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Co-Owner of Capital City Grocery and Venture Management Inc. Receives 40 Under 40 Award
Sue Weems, co-owner of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that Mason Weems, co-owner of Capital City Grocery and owner and principal of Venture Management Inc., has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors up-and-coming... - May 11, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
BODY Comes Alive as an Upscale Lounge in New York City for the Hip, the Forever Young and the Restless
BODY is proud to provide the West Harlem, and surrounding areas, with one of the newest, swankiest and most spacious lounges. With a restaurant on its way, BODY has transformed this end of town into a hip destination for urban dwellers, A-list members and revelers alike. Set to become the next... - May 10, 2008 - BODY
Dean Ogan Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Dean Ogan, owner, has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors up-and-coming leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the community. Recipients of this award... - May 09, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Amor de Brazil Fiery Steakhouse Churrascaria: New Summer Pricing
Visit Amor de Brazil, the new Brazilian Steakhouse in Overland Park, KS at 119th and Metcalf for their amazing meat fest, salad extravaganza and extensive wine list and drink menu. The new summer pricing starts May 11th. - May 08, 2008 - Amor de Brazil
Screen Door Restaurant Offering Limited Number of Opening Night Reservations to Public
Scott Jones, the proprietor and creator of Screen Door Restaurant has announced that the restaurant is accepting a limited number of reservations to join his invited guests on the first night of dinner service, the evening of Saturday, May 31. Screen Door Executive Chef Fitzgerald Dodd will be debuting his unique dinner menu for the first time following two weeks of private previews and receptions. - May 07, 2008 - Screen Door Restaurant
Tradex International, Inc. to be Recognized at The White House as One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Asian American Businesses
Tradex International, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been named to the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce’s list of the 50 Fastest-Growing Asian American Businesses, and will be recognized in a special presentation to take place at The White House on May 28. - May 07, 2008 - Tradex International, Inc.
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill to Host Bartender Competition
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 will host a bartender competition on Wednesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. Participants in the competition will showcase their skills, dance steps and... - May 07, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Tavern on the Green's Annual Mother's Day Salute
Outline of Mother's Day festivities at New York City's world renowned Tavern on the Green. - May 05, 2008 - Tavern on the Green
1705Prime Chophouse and Events Announces Mother’s Day Event
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events will host a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 11 at 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The brunch will feature a made-to-order omelet, pancake and French toast station, a carving... - May 03, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Capital City Grocery Hosts Free Live Music Events
Sue Weems, co-owner of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocery will host free, live music events with complimentary food and beverage tastings on their front porch every Friday. The following bands will perform at Capital City Grocery: • Untraveled... - May 02, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
FireHouse to Play at Bogart’s American Grill
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that FireHouse will perform at Bogart’s American Grill located at 510 Glenwood Ave. on Friday, May 2 at 10 p.m. Tickets are available at www.platinumentertainmentlive.com or 1-877-209-6605. Bogart’s... - April 30, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Happi House Targets 'Generation Y' with Campy New Ad
Happi House Restaurants spokesperson, Kevyn Johnston, announced the company’s launch of a new ad campaign, which broadens the chain’s targeted demographic to include the so-called “Generation Y” group and features a newly released “over-the-top” television... - April 30, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Gavin DeGraw to Perform at The Red Room Tapas Lounge
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Gavin DeGraw will perform at The Red Room Tapas Lounge on Wednesday, April 30 as part of the G105 Listener Lounge Series. This event will be held on West Johnson Street. Tickets are given to listeners... - April 27, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Tickets Now on Sale for Rock of Love 2 Tour with Bret Michaels
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that tickets are now on sale for the Rock of Love 2 Tour with Bret Michaels hosted at Hi5 Sports Restaurant, located at 510 Glenwood Ave. on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. Both Bret Michaels and local rock band... - April 24, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Jo To Go America, Inc. Enhances Rapid Rewards Program
Jo To Go Coffee has changed their Rapid Rewards program to a points-based system. Customers earn points for all purchases by using their free rewards card. Points are redeemable for items in the online Jo To Go Coffee store. - April 23, 2008 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Homer’s Backyard Bar-B-Q Announces Fundraiser for Treasure Hills Elementary PTA
Homer's Backyard Bar-B-Q, home of the best barbeque in Harlingen, announces its participation in a fundraiser for Treasure Hills Elementary PTA. - April 21, 2008 - Homer's Backyard Bar-B-Q
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Girls’ Night Out
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the company will host a Girls’ Night Out: Cocktail Party at The Stinger Lounge, located at 1705 Millbrook Road in North Raleigh, inside of 1705Prime Steakhouse on Wednesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. The class will teach tips and tricks of... - April 12, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
85 and 1 "a Celebration"
The Wayside Inn - Restaurant and Pub - Celebrates 85 years of history and Debbie and Jeremy's first year of ownership of this historic Colorado Landmark. - April 11, 2008 - The Wayside Inn
Capital City Grocery Offers Knife, Scissor and Clipper Blade Sharpening
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer will host knife, scissor and clipper blade sharpening by ISharpenIt sharpening service on the second Saturday of every month. Sharpened tools provide customers with blades that stay sharp... - April 10, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Panchero's Mixes Things Up
Fresh-Mexican Chain Debuts Mixed-Ingredient Burritos Courtesy of “Bob the Tool.” - April 09, 2008 - Panchero's Mexican Grill
Find Out Steps to Starting Your Own Call Center
In today's changing business environment, successful companies are customer-focused and strive to deliver improved customer response times, while reducing costs. That is when the need for an additional department, which could be wholly customer-oriented, emerges. At this stage, starting a call center is vital. The Step to Call Center guide by Hani Masgidi enables your company to successfully start a contact center without excessive time expenditure. - April 08, 2008 - Step To Call Center
Taste of South Tampa Returns with Savory Delights
As one of the most highly-anticipated, annual charitable events, the Taste of South Tampa will return for the third year on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Sponsored by the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce and taking place in Hyde Park Village from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., the event will feature samples from... - April 07, 2008 - Taste of South Tampa
Capital City Grocery Introduces Ninth St. Bakery Products
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer will now offer bread selections from Ninth St. Bakery, located in Durham. All Ninth St. Bakery breads are “made from scratch” with carefully selected ingredients to ensure... - April 04, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Bombay City Restaurant Unveils New Logo
Cincinnati Area Indian Restaurant Announces Fresh Designs, Branding. - April 03, 2008 - Bombay City Restaurant
The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar Debuts Catered Box Lunches
The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar (www.thetwistedfork.com), located at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh, has announced that the restaurant now offers catered box lunches. These box lunches include a sandwich, side item and a homemade truffle or cookie. Each lunch costs $7.99 and includes all... - April 02, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Jo To Go America, Inc. Rolls Out "Phase Two" of Jo To Go Coffee/Taco Flamingo Co-Brand Concept
Franchise Introduces Authentic Mexican Catering Program to Co-Brand Concept. - March 30, 2008 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Rocky Top Hospitality Partners with The hCard® to Benefit Poe Health Center
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the company has partnered with hCard® to benefit the Poe Health Center. The hCard® is a promotional card that provides participants with discounts from both national and local retailers and... - March 28, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Capital City Grocery Introduces Neomonde Baking Company Products
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer will now offer pitas, tibuli and hummus from Neomonde Baking Company, a restaurant with cafés in Morrisville and Raleigh. Neomonde pitas are the companies’ top-selling bakery... - March 26, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
1705Prime Steakhouse Hosts Swing Fore A Cure Casino Night
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that 1705Prime Steakhouse will host the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure pre-tournament Casino Night on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at 1705Prime, located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road in Raleigh. - March 24, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Bogart’s American Grill Receives 2008 Maggy Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Grill (www.bogartsamericangrill.com) has received two write-in Maggy Awards for Best Creative Sandwich and Best Ladies Lunch. The Third Annual Maggy Award competition gave the... - March 19, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
St. Patty's Day Bash
Lucky Dill Deli Celebrates Three Days of Irish. - March 16, 2008 - Lucky Dill Deli
The Twisted Fork Receives 2008 Maggy Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Twisted Fork Grill, Market and Bar (www.thetwistedfork.com) has received two write-in Maggy Awards for Best Bakery in Western Wake and Best Dessert. The Third Annual Maggy Award competition gave the... - March 14, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Straw Hat Pizza Turnaround Team Makes a New Home at Happi House
Happi House Restaurants, Inc., announced today that it is embarking on a company revitalization plan, which includes hiring Joshua Richman as President, and Kevyn Johnston as Director of Marketing. Until recently, both men held the same positions at Straw Hat Pizza Cooperative Corporation, where... - March 12, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Savoy Opens in North Raleigh
Chefs Peter Gibson and Marshall Smith have announced the grand opening of Savoy (www.restaurantsavoy.com), a contemporary continental restaurant located at 7713-39 Leadmine Road in north Raleigh. Savoy features contemporary cuisine and a large wine list, designed as a multi-course experience... - March 11, 2008 - Savoy
Hi5 Sports Restaurant Receives 2008 Maggy Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Hi5 Sports Restaurant has received a write-in Maggy Award for Best Burger. The Third Annual Maggy Award competition gave the community an opportunity to vote for the “Best Of” in over 80... - March 10, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Spicy, Sizzling, Casual and Friendly, Kansas City Public House Announces Its Grand Opening in Overland Park
Kansas City’s First-Ever Public House Location to Open for Business. - March 08, 2008 - The Public House
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Brunch Cooking Class
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the restaurant will host a Brunch 101 cooking class at Red Room Tapas Lounge, located at 510 S. Glenwood Ave from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. The class will teach attendees on how to plan a Sunday brunch party with friends... - March 05, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
President of GC Partners, Inc. Named Chairman of Board for State Restaurant Association
GC Partners, Inc., a Winston-Salem-based multi-unit Golden Corral Franchisee and restaurant development company of Golden Corral restaurants in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida, has announced that the company’s president, David E. Gronewoller, has been named Chairman of the North... - February 27, 2008 - GC Partners, Inc.
Billy Sewell of Platinum Corral Named Restaurateur of the Year
Platinum Corral, LLC (www.platinumcorral.com), a 22-unit Golden Corral franchise operator, has announced that owner Billy Sewell has been named Restaurateur of the Year by the North Carolina Restaurant And Lodging Association (NCRLA). Sewell owns Golden Corral franchises in Asheboro, Concord,... - February 27, 2008 - Platinum Corral
1705Prime Steakhouse Receives 2008 Maggy Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that 1705Prime Steakhouse (www.1705prime.com) has received three write-in Maggy Awards for Best Neighborhood Bar, Best Steak House and Best Selection of Wine. The Third Annual Maggy Award competition gave the... - February 26, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Capital City Grocery Announces Shopping Service
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer now offers a shopping service for its customers, enabling them to place their orders ahead of time and pick up the items at their convenience. The service is free of charge. To place an... - February 22, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Spanish Cooking Class at Red Room
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the restaurant will host a Spanish Wines and Cooking class at Red Room Tapas Lounge, located at 510 S. Glenwood Ave., from noon–2 p.m. on Saturday, March 15. The class is the restaurant’s second class on tapas, and will focus... - February 20, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Jimmy G’s “Super Chef” Eric Fisher to Appear Live on WQED’s Steel City Chefs, Saturday, February 23, 2008
Jimmy G’s Restaurant & Catering’s Super Chef, Eric Fisher, will be appearing live on WQED’s new cooking program, “Steel City Chefs” on Saturday, February 23, 2008. Chef Eric will be preparing his famous Taipei Tuna Noodle Salad. In celebration of Chef Eric’s... - February 19, 2008 - Jimmy G's Restaurant & Catering
The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar Announces New Manager
The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar (www.thetwistedfork.com), located at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh, has announced that Joshua Stack has been named manager for the restaurant. In this position, Stack will manage the front and back of the restaurant, lead servers, manage guests, oversee... - February 15, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Elizabeth Wallace Named to Leadership Committee of Swing Fore a Cure
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Elizabeth Wallace, director of corporate affairs, has been named to the leadership committee of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure. Rocky Top’s 1705Prime Steakhouse is a... - February 12, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Capital City Grocery Inks Deal with Rocky Top Hospitality’s Dessert First All-Occasion Bakery
Mason Weems, general manager of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the store now offers bakery items from Rocky Top Hospitality’s Dessert First All-Occasion Bakery, located just inside their Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar at Triangle Town Center in... - February 11, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Tradex International, Inc. Gains National Recognition for Diversity
Tradex International, Inc., one of the largest suppliers of disposable gloves worldwide, has been named to DiversityBusiness.com's Div500 list of Top Diversity Owned Businesses in America. - February 11, 2008 - Tradex International, Inc.
Daily Grind Coffee House Expands Into Miami-Dade County
Daily Grind Coffee House, one of the country's fastest growing coffee house franchises, announces expansion into Miami-Dade County. - February 09, 2008 - The Daily Grind
Celebrate Black History Month at the Independence Visitor Center
Hosting and supporting an array of events, the Independence Visitor Center will be providing information on various opportunities to celebrate Black History Month all throughout the month of February. - February 09, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill Sponsors International Affairs Council Event
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill (www.jackastors.com) located at 2300 Walnut Street in Cary, has announced that the restaurant will be donating refreshments for the International Affairs Council’s WorldQuest Competition. The WorldQuest Competition for... - February 08, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill