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To Survive the COVID-19 Economy, Kurry Qulture, Award-Winning Indian Restaurant in Astoria Queens Re-Opens as Slush Astoria, a Bar Dedicated to Custom-Blended Slushees
Beat the heat by stopping by for a refreshingly great slushee at Slush Astoria, a new pop-up shop located on Astoria's famous 30th Avenue. Slush Astoria's collection of freshly handcrafted, delicious frozen slushees will make every brain freeze totally worth it. From frozen cocktails and dessert drinks to our barista fria and non-alcoholic fruit slushees, there's a tasty retreat for everyone at Slush Astoria. Come by and grab a taste of summer. - August 01, 2020 - Slush Astoria
Fishman & Associates Helping to Build the First Two Buc-ee’s Travel Centers in Florida
Fishman & Associates is working with J. Raymond Construction to build the first two Buc-ee’s Travel Centers in Florida. The two, 50,000 square foot convenience stores broke ground earlier this year in St. John’s County and in Daytona Beach. - July 30, 2020 - Fishman and Associates
Procurement&Co. Completes Work as Consultant and Purchasing Firm for Lime Fresh Mexican Grill in South Florida
South Florida foodies will love the new Lime Fresh atmosphere. - July 25, 2020 - Procurement&Co.
Katie’s Pizza Partners with Beets & Bones on Healthy Juice Elixir
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria (KPPO) is announcing their partnership with Beets & Bones, an organic cold press juice and bone broth company, on a custom, healthy juice elixir. This product is now free to all guests, including curbside pickup orders, to help protect and improve their... - July 24, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
New Student Servery at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg
Fishman & Associates is partnering with Sweet Sparkman Architects in Sarasota to design the new student servery at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg. The water view dining will include multiple made-from-scratch and vegan stations, along with a large salad bar and a tandoori grill. The servery... - July 18, 2020 - Fishman and Associates
Sea Aged, This is Now the Name to Cover All of Sea Aged Wines Products
With an ever growing demand for their products Sea Aged Wine has launched a new website with the main domain www.seaaged.com. This now links with seaagedcider.com, seaagedcava.com and seaagedwine.com. - July 17, 2020 - Sea Aged
Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis to Benefit from Giveback Tuesday
On Tuesday, July 28, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria will host Giveback Tuesday at their Rock Hill location for the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis. This nonprofit’s mission is to empower African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance,... - July 15, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Shoney's Presses Fresh Franchise Push
Iconic American brand refreshes look and model for new franchise push in 2020. - July 09, 2020 - Shoney's
Fishman & Associates is Designing the Food and Beverage Areas for the New Sheraton Hotel in Bradenton
Fishman & Associates is working with Sandvick Architects, Inc. based in Cleveland and IN Development Partners based in San Francisco to design the food and beverage service areas for the Palmetto Sheraton Hotel adjacent to the Bradenton Area Convention Center. The 8-story 252-room hotel will... - July 05, 2020 - Fishman and Associates
Chaumette Named Winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2020
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a 2020 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings. This accolade represents the highest- and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families, and wedding guests. For the sixth year in a... - July 04, 2020 - Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
Dogtown Pizza to Team Up with Crispy Edge
Dogtown Pizza is teaming up with Crispy Edge of Tower Grove South for a new, local collaboration on a frozen pizza potsticker dubbed The Dogtown. As of Tuesday, July 7, this item will be available in-store only, while supplies last. “Our latest collaboration is going to be an epic combo... - July 01, 2020 - Dogtown Pizza
Fishman & Associates Joins Team to Redesign and Expand Kitchen at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Fishman & Associates are working with GMC Architects, DeAngelis Diamond Construction, and the food service team at 800-bed Sarasota Memorial Hospital to help redesign and expand the kitchen into a state-of-the art, room service style meal delivery system for its patients. The expansion will... - June 29, 2020 - Fishman and Associates
strEATS Kitchen Launches Into Summer with Flavour-Filled Bowls
The Canadian fast-casual brand introduces Rice and Noodle Bowls appealing to all tastes. - June 27, 2020 - strEATS Restaurants
Joey’s Seafood Restaurants Hits One Out of the Park with Summer Beer Batter Promotion
Canada's largest Seafood Restaurant chain uses beer in its secret batter for the first time. - June 24, 2020 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
Katie’s Pizza Plans Donation to CHAMP Assistance Dogs
On Tuesday, June 23, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s Rock Hill location will be hosting Giveback Tuesday for CHAMP Assistance Dogs. This nonprofit places skilled service dogs with people who have disabilities to help them lead lives of greater independence, and places facility dogs... - June 18, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
400 Jobs Heading to Los Angeles as Larry Flynt’s Lucky Lady Casino Announces the Need for Full and Part-Time Workers
Part of the HUSTLER® empire built by Larry Flynt, the Los Angeles casino prepares for a grand reopening in late summer 2020 with hiring to begin immediately. - June 17, 2020 - Flynt Management Group
Diversifying Baking Mixes with Asian Baking Kits
Make three different Asian cookies in a unique at-home experience. - June 12, 2020 - Nom Nom Events
Fishman & Associates Supports Village on the Isle Expansion
Fishman & Associates recently worked with Willis Smith Construction in completing the food service area of the new skilled nursing facility at the Village on the Isle located on Venice Island. The accredited facility with 64 individual suites includes a main kitchen and four skilled nursing... - June 12, 2020 - Fishman and Associates
Katie’s Pizza Reopens Dining Patios
Starting Monday, June 8, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria is reopening the dining patios at both their Rock Hill and Town & Country locations for seven days a week from noon to 9 p.m. Several safety protocols and rigorous sanitizing systems are now in place for the restaurants... - June 10, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery Set to Officially Reopen
On Friday, June 5, Chaumette Vineyards & Winery will officially reopen to the public following a brief interlude due to precautions surrounding COVID-19. This includes the Grapevine Grill restaurant, tasting room, all villas, and the pool. - June 05, 2020 - Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
Nom Nom Events and Sweet Kicks Created the First DIY Boba Kit in Arizona
The Boba Bar Experience provides an unique at-home experience to make boba drinks from three different flavors and six topping choices. - June 05, 2020 - Nom Nom Events
Dogtown Pizza to Collaborate with Steve's Hot Dogs & Burgers
Dogtown Pizza is proud to announce a local collaboration with Steve's Hot Dogs & Burgers on a new hot dog called the Dogtown Pizza 4 Meat Dog - a smoked Nathan's dog topped with pepperoni, diced ham, bacon, pizza sauce, and pizza cheese. This item will be available for carryout and patio dining... - June 04, 2020 - Dogtown Pizza
Joey's Seafood Restaurants and Rapala Canada Team Up for Summer Photo and Video Fishing Contest
Enter your best catch during this Summer photo and video contest; Win great prizes - June 03, 2020 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
MSPA Americas Selects Buena Vista Events & Management
BVEM to Assume Day-to-Day Management of CX Association Effective June 1 - June 02, 2020 - CX Orlando Research and Revenue Architects
Katie’s Pizza Raises $4,100 for Nonprofit in Single Day
Following a brief two-month break for Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria, their Giveback Tuesday event returned strong on Tuesday, May 26. They were able to make $4,100 in profits, in a single day, through curbside pickup and frozen pizza delivery. 100% of those profits has been donated to the... - May 30, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Pesapal Achieves Oracle Validated Integration with Oracle Hospitality OPERA Property Management System
This industry first integration to Oracle Hospitality OPERA ensures that availability and pricing is distributed real time to travel agents, hotel websites and major booking online travel agents such as Booking.com, Expedia, and Hotels.com. - May 28, 2020 - Pesapal
Katie’s Pizza Unveils National Delivery Services
Today, award-winning Restaurateur and Chef Katie Collier of Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria is announcing a national expansion of her frozen pizza delivery services through FedEx. In just seven weeks, Collier and her team have sold over 40,000 pizzas to the community, saving both of her restaurants from closing and over 100 jobs. - May 20, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria Expands to Online Ordering Due to Growing Demand
The restaurant industry is evolving and St. Louis restaurant-owner Katie Collier is on the forefront of overcoming adversity. Due to growing demand, her dine-in restaurant, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria (KPPO), is continuing to shift its business model with a new online ordering website. This will launch just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. - May 09, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Entertainment® Announces Nationwide Restaurant Rebound Program
All local restaurants will be eligible for completely free exposure on the Entertainment® mobile app as well as partner platforms to drive carry-out business now and promote ongoing business once the country has re-opened. - May 07, 2020 - Afin Technologies
The Excellence Collection to Give Free Vacation Packages to COVID-19 Medical Responders
The all-inclusive high-end resort and hotel brand has launched the Excellence Heroes program for its worldwide community of guests across the brand’s portfolio of properties in the Caribbean. Excellence Heroes has been created to reward the sacrifice of medical professionals at the forefront... - April 30, 2020 - The Excellence Collection
CX Orlando Commences COVID-19 Audits
Program Ensures Franchisees Are Not Creating Corporate Liability - April 29, 2020 - CX Orlando Research and Revenue Architects
Stats Sports Bar & Grill Offers Meal Pledges for Health Care Workers
Stats is pleased to announce a new program which allows the community to feed a health care worker. For just $10.00 a customers can pledge a meal. Stats will then deliver these pledges to local medical personnel who can then turn them in for any entrée. Customers can purchase these pledges... - April 25, 2020 - Stats Sports Bar & Grill
StringCan Interactive Offers Free Marketing Support to Valley Restaurants
StringCan Interactive pledges marketing services to local businesses amid COVID-19 challenges. - April 23, 2020 - StringCan Interactive
Hoboken Locals Launch Hoboken Hospitality Alliance (HoHA) to Support New Jersey Restaurant Industry During Times of Crisis
