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Yogen Früz to Open 30 Australian Locations with New Master Franchisee
Yo-Fro Chain’s Agreement with Orbiz Corporation Plans 7 New Locations Down Under over Next 12 Months, First Opening in December ‘08. - September 13, 2008 - Yogen Fruz Canada Inc.
Happi House Restaurants Urge Voter Registration
Happi House Teriyaki Restaurants has implemented a voter registration and awareness program through their restaurants, website, eClub, and advertising in an effort to encourage participation in this year's Presidential election. - September 12, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Moon Handbooks Philadelphia is Here; Independence Visitor Center Hosts Book Launch Party on 9/19/08
The first edition of Moon Philadelphia, written by Philadelphia native and journalist Karrie Gavin, is now available online and will be in bookstores nationwide in early September. The release party will be held in the ballroom at the Independence Visitor Center (6th and Market Streets) on Friday, September 19, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Media, tourism and hospitality leaders, and others are invited. Guests are asked to RSVP to moonphilly@gmail.com by September 12, 2008. - September 11, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Celebrity Athletes Derek Jeter and Alex A-Rod Rodriguez Dine at Orange County's Landmark Steakhouse
The South Orange County dining destination, which features a new dining room, lounge and patio has been a popular restaurant of choice for locals and celebrities alike since opening in 2005. - September 11, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Voted "Best Patio or Outdoor Dining" in Western Wake County
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill (www.jackastors.com) located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that the restaurant has been voted, for the second time in a row, “Best Patio or Outdoor Dining” in western Wake County by the residents of Apex, Cary,... - September 11, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Cast of MTV’s The Hills Kick Up Their Heels at Corona del Mar’s Landmark
The popular dining destination is favored among Hollywood stars and celebrity pro athletes. - September 10, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
Independence Visitor Center’s 4th Annual “Battle of the Soft Pretzels”
On Friday, October 3, the dough will fly once again. It is sure to be a fight to the finish when the fourth annual “Battle of the Soft Pretzels” commences at the Independence Visitor Center (located at 6th & Market Streets) from noon – 2:00 p.m., in honor of National Pretzel Month. - September 10, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Lynne Cheney Reveals Her New Book, We the People: The Story of Our Constitution, to Local Students at Independence Visitor Center
On Wednesday, September 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, Lynne Cheney, will give a brief lecture, followed by a book signing of her newly-released children’s book at the Independence Visitor Center (6th & Market Streets). - September 10, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
The Twisted Fork Honored as One of the Best Children’s Menus in the Best of the Triangle 2008 Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Twisted Fork has been named one of the best children’s menus by Independent Weekly’s 2008 Best of the Triangle awards. The menu includes items like hamburgers, grilled ham and cheese, chicken... - September 10, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Happi House Restaurants Test Market Three New Gourmet Salads
Happi House Restaurants Director of Marketing, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company is test marketing three new Asian style entrée salads to appeal to younger and more health-conscious demographics. - September 09, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Merlot Inc. Opens the First BarryMore's Bar and Grill Location in Jupiter Florida
Merlot Inc. a Florida restaurant corporation announces the grand opening of the first Barrymore's Bar and Grill concept in Jupiter, Florida. The restaurant opens on Monday, September 15, 2008 in the Bluffs Square on South US Hwy 1 between Indiantown Rd. and Donald Ross Blvd. The restaurant will... - September 09, 2008 - Merlot Inc
Landmark Restaurant and Lounge Brings Live Piano Entertainment to Corona Del Mar
The spacious, albeit cozy lounge is framed by the addition of a classic baby grand piano, further defining LM as the city’s premiere destination for dining, drinking and quality lounge entertainment. - September 06, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
Rocky Top Hospitality Participates in Dish It Up! 2008
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that five Rocky Top restaurants will be participating in Dish It Up! 2008. The event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 2 – 7 p.m. at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park in Cary. Rocky... - September 05, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Schakolad Day - the Scrumptious Chocolate Celebration
The scrumptious Chocolate celebration is being held nationwide in all of the 32 individually-owned Schakolad stores in conjunction with the sale of the company’s very first truffle 13 years ago. - September 02, 2008 - Schakolad Chocolate Factory
The Mezzanine Lounge Has Upgraded to HDTVs for the 2008 Football Season
The Mezzanine Lounge, Houston’s best place to meet up with fellow sports fans to watch the action, has upgraded the upstairs main room television viewing area. Owner/operator Tommy Bryant is excited to bring you all of the 2008 NFL & College Season game action in spectacular High... - August 31, 2008 - Mezzanine Lounge
Bogart’s American Bar and Grill Wins Three MetroBravo Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Bar and Grill won three MetroBravo Awards presented by Metro Magazine. Bogart’s received a MetroBravo Award for its cosmopolitan and two honorable mentions for its cocktail menu... - August 30, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Kathy White Named to Leadership Raleigh
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Kathy White, director of catering for Rocky Top Hospitality, has been chosen to participate in Leadership Raleigh. Leadership Raleigh is a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, the... - August 28, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Press Release: Executive Chef Sabre Kennedy Brings Culinary Artistry to Corona del Mar's Landmark
Kennedy brings his unique island-style cooking techniques offering a fresh spin to the restaurant's contemporary California cuisine. - August 27, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
Nation's Restaurant News Names The Counter One of 2008's Six Hottest Concepts
The Counter®, the premium burger concept known for its amazing number of possible combinations, has just been named one of six hot concepts for 2008 by Nation’s Restaurant News. According to Nation’s Restaurant News’ website, the editors select the six emerging restaurant... - August 27, 2008 - The Counter
Landmark Restaurant and Lounge Announces New Operations Manager Brian Shaw
With over twenty years in the business, Shaw brings solid experience and a proven track record to the position. Shaw will oversee daily restaurant and lounge operations. - August 24, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
Corona del Mar Restaurant and Lounge Premieres New Upscale Look and Refined Dining Experience
The menu by Executive Chef Sabre Kennedy will highlight the best of contemporary California cuisine with his special touch of Island fusion. - August 24, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
Rocky Top’s Suzanne Mauget Joins Logistics Committee for the Triangle Heart Ball
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Suzanne Mauget, general manager for Bogart’s American Grill, has been named to the logistics committee for the American Heart Association’s 2009 Triangle Heart Ball that will take place on... - August 24, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Corona Del Mar's Landmark Steakhouse Set to Reopen to New Upscale Look and Menu
The doors are set to re-open following a complete renovation of the restaurant’s spacious and decidedly intimate dining rooms, lounge and outdoor patio. - August 22, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
Jo To Go America, Inc. Hires New Graphic Designer
Jo To Go America, Inc. has added a new graphic designer to their marketing team. - August 20, 2008 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
The Mash House Makes Its Remodeling Debut
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Mash House is unveiling its newly remodeled kitchen and interior on Friday July 25 for dinner. The restaurant’s remodeling was focused on modernizing the kitchen, in which new equipment will allow... - August 20, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
La Vie En Rose at Café Des Amis - After Show Party for Piaf Donmar New Production
Café des Amis had the pleasure of hosting the press night party for the Donmar’s new production “Piaf” by Pam Gems on Wednesday 13th of August. - August 16, 2008 - Cafe des Amis
The First Buddha-Bar Hotel and Legendary Buddha-Bar Coming to Prague in December 2008
The very first Buddha-Bar Hotel in the world and the legendary Buddha-Bar restaurant / bar / lounge will open its gates in Prague in December 2008. - August 16, 2008 - Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague
Johnny Berry Wins Best Bartender in the Triangle Contest
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Johnny Berry, bartender at Bogart’s American Grill, has been named the 2008 Best Bartender in the Triangle by Triangle.com. The bartenders in this competition were nominated and voted on by the... - August 14, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Chopstix Chinese Restaurant to Offer Beijing Olympic Games Special
Chopstix, an Atlanta Chinese restaurant, is showing the Beijing Olympic Games and offering a special gourmet menu for the duration. - August 13, 2008 - Chopstix Chinese Restaurant
Checkers®/Rally’s® Turns Up the Heat with New Frank’s® RedHot® Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. heats up its Double Value MenuSM with the introduction of its newest, fully loaded sandwich: Frank’s® RedHot® Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. - August 13, 2008 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Named One of the Top Restaurants in the Triangle
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar has been named one of the most booked restaurants in the Triangle by OpenTable Diners’ Choice. Michael Dean’s received this recognition through... - August 08, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Cupcake Shop to Open in Historic Annapolis, MD
Historic Annapolis will soon join in the ranks of other major cities inundated with long lines of cupcake lovers waiting to sample their new favorite treats at Nostalgia Cupcakes, a specialty retail cupcake-bakery and coffee shop, will open its doors in this Fall at 188 Main Street in... - August 06, 2008 - Nostalgia Cupcakes
Savoy Named One of the Best Overall Restaurants by OpenTable.com
Chefs Peter Gibson and Marshall Smith have announced that Savoy, (www.restaurantsavoy.com) a contemporary continental restaurant located at 7713-39 Leadmine Road in north Raleigh, has been recognized as one of the best overall restaurants in Raleigh by OpenTable.com. Restaurants are voted on by... - August 01, 2008 - Savoy
Bumblefish Sushi & More Launches Production Facility in Kansas City
Bumblefish Sushi & More continues to expand in Kansas City. - July 31, 2008 - Bumblefish, Inc
Friendly Summer Prices at Café des Amis
Londoners are looking for ways to save extra pounds and Café des Amis is offering them the chance to treat themselves without ruining their holidays savings. - July 31, 2008 - Cafe des Amis
Happi House Restaurants Return to Franchising
Happi House Restaurants spokesperson, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company’s Board has approved a plan that would return the brand to franchising. Happi House, which opened its first location in 1976 in San Jose’s historic Japantown, is an Asian fast-casual concept that... - July 30, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Rocky Top’s Kevin Dehimer Joins Logistics Committee for the Triangle Heart Ball
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Kevin Dehimer, catering manager for 1705 Catering and Events, Rocky Top Hospitality’s catering company and event facility, has been named to the logistics committee for the American Heart... - July 30, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Picholine Celebrates 15 Years of Fine Dining
Offers Guests a Complimentary $50 Gift Card. - July 24, 2008 - Picholine
New Online Tools Keep Customers Abreast of Dynamic Market Conditions
Tradex International, Inc. announced today the launch of two new online resources designed to better inform its customers of the latest news and pricing trends impacting costs. - July 23, 2008 - Tradex International, Inc.
Savoy Wins 2008 MetroBravo Award
Chefs Peter Gibson and Marshall Smith have announced that Savoy, (www.restaurantsavoy.com) a contemporary continental restaurant located at 7713-39 Leadmine Road in north Raleigh, has won the 2008 best new restaurant MetroBravo Award presented by Metro Magazine. The MetroBravo Awards are voted on... - July 18, 2008 - Savoy
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Announces Additions to Senior Management Team
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. announced the additions of Valerie McCartney as Director of Franchise Development, Western U.S., and Diane Phibbs as Director of Franchise Sales and Support. - July 16, 2008 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
Checkers®/Rally’s® Now Offers Multiple Building Options
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. has introduced alternative building formats to attract franchisees to markets that once seemed impenetrable. Known for its archetypal dual drive-thru building, the Company has recently developed non-traditional prototypes for end-cap and in-line units, making the Checkers and Rally’s brands more accessible than ever before. - July 11, 2008 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Wins Best of the Triangle 2008
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge has been named the best place to salsa dance by Independent Weekly’s 2008 Best of the Triangle awards. The Best of the Triangle winners are selected by readers’ polls. - July 11, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
2008 Tri-City Art Battle
First Ever Tri-City Art Battle; Music, Food and Artist's; 20 Artist's will have 3 hours to set up and complete an original piece of work....then you get to vote on your favorite artist. - July 10, 2008 - Magic Bean Cafe
Dining With a Hint of Hemmingway at Granville, Ohio's Newest Restaurant
A new restaurant recently opened in Ohio differentiating itself by serving up fine food and wine in the spirit of Hemingway. The Short Story Brasserie, a restaurant in Granville, Ohio, is proud to provide central Ohio and its surrounding areas with the opportunity to explore cuisine in the same... - July 10, 2008 - The Short Story Brasserie
Maria’s French Terrace Opening Fall of 2008 on Bequia Island of the Grenadines
A traditional French restaurant on Bequia serving fine selections of fresh seafood to Boeuf Bourguignon to Linguini and vegetarian dishes accompanied with an exquisite selection of wines. - July 07, 2008 - Maria's French Terrace
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Debuts Hard Luck Lunch Specials
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar will now offer hard luck lunch specials. The daily specials cost $6 and are offered Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday – Pair any... - July 03, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Triangle Heart Ball Selects Elizabeth Wallace of Rocky Top Hospitality
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Elizabeth Wallace, director of corporate affairs, has been named logistics committee chair for the American Heart Association’s 2009 Triangle Heart Ball that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the... - June 26, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Happi House Restaurants Use Radio to Launch Text Message Marketing Promotion
Happi House Restaurants Marketing Director, Kevyn Johnston, announced the company’s commencement of a new Text Messaging advertising campaign, which furthers the chains effort to broaden its marketing towards the “Generation Y” group. The campaign, which is part of the... - June 25, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Rocky Top Hospitality Unveils Dinner for Two Special
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), as announced that five Rocky Top restaurants will now offer a dinner for two special. The special includes a bottle of reserve wine, two salads, two entrees and a choice of appetizer or dessert for $39.95 a couple. At Red Room... - June 21, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality