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Agave NYC, Casa San Matias Forge Unprecedented Partnership
A West Village hidden gem, Agave NYC, and one of Mexico’s most important tequila distilleries, Casa San Matias, collaborate in an exclusive pairing to qualify the Restaurant and Tequila Bar for the Tequila Industry’s most coveted award, the Agave de Oro. - September 18, 2010 - Agave NYC
Tribeca Tavern Honored by OpenTable
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Wins 2010 Diners’ Choice Awards - September 17, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Auntie's Fry Bread | Native American Fusion Eatery is Open for Business
The first Native American style restaurant of it's kind in Los Angeles opens in Westwood. Serving up Fry Bread Tacos and Old West Sarsaparilla, they are open on Wednesdays at the Farmers' Market. - September 16, 2010 - Auntie's Fry Bread
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, & Shakes Accelerates Its Aggressive Expansion; Bringing Better Burgers to a Town Near You
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, & Shakes today announced six new multi-unit development agreements which will represent a total of 221 new locations. “Our new agreements are not just franchising for franchising’s sake. These are accomplished territory developers with impressive track... - September 15, 2010 - MOOYAH
Time for the Holidays and Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale
Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) is going to help you enjoy the holidays with their seasonal release of Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale. - September 15, 2010 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Rocky Top Hospitality to Host Mad Men Martini Mixer for Mentoring Event
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Grill will host Mad Men Martini Mixer for Mentoring event on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a $5 suggested donation and all proceeds for the event will... - September 15, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
The Feast of San Gennaro Comes to Queens, NY
Vetro Restaurant & Lounge Celebrates the Eleven Day Feast of San Gennaro with Special Menu and Entertainment - September 13, 2010 - Vetro Restaurant & Lounge
A Taste of Miami Comes to Clemson with the Grand Opening of Miami Subs® Pizza & Grill
Miami Subs Celebrates Grand Opening in Clemson, South Carolina. - September 10, 2010 - Miami Subs Pizza & Grill
Rocky Top Hospitality to Sponsor Charity Event for Children
Local Restaurant Group Donates Food And Services To HE+HS=HR: The Blueprint To Building A House Of Success - September 10, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Summer End in Monte Santo Resort, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Unit in Carvoeiro
Monte Santo Carvoeiro’s first all Suite 5 Star resort invites guests to take advantage of a special Summer End Package filled with exclusive benefits. - September 09, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Right by Nature Adds Corporate Organic Catering to Independent Hometown Market
First Area Retailer to Offer Convenient Online Ordering and Delivery for Catering of Organic, All Natural Foods for Breakfast, Lunch and Special Events to Area Offices and Homes. - September 09, 2010 - Right By Nature Market
Big Al's Steaks Authentic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches Announces 100% Franchise Growth in Less Than 1 Year
Big Al's Steaks is proud to announce that the lease paperwork has been signed for what will be the fourth Big Al's Steaks restaurant location. - September 09, 2010 - Big Al's Steaks
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar Honored by OpenTable
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Wins 2010 Diners’ Choice Award. - September 05, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Staglin Family Vineyard Named Signature Vintner for 2011 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
Exclusive Napa Valley winery Staglin Family Vineyard has signed on as the signature vintner for the 2011 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, to be held Feb. 25 and 26 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club. Staglin’s vintages have earned top marks from critics around the world and have... - September 04, 2010 - Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
Suncoast Coffee Service and Vending Launches New Website
Leading coffee and vending supplier Suncoast Coffee Service and Vending launches a new state of the art website on August 30, 2010 - September 04, 2010 - Suncoast Coffee Service and Vending
Arrowhead Grill Celebrates Its Second Anniversary on Labor Day Weekend
West Valley Steakhouse Celebrate Anniversary Labor Day Specials. - September 03, 2010 - Arrowhead Grill
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe to Open in Midtown
The quick-service yet upscale restaurant is the young Columbia, Missouri-based franchise's fourth location and its first move into a major market - September 02, 2010 - Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe
Raymond Vineyards and Wine Train Team Up on New Tour
New tour offers both sides of the Napa Valley, a morning winery tour of Raymond Vineyards, and lunch on the historic Napa Valley Wine Train. - September 02, 2010 - Napa Valley Wine Train
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Honored by OpenTable
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge has been recognized by OpenTable’s 2010 Diners’ Choice Awards. The restaurant was named a hot spot and a location with a vibrant bar scene. More than 50,100... - September 02, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Chef Toni Hosts 1st Annual Farm to Table Awareness Event
Children's cooking academy presents its five scholarship recipients for the year. - September 01, 2010 - Chef Toni's Cooking Academy
Martha's Kitchen's Benefit Dinner: "A Culinary Adventure"
Martha's Kitchen will have a benefit dinner called "A Culinary Adventure" with this year's destination - Roma. The dining hall will be transformed into classical Rome for the occasion. Experience the grandeur that was Rome while supporting the soup kitchen. - August 31, 2010 - Martha's Kitchen
Tribeca Tavern Wins 2010 Cary Living Magazine Diamond Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Tribeca Tavern has won a Cary Living Diamond Award for best outdoor dining. Readers of Cary Living voted on their favorite Western Wake places and the winners were featured in the 2010 July/August... - August 28, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Bubbalou's BBQ Provides Orlando Catering for Labor Day Cookouts
Celebrate the last holiday of the summer with a BBQ cookout catered by Bubbalou’s BBQ. - August 26, 2010 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Rocky Top Hospitality Wins 2010 Restaurant Neighbor Award
National Restaurant Association Recognizes Local Restaurant Group for Community Service. - August 25, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Pizza Republica to Host American Cancer Society Charity Event
Greenwood Village restaurant committed to the battle against cancer. - August 23, 2010 - Pizza Republica
Marky's Introduces New Line of French Kosher Cheeses - Distribution to All South Florida Whole Foods Stores
Marky's, an international gourmet food distributer located in Miami, FL has begun a large scale distribution of French Kosher cheeses to South Florida Whole Foods stores. - August 21, 2010 - Marky's
Rocky Top Hospitality Named a Top Corporate Philanthropist
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the local restaurant group has been ranked among the top corporate philanthropists on the Triangle Business Journal’s 2010 list of Top Corporate Philanthropist. Companies are ranked annually by... - August 21, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Marky's Announced New Distribution Center in Miami Gardens
This press release is to get the word out about the new warehouse/distribution center for Marky's - a gourmet food purveyor in S. Florida. - August 20, 2010 - Marky's
Local Restaurant Thai Away Home Leads by Example When It Comes to Sustainability
This week one of Vancouver’s oldest and most popular Thai eateries, Thai Away Home, launches a brand new product – one that combines their commitment to offering delicious, authentic Thai food at great prices with their commitment to making environmentally-responsible choices in... - August 20, 2010 - Thai Away Food Services
New Location for Miami Subs Pizza & Grill in Grand Cayman
The Miami Subs in Grand Cayman has moved to a new location on the waterfront. The restaurant is now located at 30 Main Street. Miami Subs first opened in 2006, quickly becoming a favorite among the locals and tourists. This new location will showcase the new image of the Fort Lauderdale-based... - August 19, 2010 - Miami Subs Pizza & Grill
Rocky Top Hospitality’s Restaurants to Participate in Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the local restaurant group will participate in Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week, a weeklong dining experience that showcases culinary talents in the Triangle. Bogart’s American Grill and The Red... - August 19, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Presenting Shade Hotel’s Winter Wonder-Sand Package
Toss the snow boots aside, grab a bathing suit out of storage, and hightail it to Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach, CA. Shade's Winter Wonder-Sand Package is the answer to seaside fun in the dead of winter. Located in the heart of Manhattan Beach and mere minutes from LAX, Shade Hotel offers 38... - August 15, 2010 - Shade Hotel
Tribeca Tavern Honored Nationally by OpenTable
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Tribeca Tavern has been recognized as one of the top 50 kid-friendly restaurants in the nation by OpenTable, a leading provider of online reservations for diners. - August 15, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Imocom Hotels and Resorts and Its 5 star Suite Hotel in Vilamoura - As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa Announces Launch of 30-Day Free Weekend Giveaway Promotion
As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, a five star resort located in Vilamoura, Algarve is pleased to announce the launch of the new 30-Day Free Weekend for 2 Giveaway. - August 13, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Soon-to-Open Charlotte Restaurant Already Thriving with Help of Social Media
Growlers Pourhouse, a soon-to-open restaurant in Charlotte, NC, is already generating a strong following by documenting their opening with Social Media. - August 12, 2010 - Growlers Pourhouse
Nature’s Table Café Expanding to Washington, DC
Restaurant entrepreneur Dhvani Vyas has signed a franchise agreement with Nature’s Table Café for the Washington, DC metro market. Founded in 1977, Nature’s Table is a pioneer in health-conscious dining, with 78 restaurants open in 12 states. “Dhvani is proof that the... - August 12, 2010 - Nature's Table Cafe
Bogart’s American Grill Honored by OpenTable
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Grill has been recognized by OpenTable’s 2010 Diners’ Choice Awards. The restaurant was named a hot spot, a great place for brunch and a location with a vibrant bar... - August 11, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Announces Flag Your Bag Contest Winners and Honors U.S. Troops with Treat-Filled Care Packages
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, an award-winning national sandwich concept, is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Flag Your Bag contest: Caroline Radtke of San Antonio; Dan Gremminger of Dallas; and Bhavna Sharma of Stillwater, Oklahoma. They received a $500 gift card, $250 gift card,... - August 11, 2010 - Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
Dickey's Barbecue Comes to Downtown Raleigh Area Developer Forecasts North Carolina Locations to Triple by Year End
GMW Carolina, Inc that locally owns and operates two area Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in Cary and Durham has signed a lease to expand into Raleigh. The location will be on 170 East Davie Street in the Progress Energy building between City Market and Fayetteville Street. The location is... - August 06, 2010 - GMW Carolina, Inc
X Winery’s Reed Renaudin Visits Arrowhead Grill for August Wine Dinner
Founder of Amicus and X Winery Will Talk on August 10. - August 06, 2010 - Arrowhead Grill
Yana’s Café Opens in Tinley Park, IL
New café opens in Tinley Park IL. Healthy, home-made cuisine: eat in; take out; birthday parties; and catering. - August 04, 2010 - Yana's Cafe
Vetro Restaurant & Lounge Earns the Wine Spectator's 2010 Award of Excellence
Vetro Restaurant & Lounge, the new contemporary Italian restaurant & lounge overlooking Jamaica Bay in Howard Beach, has just been awarded the 2010 Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence to be featured in the Wine Spectator’s August 31 issue. The Wine Spectator award of... - July 31, 2010 - Vetro Restaurant & Lounge
Anderson Valley Brewing Company and Their Bahl Hornin’ Foundation Donates $118,500 to Community Non-Profits
Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) dispersed proceeds from the 14th Annual Legendary Boonville Beer festival through its’ non-profit entity, The Bahl Hornin’ Foundation. $118,500 was raised to help support local non-profits. - July 31, 2010 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
IMOCOM'S Hotels and Resorts Unit, Monte Santo, Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary at the Sound of the Portuguese Band Lulla Bye
Monte Santo, the first 5 Star all-Suite Resort located in Carvoeiro, Lagoa, will celebrate its second anniversary with a Dinner Concert Event featuring Portuguese band Lulla Bye. The event will be held on July 31st, starting off at 7pm and will include a dinner buffet, a lot of fun, friends and a... - July 30, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Mercantile Coffeehouse Now Open in Downtown Dallas, Texas
The Mercantile Coffeehouse is the first business friendly coffeehouse in downtown Dallas featuring hand brewed Intelligentsia™ brand coffee, tea and espresso drinks and Yogen Fruz™ Frozen Yogurt and Smoothies. - July 28, 2010 - Mercantile Coffeehouse
Grapevine Wine Tours to Launch Saturday, July 24
Lunch and dinner tours of Grapevine wineries offer fun, unique, affordable entertainment experience. - July 24, 2010 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts with Innovative Approach on Social Networks
As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa and Monte Santo with emergent presence on Social Networks - July 24, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Q2Nite Presents: Typhanie Monique & Neal Alger Duo on August 5
On Thursday, August 5, Q2, Evanston’s newest spot for jazz, will be heating up with a performance from the Typhanie Monique and Neal Alger Duo. The soulful-voiced chanteuse and the talented jazz guitarist promise an evening of R&B and jazz duets with sets beginning at 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. - July 23, 2010 - Quince at the Homestead
Vetro Restaurant & Lounge Debuts the First in a Series of Intimate Cooking Classes
The first in a series of intimate cooking classes by Vetro's Executive Chef Michael DeGeorgio - July 23, 2010 - Vetro Restaurant & Lounge
The Club Declared the Winner of the Which Wich Tournament 2010 in D’Iberville, Mississippi
A group of loyal Which Wich fans in D’Iberville, Mississippi, affectionately known as the Which Wich Warriors, recently wrapped up the Which Wich Tournament 2010, in which 50 sandwiches were pitted against each other in a March Madness-style competition. Beginning January 6, judges convened... - July 21, 2010 - Which Wich Superior Sandwiches