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Healthy Kids Food Café Franchise is in High Demand
tumble & tea café has sparked Over 800 requests to franchise with its hot take on one of the leading trends of 2009: healthy food…especially for kids. - February 22, 2009 - tumble & tea cafe
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Participates in A Toast to the Triangle
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar will participate in the 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle (www.atoasttothetriangle.org) event. The Toast celebrates the Triangle’s culinary arts... - February 21, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Witness the Adventures of Annie Oakley Come to Life at the Independence Visitor Center
Families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Independence Visitor Center on March 13, 2009, from 11 am to 1 pm to witness the life of Annie Oakley, reenacted by a historical interpreter. Annie will amaze and entertain attendees with tales of her shooting skills and adventures. This... - February 20, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Sweet Mandarin is the First UK Chinese Restaurant to Use Twitter to Beat the Credit Crunch and Boost Business
Sweet Mandarin in Manchester, UK - is the first UK Chinese Restaurant to use Twitter for Business - bookings, takeaways and Twitter has increased the business and strengthened the community. Beating the credit crunch, this is a great example for all businesses to fight back. - February 15, 2009 - Sweet Mandarin
Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles, Electric Karma Invites You to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, take a break from your average pizza/pasta/salad restaurant and escape into a world of fresh spices and fine Indian cuisine. This Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles, renowned for its great food and trendy aura, is offering a romantic and affordable dinner for two that... - February 14, 2009 - electric karma
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Hosts Skirt! After Work
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge is hosting Skirt! After Work on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. The event, sponsored by Skirt!®, the American Heart Association and The Red Room, focuses on raising heart health... - February 14, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Early Dinner Promotion Extended
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced the early dinner promotion has been extended through the end of March. The promotion is valid every day from 5 – 6 p.m. and consists of a complimentary entrée with the purchase of an entrée at... - February 12, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Witness the Life and Journey of Harriet Tubman Come to Life at the Independence Visitor Center
On Friday, February 20th, 2009, join Independence Visitor Center as the story and legacy of Harriet Tubman is brought to life. Meet the famous conductor of the Underground Railroad, known for making 19 trips in order to bring slaves to freedom. Listen to the storyteller describe the pursuits of... - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Gwen Ifill Book Reveal and Signing, The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama at the Independence Visitor Center
On Saturday, February 28, 2009, from 5 pm to 7 pm Gwen Ifill, Moderator and Managing Editor of “Washington Week”, will give a brief book reading and discussion of her newly-released book, followed by a book signing in Independence Ballroom at the Independence Visitor Center (6th &... - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Independence Visitor Center Announces President Obama Day in Celebration of Black History Month
The Independence Visitor Center invites students to submit a video of their recitation of any of the famous speeches the President delivered during the course of his campaign. - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Flavour's of Ontario's Lake Country Orillia-Rama-Severn-Oro-Medonte- Ramara
As The Ossawippi Express will play host they look forward to Lake country's new venture in the region with Flavours of Ontario's Lake Country. - February 12, 2009 - Ossawippi Express Dining Cars
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Present IMOCOM Experiences
The IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts now offer special packages, entitled IMOCOM Experiences, that create unforgettable moments within their luxurious properties, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura, and Monte Santo in Carvoeiro. The offers are incorporated in themes such as Family, Romance,... - February 11, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
SAVOY Savory Seminars: Seeking Subject Matter Experts
SAVOY, North Raleigh’s affordable fine dining and upscale business lunch location, is putting a new spin on the educational lunch seminar. Usually the presenter has to find a restaurant to hold their event. In this case, the restaurant – SAVOY – is finding the... - February 06, 2009 - Savoy
Tiki’s Grill & Bar Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Deal. Island Style with Island Cuisine.
Cupid will make a direct hit for Valentine’s this year at Tiki’s Grill & Bar. Executive Chef Kapolanialaimaka S. Kealoha invites guests to sample the flavors of three local items from three Hawaiian Islands. Tiki’s will be offering Valentine lovers a special menu all weekend... - February 04, 2009 - Tiki's Grill & Bar
Tickets Now on Sale for Super Bowl Event at Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill (www.jackastors.com), located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that tickets for the restaurant’s annual Super Bowl party are now available for purchase. The private event, which is Sunday, Feb. 1 at 5:30 p.m., will... - February 01, 2009 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Chef Turns Cupid
Kent chef, Richard Phillips, plays cupid this Valentine's at his restaurant Richard Phillips at Chapel Down. - February 01, 2009 - Richard Phillips at Chapel Down
The Red Room Wins Midtown Magazine 2008 Diamond Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge has won the 2008 Midtown Diamond Award for best Martini presented by Midtown Magazine. The Midtown Diamond Awards are voted on by readers and showcase readers’ favorites in... - January 31, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Pizzeria Installs One of a Kind Pizza Oven
Michael Angelo's Pizza in Kenton, OH recently installed Ohio's only known rotating brick oven to feature natural soapstone as the bricks rather than the more common man-made stones known as Fibrament. It is one of only a dozen or so of the rotating style ovens in the state. According to Michael... - January 27, 2009 - Michael Angelo's Pizza, Inc.
