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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Flippin’ Pizza Announces Plans to Expand; Reveals San Diego’s Winner of Free Pizza for a Year
Flippin’ Pizza Unveils a New Store on Wheels that will Make Its New York-Style Slices Available to More San Diego ‘Peeps and Tweeps’. - July 11, 2010 - Flippin' Pizza
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Wins Best of the Triangle 2010 Awards
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 and the best place to eat appetizers by Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of the Triangle awards. The Red Room was also a finalist... - July 09, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Growlers Pourhouse: Serving Craft Beer & Beer Food, to Open in Charlotte in August
Growlers Pourhouse will open in August in Charlotte, NC. The new restaurant concept will serve a rotating American Craft Beer menu, that can be purchased by the glass or for a table in growlers (64oz vessels). Alongside Craft Beer, the restaurant will uniquely serve "beer food." Follow the opening on facebook or twitter (@GrowlersPH). www.growlerspourhouse.com - July 03, 2010 - Growlers Pourhouse
Bogart’s American Grill Wins Best of the Triangle 2010 Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Grill has been named the best place to hear jazz and the location with the best martini selection by Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of the Triangle awards. Bogart’s was... - July 03, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Philippines Angeles City Clark Freeport Resort Hotel Yats Leisure Unveils Overnight Package Inclusive of Meals
Yats Leisure's Family Hotel in Clark Philippines Clearwater Resort is located in Clark Philippines just 60 minutes from Manila making it a popular resort hotel for a weekend getaway from the city, especially for family vacation and retreat when there are young children in the group. - July 01, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Yats Leisure Clark Philippines Offers Assistance to Foreign Investment in Land Development, Residential and Commercial Projects
3 hectares of Land for long-term lease is offered through Yats Leisure Clark Philippines for mixed-use development in the central business district of Pampanga Clark Freeport's main zone. - July 01, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar Wins Best of the Triangle 2010 Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar has been named the best place to interact with the best wait staff by Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of the Triangle awards. Michael Dean’s was... - June 30, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Cater a 4th of July BBQ with Bubbalou’s Bodacious BBQ
Nothing is more patriotic than bbq for the 4th of July. Take a load off and let a local Orlando catering company do all the work this holiday. - June 29, 2010 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Pizza Republica Announces New Lunch Special Menu
Local restaurant ups the ante on Denver lunch specials. - June 26, 2010 - Pizza Republica
The Twisted Fork Wins Best of the Triangle 2010 Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the Twisted Fork has been named the best place to eat pie by Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of the Triangle awards. The Twisted Fork was also a finalist for best chocolate confection, best desserts and... - June 26, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Q2 Presents Summer Series of Jazz Duets on First & Third Thursdays of the Month
Q2Nite has announced the line-up for the summer schedule of jazz duets, which opens on Thursday, July 1 with the pairing of jazz guitarist and mandolin player Don Stiernberg and vocalist and pianist Rashid. - June 24, 2010 - Quince at the Homestead
Rocky Top Catering Wins Best of the Triangle 2010 Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Rocky Top Catering has been named the best catering company in Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of the Triangle awards. Rocky Top Catering is featured under the Wine & Dine category of the awards. - June 24, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Coho Cafe & Arnies Announce Passport to the Cure, Saturday, July 17, 2010
Coho Cafe, Arnies, Passport Unlimited, and “The Rack Warriors” join the fight against Breast Cancer on July 17, 2010 to raise funds and awareness for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure™. - June 19, 2010 - Coho Cafe
Yats Leisure Offers Live Screening of FIFA 2010 World Cup Soccer in Philippines at the London Pub in Angeles City Mimosa Clark Freeport
Philippines Angeles City Clark Freeport Pampanga responding to 2010 FIFA World Cup Soccer craze, now offers live screening direct from South Africa, at The London Pub in Mimosa, next to Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar. - June 18, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Father's Day Celebration at Denver Indian Restaurant
India's Castle Indian food restaurant which is located just 10 minutes from downtown Denver will be hosting a special Father's Day event on June 20th, 2010 from 4:30-9:30pm. - June 18, 2010 - India's Castle
New Musical in "Jamboree" Series Returns to Amish Door
The "Grand Ole Jamboree" musical by 34west debuts as part of Amish Door's dinner theater series. - June 17, 2010 - Amish Door Village
Summer of Celebration at Vetro Restaurant & Lounge
Vetro, the new contemporary Italian restaurant & lounge overlooking Jamaica Bay in Howard Beach, is redrawing the map for upscale dining in New York City. Vetro has quickly caused a buzz among serious foodies with executive chef Michael DeGeorgio’s innovative interpretation of Italian cuisine. Now, its waterfront outdoor patio and rooftop lounge open for the summer. - June 15, 2010 - Vetro Restaurant & Lounge
Monster Crowds at Denver Tech Center Restaurant
Boyle Supper Club delivers hungry crowd to Pizza Republica in The Landmark. - June 14, 2010 - Pizza Republica
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is Partnering with Carolina Theatre of Durham for Fund Raising
Carolina Theatre has teamed up with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit for a second time to raise money for the theatre. Dine at Dickey’s in either Cary or Durham on Wednesday June 16, 2010 between 5PM and 8 PM and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will donate 15% of sales to the Carolina Theatre. All you... - June 13, 2010 - GMW Carolina, Inc
The Cereal Bowl® Rolls Out Digital Signage
The Cereal Bowl recently opened it’s first all-digital restaurant at 296 George Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey. The location is the second franchise opened by the Florida based company and the first of several new locations scheduled to open over the next few months. It is comprised of four indoor LCD digital menu boards and an integrated POS solution with digital customer facing displays and remote login access. The promotional content of all screens can be controlled from any computer with - June 12, 2010 - The Cereal Bowl
Clark Philippines Clearwater Resort Offers Special Father's Day Package Inclusive of Overnight Stay and Special Dinner at Yats Restaurant in Mimosa
Father's day gifts don't have to be a tie or a bottle of single malt whiskey. Daddy can spend a nice day in Clark Philippines Clearwater Resort and enjoy a sumptuous Father's Day dinner at Yats Restaurant in Mimosa with mom and a good vintage wine. - June 11, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Yats Wine Cellars Offers Wines for Beginners at Its Public Wine Tasting in Manila Philippines and Angeles City Clark Freeport
Yats Wine Experience is a public wine appreciation event. Because there are no sponsors, participants are never exposed to pushy wine salesmen or subjected to boring sales pitches and speeches. Every event has a different theme designed to highlight a certain aspect in wine appreciation. - June 11, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Cafe Colore Offers a Free Bottle Opener Nationwide as a Part of Their Branding Campaign
Anybody can visit a Cafe Colore's web site and submit their name and address for a free bottle opener, delivered nationwide in 2-3 weeks. - June 09, 2010 - Cafe Colore
Fathers Laugh for Free on Father’s Day at Headliner’s Comedy Club℠@Fiamme!
Comedian Dennis Blair, a protégé of Rodney Dangerfield who toured with George Carlin and appeared on “The Tonight Show” and HBO, to headline. - June 08, 2010 - Fiamme Restaurant & Bar
Lisa Loeb Performing at Genius Jones in Mizner Park on June 18
Bring the kids to Genius Jones in Mizner Park, Boca Raton, at 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 18 to meet Lisa Loeb and hear her perform songs from the world-premiere musical Camp Kappawanna. One lucky family attending the June 18th event will win four free tickets to see Camp Kappawanna, courtesy of Genius Jones. - June 05, 2010 - Mizner Park
Enter the Bubbalou's Bodacious BBQ Ultimate Fan Photo Contest
Crazy for Bubbalou’s Bodacious BBQ? Show it! Bubbalou’s wants loyal fans and restaurant devotees to submit a picture of them eating their favorite meal at Bubbalou’s BBQ restaurant in Altamonte Springs for a chance to win the grand prize: a free lunch basket for the winner and up... - June 04, 2010 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant