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Boont Extra Special Beer Wins First at San Diego Brewing Competition
Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s Boont Extra Special Beer competed against over 200 breweries to take 1st place in the "English Style Ale" category. - June 05, 2008 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
New Site Aims to be the Craigslist of the Restaurant Industry
A brand new site is aiming to be the Craigslist of the restaurant industry by providing restaurant owners with the ability to take orders online, and users to place food orders online with No contracts, No fees, and No obligation whatsoever. Danny Rajani, Owner of the website mymealworld.com,... - June 01, 2008 - My Meal World
Tiki's Grill & Bar Appoints Wayne "Pancho" Gomes as General Manager
Tiki's Grill & Bar, located across from Waikiki Beach has appointed Wayne "Pancho" Gomes as general manager. He will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and creating a strategic growth plan for the restaurant. As one of his first duties, Gomes will roll out a new menu in... - May 31, 2008 - Tiki's Grill & Bar
Penn Station East Coast Subs to Open New Location in Perrysburg, Ohio
Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its newest Toledo area restaurant on May 29, 2008 at 10015 Fremont Pike, located near the Lowes Home Improvement Center in Perrysburg and behind the Walgreens Pharmacy. This newest Penn Station restaurant features the latest décor package with a newly... - May 30, 2008 - Penn Station Subs
From Subprime to Sandwiches
Casualties of the Mortgage Fallout Create Something Tasty from the Wreckage - May 29, 2008 - Lazy Lunches
Nelore Churrascaria, a Brazilian Steakhouse, Wins the MyCityEats and Entertainment Best Dinner Award in Orlando
Nelore Churrascaria, a Brazilian Steakhouse located in Orlando, FL, was voted by its peers and customers as the place to go for dinner, earning it Best Dinner Award from MyCityEats and Entertainment. - May 28, 2008 - Nelore Churrascaria
Premium Irish Pub Chain, Prime Pubs, Opens Its First U.S. Location in Tempe, Ariz.
D’Arcy McGee’s to open in the Tempe Marketplace on Friday, May 23, 2008. - May 23, 2008 - Prime Pubs
Rocky Top Hospitality Selected to Cater Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
Katherine White, catering director of Rocky Top Hospitality’s catering company, 1705 Catering & Events (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the firm was contracted to provide catering services to the North Carolina Democratic Party Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on May 2 at the... - May 23, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Bubbalou's Catering Celebrates Your Grad with Barbecue Catering and BBQ Party Packs
Every year, Bubbalou's catering is known for supplying delicious BBQ to new graduates at their graduation party. - May 21, 2008 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Seafood Cooking Class
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the restaurant will host a seafood cooking class at Red Room Tapas Lounge, located at 510 S. Glenwood Ave. from noon–2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14. The class will teach attendees how to prepare three easy shrimp recipes, salmon and... - May 14, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Grand Opening of New Frozen Yogurt Café Attracts Thousands
New Self-serve frozen yogurt cafe's Grand Opening brings in the crowds; 200 gallons of yogurt sold in two days. - May 12, 2008 - Nubi Yogurt
Co-Owner of Capital City Grocery and Venture Management Inc. Receives 40 Under 40 Award
Sue Weems, co-owner of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that Mason Weems, co-owner of Capital City Grocery and owner and principal of Venture Management Inc., has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors up-and-coming... - May 11, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
BODY Comes Alive as an Upscale Lounge in New York City for the Hip, the Forever Young and the Restless
BODY is proud to provide the West Harlem, and surrounding areas, with one of the newest, swankiest and most spacious lounges. With a restaurant on its way, BODY has transformed this end of town into a hip destination for urban dwellers, A-list members and revelers alike. Set to become the next... - May 10, 2008 - BODY
Brand New Micro-Winery Opens in New York State
Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room, a brand-new micro-winery located in the Adirondacks Region of Upstate New York in the gorgeous tourist town of Lake George, will hold its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 15 at 5pm. The festivities will continue all weekend. Come in for a wine-tasting, to shop the wide array of wine-related accessories and gifts, or to pick up some gourmet cheese and chocolate. - May 09, 2008 - Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room
Dean Ogan Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Dean Ogan, owner, has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors up-and-coming leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the community. Recipients of this award... - May 09, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Amor de Brazil Fiery Steakhouse Churrascaria: New Summer Pricing
Visit Amor de Brazil, the new Brazilian Steakhouse in Overland Park, KS at 119th and Metcalf for their amazing meat fest, salad extravaganza and extensive wine list and drink menu. The new summer pricing starts May 11th. - May 08, 2008 - Amor de Brazil
Screen Door Restaurant Offering Limited Number of Opening Night Reservations to Public
Scott Jones, the proprietor and creator of Screen Door Restaurant has announced that the restaurant is accepting a limited number of reservations to join his invited guests on the first night of dinner service, the evening of Saturday, May 31. Screen Door Executive Chef Fitzgerald Dodd will be debuting his unique dinner menu for the first time following two weeks of private previews and receptions. - May 07, 2008 - Screen Door Restaurant
Tradex International, Inc. to be Recognized at The White House as One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Asian American Businesses
Tradex International, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been named to the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce’s list of the 50 Fastest-Growing Asian American Businesses, and will be recognized in a special presentation to take place at The White House on May 28. - May 07, 2008 - Tradex International, Inc.