Fred's Brings College Night to Old Pasadena Every Wednesday
Fred's welcomes back College Night every Wednesday from 8pm-2am with $1 drinks and dancing. 21 & Over. Dress code enforced. DJ starts at 10pm. - January 27, 2009 - Freds Mexican Cafe
Happy Hour is Back at Arnold Palmer's Restaurant
Arnie’s Pub, and it is once again serving up variety of drink specials including cocktails, beer and wine, as well as offering a 20% off the entire bar menu seven days a week. - January 26, 2009 - Arnold Palmer's Restaurant
Devane's Old Town Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening
Located in the heart of La Quinta, Devane's Old Town Restaurant hosted its official grand opening to a packed house of local leaders and invited guests. - January 26, 2009 - Devane’s
Happi House Restaurants Fight Tough Economy with Introduction of New Snack Meals
Bay Area Asian fast casual chain enjoys sales growth in a bad economy; credited to the introduction of new lower-priced snack foods. - January 26, 2009 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
The Independence Visitor Center Announces William Moore, President and CEO, Will Step Down
After serving as the President and CEO of the Independence Visitor Center for 10 years, Bill Moore announces his departure for a new opportunity. - January 26, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Devane's Italian Kitchen Launches New Menus
Value Dishes are Featured to Help in Today’s Tight Economy. - January 24, 2009 - Devane’s
Wine Guru Talks and Tastes Kent
Wine expert Joe Wadsack arrives at Richard Phillips at Chapel Down to discuss the beauty of wine, in the very place it is made. - January 22, 2009 - Richard Phillips at Chapel Down
Panera Bread® to Celebrate the Most Important Meal of the Day with Free Cups of Its New Coffee and Samples of New Breakfast Items
Bakery-Cafes Support Local Communities by Raising Funds for Operation-Dough Nation® Recipients Something big is brewing at Panera Bread, and you’re invited. On Wednesday, January 28, Birmingham, Alabama area bakery-cafes are inviting customers to celebrate Panera’s new breakfast... - January 22, 2009 - Panera Bread
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Will be Present at the Holiday World Show in Dublin
In collaboration with the Hilton Grand Vacation Club the IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts will be presenting their resorts to the Irish market. - January 21, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Richard Phillips Serves Up a Fresh Look Online
Celebrity TV chef, Richard Phillips, has launched a new website for his recently opened Kent restaurant 'Richard Phillips at Chapel Down.' - January 20, 2009 - Richard Phillips at Chapel Down
Celebrate the Inauguration of Our 44th President Barack Obama in the City Where America Began
In celebration of the 44th Presidential Inauguration there will be a free Live broadcast of the Inauguration outside the Independence Visitor Center on Independence Mall. - January 17, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
New Family Restaurant Concept Franchising Nationwide
tumble & tea café is the pioneering new family restaurant with a custom-designed indoor play space for kids. This family restaurant combines the comfortable lounge style seating & gourmet food adults seek with the ultimate play space kids love. - January 16, 2009 - tumble & tea cafe
Cousins Welcomes New Director of Franchise Sales
Cousins Subs is pleased to announce the addition of Mark P. Cairns to its corporate team as the director of franchise sales. Cairns comes to Cousins after seven years as the franchise development director for Huddle House, where he oversaw franchise sales and development throughout the Southeast... - January 16, 2009 - Cousins Subs
The Independence Visitor Center Donates Over 200 Coats to One Warm Coat
Annual holiday coat drive held at Independence Visitor Center turns about to be a huge success with over 200 coats donated to One Warm Coat charity. - January 15, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
A Moment in Time Musical Revue Aboard the Historic Ossawippi Express Dining Cars in Orillia, Ontario a Show to Beat the Winter Blahs
Dates Jan 30, Jan 31, Feb 6th, Dinner and show tickets $55.00pp start time 6:30pm, Sat. Feb 7th Matinee 2Pm Start tickets $20.00 or come for lunch before fore a price of $35.00 lunch time starts at 11:30am call to reserve your tickets today shows are selling fast. www.ossawippi.com - January 13, 2009 - Ossawippi Express Dining Cars
A Moment in Time, Performed at Ossawippi Express Dining Cars Orillia Ontario
Presented by Marriott Productions in co-operation with the Ossawippi Express - January 13, 2009 - Ossawippi Express Dining Cars
Rocky Top Hospitality Selected to Cater Triangle Heart Ball VIP Party
Katherine White, catering director of Rocky Top Hospitality’s catering company, 1705Prime Catering & Events (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the firm was contracted to provide catering services to the American Heart Association’s 2009 Triangle Heart Ball VIP auction... - January 11, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
DC Power Dining Spot Opens For Lunch
Just in time for the 2009 Inauguration, American steakhouse and power dining spot, Sam & Harry's, has re"steak"ed its claim as home of the power lunch. Now, like its sister restaurant, The Caucus Room, you can find celebrities and politicos chatting it up and exchanging secrets at Sam... - January 09, 2009 - S&H Management Co.
