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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
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
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
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
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
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
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Opens in Coralville, Iowa
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, an award-winning, national fast casual sandwich concept, opens today, July 19, 2010, in Coralville, Iowa. The Coralville Which Wich is located at 925 25th Ave., just outside Coral Ridge Mall. The store is open 11 am-9 pm, Sunday through Thursday, and 11 am-10 pm,... - July 21, 2010 - Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
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
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Opens in Springfield, Missouri
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, an award-winning, national fast casual sandwich concept, opened in Springfield, Missouri, on July 17, 2010. The new Springfield Which Wich is located at 1155 E. Battlefield St., near St. John’s and Cox South hospitals. It is the second Which Wich location in... - July 21, 2010 - Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Opens in Charlotte, North Carolina
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, an award-winning, national fast casual sandwich concept, opened in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 18, 2010. The Charlotte Which Wich is located at 1600 E. Woodlawn Rd., Ste. 260, in the Park Towne Village shopping center. The store is open daily from 10 am-9 pm. - July 21, 2010 - Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
Use CarrotLines to Scan Your Foods at Blenz Coffee
Blenz Coffee partners with PortaLife Solutions to let Health & Fitness Conscious Consumers scan sandwiches and beverages directly from their iPhone Blenz Coffee health and fitness conscious consumers can now scan their favourite foods at Blenz Coffee with the CarrotLines iPhone App. - July 19, 2010 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
Headliners Comedy ClubSM@Fiamme & Cantara Cellars Debut: “The Grapes of Laff” a Four-course Wine Dinner and Comedy Event July 29th
John DiCrosta, who voiced two powerful bots in the movie “Transformers Revenge of the Fallen” returns to Headliners Comedy Club@Fiamme! - July 19, 2010 - Fiamme Restaurant & Bar
Advancement of Philippines Dining Standards Recognized as Yats Restaurant Earns Wine Spectator's Best of Awards of Excellence in Restaurant Wine List
Clark Philippines premier dining establishment Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar awarded 2010 Best of Awards of Excellence by Wine Spectator Magazine, the only restaurant in Philippines to earn this award - July 18, 2010 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
Tribeca Tavern Wins Best of the Triangle 2010 Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Tribeca Tavern has been named the best place to eat crème brûlée by Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of the Triangle awards. Tribeca Tavern was a finalist for the best new restaurant... - July 17, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Le Mans Series is Arriving to the Algarve and IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Has Tickets to Offer to Their Guests
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts has prepared for its two five-star resorts in the Algarve - Monte Santo and As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa a charm offer that will enable guests accommodated in these two five-star Algarve units on the weekend of 16 and July 17, to attend this event full of adrenaline and excitement for free. - July 16, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Pizza Republica Applauds Xcel Energy Improvements
Electrical upgrades to The Landmark will ensure a brighter future. - July 15, 2010 - Pizza Republica
Jamison Pour House Celebrates Grand Opening in Warwick Township
The Jamison Pour House, located on York Road in the heart of Warwick Township, celebrated their grand opening on June 22nd with a ribbon cutting ceremony, a free cookout, popcorn and cotton candy for all guests. - July 15, 2010 - Jamison Pour House
Hi5 Wins Best Of The Triangle 2010 Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Hi5 has been named the best bang for your buck restaurant and the best place to watch Monday night football by Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of the Triangle awards. Hi5 was also a finalist for best... - July 14, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Back to the Future: Fal Allen Returns to the Anderson Valley Brewery Boonville, California Monday July 12, 2010
Anderson Valley Brewing Company President Trey White today announced the return of highly respected brew master Fal Allen to the company. - July 12, 2010 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Downtown Dallas Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Installs Coca-Cola Freestyle
Longtime Coca-Cola partner Which Wich® Superior Sandwiches, an award-winning national fast casual sandwich concept, is the latest restaurant in Dallas to receive a Coca-Cola Freestyle™ touch-screen dispenser. The machine has been installed at the original location on Main Street in... - July 12, 2010 - Which Wich Superior Sandwiches