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Genji Sushi Co-Presents Sustainable Sushi Tasting Event at National Cherry Blossom Festival
Purveyor of All-Natural Sushi and Japanese Cuisine Celebrates Festival with Multicourse Tasting Menu of Sustainable Fishes. - March 11, 2011 - Genji Sushi
Beer Aficionados Rejoice: Charlotte Craft Beer Week
An all-out celebration of Craft Beer to be held at another anticipated Charlotte Craft Beer Week March 11 – March 20, 2011. - March 10, 2011 - Growlers Pourhouse
Michael Angelo's Pizza Brings Home Gold Again
Brittany Rowe, Kitchen Manager at Michael Angelo's Pizza in Kenton, OH, brought home a Gold Medal from the World Pizza Games in Las Vegas, NV. Beating out competitors from around the county and the world, Brittany took 1st place in the Fastest Dough category and became the 2nd of only two women in... - March 10, 2011 - Michael Angelo's Pizza, Inc.
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Introduces Sunday Brunch Buffet
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Hosts New Brunch Buffet - March 10, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
NY-Style Pizzeria Invites Community to Join in on March Madness with a Flippin’ Twist
Flippin’ Pizza Calls for Pie Creations to Give Fans an Opportunity to Take a Chance at the Big Dance - March 09, 2011 - Flippin' Pizza
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Coming to Downtown at the Gardens - the Secret’s in the Water
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria opened its first location in Fort Myers Florida last year and promises to continue expand throughout Florida throughout 2011 and 2012. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria currently has twenty locations across the US, including Texas, Nevada, Arizona, and its flagship stores in New York City. The newest location in Downtown at the Gardens is scheduled to open this summer. - March 09, 2011 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Wine Train Offers Napa’s Only Night Winery Tour
The Napa Valley Wine Train and Grgich Hills Estate team up to offer the only night time winery tour and tasting in the Napa Valley. - March 06, 2011 - Napa Valley Wine Train
Arizona’s Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen Goes Green (Chile) for St. Patrick’s Day
Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen has a different take on St. Patrick’s Day green this year, with a special holiday menu that highlights the restaurant’s “green” southwestern cuisine while saving customers the green in their wallets. The Peoria restaurant will serve green Chile... - March 06, 2011 - Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen
Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour to Host a Barbie Birthday Bash
Bring your Barbie into Farrell’s on March 9 to celebrate her 52nd birthday with free birthday sundaes, presents and surprises. - March 05, 2011 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
Auntie's Fry Bread - LA's First Native American Food Truck
In LA's culturally diverse Food Truck Culture, Native American culture has been underrepresented. Not just food trucks, but brick and mortar restaurants as well. Seeing this need, Kate Koyama and Eric Evans are opening the Auntie’s Fry Bread Gourmet Food Truck in a few weeks. According to Koyama, “Growing up in a community where fry bread is as common as hamburgers, I was surprised that a city as large and culturally diverse as Los Angeles did not offer fry bread.” - March 05, 2011 - Auntie's Fry Bread
Which Wich is Slinging Sandwiches at the World’s Largest Rodeo
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, an award-winning, national sandwich concept, has secured a booth at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the largest rodeo in the world. The Which Wich team is offering a selection of its famous wiches throughout the event, until March 20. Traditionally, Which Wich... - March 05, 2011 - Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
Cactus League Baseball, Ollie the Trolley Mean Fun at Bungalow Bar & Grill
This spring it’s easy to take in a ball game at Scottsdale Stadium and relax at Bungalow Bar & Grill – without the fear of getting a DUI. - March 05, 2011 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
St. Patrick’s Day Fun Starts at Arizona's Bungalow Bar & Grill
Bungalow Bar & Grill is serving corned beef and cabbage along with great Irish drink specials for St. Patrick’s Day. - March 05, 2011 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
Arizona's British Open Pub Marks St. Patrick’s Day with Food, Irish Band
Scottsdale Restaurant Offers Traditional Irish Food, Drink Specials and Irish Pipe and Drum Band. - March 05, 2011 - British Open Pub & Grill
2011 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Nets Record $1.6 million
This year’s Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, held on February 25 and 26 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, raised a record-breaking $1.6 million (net, after expenses), which will be donated directly to three charities benefiting children’s health care in our area. The... - March 04, 2011 - Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza Named One of the Nation’s Best Restaurants, SPIN! on “Rest of the 101 Best Restaurants” List
SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza has been named one of the nation’s top restaurants. SPIN! is listed among the “Rest of the 101 Best Restaurants” by TheDailyMeal.com. The nation’s best restaurants were selected by a nationwide panel of 30 distinguished food and lifestyle writers, restaurant critics, and bloggers. SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza is known for its exceptional, artisan food made from fresh ingredients without the gourmet price and its eclectic, affordable premium wines. - March 03, 2011 - SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza
Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar Debuts Lady's Treat Featuring Healthy Low Calorie Cuisine Paired with Fine Wine
Lady’s Treat at Yats Restaurant Sunday 6th March 2011, featuring a gourmet menu of delectable cuisine that is low calorie and low fat but tastes great, paired nicely with wine too. - March 03, 2011 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
Pronto Pasta Reveals Results of Dine Out for Education Week Fundraiser and Competition
Locally Owned Restaurant Donates 15 Percent of Sales to Local School PTAs from January Weeklong Fundraiser - February 27, 2011 - Pronto Pasta
Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar Unveils Gourmet Vegetarian Menu
By introducing wine into the vegetarian menu, even wine lovers and not just vegetarians now travel out of town from Manila on a getaway to enjoy a reprieve from red meat in Clark Philippines. - February 27, 2011 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
Grimaldi's Pizzeria Opens Its Fourth Nevada Location
The restaurant group, headed by CEO Joey Ciolli, is in a major expansion mode for Nevada and many other states. The company currently operates over 20 restaurants in Nevada, Arizona, Texas, New York, and Florida. With recent openings in Las Vegas and Fort Myers, Grimaldi’s Pizzerias’ expansion plan for 2011 include Dallas, West Palm Beach, and various other sites TBA. - February 25, 2011 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
What: The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest 9 Chef Vintner Dinners, 13 Wine Fest trustees, 9 Wineries, 3 wine distributors, 9 dinner chefs, 12 Chef stations at the Grand Tasting, 31 Live auction lots (all detailed on www.swflwinefest.org) Expect 400+ guests on Saturday at Grand... - February 25, 2011 - Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
Bogart’s American Grill Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Marks Closing with Anniversary Celebration - February 19, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Tribeca Tavern Named Best New Restaurant by Cary Magazine
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Earns Six Maggy Awards - February 16, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Peoria’s Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen Offers Special Valentine’s Day Meal
Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen is offering a Valentine’s Day meal for Valley couples, with special cuisine from Chef Charles Schwerd’s menu. The special Valentine’s Day menu will be available all weekend, Feb. 12-14, from 4 to 10 p.m. The three-course dinner begins with your choice... - February 11, 2011 - Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen
Blenz Red Band – Your Valentine’s Cupid
Walk into Blenz and leave with a coffee and a date. This year Blenz Coffee is celebrating Valentine’s Day by bringing singles together through its "Blenz Red Band" campaign. - February 11, 2011 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
Ella's Sweet Shoppe Now Serves Gelato (Pure Italian Ice Cream) to Any Location
Ella's Sweet Shoppe can now serve Gelato (pure Italian Ice Cream) to any location. Ella's Sweet Shoppe brings their Gelato anywhere. Ella's stocks up a 4-foot custom made portable Gelato stand with more than 350 cups of authentic Italian Gelato. That way customers can have one of the greatest... - February 10, 2011 - Ella's Sweet Shoppe
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Rolls Out Larger Sizes in Anticipation of New Menu Launch
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, an award-winning, national sandwich concept, recently unveiled two larger sandwich sizes—10.5 inches and a 14-inch Superwich™—to complement the classic 7-inch sandwich. In addition, Which Wich has added a 32-ounce plastic stadium cup to offer guests... - February 09, 2011 - Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
Dean Ogan of Rocky Top Hospitality Named 2011 Restaurateur of the Year
Owner of Rocky Top Hospitality Wins North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) Award. - February 09, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Modern Abstract/Impressionistic Artist Diana Hartman is on Display Through the Month of February
Diana Hartman's art show at Windmill Cafe in Santa Cruz California. Diana Hartman's art is on display through February 28th, 2011. Diana Hartman's reception will be on Saturday the 26th of February from 6-9 p.m. - February 08, 2011 - Windmill Cafe
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Opens in Houston, Texas, with a New Menu, Including Breakfast
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, an award-winning, national sandwich concept, is set to open in Houston’s Pennzoil Place tunnel, at 711 Louisiana St., R213, on February 4, 2011. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am-2:30 pm, for dine-in, takeout, or catering. Which Wich... - February 05, 2011 - Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
Rocky Top Hospitality Debuts Tribeca Tavern in Location of Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
New Restaurant In Prime Raleigh Location to Feature Gourmet Burgers And Microbrews - February 05, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
George Stone Crab Offers 20% Off Super Bowl Party Claws and a Chance to Win Tickets to the South Beach Wine and Food Festival
In honor of the big game, George Stone Crab is giving a big discount – 20 percent off the price of claws. George is also giving all those who order a chance to win two tickets to the Grand Tasting on Saturday, Feb. 26 at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. “This is a way for George... - February 05, 2011 - George Stone Crab
Bungalow Bar & Grill Hosts "Find Your Next Valentine" Party on Feb. 14
Scottsdale Restaurant to Stage Special Valentine’s Day Party for Valley Singles. - February 04, 2011 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
The Year’s Biggest Football Game is at Arizona’s Bungalow Bar & Grill
Scottsdale Restaurant to Host party for Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers game. - February 02, 2011 - Bungalow Bar & Grill
Arrowhead Grill Hosts Napa Valley’s Cakebread Cellars for Exclusive Wine Dinner
Arrowhead Grill is proud to announce that Dennis Cakebread, part of the legendary vintner family behind Napa Valley’s Cakebread Cellars, will host an exclusive wine dinner at the Glendale restaurant on Feb. 7. For more than three decades, the Cakebread family has operated the storied... - February 02, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill
Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant Adds Dairy-Free Valentine Chocolates to Dessert Menu
Montclair, NJ restaurant is proud to announce the addition of the Mesob Valentine Chocolate Collection, gourmet handmade dairy-free chocolates, filled with exotic Ethiopian spices, fruits and honey. - February 01, 2011 - Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant
Dickey’s Barbecue to Particpate in Charlotte Business Expo
Dickey’s will be exhibiting at the Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo in Charlotte. - January 28, 2011 - GMW Carolina, Inc
Valentine's Day Weekend of Love at J Restaurant and Lounge
J Restaurant and Lounge to launch Valentine's Day 3 course prix-fixe menu all weekend long. - January 28, 2011 - J Restaurant and Lounge
Community Cafe to Open in Sonoma in March, 2011
Breakfast and lunch venue also to feature private dining. Partners Margie Tosch-Brooke and Willy Brooke along with Robert and Cindy Friedman have announced plans to take over the Mondo American Beer Garden location at 875 W. Napa St. in Sonoma and open a breakfast and lunch restaurant called... - January 28, 2011 - Community Cafe
Imocom Hotels and Resorts Presents Valentines’ Day Accommodation Packages in the Algarve
Love is in the air, and IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts is offering many value-friendly packages for Valentine’s Day weekend in its two five star hotels in Algarve - Monte Santo Resort in Carvoeiro and As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura. - January 28, 2011 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Amite LA Restaurant Mulberry House is Now Online
The fine dining restaurant in Amite, LA, Mulberry House, can now be found on the web at their own site, as well as featured at Your Local Market Place. Mulberry House is bringing the fine dining experience to Amite, LA. - January 28, 2011 - Mulberry House
Dickey’s Barbecue Spicy Cheddar Sausage Sampling for NHL All-Star Wide Open
Dickey’s in addition to the nationwide sampling from 11am-2pm on Friday January 28, 2011, Dickey’s will sample the new product on Fayetteville Street as part of the outdoor festivities. - January 27, 2011 - GMW Carolina, Inc
Weber’s Inn in Ann Arbor, Michigan Completes Renovation of Lobby, Reception Area, Meeting Room
Weber's Inn renovations are completed with a "timeless design" that highlights the Ann Arbor hotel as a true boutique hotel. - January 26, 2011 - Weber's Restaurant and Hotel
Rocky Top Restaurants Participate in Triangle Restaurant Week
Bogart’s, Michael Dean’s, The Red Room, Tribeca Tavern, The Twisted Fork Participate In Triangle-Wide Culinary Event - January 26, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Arrowhead Grill Offers Special Romantic Dinner, Cristal for Valentine’s Day
Cristal Champagne, Obadiah Parker part of 2011 Romance Package - January 26, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill
NFL’s Biggest Game Means Free Steak at Arizona’s Arrowhead Grill
Glendale Restaurant Offering Football Fans Free Steak - January 25, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill
Peoria’s Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen Has Big Plans for NFL’s Biggest Game
Chef Charles Wade Schwerd’s Latest Restaurant Stages Special Football Party for the Big Game. - January 25, 2011 - Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen
Crummy Weather Voucher Drives Business Despite Record Snowfall
A Crummy Weather Voucher good for 20% off a meal one day only is driving business to SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza’s four locations despite a record snowfall. Vouchers were emailed to more than 40,000 patrons who have signed up to be members of the restaurant’s SPIN! Club rewards program. Immediately after the coupons went out, customers began to show up with them. This was the second time in the past two weeks SPIN! has sent out snow day coupons, which help attract customers despite terrible weather. - January 22, 2011 - SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza
Pronto Pasta Hosts the First Dine Out for Education Week Fundraiser
Locally Owned Restaurant to Donate 15 Percent to Local School PTAs the Week of Jan. 24-29 - January 22, 2011 - Pronto Pasta
The Blenz Red Band - Walk Into Blenz and Leave with a Coffee and a Date
This year Blenz is marking Valentine’s Day with something that has never been done before. They are giving singles in Vancouver a way to meet each other through “Blenz Red Band” - a customized sleeve they developed. If you are single you would grab this red sleeve at any Blenz location throughout February, prompting other singles to approach you and vice versa. - January 21, 2011 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.