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Bogart’s American Bar and Grill Wins Four MetroBravo! Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Bar and Grill won four 2009 MetroBravo! Awards presented by Metro Magazine. Bogart’s received a standing ovation in the category of best martini, best place to hear jazz and... - August 13, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Founders of World-Renowned Kafe Warisan to Launch New Sensory Dining Experience in Bali
MÉTIS Restaurant And Gallery Will Open In October 2009. The highly-anticipated unveiling of MÉTIS Restaurant and Gallery is quickly approaching. The current management team of Said Alem and Chef Nicolas “Doudou” Tourneville are moving from Kafe Warisan to open... - August 08, 2009 - MÉTIS Restaurant and Gallery
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Wins MetroBravo! Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge received a 2009 MetroBravo! Award presented by Metro Magazine. The Red Room received a standing ovation in the category of best tapas/small plates. The MetroBravo! Awards are voted... - August 05, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Murph’s Gaslight Celebrates 2nd Year in Palm Desert
Murph’s Gaslight in Palm Desert celebrates its 2 Year Anniversary. In honor of the occasion, $2 well drinks will be served all day as well as complimentary appetizers after 6pm. There will also be a variety of special offers and prizes made available throughout the day, but you’ll have... - August 01, 2009 - Murph's Gaslight
The New L.A. Cafe Reopens Its Doors to a Warm Welcome in Downtown Whitestown; New Owners Chef Reid Craig & Deano Vino Wilson Are Glad to be Open
L.A. Cafe has opened its doors once again at 4 South Main St. in beautiful downtown Whitestown. Original owner Larry Averitt and partners Reid Craig & Deano vino Wilson are now on board to bring local flavor to the town of Whitestown. The decor is the same, and the food is all new menu using all Indiana farm raised Black Angus beef, Pork, Free Range Chicken, Rabbit , and Maple Leaf Duck. Chef Reid Craig brings a fresh approach to to the menu and an energetic attitude to local product. - July 31, 2009 - L.A. Cafe'
One Man Against a 30 Inch Pizza at Randys Premier Pizza
One Man Against a 30 Inch Pizza at Randys Premier Pizza - July 30, 2009 - Randy's Pizza
The Red Room’s Executive Chef to Compete in Chef Challenge
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Anthony Perez, the executive chef at the Red Room, will be competing in the second annual Chef Challenge, presented by the American Heart Association. The event is designed to celebrate the culinary talents... - July 29, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Need a Private Dining Room in Westwood? Restaurant Diners Get a Summer Time Discount
Responding to the growing appetite for discounts, The Melting Pot Restaurant in Westwood, NJ, has launched a 10% summer time discount for all special event and private party group reservations. Diners to benefit include those looking for a bachelorette party location in Westwood, bridal shower location in Westwood and a Sweet 16 party location in Westwood. Westwood Business owners looking for a private dining room are eligible for the discount as well. Visit: www.MeltingPotWestwood-Video.com - July 29, 2009 - Melting Pot Westwood
Motor 2 Matador Cruise to Benefit Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Owners and enthusiasts of Porsche, Lamborghini and Ferrari among others will motor to the popular Cantina in Historic Downtown Fullerton. - July 26, 2009 - The Matador Cantina
Mugs on Missouri Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary with $5 Meals
Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri (http://www.mugsonmissouri.com) celebrates their 5 year anniversary by thanking customers with $5 meals for 5 days, beverage sampling, door prizes and a grand prize give away. - July 24, 2009 - Mugs on Missouri
R&R Grill Brings Traditional American Flavors to Franklin Street
R&R Grill, a new restaurant featuring traditional American cuisine and a comfortable, lively atmosphere, opens Tuesday, July 21. Located at 137 East Franklin Street, the restaurant is just across the street from UNC Chapel Hill in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill. - July 22, 2009 - R&R Grill
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Wins Best of the Triangle 2009
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 2009 Best of the Triangle awards. The Best of the Triangle winners are selected by readers’ polls. - July 18, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Randys Pizza Challenge
Two of The Top Ten Competitive Eaters in The World Strolled into Randy’s Premier Pizza on Saturday Night To Take the Randys Pizza Challenge. - July 17, 2009 - Randy's Pizza
The Cereal Bowl® Expands to Middle East
Continuing their growth, The Cereal Bowl today announced an agreement to expand its brand internationally into Qatar and other regions of the Middle East. The agreement between Cereal Bowl International, LLC, a subsidiary of Cereal Bowl Franchises, LLC, and Global Brands, a Qatari based company... - July 10, 2009 - The Cereal Bowl
Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri Gets New Name and Keeps Clearwater Best Wings Reviews
Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri (http://www.mugsonmissouri.com) gets a new name, a new makeover and a new take out area, while keeping votes for Clearwater Best Wings and Clearwater Best Sports Bar. - July 01, 2009 - Mugs on Missouri
Rocky Top Hospitality Offers July 4 Special
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced a buy one get one free promotion for the weekend of July 4. The promotion is valid from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5 and consists of a complimentary entrée with the purchase of an entrée at... - June 28, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Rigatoni Tuscan Oven Was Voted Business of the Year 2009
The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce named Rigatoni Tuscan Oven Restaurant & Catering "Business of the Year" 2009. Sonia Barcena said,"Thank you South Tampa for all of your continued support." - June 27, 2009 - Rigatoni Tuscan Oven Restaurant & Catering
1705Prime Steakhouse Hosts Wine Dinner Series
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events will host a wine dinner as part of their 1705Prime Wine Dinner Series. 1705Prime’s Chef Paul Schaffer and Rocky Top Hospitality’s partner, the Wine Merchant work... - June 25, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Rocky Top Hospitality Offers AllStar Game Promotion
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced a promotion being put on by Hi5 that will give customers a chance to win a trip to the 2009 AllStar baseball game in St. Louis, Mo. Winners will receive two tickets to the game, $500 spending cast, and a tour of... - June 21, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Maite Eceiza Named Director of Guest Relations at Rocky Top Hospitality
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Maite Eceiza has been named director of guest relations. In this position, Eceiza will oversee the strategic development of training programs, coaching and mentoring for upper level management to enhance... - June 20, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
The Mash House Brewery Wins Seven Carolina Championship of Beer Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the Mash House Brewery was honored with seven Carolina Championships of Beer Awards at the seventh annual Hickory Hops Beer Festival in Hickory, N.C. Gold awards were presented to Jack'd up Stout and... - June 13, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Johnny Utah's Presents UFC with No Cover
Johnny Utah’s UFC parties are sponsored by the official UFC sponsors, Cazadores and Anheuser-Busch. Fights will be shown line on June 13th at 3pm, June 20th at 9pm, July 11th at 10pm and August 8th at 10pm. Johnny Utah’s is the only place in Manhattan where you can enjoy the fight and pay nothing at the door and between rounds why not ride the mechanical bull!. - June 09, 2009 - Johnny Utah's
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Goes Pink
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge along with presenting sponsor, Duke Medicine will support the 2009 Komen N.C. Triangle Race for the Cure® on Saturday, June 13 at Meredith College. The event is the largest... - June 04, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Pittsburgh's Hot Metal Diner Pay's It Forward @ 3pm - Come Along and Join in
It’s all about positive energy and community pride on Sunday, May 31st at 3pm. Volunteers from teens to senior citizens will meet at the Hot Metal Diner on Route 885, West Mifflin, to prove a point: we can all come together to celebrate our community and the “Pay it Forward... - May 30, 2009 - Hot Metal Diner
The Mash House Restaurant & Brewery Hosted Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up Event
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that The Mash House Restaurant & Brewery hosted the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up event on May 13. The Mash House closed for business and donated the facility to the local charity and provided food for all participants. - May 30, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Eat at Rinaldi’s Deli and Help Feed the Homeless
When you use a Sub card and Purchase Nine Subs the 10th is Free. When you get your Free Sub they match it by Giving a Sub to St Geroge's Homeless Shelter. - May 26, 2009 - Rinaldi's Deli inc.
Padrino’s Cuban Bistro to Celebrate One Year in Their Orlando Location. Weekend Long Celebration to Mark the Milestone
Padrino's Cuban Bistro, located in The Village at Hunter's Creek, Orlando is celebrating their one year anniversary with a weekend long celebration for their customers. They will be running a special 2 for $50 promotion, which includes an appetizer, two drinks, two entrees, and a dessert. Come out for a great time. - May 22, 2009 - Padrino’s Cuban Bistro
Rocky Top Hospitality Partners with the hCard® to Benefit Just for Kids Kampaign
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the company has partnered with hCard® to benefit the Just for Kids Kampaign by WakeMed Foundation. The hCard® is a promotional card that provides participants with discounts from both national and... - May 21, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
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 3 at 7 p.m. Participants in the competition will showcase their skills, dance steps and... - May 21, 2009 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Rocky Top Hospitality Selected to Cater BCA Roundtable Event
Katherine White, catering director of Rocky Top Hospitality’s catering company, 1705 Prime Catering and Events (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the firm was contracted to provide catering services for the Business Club America Triangle Chapter Roundtable event hosted by... - May 14, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Blaines Grill & Bar to Host Rockin' for the Cure with Jeffrey Steele
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Blaine's Grill and Bar in Gatlinburg is hosting "Rockin' for the Cure" on Friday, May 15th starting at 6:45pm. With live music by Jeffrey Steele, one of the most talented singer/songwriters in America today, this is an event not to be missed. - May 06, 2009 - Blaines Grill & Bar
Elizabeth Wallace Named Executive Vice President at Rocky Top Hospitality
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Elizabeth Wallace has been promoted to executive vice president of the company. In this position, Wallace will oversee corporate communications and strategic planning for all six restaurants and the catering... - May 06, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Wild Orchid's Cafe Announces Dinner Theater Fundraiser
Master Chef Chris Paul has been helping local charities by donating his services as a silent auction item to help raise funds. - May 03, 2009 - Wild Orchids Cafe
Wild Orchids Cafe Co-Hosts Dinner Theater Fundraiser with PACE Center for Girls
Wild Orchids Cafe has teamed up with PACE Center For Girls. The theme for the August 22nd Dinner Theater Fundraiser will be "No Day But Today!" - May 03, 2009 - Wild Orchids Cafe
Wild Orchids Cafe' Announces Palm Beach Habilitation Center Will Launch Dinner Theater Fundraiser
The Palm Beach Habilitation Center has joined the group of philanthropic organizations taking part in the fundraising series scheduled to take place this summer - May 03, 2009 - Wild Orchids Cafe
Wild Orchids Cafe Co-Hosts Dinner Theater Fundraiser with Local Autism Organizations
Wild Orchids Cafe' will be teaming up with both the Autism Project of Palm Beach County and FAU's Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. - May 03, 2009 - Wild Orchids Cafe
Moms Eat for Free and Tiki’s Exotic Mashed Potato Bar
“Mom has fed and taken care of you and your family well, so now it’s time to return the favor.” said Bill Tobin, managing partner and CEO of Tiki’s Grill & Bar. “We’re excited about this year’s buffet menu and our Exotic Mashed Potato Bar. We hope everyone will come and celebrate Mother’s Day with us,” he added. - May 03, 2009 - Tiki's Grill & Bar
Coco’s Café Brings Martini Bar Concept to Mt. Pleasant with “Tini Room”
French restaurant Coco’s Café has opened The Tini Room at its location in the Whole Foods Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant to cater to the after-work crowd or for folks looking for a casual atmosphere to enjoy light bites and drinks. Owner Stephen Ollard converted a portion of the... - May 02, 2009 - Coco's Cafe
Four Rocky Top Restaurants Participate in Triangle Restaurant Week
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that four Rocky Top restaurants, Bogart’s American Grill, Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar, Red Room Tapas Lounge and The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar, will participate in Triangle... - April 30, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Matador Cantina Opens Its Doors to the Public in North Orange County
Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Fullerton, the cantina offers a fresh mix of traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine. - April 29, 2009 - The Matador Cantina
Wholesome or Decadent?: Two Contrasting Breakfasts Fight to be the Most Popular
Francis Restaurant on Alberta Street is seeing a trend where the two most popular dishes couldn’t be more different: Don’s Benedict, a rich and sinful dish, versus the lighter fare of Vegetable Hash. - April 21, 2009 - Francis Restaurant
Rocky Top Hospitality Selected to Cater Downtown Raleigh Alliance Luncheon
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 for the Downtown Raleigh Alliance luncheon entitled Homelessness:... - April 17, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Michael Angelo's Pizza Brings Home Bronze from Italy
Competing with his pizza team, the World Pizza Champions, Michael Shepherd of Michael Angelo's Pizza in Kenton & Rushsylvania, brought home a bronze medal from the World Pizza Championship held in Salsomaggiore, Italy April 6-8, 2009. Michael won Bronze in the Largest Dough stretch competition... - April 14, 2009 - Michael Angelo's Pizza, Inc.
Rocky Top Hospitality Sponsors American Cancer Society’s Swing Fore a Cure
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Rocky Top Hospitality will sponsor the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure. The Triangle Swing Fore a Cure is an annual golf tournament that raises funds for the American Cancer... - April 12, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
New Restaurants Join Palm Springs Restaurant Week
Over 100 restaurants expected to participate in valley-wide culinary event, May 31-June 19. Palm Springs Restaurant Week website has the full list of participating restaurants along with their menus. Local hotels have put together special rates. - April 11, 2009 - Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Association
Buckhead Pizza Co. Heats Up Peachtree with Opening of New Location
Buckhead Pizza Co. announces the grand opening of their third metropolitan Atlanta restaurant at 3324 Peachtree Road. This is the third grand opening for the franchise in past two years. Both the restaurant’s owner and his partner have strong resumes in the Buckhead restaurant scene. Sam... - April 09, 2009 - Buckhead Pizza Co.
Matador Cantina Set to Open Its Doors to Public in North Orange County
Soon to bring an entirely new dining and social experience to North Orange County, Matador Cantina will open its doors to the public Monday, April 6, 2009. Located in the heart of historic Downtown Fullerton, the new venue will offer Mexican-inspired cuisine, led by Executive Chef David Dennis. In... - April 06, 2009 - The Matador Cantina
Wedding Plans in Today's Economy?
The experts from Waters Edge at Giovanni's in Darien, Connecticut gives advice on how to plan a wedding, and save money with cost-cutting ideas, despite current economic woes. Tips for saving on everything from your dress to your honeymoon to your reception. - March 29, 2009 - Waters Edge at Giovanni's
Dean Ogan Named to Executive Committee of Swing Fore a Cure
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has been named to the executive committee of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure. Rocky Top Hospitality is a sponsor of the annual golf tournament, which raises funds for the American Cancer Society. - March 26, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
The Matador Cantina Announces the Appointment of Xavier Perez to General Manager
Perez will oversee daily restaurant and bar operations - March 25, 2009 - The Matador Cantina