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Astor Inn Announces New Hotel Rates, Keeps High Level of Hospitality and Service
Astor Inn has updated their hotel rates, but guests can rest assured that their hotel services and facilities maintain the same high standard that has made Astor Inn the favorite hotel by Wagga locals and tourists alike. - October 26, 2010 - Astor Inn
Ella’s Sweet Shoppe Launches Online Store
Ella’s Sweet Shoppe - EllasSweetShoppe.com announces the launch of their website store. - October 25, 2010 - Ella's Sweet Shoppe
Rocky Top Hospitality to Host Halloween Costume Event
Local Restaurants Offer $4,000 in Prizes - October 23, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Wins Best of CitySearch 2010
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Named Best Romantic Restaurant - October 21, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
zpizza Continues International Expansion with Vietnam Restaurant Opening
zpizza, the fast casual gourmet pizza chain, is preparing to open its first Vietnam restaurant. Master franchisee BIM Group will be opening their first zpizza in Ha Noi in November 2010. The restaurant will be located in the Tay Ho urban district of Ha Noi, at 51 Xuan Dieu. BIM Group will be... - October 16, 2010 - zpizza
Tribeca Tavern Wins Best of CitySearch 2010 Awards
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Named Best Burger and Best Outdoor Dining. - October 15, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Grimaldi's Pizzeria Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary by Gifting to Their Customers
This winter marks the one-year anniversary of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria at the Legends at Sparks Marina in Nevada. On Wednesday October 20th, Grimaldi’s celebrates the milestone by giving instead of receiving. From noon-3pm and again from 8pm-10pm, dine-in guests alike will receive a GiftCard... - October 13, 2010 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Fiamme Restaurant & Bar Spices Up Fall with Seasonal Flavors, Special Events, Mixers, Music and Comedy
Fiamme spices up Fall with a full menu of dining and entertainment events to complement nightly fine dining in one of the Conejo Valley’s most intimate settings. Enjoy a special evening with family and friends, stop by for Thursday night music, join the proprietors Liz Beddow and Jerry White... - October 12, 2010 - Fiamme Restaurant & Bar
Trick Out the Bag and Win Some Treats in the Which Wich Bag-O-Lantern Contest
To get in the spirit of Halloween, Which Wich®, an award-winning national sandwich concept, is encouraging guests to create “bag-o-lanterns” with their sandwich bags from now until October 31 for a chance to win up to a $50 gift card. Once they’ve completed their wicked... - October 10, 2010 - Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
Bogart’s American Grill Receives Honorable Mentions and Standing Ovation in MetroBravo Awards
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Recognized by Metro Magazine. - October 10, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Bogart’s American Grill Wins Best of CitySearch 2010
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Recognized for Best Brunch - October 07, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Ling and Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill to Support Susan G. Komen Foundation Through 3rd Annual "Save 2nd Base" Campaign
Running through the entire month of October, the Scottsdale location of Ling and Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill will be donating a portion of all proceeds off of a special, “Save 2nd Base” menu to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ling... - October 06, 2010 - Desert Island Restaurants
Mama Theresa's Second Annual Meat Ball Eating Contest to Benefit The Arthritis Foundation and The Vails Gate Volunteer Fire Department
Mama Theresa’s welcomes everyone to join them on Sunday, October 10 , 2010 at 1:30 PM at the Big V Shopping Plaza in New Windsor, New York for their Second Annual Meatball Eating Contest to benefit the The Arthritis Foundation and The Vails Gate Volunteer Fire Department. The Meatball Eating... - October 04, 2010 - Mama Theresa's
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Receives Standing Ovation in MetroBravo Awards
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Recognized by Metro Magazine - October 03, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles, Electric Karma Now Offers Luncheons
Diwali, the Festival of Lights is an important Indian 5-day festival starting on November 5th. Electric Karma is hosting a community event, serving up a special menu for the celebration. Los Angeles is renowned for it’s options for dining out, everything from old American standards to exotic... - September 27, 2010 - electric karma
The Twisted Fork Honored by OpenTable
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Wins 2010 Diners’ Choice Awards - September 25, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Pizza Republica Charity Event Helps Battle Childhood Cancer
Pizza Republica hosts Bonfils Blood Center fundraiser. - September 24, 2010 - Pizza Republica
Big Al’s Steaks Authentic Philly Cheesesteak Restaurants Announces Opening of First Franchise in Bonyton Beach, Florida
Big Al’s Steaks, the traditional Philadelphia Cheesesteak Sandwich Franchise, is happy to announce the opening of the third Big Al’s Steaks restaurant in the “Boynton Town Center” mall in Boynton Beach, FL. This will be the first Big Al’s Steaks franchise location to... - September 22, 2010 - Big Al's Steaks
Saladz n’ More Celebrates 6 Month Anniversary
Saladz n' More in San Ramon gains a loyal crowd who like to Go Green gourmet style, affordably and with flair. - September 22, 2010 - Saladz n' More
Tribeca Tavern Wins Best of Cary Awards
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Recognized by The Cary News. - September 22, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
New AMBITEX® Poly Apron Packaging Reduces Plastic Waste
Tradex introduces new packaging for its polyethylene disposable aprons aimed at reducing plastic waste. - September 20, 2010 - Tradex International, Inc.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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