai and stayed at the Grand Mercure Hongqiao. - February 16, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Welcomes French Senator Christophe-Andre Frassa
Christophe-Andre Frassa, UMP Senator representing French nationals outside of France, visited Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong recently as part of his parliamentary mandate. Mr. Gilbert Mennetret, General Manager of Grand Mercure Hongqiao as well the Vice President of UFE Shanghai, warmly welcomed... - February 16, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Herreros Named New Executive Chef at VIA Italian Table
Previous Served as Chef at VIA, Sous Chef at Restaurants in Boston, NYC - February 16, 2012 - Worcester Restaurant Group
Victus Restaurants Harrogate Use Locally Sourced, Fresh Ingredients for Their Menu
Victus Restaurants is passionate about serving great food in Harrogate, and as often as possible, ingredients which are locally sourced are used in Victus food. - February 16, 2012 - Victus Restaurants
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Packed Home the 2011 Most Popular Hotel Award
Grand Mercure Hongqiao took home the "Most Popular Hotel" award from a joint jury of editors from Oriental Morning Post. - February 16, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Rembrandt Hotel Welcomed Ryan Blair
The Rembrandt Hotel congratulated Ryan Blair, one of Asia's top adventure sport athletes, who has just won The Essilor Bangkok Eco Challenge 2011, a part of the Amazing Adventure Race Series under the concept “Racing for a greener Bangkok” sponsored by the Rembrandt Hotel. - February 15, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Baker St. Pub & Grill Adds New Food Items, Cocktails to Its Selection of Offerings
The culinary team behind the Baker St. Pub & Grill concept have unveiled new menu items including a selection of fresh new salads, pot pies, sandwiches and fun cocktails when a pint of lager won’t do. The Sesame Ginger Chicken & Quinoa salad is a blend of fresh spring and baby... - February 15, 2012 - Baker St. Pub & Grill
Culinary Artists Bring Their Expertise to Southwest
In only its first year in business, Around the World Catering Service has quickly become El Paso’s leading catering company. With hard work and creative vision, two young entrepreneurial Chefs have created the premier catering service in the Southwest. The innovative under-30-entrepreneurs... - February 14, 2012 - Around the World Catering Service
Flying Elephant Pub & Grill Invites Community to Give Back to Injured Military Members Through Fundraiser Event
Carlsbad Restaurant Hosts Operation Game On Event with Live Music, Food Specials and Raffles to Raise Awareness and Donations for San Diego Troops - February 12, 2012 - The Flying Elephant
Valley Singles to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Party at British Open Pub
For those Valley singles whose love lives resemble a massacre more than a movie romance, Scottsdale’s British Open Pub has just the ticket this year – a St. Valentine’s Day Massacre party at the popular Scottsdale pub. Traditionally, the St. Valentine's Day Massacre is known as... - February 12, 2012 - British Open Pub & Grill
Health & Safety Regulations Are Designed to Protect Restaurant Owners as Well as Restaurant Customers, Says Howard Cannon, Restaurant Expert Witness
Restaurant Expert Witness, Restaurant Consultant, and CEO, Howard Cannon encourages restaurant owners and management to take responsibility to ensure, as much as is in their power, that their customers have a sanitary environment and their food is safe to eat. - February 12, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Cuban Night Thank you Party at Rembrandt Hotel
The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba has hosted a “Cuban Night Thank You Party” at Rembrandt’s ballroom on Thursday February 2nd. The Cuban Embassy would like to take this opportunity to thank all other diplomatic missions and embassies in Thailand for their support for the past... - February 09, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Genji LLC Partners with M Café to Introduce Contemporary Asian Macrobiotic Cuisine
New Offerings Available in Four New York City Whole Foods Locations and at mái cuisine - February 09, 2012 - Genji Sushi
Cru Cellars Debuts New Food Menu
Cru Cellars, South Tampa’s best boutique wine bar, has expanded its menu from cheese and charcuterie to a full food menu of savory small entrée-style dishes freshly-prepared and created to pair with expertly-selected wine. - February 09, 2012 - Cru Cellars
Tribeca Tavern Receives Three 2012 Maggy Awards by Cary Magazine
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Earns Three Honorable Mentions for Best Burger, Best Appetizer and Best Outdoor Dining. - February 09, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Auction Lots Designed to Entice Bidders at Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Travel Packages, Wine Lots and More to be Auctioned February 25th
If you are interested in partying like a rock star, or traveling to some of the most prestigious sporting events of the year, the auction offerings at the 2012 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest may be just the ticket. Auction lots will be sold to the highest bidder(s) during the The Grand Tasting and Auction at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, on Saturday, February 25th, concluding this year’s Wine & Food Fest Weekend. - February 08, 2012 - Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
JTM Food Group Launches New Branding for New Year Following Record Year of Sales
National trends and customers shape JTM’s new brand positioning that reinforce its commitment to nutrition and great-tasting culinary solutions. - February 08, 2012 - JTM Food Group
Buy Me A Drink App Announces New Alliances in Nightlife and Climbs the iTunes App Store Charts for Social Networking
Wantickets.com and Big Management in NYC are now helping Buy Me A Drink App users discover new music and events nearby. While the new Nightlife Socializing App peaks on iTunes App Store Chats in the US at number 89 for Social Networking and is Featured on Apple's What's Hot List. - February 07, 2012 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Terrell Suggs, Dan Majerle Headline Future for Kids VIP Cocktail Party at Scottsdale’s Bungalow Bar & Grill
Bungalow Bar & Grill will host plenty of Valley sports celebrities including Terrell Suggs of the Baltimore Ravens and ASU Sun Devils and former Phoenix Sun Dan Majerle during the Future for Kids VIP cocktail party on February 16. In addition to Suggs and Majerle, other Valley sports stars... - February 04, 2012 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Announces Its Second Location on the Vegas Strip
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, famously known for their award-winning hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts is announcing its newest location, in the Palazzo, Las Vegas. Located on the second floor of the Palazzo, the restaurant will offer... - February 04, 2012 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Arrowhead Grill Offers Special Romantic Dinner for Valentine’s Day
Chef Charles Schwerd and Arrowhead Grill is offering a specially prepared romantic meal for Valentine’s Day this year. From 4 to 10 p.m., Valley couples can take advantage of a special Valentine’s Day dinner that includes a choice of one of six starters, eight entrees plus two surf and... - February 03, 2012 - Arrowhead Grill
Erin Go Bragh! British Open Pub Marks St. Patrick’s Day in Style
British Open Pub wants Valley residents to put down that fake green beer this St. Patrick’s Day and join them instead for an authentic Irish holiday, complete with such Irish favorites as a bagpipe and drum corps, Bushmills drink specials and corned beef and cabbage to celebrate the Irish... - February 03, 2012 - British Open Pub & Grill
Scottsdale’s Bungalow Bar & Grill Holds Kickoff Party for First Phoenix Cloocroo Event
Bungalow Bar & Grill will host the kickoff party for the increasingly popular Cloocroo game to be held in Scottsdale on February 18. Cloocroo is a game played by teams consisting of 5 to 8 players who are given a map or guide that contains cloos. The map shows 10 bars that each team must... - February 03, 2012 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
Homestead, La Buena Vida Top Wine Tour Voting
Grapevine Wine Tours guests pick quarterly favorites in wine and winery categories. - February 01, 2012 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
16 Handles Wants Fans to Name It! for $500
16 Handles Has Facebook Fans Create and Vote on New Product Name - February 01, 2012 - 16 handles
Greek Fiesta Wins 2012 Maggy Award for Best Greek Restaurant
Local Greek Eatery Wins Honor from Cary Magazine Readers - February 01, 2012 - Greek Fiesta
Farewell Party for South African Ambassador Gibson at Rembrandt Hotel
Rembrandt Hotel proudly hosted the Farewell party for South African Ambassador H.E Douglas Gibson and Mrs. Pam Gibson at the ballroom on Saturday January 21st. Starting the night was a welcome speech from Rembrandt’s GM Eric Hallin followed by a thank you speech from Ambassador Douglas... - February 01, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok