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West Coast Turns Up the Heat on Hot Wings
East Coast hot wings restaurants have always claimed the top ranks in the field. Many California residents have complained that there are no true hot wings on the West Coast. However, one Los Angeles resident was determined to change that perception and now he's taking his wings to compete in the home of hot wings. - July 04, 2007 - West Coast Hot Wings
The Cereal Bowl Announces Its New Corporate Headquarters in Miami, Florida
The Cereal Bowl's New Corporate Headquarters in Miami, Florida will also home to Cereal Bowl University, the company’s new training center. - June 13, 2007 - The Cereal Bowl
Jack Astor’s Bar And Grill To Host Bartender Competition
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that the restaurant will host a bartender competition on Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. Participants in the competition will showcase their skills, dance steps and new drink inventions... - June 12, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Figaro's Pizza Announces It Has Named Renowned Chef Dave Schy as Director of New Concepts and Product Development
Renowned Chef Dave Schy Heats Up Figaro’s Kitchen - June 11, 2007 - Figaro’s Pizza
Kitchen Kettle Village Adds More Jammin’ to Annual Berry Jam Festival
Kitchen Kettle Villages' 12th Annual Berry Jam Festival June 15 & 16, 2007 - June 07, 2007 - Kitchen Kettle Village
Kitchen Kettle Village is Turning Red and Purple
Kitchen Kettle Village is hosting a social for Red Hat ladies Saturday, June 9, 2007 at the Village located in Intercourse, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. - June 02, 2007 - Kitchen Kettle Village
Bumblefish to Extend Spring And Summer Hours
Kansas City-based sushi chain offers healthy late night dinner options to Alexandria diners. - May 23, 2007 - Bumblefish, Inc
Jack Astor’s Bar And Grill Announces Podcast
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, located at 2300 Walnut St., has announced the release of a podcast providing tips on hosting an event and providing an excellent experience for all guests. In the podcast, Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, discusses the importance of... - May 09, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Bubbalou's BBQ Goes to the 'Head Of The Class' in Catering
It's graduation time and people are looking for ways to beat the stress associated with preparing food for graduation parties. Bubbalou's BBQ offers catering and party packs consisting of delectable barbeque meats and savory side items to enhance the festivities at any graduation celebration. - May 09, 2007 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
115 Midtowne Honored by Carolina Parent Magazine
Tim Fletcher, general manager of 115 Midtowne, a sophisticated North Hills restaurant, has announced that the dining establishment has been named by Carolina Parent magazine as the Best Place to Eat Out Without the Kids. Readers submitted nominations to the Raleigh-based magazine in its Family... - May 08, 2007 - 115 Midtowne
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Opens Newly Landscaped Patio
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that the restaurant has opened its newly landscaped patio. The restaurant’s full service patio provides an exceptional outdoor dining experience with a unique and entertaining... - May 01, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Scott James Joins Slow Food International
Scott James, executive chef of 115 Midtowne, a sophisticated restaurant featuring contemporary metropolitan food, has announced that he has joined Slow Food International, a non profit organization that protects the heritage of food, tradition and culture. Slow Food International counteracts fast... - April 30, 2007 - 115 Midtowne
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Announces Podcast Addressing Customer Service
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, located at 2300 Walnut St., has announced the release of a podcast addressing the importance of providing excellent customer service and creating an environment where customers are happy. In the podcast, Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and... - April 27, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Unveils New Menu
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that the restaurant has introduced a new menu that features 14 new entrees providing guests with an enhanced dining experience. The updated menu includes Goat Cheese Salad, a warm... - April 20, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
115 Midtowne Voted One of the Best New Restaurants in the Triangle
115 Midtowne has been named one of the Best New Restaurants in the Triangle by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina in Cary Magazine’s Maggy Awards poll. This poll recognizes the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted by the residents of... - April 19, 2007 - 115 Midtowne
Casual Beach Restaurant Habiba Village Awarded with the Silver Crystal
Habiba Village is ideally located in Nuweiba in South Sinai directly on the beach. It offers excellent seafood in a most authentic Sinai atmosphere. - April 18, 2007 - Habiba Village
Enjoy Scoozi!'s Outdoor Patio Dining Beginning May 1, 2007
Fresh Air and Fresh Ingredients - April 16, 2007 - Scoozi
Hot New Supper Club Caters to Diverse Crowd
Sopra (which means “above” in Italian), is a throw-back to the original supper clubs of the 1920s and 1930s. It features modern, global, seasonal cuisine, a sweeping martini and wine list, a private dining room, and a helpful and considerate staff. - April 11, 2007 - Sopra Upper Lounge
LaGroceria and The Asgard Spearhead Trans Fat Removal in Cambridge Restaurants
Franco Mastromauro, owner of LaGroceria restaurant and Bill Goodwin, owner of The Asgard in Central Square, Cambridge, are co-chairs of a newly formed sub-committee of the Restaurant Association of Central Square that addresses the use of trans-fats. They are spearheading a campaign for the removal... - April 06, 2007 - LaGroceria Restaurant
115 Midtowne Recognized for Wine Selection
115 Midtowne has been named one of the Best Wine Selections in the Triangle area by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina in Cary Magazine’s annual Maggy Awards poll. This poll recognizes the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted by the... - April 05, 2007 - 115 Midtowne
Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar Expanding
A Fast Casual Mexican eatery and Tequila bar concept now expanding - April 03, 2007 - c.o. Jones
115 Midtowne Unveils New Menu
Tim Fletcher, general manager of 115 Midtowne, has announced that the upscale restaurant is now offering an updated menu. Chef Scott James’ menu is an elegant presentation of contemporary metropolitan food, with select international recipes ranging from Portuguese to Asian to Tuscan. The a la... - March 28, 2007 - 115 Midtowne
Jack Astor’s Bar And Grill Announces Podcast Introducing Restaurant to Community
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill located at 2300 Walnut St., has announced the release of a podcast that introduces the restaurant to the community. In the podcast, Mallon discusses the newly renovated atmosphere of the restaurant and shares his views on the... - March 23, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Amiya Serves Up Great Indian Fare
From the moment you step inside Amiya, the restaurant’s graceful atmosphere creates a sense of the modish and provides a welcoming environment in which to have a comfortable business lunch or romantic dinner. Soft lighting, private tables with beautiful lanterns hanging from high ceilings,... - March 22, 2007 - Amiya Restaurant
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Voted One of Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining
Cary Restaurant Recognized in Cary Magazine’s Maggy Awards - March 13, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
The Cereal Bowl’s Milk Goes Green for St. Patrick’s Day
In celebration of St Patrick’s Day, green colored milk will be flowing from The Cereal Bowl‘s Milk Station’s. - March 13, 2007 - The Cereal Bowl
Figaro’s Acquires Sargo’s Subs
Take-Home Pizza Chain to Offer Sandwiches in Stores, Grow Brand - March 10, 2007 - Figaro’s Pizza
Souza's Steps Out as a Socially Responsible Restaurant Reducing the Alcohol Footprint in Vermont
Souza's Brazilian Restaurant Re-Opens in Burlington, Vermont and Takes a Precedent Setting Move by Offering Free Cabs to Those Who Have Had Too Much To Drink. The Decision is Consistent With Vermont's No Tolerance Impaired Driving Laws. - February 27, 2007 - Souzas Brazilian Restaurant
Pizza Fusion Launches Next Location into Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Pizza Fusion (www.pizzafusion.com), an all-natural and organic pizza franchise announces the grand opening of their newest location in South Florida. - February 22, 2007 - Pizza Fusion
Two Birds for Lubbock - Freebirds World Burrito to Open Second Location in Texas High Plains
Freebirds World Burrito open its second restaurant in Lubbock - its 17th location in Texas. - February 20, 2007 - Freebirds World Burrito
FOX Searchlight Celebrates Deepa Mehta’s Best Foreign Language Film Nomination for Water at Spark Woodfire Grill
Deepa Mehta is a Canadian based Indian Filmmaker whose film “Water” became eligible for a Best Foreign Film Oscar nomination through a recent Academy ruling that a country may now nominate a film that is not in its native language, excluding predominantly English spoken films. Ironically, this was not the only twist of fate that narrowly allowed Deepa to share her tale of the repression endured by Varanasi Hindu Widows in the late 1930’s. - February 17, 2007 - Spark Woodfire Grill
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill to Give Away Two Pairs of NASCAR Tickets
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill located at 2300 Walnut Street in Cary, has announced that the restaurant will be giving away two pairs of tickets to the NASCAR Martinsville Spring Race during their high-definition showing of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 18... - February 16, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Announces New Managing Partner
