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Daniel’s Restaurant & Catering Receives Four Maggy Awards

Daniel’s Restaurant & Catering, a family operated casual dining restaurant located on Highway 55 in Apex, has been recognized as a winner of four 2007 Cary Magazine Maggy Awards for Best Overall Restaurant, Best Italian Cuisine, Best Dessert List and Best Wine Cellar. The awards are voted... - July 19, 2007 - Daniels Restaurant & Catering

Santa Fe Holding Company, Inc. Begins Trading Under the New Symbol: SFHD

Santa Fe Holding Company, Inc. (Other OTC:SFHD.PK) is a restaurant holding company which currently owns and operates 17 Santa Fe Cattle Co. restaurants with 1 licensed store located in 7 states. Santa Fe Cattle Co. was founded in 1996 by Danny York and David Wachtel -- the same duo responsible for... - July 19, 2007 - Santa Fe Cattle Company

The Cereal Bowl™ Announces National Expansion

After two years of international media and thousands of franchise inquires, The Cereal Bowl™ is proud to announce the launch of its nationwide roll out with 16 stores now under development and several slated to open later this year. “We have spent the last year developing our concept... - July 18, 2007 - The Cereal Bowl

Peacock Moon Cheesecakes Announces New Wholesale Account

Tom Best, owner of Peacock Moon Cheesecakes, has announced a new wholesale account, Coffee & Crepes. The cheesecake company will provide the restaurant with various flavored cheesecakes that will be regularly included on their menu. Coffee & Crepes freshly prepares crepes for breakfast,... - July 07, 2007 - Peacock Moon

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

Recent Headlines Within Casual Dining Restaurants

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Within Casual Dining Restaurants