New organization to spotlight local “ghost kitchen” Founder, Corey Manicone, and Goldcoast restaurateurs Anthony Pino (Pino Hospitality Group) & Kevin Cox (Montclair Hospitality Group) on Tuesday, April 21 to kick-off local support efforts. - April 20, 2020 - Hoboken Hospitality Alliance
Subway® Restaurants and Feeding America® Partner to Provide 15 Million Meals
For every Footlong purchased, Subway will donate a meal to Feeding America. - April 17, 2020 - Subway
Savannah Taste Experience Launches In-Home Food Tour
Internationally-Awarded Food Tour Company Launches New Product Line to Help Boost Local Restaurant Scene - April 15, 2020 - Savannah Taste Experience
Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival Created the First Virtual Food Festival in Arizona
Create your own themed party with their guide containing bao and dumpling recipes, a list of vendors where you can order takeout, and more. - April 14, 2020 - Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival
Buzz Pop Cocktails Donates $50,000 in Pops to Help COVID-19 Healthcare Workers in the US
In the spirit of Easter and its socially conscious mantra, Buzz Pop Cocktails offers free mini boxes of its world famous Buzz Pops to front line COVID-19 Healthcare workers throughout the USA via Facebook. The response was overwhelming. Buzz Pop Cocktails® are the world’s first and only... - April 11, 2020 - Buzz Pop Cocktails
Hope Cafe Receives 2020 Best of Chicago Award
Chicago Award Program Honors the Achievement - April 09, 2020 - Chicago Hope Cafe
Katie’s Pizza Offers New Hours, Menu Items, and COVID-19 Updates
KPPO has also matched $8,000 in fresh pasta by the pound orders for a total of $16,000 toward their employee emergency fund so far. - April 08, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Q Stay and Lounge Ueno Announces Advance Sale Accommodation Vouchers
Q Stay and lounge has begun offering advance sale accommodation vouchers for guests to purchase now, then use to stay whenever they please, once the threat of the Coronavirus has subsided - April 05, 2020 - LS Corp.
My Menu Gives Away QR Ordering to Help Contain the Spread of COVID-19 in Restaurants & Hotels
The single most reusable item in the restaurant is the menu. Unfortunately, it is not possible to sanitize a printed menu after every use. The solution, QR Ordering via the guest mobile. The guest scans a QR code on his / her mobile, sees the menu and places the order via the mobile without downloading any app. Given the current market scenario, restaurants are not in a financial position to purchase such solutions. Hence My Menu will giveaway QR Ordering for free to any restaurant worldwide. - April 01, 2020 - My Menu
Cocina Sabor Closes Its Doors for Two Weeks
Cocina Sabor Closed in Light of Recent COVID-19 Development in Belize - March 26, 2020 - Cocina Sabor
BK Pizza COVID-19 Initiatives
The customers' health is BK Pizza's priority and they are here to ensure that everyone in their BK family feels safe and supported. As the COVID-19 situation concerns everyone who lives and works in NYC, BK Pizza has gone the extra mile to keep their customers safe and healthy. Here's a quick... - March 26, 2020 - BK Pizza
Katie’s Pizza Adjusts to COVID-19 Adversities, Offers Frozen Pizzas, More
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria (KPPO) is proving to be innovative and accommodating to the community during these uncertain times. As of March 19, they have tested, perfected, and are now selling their wood-oven pizzas and shipping them to customers’ doors. They are also offering contact-free delivery and curbside pickup options at their locations in Rock Hill and Town & Country every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. - March 22, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
BEN Group Trust Announces CrazE4 Chicken Restaurant Grand Opening
Kansas-based organization, BEN Group Trust, announced today that their opening the first franchise of CrazE4 Chicken Restaurants (C4C) on April 6th, 2020, at 1009 E. 16th Street, Wellington, Kansas. C4C is an innovative fast casual dining restaurant that takes the best southern fried chicken with... - March 16, 2020 - CrazE4 Chicken
Chef Turned Entrepreneur is Tackling Single-Use Plastic Waste - One Meal at a Time
According to National Geographic “40 percent of plastic produced is packaging, used just once and then discarded.” That plastic winds up in landfills, in oceans and in our food. One chef-turned-entrepreneur is doing something about the single-use plastic waste crisis by offering meals in reusable jars. - March 12, 2020 - Simply Good Jars
Katie’s Pizza Plans Donation to June Jessee Memorial Foundation
On Tuesday, March 24, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s Rock Hill location will be hosting the June Jessee Memorial Foundation (JJMF) for Katie’s Giveback Tuesday event. JJMF is a nonprofit organization that provides relief to help support and care for children with devastating,... - March 11, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Mobile Ordering Startup, FanFood, Releases Meal & Services Ordering for Premium Suites
FanFood, a concessions mobile ordering technology company, releases an ordering solution tailored for premium suites at sports and entertainment venues. The new premium suite solution will make pre-ordering and in-suite ordering of meals and services frictionless for suite holders and guests, both... - March 11, 2020 - FanFood
Subway® Appoints Mike Kappitt as Chief Operating and Insights Officer
Subway® restaurants announced today that Mike Kappitt has joined the company in a newly created role as Chief Operating and Insights Officer. Kappitt will lead Subway's ongoing efforts across its digital channels, including third-party delivery and catering, as well as oversee the company's... - March 10, 2020 - Subway