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, a restaurant located at 2300 Walnut Street in Cary, has announced that Jim Mallon has joined the firm as managing partner. In this position, Mallon will be responsible for handling management development and marketing efforts as well as overseeing the daily... - February 13, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Announces New Employee
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, located at 2300 Walnut Street in Cary, has announced that Erich Hauptman has joined the restaurant as promotions manager. In this position, Hauptman will be responsible for handling sales and marketing efforts as well as overseeing... - February 02, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Hosts Speaking of Women’s Health Volunteer Appreciation Party
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill located at 2300 Walnut Street in Cary, has announced that the restaurant will host the Speaking of Women’s Health Volunteer Appreciation Party Wednesday, Jan. 24. The party will honor volunteers who assisted in the Speaking of... - January 22, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Figaro’s Pizza Expands to Middle East
Whether you’re in Pensacola, Fla., or Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, “the best pizza you can have at home” will soon be only a phone call away. Sense Gourmet, a subsidiary of Abu-Dhabi-based Foodco Holding, recently signed an exclusive master franchising agreement... - January 17, 2007 - Figaro’s Pizza
The Cereal Bowl Introduces Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal
The Cereal Bowl introduces this exciting new combination of breakfast and dessert all in one bowl. - January 16, 2007 - The Cereal Bowl
The Counter Has Over 95 Restaurants Under Development, Scheduled to Open Throughout the Country Over the Next Three Years
Jeff Weinstein’s original premise for The Counter™ was simple. He wanted to create a laid-back, family-friendly hamburger joint, but with a modern look and ambiance. Weinstein accomplished his objective in December 2003 with the opening of The Counter in Santa Monica –... - January 06, 2007 - The Counter
The Cereal Bowl Announces South Florida Expansion
The Cereal Bowl plans franchise offerings for January 2007 with several locations planned for Broward County - January 05, 2007 - The Cereal Bowl
Last Minute Christmas Gift for Gourmet Food Lovers
Are you in need of a last minute Christmas gift for someone who loves their food? Mintons Tea Room in Nottingham may have the perfect answer! - December 22, 2006 - Mintons Tea Room
Figaro’s Pizza Announces Expansion Plans for California, Oregon and Wisconsin
Figaro’s Pizza Chairman and CEO Ron Berger wants his strongest markets to resemble the pizzas that customers of the nation’s largest chain in the “We Bake or You Bake” segment of the industry enjoy so much. The 114-store national chain already is recognized as... - December 14, 2006 - Figaro’s Pizza
Bring Bubbalou's BBQ Home for the Holidays
With the busy holiday season approaching, more and more people are looking for alternative ways to ease the stress associated with holiday entertaining. Bubbalou's BBQ offers the perfect holiday meal alternative with delectable barbeque meats and savory side items. - December 05, 2006 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition – Raleigh, North Carolina Crew Receives Meal Courtesy of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill
Local Cary Restaurant Providing Meal for 200 Volunteers of National Television Show - December 04, 2006 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Lady Chatterley's Love of Fine Dining
Mintons Tea Room in Nottingham launches the Lady Chatterley's Meal to celebrate local author D. H. Lawrence. - December 02, 2006 - Mintons Tea Room
Daniel’s Restaurant & Catering Wins First Place Award from Carolina Parent Magazine
Local Restaurant Named Best Pizza Winner - November 28, 2006 - Daniels Restaurant & Catering
115 Midtowne Announces Thanksgiving Dinner
North Hills Restaurant Offers Festive Alternatives - November 21, 2006 - 115 Midtowne
Rocky Patel to be at Maxwell and Dunne's Steakhouse for Cigar & Wine Dinner
Rocky Patel, founder and owner of the cigar company that bears his name, will be at Maxwell and Dunne's Steakhouse for a Cigar and Wine Dinner on Monday, November 20 at 7pm. It is going to be one of the biggest and best events at Maxwell and Dunne’s all year. On this night Rocky will host... - November 02, 2006 - Maxwell and Dunne's Steakhouse
Golden Corral Announces Scholarship Award Winner
Local Community College Student Awarded Bob Glancy Scholarship - November 01, 2006 - Platinum Corral
115 Midtowne Teams With North Carolina Pork Council Chefs Advisory Board For Fundraiser
Event Will Aid Southeast Chapter of American Cancer Society - November 01, 2006 - 115 Midtowne
Ramblers Invade Greasley Tearoom
Mintons Tea Room staff were run off their feet today as a group of 26 Nottinghamshire rambers all ordered simultaneously. - October 28, 2006 - Mintons Tea Room