Posh Indoor Play Space Café Sparks Over 800 Requests to Franchise by First Month
tumble & tea cafe is a posh wifi cafe with an indoor play space for kids. It's the concept attracting interest worldwide, for the first time parents can be adults while their kids don't give up being a kid. - January 08, 2009 - tumble & tea cafe
Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles, Electric Karma, Serving Up Traditional Indian & Vegan Dishes
electric karma is a unique Indian restaurant, unlike any other in Los Angeles. The specialty about it is the room without the roof (Skyroom), where you can forget about everyday life for a couple of hours and just lounge on pillows like the Maharajas and enjoy the exquisite cuisine of this Los Angeles Indian restaurant. - January 04, 2009 - electric karma
Rocky Top Hospitality Sponsors Triangle Heart Ball
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Rocky Top Hospitality will sponsor the American Heart Association’s 2009 Triangle Heart Ball that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Embassy Suites in Cary. The Triangle Heart Ball recognizes... - January 04, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Independence Visitor Center Introduces “Especially for Teachers” Webpage: independencevisitorcenter.com/ especiallyforteachers
Independence Visitor Center creates a new webpage, “Especially for Teachers,” as the result of a $10,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation. This new section will assist teachers in planning trips to the Historic District by providing detailed pre-trip and post-trip lesson plans, activities and more. - January 04, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Figgy Goes to New York
Figaro’s Pizza Launches New New York Style Pizza. - December 31, 2008 - Figaro’s Pizza
L.A.'s Glamorous Celebrate Christmas at Electric Karma
electric karma is a unique Indian restaurant, unlike any other in Los Angeles. The specialty about it is the room without the roof (Skyroom), where you can forget about everyday life for a couple of hours and just lounge on pillows like the Maharajas and enjoy the exquisite cuisine of this Los Angeles Indian restaurant. - December 23, 2008 - electric karma
Feast of the Seven Fishes at Mio Pomodoro
Chef Clark Gilbert of Mio Pomodoro at the Jenkintown Train Station will be offering the traditional Southern Italian Christmas Eve dinner “The Feast of the Seven Fishes” during Christmas Week December 21-27 including Christmas Eve. The restaurant is closed Christmas Day. - December 19, 2008 - Mio Pomodoro
Independence Visitor Center Chooses Osiris Group as New Marketing Company
Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC), located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, has selected Osiris Group as its new marketing agency of record. Osiris was chosen over several competing agencies to develop the overall creative concept and integrated plan of action for IVCC’s upcoming marketing efforts. - December 18, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Tiki's Economic Adjustment Package - Saves the Company Holiday Party
HONOLULU—Tiki’s Grill & Bar has heard that many Oahu companies have cancelled their holiday parties because of lower than anticipated profits. Tiki’s has created an affordable packaged offer to save the Company Holiday Party tradition. Companies with shrinking budgets for... - December 17, 2008 - Tiki's Grill & Bar
New Café Concept Lets Parents be Adults and Kids be Kids
tumble & tea cafe is the hot new posh wifi cafe concept that gives parents the ultimate escape with its gourmet food and hip ambiance that finally lets them be adults. All the while their kids stay happy with a custom indoor play space and hassle free birthday parties. - December 12, 2008 - tumble & tea cafe
Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles, Flavor of India, Serves Food from Every Region in India
Flavor of India's chef, Darshan Singh has experience in the Indian Kitchen for more than 20 years. He is a award winning chef who has created his own recipes in vegetarian and non vegetarian curries. - December 11, 2008 - Flavor of India
Strawberry Cones Pizza & Pasta from Japan to Canada for the First Time in 25 Years
For the first time in 25 year, the renowned Japanese pizza corporation Strawberry Cones Pizza & Pasta is coming to Canada to establish its first oversea store. With over 200 locations in Japan since 1983, famous for its adventurous and tasteful pizza creations, from signature pizza... - December 10, 2008 - Strawberry Cones Pizza
Savoy Hosts Lunch and Learn Program
Chefs Peter Gibson and Marshall Smith have announced that Savoy, (www.restaurantsavoy.com) a contemporary continental restaurant located at 7713-39 Lead Mine Road in north Raleigh, hosted a sold out lunch and learn program on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The event is a Holiday... - December 07, 2008 - Savoy
Top 10 Free or Inexpensive Things to do at Independence Visitor Center
Listed below are a few things worth taking advantage of when you visit Independence Visitor Center. Who knew inexpensive and free could be so fun? - December 06, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center