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill to Host Bartender Competition
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill (www.jackastors.com) located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that the restaurant will host a bartender competition on Wednesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. Participants in the competition will showcase their skills, dance steps and... - May 07, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Tavern on the Green's Annual Mother's Day Salute
Outline of Mother's Day festivities at New York City's world renowned Tavern on the Green. - May 05, 2008 - Tavern on the Green
1705Prime Chophouse and Events Announces Mother’s Day Event
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events will host a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 11 at 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The brunch will feature a made-to-order omelet, pancake and French toast station, a carving... - May 03, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Capital City Grocery Hosts Free Live Music Events
Sue Weems, co-owner of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocery will host free, live music events with complimentary food and beverage tastings on their front porch every Friday. The following bands will perform at Capital City Grocery: • Untraveled... - May 02, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Happi House Targets 'Generation Y' with Campy New Ad
Happi House Restaurants spokesperson, Kevyn Johnston, announced the company’s launch of a new ad campaign, which broadens the chain’s targeted demographic to include the so-called “Generation Y” group and features a newly released “over-the-top” television... - April 30, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
FireHouse to Play at Bogart’s American Grill
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that FireHouse will perform at Bogart’s American Grill located at 510 Glenwood Ave. on Friday, May 2 at 10 p.m. Tickets are available at www.platinumentertainmentlive.com or 1-877-209-6605. Bogart’s... - April 30, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Gavin DeGraw to Perform at The Red Room Tapas Lounge
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Gavin DeGraw will perform at The Red Room Tapas Lounge on Wednesday, April 30 as part of the G105 Listener Lounge Series. This event will be held on West Johnson Street. Tickets are given to listeners... - April 27, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Tickets Now on Sale for Rock of Love 2 Tour with Bret Michaels
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that tickets are now on sale for the Rock of Love 2 Tour with Bret Michaels hosted at Hi5 Sports Restaurant, located at 510 Glenwood Ave. on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. Both Bret Michaels and local rock band... - April 24, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Jo To Go America, Inc. Enhances Rapid Rewards Program
Jo To Go Coffee has changed their Rapid Rewards program to a points-based system. Customers earn points for all purchases by using their free rewards card. Points are redeemable for items in the online Jo To Go Coffee store. - April 23, 2008 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Homer’s Backyard Bar-B-Q Announces Fundraiser for Treasure Hills Elementary PTA
Homer's Backyard Bar-B-Q, home of the best barbeque in Harlingen, announces its participation in a fundraiser for Treasure Hills Elementary PTA. - April 21, 2008 - Homer's Backyard Bar-B-Q
Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Tops Parents Magazine's Best Beach Resorts for Families List
After a comparison of more than 200 resorts, Parents magazine has ranked Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort as the number one beach resort for families in its May issue. - April 19, 2008 - The Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort
Southern Star Events and Catering Announces New Nashville Delivery Center
Southern Star Events and Catering, a national provider of large employee relations events, announces the opening of a new delivery center in Nashville on April 15, 2008. The Nashville delivery center will be the organization’s third permanent location with other delivery centers located in... - April 13, 2008 - Southern Star Events and Catering
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Girls’ Night Out
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the company will host a Girls’ Night Out: Cocktail Party at The Stinger Lounge, located at 1705 Millbrook Road in North Raleigh, inside of 1705Prime Steakhouse on Wednesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. The class will teach tips and tricks of... - April 12, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
85 and 1 "a Celebration"
The Wayside Inn - Restaurant and Pub - Celebrates 85 years of history and Debbie and Jeremy's first year of ownership of this historic Colorado Landmark. - April 11, 2008 - The Wayside Inn
Capital City Grocery Offers Knife, Scissor and Clipper Blade Sharpening
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer will host knife, scissor and clipper blade sharpening by ISharpenIt sharpening service on the second Saturday of every month. Sharpened tools provide customers with blades that stay sharp... - April 10, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Panchero's Mixes Things Up
Fresh-Mexican Chain Debuts Mixed-Ingredient Burritos Courtesy of “Bob the Tool.” - April 09, 2008 - Panchero's Mexican Grill
Find Out Steps to Starting Your Own Call Center
In today's changing business environment, successful companies are customer-focused and strive to deliver improved customer response times, while reducing costs. That is when the need for an additional department, which could be wholly customer-oriented, emerges. At this stage, starting a call center is vital. The Step to Call Center guide by Hani Masgidi enables your company to successfully start a contact center without excessive time expenditure. - April 08, 2008 - Step To Call Center
International Travellers Take on Europe’s Longest Pub Crawl During Oktoberfest
Australian-based touring company, Thirsty Swagman (www.WorldsBiggestPubCrawl.com), is initiating Europe’s longest pub crawl during Oktoberfest, bringing a limited number of travellers on an 11-night pub-crawling party across several European countries. - April 08, 2008 - Thirsty Swagman Pty Ltd
Taste of South Tampa Returns with Savory Delights
As one of the most highly-anticipated, annual charitable events, the Taste of South Tampa will return for the third year on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Sponsored by the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce and taking place in Hyde Park Village from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., the event will feature samples from... - April 07, 2008 - Taste of South Tampa
Capital City Grocery Introduces Ninth St. Bakery Products
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer will now offer bread selections from Ninth St. Bakery, located in Durham. All Ninth St. Bakery breads are “made from scratch” with carefully selected ingredients to ensure... - April 04, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Bombay City Restaurant Unveils New Logo
Cincinnati Area Indian Restaurant Announces Fresh Designs, Branding. - April 03, 2008 - Bombay City Restaurant
The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar Debuts Catered Box Lunches
The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar (www.thetwistedfork.com), located at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh, has announced that the restaurant now offers catered box lunches. These box lunches include a sandwich, side item and a homemade truffle or cookie. Each lunch costs $7.99 and includes all... - April 02, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
GoCelly Announces Today the Employment of Crawford Shaw as Marketing and Sales Director for GoCelly.com
Celly Corp announces the newest addition to the GoCelly.com family, Crawford Shaw as Marketing and Sales Director. - March 31, 2008 - GoCelly.com
Jo To Go America, Inc. Rolls Out "Phase Two" of Jo To Go Coffee/Taco Flamingo Co-Brand Concept
Franchise Introduces Authentic Mexican Catering Program to Co-Brand Concept. - March 30, 2008 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Rocky Top Hospitality Partners with The hCard® to Benefit Poe Health Center
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the company has partnered with hCard® to benefit the Poe Health Center. The hCard® is a promotional card that provides participants with discounts from both national and local retailers and... - March 28, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Capital City Grocery Introduces Neomonde Baking Company Products
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer will now offer pitas, tibuli and hummus from Neomonde Baking Company, a restaurant with cafés in Morrisville and Raleigh. Neomonde pitas are the companies’ top-selling bakery... - March 26, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Blantyre Named to 2008 Awards for Excellence by Condé Nast Johansens Luxury Travel Guide
Blantyre, Relais & Châteaux and Mobil 5-Star property nestled on 117 acres in the Berkshire Hills equidistant between Boston and New York has received the prestigious 2008 award of “Most Excellent Country House Hotel” from Condé Nast Johansens, the international luxury... - March 26, 2008 - Blantyre
Blantyre to Join Virtuoso; Exclusive Relais & Chateux Property Becomes Part of Leading Luxury Travel Network
Virtuoso, the world’s leading network on luxury travel has chosen Blantyre, a Mobil 5-Star Property and America’s First Country House Hotel, to become an exclusive property within the travel network. This 117 acre estate nestled in the Berkshires is equidistant between Boston and New... - March 26, 2008 - Blantyre
Free "Fridays" at Sheraton Grand Bahama Island
The Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort’s “Free Fridays” program allows guests to book any four-day, three-night stay and pay for just two nights at $89 per person, per night. - March 26, 2008 - The Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort
Free Ice Cream at J.P. Licks on Sox Home Opening Day
Red Sox Opening Day in Boston is April 8th and to celebrate, J.P. Licks is offering a free small cone or cup to patrons all day. Stop by any of J.P. Licks’ seven homemade ice cream and coffee cafés in and around the Boston area any time during store hours on Home Opening Day for a... - March 25, 2008 - JP Licks
1705Prime Steakhouse Hosts Swing Fore A Cure Casino Night
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that 1705Prime Steakhouse will host the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure pre-tournament Casino Night on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at 1705Prime, located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road in Raleigh. - March 24, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
bomba! Goes Off in Norfolk, Virginia
Healthy and delicious eating alternatives for busy people. A new business offering a unique, healthy eating alternative for busy professionals and time-starved people – bomba! Personal Chef Service – is providing service in Hampton Roads. “bomba! Personal Chef Service will come... - March 22, 2008 - bomba! chef service