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Roll 'Em: A Musical Movie Montage Opens August 18 at Old Town Commons
Roll ‘em takes a walk through some of your favorite musical memories from movies across the years. Re-live the heartbreak of Casablanca with “As Time Goes On,” the joy of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, the moving “Circle of Life,” the love theme from Titanic “My Heart Will Go On” and many more. Match wits with their cast as they jog your movie memories with scenes you thought you forgot. Roll ‘em is a captivating review to bring all your favorite movies to life. - August 14, 2007 - Old Town Commons
OTC Comedy Competition - August 10 - September 7 - Win $400
Have you ever been told you were funny or funny looking? Now's your chance to make some money. Starting this Friday August 10th, OTC - Old Town Commons and "The River" 95.3 are excited to announce the first OTC Comedy Competition. One winner from each week will go on to the finals on... - August 11, 2007 - Old Town Commons
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Unveils New Big Summer Eats 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 seven new entrees providing guests with an enhanced dining experience. The updated menu includes Wasabi Chicken Salad, a... - July 31, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Las Vegas' Fictional "Bar at Times Square" is Now a Reality
Dueling Piano Bars Make Their First Appearance in NYC in the Heart of the Theater District- Modeled After Successful Ventures in Major Cities Across America - June 30, 2007 - Sweet Caroline's Dueling Piano Bar
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
Ashland Miller in Concert - Ottawa IL
Ashland Miller will be back in Illinois for the first time with her own band on Saturday, June 9th at Old Town Commons. - June 05, 2007 - Old Town Commons
Blast from the Past: A 50's & 60's Music Revue
New professional theatre music revue at Old Town Commons, Ottawa IL - May 24, 2007 - Old Town Commons
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
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
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
Walt Willey, Star Of "All My Children" Brings Stand-Up Comedy Act to Ottawa, IL to Benefit Easter Seals
Ottawa native Walt Willey, star of "All My Children", will return to the area to perform his stand-up comedy show Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22 at Old Town Commons in Ottawa. A Sunday matinee meet and greet fundraiser for Easter Seals is also slated for the weekend. Willey has... - April 13, 2007 - Old Town Commons
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
La Bahia Announces New Dinner Hours & Music
The La Bahia Mexican Restaurant announced today it will be open for dinner service from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at 224 North Mesquite, Downtown, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (361) 888-6555 beginning on April 13, 2007. In addition to its new dinner hours, La Bahia will... - April 09, 2007 - La Bahia Mexican Restaurant
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
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
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
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
Meet Myra Goodman, Co-Owner of Earthbound Organics and Author
Myra Goodman turns to Chicago’s leaders of organic and sustainably-grown food and wine to launch her full color cookbook, Food to Live By. Event includes a four-course menu featuring Goodman’s recipes with wine pairings. - December 19, 2006 - Candid Wines
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
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Unveils New Menu
Cary Restaurant Offering New Dishes - September 29, 2006 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Jack Astor’s Bar And Grill Hosts Event Thanking The Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic Volunteers
Newly Renovated Local Restaurant Supports Cancer Research Group - September 26, 2006 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Jack Astor’s Inks Deal As Official Sponsor Of North Carolina State Football
Local Cary Restaurant Named Official Destination for Away Game Tailgate Party. - September 13, 2006 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Mac’s Tavern Voted “Best Of The West”
Local Restaurant Voted Second Best Place for Live Music in Western Wake County. - September 11, 2006 - Mac's Tavern
Jack Astor’s Unveils Major Renovations
Local Restaurant Receives New Look And New Atmosphere. - September 07, 2006 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Announces New General Manager
Local restaurant under new leadership. - August 22, 2006 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Aria Bar Brings the Far East to the East Loop
Playful décor, innovative cuisine offer new lounge option to Chicago’s Hot East Loop Neighborhood - July 15, 2006 - The Fairmont Chicago
Banana Leaf Welcomes Singha Leadership and Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova
Banana Leaf, Thai cuisine welcomed Natalie Glebova, Miss Universe 2005 and Singha’s new Ambassador to the nations. Singha’s leadership team Mr. Chutinant Bhirombhakdi, Executive Vice President/ Director of Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd., and Mr. Tom Kruesopon, Chief Executive Officer were also kind enough to join Banana Leaf at its Dallas location. - May 23, 2006 - Banana Leaf LLC
Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine Voted 1st Place Over All For Best of Show 2006 Taste of Plano
Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine proved once again to be the spot in the DFW metroplex for Thai food by winning the vote at Taste of Plano 2006 for 1st place over all for Best of Show. - April 18, 2006 - Banana Leaf LLC
Banana Leaf, Thai Cuisine Voted the Best Thai Restaurant 2006 by AOL CityGuide's Users
Banana Leaf, Thai Cuisine wins the distinguish restaurant award; AOL CityGuide’s “City’s Best 2006” Award was granted for being voted the Best Thai restaurant in Dallas, Texas. - April 18, 2006 - Banana Leaf LLC
Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas NICU
Lonestar Grill and Sports Cafe's 2006 golf tournament benefiting Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas NICU will be held Monday April 3rd at Los Rios Country Club in Plano. - March 16, 2006 - Lonestar Grill and Sports Cafe
New Year's Benefit Concert in Chicago for Katrina Victims
Family affected by Hurricane Katrina and pediatric cancer receive special holiday miracle funded by a New Year’s Zydeco Concert and Benefit in Chicago. Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, a Chicago-based organization, helps make miracles come true for Chimento Family. - December 27, 2005 - Candid Wines
Naha Restaurant, Spring Mountain Wineries, and Bottega del Vino Crystal Join Bear Necessities Katrina Relief Efforts at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Tasting
Famed Chicago restaurant Naha and wine industry notables have made significant contributions to the Romanee-Conti benefit tasting with Coach Gregg Popovich in Hinsdale, IL. Bear Necessities will use part of proceeds to assist patients at the newly reopened New Orleans Childrens' Hospital. - November 02, 2005 - Candid Wines
NBA Champion Coach to Taste Great Pinot Noir and Benefit Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Gregg Popovich, Coach of the NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs and wine lover graciously accepts an offer to taste the wines of the Domaine de la Romanee Conti at a charity event to benefit Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation! - October 03, 2005 - Candid Wines
Kala's Wine Bar to Open in Fort Lauderdale October 13
Wi-Fi and Fine Wine? Computer Connoisseurs can now Sip and Surf their way along Galt Ocean Mile. Unique Wines by the Glass and an Inviting Ambiance Make New Millennium Internet Services’ Newest Venture - Kala’s Wine Bar - the Toast of the Town. - September 30, 2005 - Kala's Wine Bar
Evviva Restaurant Heats up Avenue A
EVVIVA ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING. East Village restaurant serves up Southern Italian cuisine with a side of culture. EVVIVA is proud to announce its grand opening, providing New Yorkers with the opportunity to explore cuisine and tradition from the southern regions of Italy. Executive Chef and... - March 30, 2005 - Evviva Restaurant