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Coho Café Announces the Second Annual Passport to the Cure, August 3-6, 2011
Coho Café, Passport Unlimited, and “The Rack Warriors” join the fight against Breast Cancer on August 3rd-6th to raise funds and awareness for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure™. - July 25, 2011 - Coho Cafe
Rocky Top Hospitality Ranked as Top Corporate Philanthropist
North Carolina Restaurant Group Recognized by Triangle Business Journal - July 24, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Cincinnati’s Newest Microbrewery to Open in October
Cincinnati’s brewing history is rich with stories of residents turning their love for a finely crafted brew into a thriving business. That is exactly what Double Barrel Brewery plans to do. The new microbrewery will be located at 4720 Eastern Avenue next to Bella Luna and the famed... - July 23, 2011 - Double Barrel Brewery
Food Franchises Flourish in the Philippines
Food remains the number one choice for a franchising business in 2011 and Filipino food is top-of-mind on the list. In this area, Pinoy food stalwart Binalot provides one of the best entrepreneurial opportunities. - July 22, 2011 - Binalot Fiesta Foods Inc
Million Vodka Will Sponsor $20 Million Dollar Mansion Party with Celebrity Host, Tyrese Gibson, Saturday, July 23
The Alumni Group in Association with DFW’s Hottest Promoters Present Tyrese Gibson’s Open Invitation, a Sultry Event Staged at a Highly Coveted, Luxurious $20 Million Dollar Mansion, Sponsored by Million Vodka this Saturday. - July 21, 2011 - Million Vodka
Trattoria Cioppino Now Open in Seattle’s Green Lake Neighborhood
A new Italian restaurant has opened in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood. Offering a casual dining experience with elegant food, Trattoria Cioppino is open for lunch and dinner service. Serving great home made pastas as well as traditional Italian fair, Chef Riccardo Simeone welcomes you to his neighborhood restaurant. - July 21, 2011 - Trattoria Cioppino
New Owners Changing the Atmosphere at Former “Big Shots” Location
Mark and Angela Liang are working hard to make the 501 Grill a place for fun and food and to shed the “rough” reputation the location used to have. - July 20, 2011 - 501 Grill Sports Bar
New Concept, Coal Burger, Set to Sizzle at Casa Paloma
Named for the cooking method used to create the perfect burger, Coal Burgers offer a selection of natural grass-fed beef and Niman Ranch Natural Beef, cooked in a brick oven over piping hot coals, to sear in the juicy flavor. - July 20, 2011 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
JTM Food Group Introduces New Turkey and Sandwich Offerings at 2011 School Nutrition Association (SNA) Conference
JTM showcases dozens of new products to more than 7,000 attendees at 2011 SNA national conference at Nashville’s Opryland Resort. JTM, which provides menu items to more than 12.8 million K-12 students across the U.S., has focused its research and development efforts on creating healthier school menu options, reducing sodium by an average of 35 percent in its school menu products in just the past year alone. - July 20, 2011 - JTM Food Group
Arizona's British Open Pub Celebrates King George Day on July 23
Snooty Tie and Prissy Hat Contest to Commemorate Betfair Weekend horserace and King George Day - July 20, 2011 - British Open Pub & Grill
Farrell’s Crowns America’s Fastest Ice Cream Eaters at 2nd Annual Ice Cream Championship Event
“America’s 2011 Fastest and Best Ice Cream Eaters” get crowned amid games, prizes, a teen celebrity and fun for the whole Family. - July 20, 2011 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
Business Expo Center 1st Anniversary Celebration
OC’s #1 Business Event Center is celebrating its 1st Anniversary. On July 30, 2011 from 11 am to 4 pm the BEC will be filling the expo center with Orange County businesses, vendors, speakers and entertainment. - July 19, 2011 - Business Expo Center
Michael's Men's Club to Host 2011 Stripper Olympics
On Wednesday July 20th, Michael's Men's Club of Broussard, Louisiana will host the 2011 Stripper Olympics, presented by Rock 93.7 and emceed by Jace Edwards. - July 19, 2011 - Michaels Mens Club
Teen Celebrity to Guest Host Farrell’s Ice Cream Eating Challenge Crowning America’s Fastest Ice Cream Eaters
Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlours will crown America’s fastest ice cream eaters this Sunday, July 17 in Mission Viejo. Noah Munck from iCarly will guest host and sign autographs in addition to other giveaways and raffles. Proceeds benefit CHOC Children’s and Make-A-Wish. - July 16, 2011 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Expands Salsa Night Offerings
Spanish-Influenced Restaurant in Downtown Raleigh Adds Friday and Saturday for Popular Theme Night. - July 16, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
The Apple Gold Group Becomes a Great Neighbor in the South Carolina Community
The Apple Gold Group proudly announces the acquisition of 13 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar locations in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Florence and the Grand Strand areas of South Carolina. - July 15, 2011 - The Apple Gold Group
Su Vino Sweeps Grapevine Wine Tours' Quarterly Awards
Grapevine Wine Tours guests vote Su Vino tops in both wine and winery categories. - July 14, 2011 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
Last Call to Win a Year of Free Farrell’s Ice Cream and an Autographed Angels Baseball
Sunday, July 10th is everyone’s last chance to qualify For Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlours’ Charity Ice Cream Eating Challenge. Angels Baseball donates an autographed Howie Kendrick ball. - July 09, 2011 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
The Rembrandt Hotel Joins in Muangthai 360 Degrees Event
The Rembrandt Hotel will join in Muangthai 360 degrees event during 22 -24 July 2011 at MCC Hall, The Mall Bangkapi. - July 09, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Buy Me A Drink Hits US iTunes App Store with a Buzz
Buy Me A Drink has launched on iTunes, bringing “A great night out in one App” but with a major twist: A woman’s take on an industry dominated by men, nightlife. - July 08, 2011 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Arrowhead Grill Hosts Special Wine Dinner with Napa’s Sequoia Grove
West Valley Restaurant Offers Four-Course Dinner, Five Special Sequoia Grove Vintages. - July 08, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill
JTM Food Group Introduces New Fully Cooked 5 Oz. Steakhouse™ Beef Burger, New Product Ideal for Convenience Stores, Universities, Caterers, Military and Restaurants
JTM Food Group, a national leader in creating menu solutions for the food service industry, has added a new fully cooked, five-ounce Steakhouse™ Beef Burger to its menu of more than 600 products. Tipping the scale at more than 5 oz. this new beef burger provides ample thickness and bun... - July 08, 2011 - JTM Food Group
Genji Sushi Announces “Sushi in Paradise Sweepstakes”
Customers Invited to Enter for Chance to Win a Trip to Hawaii - July 08, 2011 - Genji Sushi
Tribeca Tavern Named Finalist for Best Burger in Wake County by Independent Weekly
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Receives Honorable Mention in 2011 Best of the Triangle Awards. - July 08, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Happy 18th Anniversary to the Rembrandt Hotel
The Rembrandt Hotel celebrated its 18th anniversary on July 5, 2011. The celebration of this special day started with Mr. Suphat Sivasriaumphai, Managing Director, presiding over a traditional Thai monk ceremony and an award ceremony granting service awards to Rembrandt’s associates in the... - July 07, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
New Cocoa Curacao Cookies at Farthest Star Cookies
Announcing a new cookie at Farthest Star Cookies. - July 03, 2011 - Farthest Star Cookies
Baba Budan's Starting Lunch Delivery July 5th
The owner and operators of Baba Budan's are proud to announce that starting on Tuesday, July 5, Baba Budan’s will provide all residents of greater downtown Cincinnati with an improved lunch delivery service available Mondays through Fridays from 11am-2pm. Start placing orders as early as 10am. - July 03, 2011 - Baba Budan's
The East Coast Can Keep Their Hot Dogs, the West Coast Has Farrell’s Ice Cream Eating Challenge
Qualifying to Win a Year of Free Ice Cream from Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlours Charity Ice Cream Eating Challenge Continues Through 4th of July Weekend. - July 02, 2011 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
Glendale’s Arrowhead Grill Unveils New Summer Bar Menu
West Valley Restaurant Offers New Dishes, New Wines and “Cool Summer Combos” - June 29, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill
British Open Pub Celebrates Fourth of July with Beckham Baby Party
The birth of David Beckham and Posh Spice’s first all-American girl means a British Open Pub party with Beckham Baby Watch, signature drinks "The Silver Spoon" and "The Cigar." - June 29, 2011 - British Open Pub & Grill
Orlando Catering Company Bubbalou’s Debuts New Summer Special
Orlando catering company Bubbalou’s is running a new summer special just in time for the upcoming 4th of July weekend. - June 28, 2011 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Warm Welcoming from the Rembrandt Hotel to Taiwanese Indie Bands
The Rembrandt Hotel would like to invite concert lovers to the Thailand - Taiwan Connection Concert of Two Taiwanese bands in this upcoming July. - June 26, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Binalot Making Waves in Legazpi
Young businessman Ken Clemente chooses the Binalot franchise route to establish his own entrepreneurial venture in Legazpi. - June 25, 2011 - Binalot Fiesta Foods Inc
Maine Brewers’ Guild to Host “Craft Beer Comes to Boothbay” Event Featuring Special Guest Sam Calagione
The Maine Brewers’ Guild will host a “Craft Beer Comes to Boothbay” beer tasting event in Boothbay, Maine on Saturday, July 30. In addition to award-winning beer from twenty Maine breweries, this event will feature a special guest who has early brewing roots in Maine: Sam Calagione, founder of one of the country’s leading craft breweries, Dogfish Head Brewing Company. - June 25, 2011 - Shipyard Brewing Compnay
J.T. Hannah's Has the Hot Dish on Cool New Eats in Pigeon Forge, TN
This past Monday, June 20, 2011, Pigeon Forge welcomed the all new casual dining restaurant, J.T. Hannah’s, Kitchen. The food, service and atmosphere have the entire city raving. - June 24, 2011 - J.T. Hannah's Kitchen
The Melting Pot of Raleigh Named Finalist for Best Romantic Restaurant by Independent Weekly
Raleigh Fondue Restaurant Receives Honorable Mention in 2011 Best of the Triangle Awards - June 24, 2011 - The Melting Pot of Raleigh
First Day of Summer at Bungalow Bar & Grill Means Skinny Drinks and Slim Summer Menu
Scottsdale's Bungalow Bar & Grill is kicking off the beginning of summer on June 21 with its new skinny drinks (all under 100 calories) and slim summer menu. These skinny drinks and appetizers are made especially with women in mind. “Women are always trying to balance social engagements... - June 23, 2011 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
Forest Hills Golf Club Has Produced a Free Guide - Organising a Successful Golf Day, to Help Charities, Corporate Organisations and Societies Run Successful Golf Events
Charities, Society Organisers and Corporate Golf Day organisers can all benefit from a new guide outlining elements to think about when organising a golf day. Essential elements, helpful tips and a budget planner are all included in this guide which is available as a Free download. - June 23, 2011 - Forest Hills Golf Club
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Named Best Place to Salsa Dance by Independent Weekly
Downtown Raleigh’s Only Spanish-Influenced Tapas Lounge Honored in 2011 Best of the Triangle Awards - June 23, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Arizona's Max Sports Grille Now Offers 14 "Maximum Lunch" Specials
The lunch specials for the Scottsdale restaurant were added to give office workers, business people, sports fans and tourists a friendly, relaxing place to eat lunch in Scottsdale at a low price that everyone can afford. - June 23, 2011 - Max Sports Grille
Special Michael Jackson Anniversary Event & 80s Night at Blacksmith Tavern in Long Island
On June 25th as part of a Michael Jackson second year Anniversary celebration, MJX, dancers, and live 80s band will be performing at a Michael Jackson tribute at Blacksmith Tavern in Smithtown. An 80s DJ will round up the party late into the night. - June 22, 2011 - Blacksmith Tavern
Bagger Dave’s Debuts New Interactive Website
Bagger Dave’s has launched an updated website to reflect its new brand strategy. - June 22, 2011 - Bagger Dave's
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Continues to Expand in Texas, with Their Second San Antonio Location
The newest location of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is expected to open this fall. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria currently has twenty-six locations across the US; including Texas, Nevada, Arizona, Florida and its flagship stores in New York City. Currently, there are six locations operating in Texas and this newest location is the second to open in San Antonio, in the last three years. - June 22, 2011 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers Hosts Weekly Neighborhood Appreciation Party
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Celebrates Downtown Raleigh Residents Every Thursday Night - June 22, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
The Swedish Midsummer Celebration at the Rembrandt Hotel, Bangkok
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce celebrated the midsummer at the Rembrandt Hotel on June 18th at da Vinci Italian restaurant, offering a great Swedish buffet style with kids' BBQ station. - June 22, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Saudi Arabia Business Group Chooses Smoothie Factory Brand for Global Expansion
Smoothie Factory known for Blending Nutrition With Great Taste™ with innovative smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, authentic frozen yogurt, light foods, today announced it has signed a multi-store development agreement in the Middle East region with AlEbdaa Establishment. The agreement, covering the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, will allow AlEbdaa Establishment to open traditional Smoothie Factory locations, kiosks, as well as sell sub-franchises throughout the Eastern Province. - June 20, 2011 - Smoothie Factory
Award Winning Restaurant Claire’s on Cedros Announces Weekend Dinner Service
Claire’s on Cedros LEED® Platinum certified, eco-friendly bakery and café, has added weekend dinner service to it’s existing breakfast and lunch offerings. - June 19, 2011 - Claire's on Cedros
The Rembrandt Hotel Invites Opera Lovers to the Revival of Siam’s Most Popular Opera
The Rembrandt Hotel invites Opera lovers to the revival of Somtow's popular Opera, Mae Naak, at Chalerm Krung theatre during July 12-13, 2011. Tickets are available at Thai ticket major or Bangkok Opera Foundation. - June 19, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Western Pennsylvania’s St. Jude Golf Club Hosts "Hope Classic" Charity Tournament August 26
One St. Jude helps another; inaugural St. Jude Golf Club Hope Classic to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. - June 18, 2011 - St. Jude Golf Club
Rembrandt Hotel Participated in Thailand Travel Mart 2011
During June 8-10, 2011 The Rembrandt Hotel took part in Thailand Travel Mart 2011 at Impact Arena Muangthong Thani as a great opportunity to enhance brand awareness and relationship with partners. - June 17, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok