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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
Panchero's Mixes Things Up
Fresh-Mexican Chain Debuts Mixed-Ingredient Burritos Courtesy of “Bob the Tool.” - April 09, 2008 - Panchero's Mexican Grill
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Steakhouse Cooking Class
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the restaurant will host a steakhouse classics cooking class at Red Room Tapas Lounge, located at 510 S. Glenwood Ave from noon – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23. The class, which will be led by 1705Prime’s executive chef, Todd... - February 07, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
1705Prime Chophouse and Events Announces Live Jazz Night
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events will feature live jazz music every Friday night from 7-10 p.m. Local favorites 3rd Degree will perform. 1705Prime, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. - February 04, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Figaro’s Pizza Opens in Abu Dhabi
Sense Gourmet partners with Figaro's to open in Middle East - February 04, 2008 - Figaro’s Pizza
Lobster Trap Chef Takes First Place at Charleston Oyster Festival
A barefoot chef from Asheville, North Carolina won the Oyster Shucking Competition in Charleston, South Carolina. Tres Hundertmark, owner of The Lobster Trap, shucked an average of one raw oyster every 2.6 seconds. - February 01, 2008 - The Lobster Trap
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Voted Best Outdoor Dining
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill (www.jackastors.com) located at 2300 Walnut Street in Cary, has announced that the restaurant has been voted the Best Outdoor Dining in western Wake County by Cary Magazine’s Third Annual Maggy Awards poll. This marks the second... - January 31, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Rocky Top Hospitality Partners with American Cancer Society’s Swing Fore a Cure
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events has partnered with the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure as a platinum sponsor of the event. The Triangle Swing Fore a Cure is an annual golf... - January 30, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Miss Ukraine to Host Chert Poberi Café First Special Night
Miss Ukraine 2007, Lika Roman will be the guest of honor for the opening night of Chert Poberi Special Event Nights(Ch.P.Nights), www.ChertPoberi.com with the support of Beauty in You non-for-profit organization. The opening promises to be a momentous occasion for the Russian speaking community in... - January 29, 2008 - Chert Poberi
Le Parigo Restaurant Earns Top Recognition from National Magazine
Le Parigo proudly announces their nomination as one of the “Best Meals in the South” by Southern Living’s Best of Edition. The travel editors of Southern Living visited more than 1,000 restaurants in 2007, and they deemed Le Parigo as one of the best. They based this accreditation... - January 27, 2008 - Le Parigo
Tickets Now on Sale for Super Bowl Event at Hi5
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that tickets for Hi5 Sports Restaurant’s Super Bowl party are now available for purchase. The restaurant, located at 510 Glenwood Ave. in downtown Raleigh, will host the private party event on Sunday, Feb. - January 25, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Subway® Restaurants Finds Football Fans Want Healthier Options While Watching the Big Game
Omnibus survey of more than 1,000 Americans’ snacking habits - January 24, 2008 - Subway
Bumblefish Sushi & More Hires California Beach Sushi Veteran to Lead Food Operations and East Coast Expansion
Bumblefish, Inc., a rapidly expanding fast casual concept specializing in high-quality, fresh sushi, today announces the hiring of James Dickey, former Managing Director and President of Honolulu-based California Beach Rock ‘N Sushi Restaurant Group. Mr. Dickey joins the company as Vice... - January 24, 2008 - Bumblefish, Inc
A Valentine’s Day Aphrodisiac Prix-Fixe Dinner at Crema Restaurante
Crema Restaurante will host a $65 prix-fixe dinner incorporating aphrodisiacs in its dishes and a complimentary champagne toast. The night will also feature an all red cocktail menu with ingredients such as hibiscus, pomegranate, and raspberries. - January 24, 2008 - Crema Restaurante
1705Prime Chophouse and Events to Host Wine Dinner
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events will host a Woodford Reserve dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. The dinner, sponsored by Woodford Reserve Spirits, will include a five course menu featuring items such as Woodford Reserve house cured... - January 21, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill Voted Best Kid Friendly
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 has been voted the “Best Kid-Friendly” eatery in the western Wake County by Cary Magazine readers in the publications Third... - January 18, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
1705Prime Launches Expanded Menu
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road, has launched an expanded menu. The improved menu will feature angus beef as well as prime beef with a vast variety of cuts which will... - January 16, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Red Room Tapas Lounge Receives 2008 Maggy Award for First Place
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the Red Room Tapas Lounge (www.redroomraleigh.com), located at 510 Glenwood South in Raleigh, has received a Maggy Award for Best Appetizer – Overall Winner from Cary Magazine. The Third Annual Maggy... - January 09, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
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 Super Bowl party are now available for purchase. The private event, which is Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at 5:30 p.m., will... - January 08, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Online Resource Keeps Restaurant Diners on Track Once New Year’s Hype Subsides
Eating out can pose difficulties for those looking to change their eating habits. Healthydiningfinder.com is the necessary resource to keep diners on track while enjoying their dining experience. - January 05, 2008 - Healthy Dining
Aimee Bridges Named Chair of Swing Fore a Cure Casino Night
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Aimee Bridges, manager of Rocky Top Hospitality, has been named chair of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure pre-tournament Casino Night on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at 1705Prime... - January 02, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Loft 610 Urban Restaurant & Lounge Announces Opening in Granite Park -- Plano
The hip, Northwest Plano restaurant serves up a chef-driven, new American menu with a side of urban sophistication. - December 30, 2007 - Loft 610 Urban Restaurant & Lounge
Katherine White Named to the Carying Place, Inc. Auction Committee
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Katherine White, director of catering for Rocky Top, has been named to the committee for The Carying Place, Inc. 7th Annual Benefit Auction, which is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2008, at The Matthew’s... - December 26, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Dean Ogan Named to Leadership Committee of Swing Fore a Cure
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has been named to the leadership committee of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure. Rocky Top’s 1705Prime Chophouse and Events is a platinum sponsor of the annual golf tournament, which raises... - December 20, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Customized Catering Plans Simplify Holiday Meals
Focus on spending time with loved ones this holiday season rather than on spending time in the kitchen. Shane’s Rib Shack is all about family, community and great food. A “true” rib shack that prides itself on mouth-watering Baby Back Ribs and a family secret barbecue sauce,... - December 19, 2007 - Shane's Rib Shack
Katherine White Named to Board of 14th Annual Jingle Ball
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Katherine White, director of catering for Rocky Top, has been named to the board of the14th Annual Jingle Ball. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Dec.16 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Marbles Kids Museum,... - December 14, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Jaliene’s Choice Vegetarian Restaurant Spreads Christmas Cheer with Veggie Burgers at Their First Annual Christmas Holiday Event
The excitement of Christmas approaching will fill Jaliene’s Choice Vegetarian Restaurant as they spread Christmas cheer with one of their specialties, the veggie burger, for the first hour at their 1st Annual Christmas party on Friday December 21st at 7pm sharp. “I thought this would... - December 13, 2007 - Jaliene's Choice Vegetarian Restaurant
Triangle Heart Gala Selects Elizabeth Wallace of Rocky Top Hospitality
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Elizabeth Wallace, director of corporate affairs, has been named auction chair for the American Heart Association’s 2008 Triangle Heart Gala that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Embassy Suites in Cary. The Triangle Heart... - December 11, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Bobby G’s Pizzeria Introduces Pan Fried Pizzas to Berkeley
Bobby G’s Pizzeria, the artisan pizza, pasta, and panini restaurant on University Ave. in the heart of downtown Berkeley, is introducing a line of pan fried pizzas to its menu. Known for their high quality thin-crust pizzas, organic ingredients, and free live blues and jazz, Bobby G’s is raising the bar in the so-called “pizza wars” with the fried pizzas. - December 11, 2007 - Bobby G's Pizzeria
Six Tables Tampa Unveils Enticing New Year's Eve Menu
Christmas is still several weeks away, yet plans are already being made for another exciting occasion of the year, New Year’s Eve. As the most exclusive dining experience in the area, Six Tables Tampa is certain to make this evening a memorable occasion for family and friends. Marking the end... - December 08, 2007 - Six Tables Tampa