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Candelas Connects with 92101 Neighbors

2009-07-30T20:45:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2009 – San Diego, CA - Candelas Restaurant, located at 416 Third Avenue – a stone’s throw from the Gaslamp District, specializes in Mexican Nouvelle cuisine and warm, inviting atmospheres. They recently celebrated their tenth anniversary; giving proprietor Alberto Mestre and his staff cause to reflect on their raison d'être. It was immediately apparent that their longevity was largely due to the neighbors that come in week after week, year after year for a glass of wine during happy hour or to share a meal with family and friends.
Eager to express their gratitude, Candelas sought a way to make it easier for more neighbors to experience the unique flavors, atmosphere and family that makes Candelas, Candelas. The answer was the Neighbor Card, offering 92101 residents a 20% discount on food everyday, all year.
“We love to see our friends and neighbors enjoy themselves and enjoy this special place, so this just seemed like a natural step to take.” explains Conrado Abundes, general manager of the downtown location.
All residents of the 92101 zip code can get their own Neighbor Card by visiting: www.candelas-sd.com and submitting their information. A confirmation email with their Neighbor Number will be emailed back and then filled in on their next visit.

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Candelas is owned and managed by Mestre Restaurant Group in San Diego, CA. In operation since 1999, they serve fine Mexican Nouvelle cuisine in a stylish, sophisticated atmosphere with the best service.

Saturday, August 1 Grand Opening of El Arepazo2 at the Atrium Office Park in Doral, FL

2009-07-30T15:42:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2009 – El Arepazo2 will triumphantly reopen at the Atrium Office Park in Doral (Corner of 36th Street & 79th Avenue) after suffering a tragic fire on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 that destroyed its previous location. After hearing of the unfortunate event at their previous location, Atrium property manager Frank Siberio offered space to Luis Alberto Schilling and Lorenzo Di Stefano to rebuild. Frank Siberio stated "Atrium Office Park appreciate local businesses of all types, including our local restaurants." Stay tuned for all the events at El Arepazo2 in the next few weeks. Follow Atrium Office Park on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/atriumoffice and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/fsiberio for all the great things hapening at the Atrium Office Park and Doral Office Park.
El Arepazo was a local cafe that had been serving up delicious Venezuelan Arepas and hot coffee for many years in the Doral area.

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About Atrium Office Park: a commercial complex centrally located in Doral, Florida. It offers a wide-variety of office and retail space to suit a prospective tenant, from medical practices to financial firms. http://www.atriumofficepark.com

Motivation about Your Career Goals

2009-07-30T07:39:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2009 – Many of us, when we were young, dream of many things to get once we get old. We wanted to be a nurse, a doctor, a teacher, an engineer, an architect or even a spaceman. We want to be all of them when we grow up. But as we go along in life, and gain a greater understanding of it, some of the lucky ones among us step by step tunnel-visioned ourselves into that specific dream.

The decision to follow this dream may have come out from an experience that looks to draw us to it, or the realization of what we really want out of life or how we go about living it. But someway, somewhere, and at a certain time we will choose to be what we want to be. We will look for our career path. And finally this career will be our passion.

Firstly, though we must set our career goals, we should make them as specific as possible so that we can have particular plans of actions that will specifically guide us to that dream result. These goals though we should make realistic.
They should be something you can actually get to be. Actually, you can be anything you want to be but to get there. But you have to accept the reality that anything so far high in a life’s goal is not as easy as calculating from 1 to 3. So take it one step at a time. Make a plan to reach that goal that is step-by-step and efficient. Slowly but surely as we they say.

Plan a short-term goal first. The first plan should be to get to the right job and to be at the right place. Choose a place that would open for you a lot of chances, particularly chances to grow, career-wise and personally. Then you can get from there. Follow the steps to success; go from one level to the next. If you get lucky, may be you can skip some levels. This is possible as we have seen in life from time to time.

All these times though, hold on to your motivations. It may be that flaming dream that you have had since you were a kid. There is nothing that could compare to the feeling of having your childhood dreams realized. So that hope is a very extreme motivation.

For whom you are reaching so hard for is another motivation. Generally these are family members that serve as our purpose to be the best we can be. Not only do they inspire us to provide for them financially but sometimes more importantly we want to give pride for them, for our family. Our loved ones and friends and other people and things that we care about can even be a greater motivation than what we hope for ourselves.

In the end the best motivation could be what makes us happy. What we choose to be now can guide to us being happy all our lives, or to being unhappy. So we must continuously remind ourselves of these things, because they will specify our career goals. And they will keep up our motivation to reach these dreams. for more information click here

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ProChef360 is founded by Australian Chef Matthew Goudge. We aim to be the premeire hub of chefs and culinary minded people all around the world.

Chef launches Web Site to help restaurants do their own Marketing and promotions www.promohelp.co.uk

2009-07-30T00:55:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 29, 2009 – PromoHelp is a new site dedicated to helping you promote your restaurant more effectively. Unlike many other marketing sites, the site does not try to sell you consultancy or design services. On the contrary, its aim is to help you do your own marketing by bringing you a range of self-help resources designed to increase sales and boost profits. You’ll find marketing ideas and tips, in-depth features, ready-to-run promotions, promotional menus & recipes and forums where restaurant operators and the public can share their experiences on a range of hospitality issues.

The idea is simple. PromoHelp wants to help restaurants to succeed. Even when you get everything right, it’s no good unless people know about it.
Few establishments these days have the resources to hire expensive marketing consultants. And that’s where PromoHelp comes in. The goal is to help restaurants help themselves by making available a range self-help marketing resources at minimal cost.
Promohelp will be constantly adding to the content of the site, updating it to bring you fresh ideas.
Whilst they put the finishing touches to the site, www.promohelp.co.uk. , the team are offering all visitors free trial membership until 31st August - no commitment and no strings attached.
By taking advantage of this free trial, PromoHelp hope you’ll make the most of all the marketing resources you can access. Over the next few weeks they will be enhancing the site and expanding the content and would like you to bear with them during this formative period. They’ve got plenty of exciting new material to add and even more under development. The team are bursting with ideas!
If you’re looking for inspiration and ways to generate more business just read some of the informative articles on the site, all within the theme of growing your restaurant business.
There is a range of promotions, produced in an easy-to-follow format that takes you through from start to finish - the planning, preparing and promoting followed by the doing and reviewing.
You’ll find quick and easy ways to promote your business - from filling seats on the quieter nights of the week to smart advice on organising and running a promotion. Updated regularly so you’ll never be short of inspiration.
You can save time on putting together a menu for your promotion by using and adapting one of their templates - some with recipes included. Over the next few weeks they will be building the collection.
You also have a chance to share your views on promotional topics with other industry professionals and customers from all over the world.

"We believe that just opening the door isn’t enough...." says founder Andrew Howarth.
"In a recession, fewer customers and falling revenues drive many restaurants into defensive management - cutting prices, economising on quality, reducing staff. But taken to extremes, these tactics can actually make things worse, sending the business into a downward spiral. The result? Uninspiring food, unhappy customers and disgruntled staff.

When business is slack, it’s tempting to jump on the bandwagon and offer big discounts to generate more trade. The downside of this strategy is that it squeezes already-tight margins and can cheapen the offer in the eye of the consumer. In a buyer’s market, customers expect more than a price reduction. They want a premium product and an enjoyable experience.
So how does a restaurant stay profitable in a recession? The answer is the same as it does when there’s no recession: by focusing less on drastic cut-backs and more on efficiency and effective marketing.
By changing the emphasis from negative to positive, restaurants can find ways not only to survive this temporary crisis, but to actually increase their turnover.
Marketing starts in your dining room

Start your marketing strategy in your restaurant. Take a fresh look at it, inside and out. Get the opinion of friends, regular customers, staff, even strangers off the street. Ask them what you could do to improve on what you’re offering. Try and pin people down to specific points such as menus, food quality, pricing, service or surroundings. Ask them to be honest and frank rather than kind. Above all, listen to what they have to say with an open mind, without taking offence.
Afterwards, discuss the results with your staff and decide together on how you are going to respond. You’re a team and it’s time to pull together.

Keep it simple
Your offer should be clear and simple. Check that your A-boards and signs are well-written and easy to read and not crowded with too much information. Are all your current promotions well-displayed and properly explained? Have staff been suitably briefed on how to sell them to customers? How long is it since you last reviewed your menu? Surprisingly, many restaurants still believe that customers want an extensive choice. Comment cards tell a different story.

Diners say time and time again that they’re confused by too many options and find it hard to make their choice. They want a smaller, more precise menu and won’t think any the worse of you because of it.

And think about the benefits – a smaller menu means fewer ingredients, less waste and shorter preparation time in the kitchen, not to mention less storage space and reduced packaging.
Customer profiles

If you haven’t already done so, start a customer database. Collect names and contact details by starting a birthday club. Having a list of everyone’s ‘big day’ provides a good excuse to get in touch with them a few weeks beforehand with a tempting offer – a birthday cake or a free bottle of wine for a party of four, for example. Over time, you can expand the information to include personal likes and dislikes, family profiles, leisure interests, work connections etc. with a view to designing promotions around your customers.
Make friends with local businesses

Go out and introduce yourself to local businesses, tell them where you are and what you offer. Swap business cards so that you can add them to your database. Persuade your chef to stand in the local shopping mall in his whites, doing a survey on what people eat. Get him to ask for contact details in exchange for the chance to win a slap-up meal for two. Go to your nearest department store or the foyer of any large business premises and swap staff names and email addresses for an entry in a prize-draw for a three-course dinner. It may cost you a few free meals but you’ll be gaining hundreds of valuable prospects. Consider teaming up with another business outside hospitality in a joint marketing venture. For example you could persuade the local car showroom to give away £50 vouchers towards a meal in your restaurant as a special thank you to everyone buying a new car. You don’t have to bear all the cost yourself. You could ask the car dealer to fund it or at least split it between you. Joint promotions like this can produce startling long-term benefits and help you establish your venue amongst a whole new group of people.
It’s teamwork

Successful marketing isn’t just the work of the owners or managers. It takes the combined effort of everybody involved in the business to be effective. Staff who haven’t got the ‘get up and go’ or simply can’t be bothered to participate should re-think their career in hospitality. The employment market is currently saturated with good, keen workers who would love a chance to get back into a positively-run business. This period is a wake-up call for owners and managers everywhere.

The good times are still possible, we just have to work that bit harder to make them happen."
Go to http://www.promohelp.co.uk and get started.

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PromoHelp is a site dedicated to helping you promote your restaurant more effectively. They are not here to sell you consultancy or design services. The aim is to help you do your own marketing with a range of self-help resources. Free until September

Florida Beach Restaurant for Sale

2009-07-30T00:28:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 29, 2009 – Scott Studner has announced Barnacles Restaurant, a Florida Beach Restaurant, is for Sale.
Within steps of the Atlantic ocean is a Florida beach restaurant for sale. Barnacles Restaurant, owned by Scott Studner, is a thriving enterprise celebrated locally for its sizzling steaks, seafood, and baby back ribs.
Operating continuously and successfully for more than twenty-four years, Barnacles Restaurant has been satisfying locals as well as the seasonal visitors, many of whom make a point of returning year after year. Why wouldn't they? Barnacles Restaurant is all about dining options and choices.
First of all, customers can dine in, or call ahead for take-out. They can take advantage of catering services for off-site events, whether for business or for socializing. Barnacles Daytona Beach also offers a choice of dining inside or outside!
Anyone perusing the listings for Restaurant for Sale on the Beach might be forgiven for assuming "on the beach" only refers to the most general of locations. When in fact Barnacles Daytona Beach is actually within sight of the Atlantic Ocean! Customers can enjoy sitting around the fire pit on one of the brand new wooden decks. From there they can gaze at the waves, and breathe the fine salt air.
When it comes time to order, however, is when the tough decisions must be made. Barnacles Daytona Beach offers steaming hot crab legs that just keep

on coming, as well as one's choice of lobster (and lobster lasagna) or shrimp scampi, grouper, flounder or swordfish. The cuisine has been described as

Caribbean/American, which definitely goes along with the laid-back Key West style ambiance.
The family friendly Barnacles Restaurant also offers a children's menu, of course. There is a fantastic salad bar, with many intriguing choices. Lest a

guest not be in the mood for any of the excellent seafood that Barnacles Daytona Beach is famous for, no need to worry. Landlubbers can partake of

chicken, steak and ribs.
Owner Scott Studner has ensured that the wait staff of Barnacles Daytona Beach is as impressive as the cuisine. Whether it is taking time with a large

party, or making knowledgeable and insightful suggestions for menu choices, the servers are a big reason the Barnacles Restaurant has flourished at the

same location for more than two decades.
Combine casual ambiance with fresh ocean breezes and views, as well as justly celebrated cuisine, it's easy to see that for those looking for a restaurant for sale on the beach, one could not do better than to turn appreciative eyes upon the famous sign for Barnacles Restaurant.
Pricing and Availability

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$547,000 - Available
About Barnacles Restaurant

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Barnacles Restaurant is located Ormond Beach, USA.For further information about the Barnacles Restaurant sale visit http://daytona-restaurants-for-sale.info. You will also find all details as well as a contact information there.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Please, let us know if you have questions or would like any additional information on Florida Beach Restaurant for Sale. Contact Daytona Beach Investments at http://daytona-restaurants-for-sale.info to get more information.

Company website: http://daytona-restaurants-for-sale.info

E-Mail: barnaclesforsale@gmail.com

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Barnacles Restaurant is located Ormond Beach, Florida USA.For further information about the Barnacles Restaurant sale visit http://daytona-restaurants-for-sale.info. You will also find all details as well as a contact information there.

The Woods Coffee offers premier meeting space

2009-07-28T21:56:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 28, 2009 – The Woods Coffee is happy to feature The Kiln Room at their Boulevard Park location. The Kiln Room is a beautiful, spacious conference room with breathtaking views of Bellingham Bay. Features include seating for 12, wireless internet, flat screen TV with DVD player, and food and beverage service. For booking information contact James Taylor at jamest@thewoodscoffee.com.
Come in or drive thru any of The Woods Coffee’s nine locations in Bellingham, Lynden, Ferndale or Birch Bay Square to experience Whatcom County’s largest locally owned coffee cafes. Now you can become a Woods Coffee fan on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter!
The Woods Coffee was established in 2002 by the Herman family of Lynden. With a dream of starting a chain of coffee shops, the family pooled their talents and resources to create the first store at Bender Plaza in Lynden. Six months later, they opened their second store, and have continued on a steady growth pattern throughout Whatcom County. The Woods Coffee is proud to be the Green Business of the year, as awarded by the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce, as well as awarded Readers Choice by The Bellingham Herald. The Woods Coffee is the official coffee of Ski to Sea and the Whatcom County Home Show.

July 29 is National Lasagna Day: Buca di Beppo Celebrates With Free Lasagna

2009-07-28T18:46:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 28, 2009 – Buca di Beppo Celebrates National Lasagna Day on July 29 with free lasagna
WHO: All Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurants nation-wide.

87 locations in 25 States.
WHAT: In celebration of National Lasagna Day the family-style Italian restaurant, Buca di Beppo, is offering FREE lasagna. Guests who purchase any Buca Small or Buca Large sized pasta or entrée will receive a free lunch-sized portion of Buca’s famous towering Lasagna.
The free lasagna is not valid on Buca To Go orders, but may be boxed and taken home by dine-in guests. Not to be combined with any other offer or coupon. For more information, or to find the Buca di Beppo location nearest you, please visit www.bucadibeppo.com.

WHERE: All 87 Buca di Beppo locations nationwide.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 29 during regular business hours.

MEDIA CONTACT:

BRAINtrust Marketing + Communications

Spence Johnston, 702.862.4242 or 702.370.7838

spence@braintrustlv.com

The Capital Grille Uncorks Exclusive Master Wine Tasting Event

2009-07-28T14:27:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 28, 2009 – Orlando, FL– The Capital Grille announced today the rare opportunity for an insider’s glimpse into the world of wine. For six weeks, beginning Monday, July 13, guests of The Capital Grille can enjoy an unprecedented wine tasting and pairing with their meal at this fine dining steakhouse.
Hand-selected by The Capital Grille’s Master Sommelier George Miliotes, the wine tasting and pairing features four of the world’s most renowned wine regions. At the same time, patrons will have the opportunity to win the trip of a lifetime – one of two week-long journeys to world-class wineries, with Miliotes as their personal guide.
The Capital Grille proudly boasts one of only 170 Master Sommeliers in the world. As The Capital Grille’s own Master Sommelier, Miliotes has created a special Master Wine Tasting Event menu exclusively for this fine dining steakhouse, featuring some of his favorite varietals from the world’s most desirable wine-growing regions.
“I strongly believe that wine education must be experiential and first-hand.” Miliotes observes. “Furthermore, we’re excited to share the unique opportunity to visit and discover two internationally renowned vineyards with the winning patrons.”
Wine and Dine at This Fine Dining Steakhouse and Win the Trip of a Lifetime
During the wine tasting and pairing event guests will have the opportunity to win the trip of a lifetime. Guided by Miliotes, winners of the week-long, personalized wine trips will go behind-the-scenes and participate in the wine-blending process, even blending their own case to ship home.
The first insider’s wine experience in Argentina will include three days in the wine-growing region of Mendoza, touring vineyards, dining in the cellars, and working hand-in-hand with the Catena family to blend a Malbec to take home and enjoy. The first insider’s wine experience will also include two days in Buenos Aires, visiting cultural and night life attractions.
The second insider’s wine experience in Napa will include: visiting with industry insiders, vineyard tours, dinners at the wineries, massages, biking tours of the region and a private wine tasting and pairing experience at the Beringer winery, where winners will make their own case of Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet.
The Master Wine Tasting Event will take place from July 13 through August 23, for $10 at lunch and $25 at dinner. Each wine tasting and pairing will feature 11 to 12 selections. For additional information about the Master Wine Tasting Event, the featured wines and wineries and The Capital Grille fine dining steakhouse experience, please contact: Jodi Bannerman at 212-871-3020, ext. 107 or jbannerman@jgordonassociates.com.

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The Capital Grille is a fine dining steakhouse that owns and operates 35 locations nationwide. It is known for its dry-aged steaks, award-winning wine list, and professional service in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance. Visit www.thecapitalgrille.com.

Vital Cash Flow Dishes Up New Co-op Marketing & PR Dollars for Restaurants

2009-07-28T13:00:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 28, 2009 – ORLANDO – Orlando-based Vital Cash Flow is unveiling an innovative program today to help restaurants dish up some new marketing opportunities by doing what they do best – creating great dining experiences for guests.
“We understand the times are tough with consumers cutting back how much they eat out, but we didn’t want restaurants to in turn cut back on the marketing to expand their business opportunities,” said Frank Ancona with Vital Cash Flow. “The wrong move is to cut marketing during tough times so we came up with an innovative way to help restaurants expand their marketing at no cost to them.”
The innovative program rebates 50 percent of the fees a restaurant already pays to process Visa and MasterCard transactions and places those funds into a co-op fund account. The funds in the account can be used for a wide variety of marketing services from the firm including search engine optimization, blogs, social media marketing, public relations, media relations, online audio & video marketing, and even promotional landing pages.
“Restaurants using this program will be able to rapidly expand their marketing efforts and grow their market share without any out of pocket costs,” Frank Ancona said. “We are excited to be offering co-op marketing & PR dollars to help keep the restaurant industry growing.”
Restaurants have to process a minimum of $16,000 in Visa & MasterCard transactions monthly to qualify for participation in the co-op marketing program. They also receive a $250 co-op marketing fund bonus for every business referred to join the program.
“During these tough economic times we want to help restaurants nationwide grow and prosper by reaching diners directly. Restaurants no longer have to rely exclusively on the media and advertising mediums to deliver messages,” Frank Ancona said. “We look forward to having a large number of restaurants benefitting from the program.”
For more information on the Vital Cash Flow Co-op Marketing & PR Dollars for Restaurants, call 888-465-0247 or visit the program’s website at http://www.RestaurantMarketingCoop.com.
About Vital Cash Flow
Orlando-based Vital Cash Flow specializes in Business Financing, Hotel Fundraising Programs, Co-op Marketing & PR Dollars for Restaurants, and Cash Flow Management Solutions.
Businesses and organizations throughout the United States benefit from the company’s extensive service portfolio that encompasses both leading and specialized solutions for fundraising, recovering debt, obtaining unsecured business financing, factoring account receivables, selling excess inventory or capacity, leasing equipment, securing an SBA Loan, processing credit cards and checks, offering gift and rewards card programs, recurring billing, acquiring new customers or donors, and increasing sales or donations.
To learn more about the company visit http://www.VitalCashFlow.com or call 1-888-465-0247.

Media Contact:
Laura Williams

LWilliams@vitalcashflow.com

888-955-3863

Transitions2earth™ partners with EcoPure™ to introduce SuperDegradable™ Cutlery

2009-07-27T21:32:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 27, 2009 – Seattle, Washington - In alignment with their commitment to the environment, Transitions2earth introduces the first SuperDegradable™ plastic, single use Cutlery and Serving ware line for the Food Service industry. www.transitions2earth.com
Transitions2earth™ SuperDegradable™ cutlery, looks, performs and feels like high quality plastic cutlery, even withstanding severe heat tests. Doing the right thing for the environment has never been easier.
Due to “end of life” management constraints, over 98% of all single use food service cutlery ends up in the garbage, and ultimately a landfill. Transitions2earth™ SuperDegradable™ cutlery is a very real and long term solution for the millions of pieces of single use cutlery used every day. With a very limited number of commercial composting facilities (about 135) operating throughout the country, it will be many years before composting will become a viable option for the disposal of single use cutlery and other disposable food containers.
Transitions2earth™, in partnership with EcoPure™ has introduced an additive, that allows microbial activity to break down the molecular structure of polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyethylene at levels of up to 100 times faster than without the additive.
The biodegradation process begins when the plastic enters into a landfill. Microbes colonize on the outer surface or the plastic, and begin to digest it, starting the breakdown process. Since the process works using microbes, it is distinct, from other technologies which use heat, moisture, mechanical methods or UV.
Transitions2earth™ is committed to the environment, and developed this product to significantly reduce the impact of single use plastic cutlery on the environment.
Transitions2earth™ located in Seattle, Washington manufactures, and distributes high quality SuperDegradable™ Food Service products throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.transitions2earth.com

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Manufacturers and distributes Transitions2earth SuperDegradable single use cutlery and service ware for the Food Service industry.

TrustedPlaces Takes Partnership with toptable a Step Further

2009-07-27T17:10:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 27, 2009 – TrustedPlaces (London), the rapidly growing UK local reviews website has just extended its partnership with toptable. This improved partnership allows users to not only make online bookings for restaurants across the UK and abroad, but to see the exclusive discounts that are currently on offer. Business owners can add their own offers and improve their local marketing with a TrustedPlaces Local Business Account.

Sokratis Papafloratos, TrustedPlaces CEO and co-founder commented on the importance of this partnership in today's economy:

"In the current climate people are constantly looking at ways of spending their money more wisely. The extended partnership with toptable allows restaurant goers to save money when they eat out by using exclusive discounts, available on both toptable and TrustedPlaces. We don't think people should stop going out because we live in an unforgiving economy currently, so this provides the opportunity to do it for less and gives us something to smile about".

Summary of New Features:

- A list of all special offers in participating restaurants in your chosen location
- The ability to book a restaurant through the toptable partner service

Featured Restaurants and Their Special Offers

Here's an example of what is on offer to make your mouth water!

London
Just a few steps from the bustling streets of Covent Garden you'll find Clos Maggiore, one of London's best restaurants, is a contemporary fusion of French tastes and flavours. The restaurant is situated within the opulent surroundings of a Georgian townhouse. It's location in the West End makes it the perfect pre/post-theatre dining venue. Winner of The Wine Spectator "Best of Award of Excellence" and voted as one of London's "Top 5 Most Romantic Restaurants" by Hardens, 2008 has helped to position the restaurant as a first-class, one-of-a-kind dining venue.

Tasting the beautifully cooked cuisine could cost you as little as £19.50 for three courses (without wine) or £24.50 for two courses (with half a bottle of wine) when you book online with this new service. Compare that to £70-£90 for a 3 course a la carte menu normally, who says you can't save money when you eat out?

About TrustedPlaces

TrustedPlaces is a community website where people share and discover recommendations on local businesses, such as restaurants, bars, pubs and much more. The company was founded by SokratisPapafloratos and Walid Al Saqqaf and has now become one of the leading local information resources in the UK. The London-based start-up has received funding from HOWZAT Media, the fund setup by dotcom veterans Hugo Burge and David Soskin.

Contact: Sokratis Papafloratos, CEO & Co-Founder, TrustedPlaces

sokratis@trustedplaces.com
07717 307032

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Trustedplaces is a community of real people, like you and me, who enjoy discovering and sharing opinions about places of all kind. Join our community to share your opinions on places that you know, trust and recommend - or even avoid! - with all of your friends and their friends too. The pooled insights of the trustedplaces community make discovering great new places fun and easy, trustedplaces also great value as you enjoy special offers from participating businesses.

Tchillbag Comes With Several Out Of The Blue Color Options!

2009-07-27T13:51:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 27, 2009 – Tchillbag® is a perfect gift option a wine gift bag with an appeal of it’s own that can take the breath out of the person to whom it’s presented. This out of the box creation called tchillbag is not an ordinary ice bucket that will be possibly used for chilling a bottle of merlot but will also work as a nice cool bag for carrying your favorite wine with style. Coming in several out of the blue color options like Flash Pink, Cherry Red, Disco Orange, & Crystal Clear this funky item will be an ideal gift item for such occasions like a surprise birthday dinner party hosted by your old childhood friend or a corporate event needing a more professional touch.

Tchillbag a designer gift bag for wrapping a bottle of tasteful merlot will make for a must have item to carry on a cocktail or a barbecue party. This fashionable product will be used for chilling various kinds of beverages like wine or champagne bottles which will not only make your feast tasty but will also inject an element of sophistication in it making the party much more graceful.

Having a bite of fresh ham as you sip ice cold wine, chilled in a strikingly colorful tchillbag will be an ideal way to celebrate and entertain on a summer weekend when the sun is out and the sky is blue.

Tchillbag will not only make your weekends memorable but will make your corporate meetings a success. A tchillbag complete with a logo of your company imprinted on it will be a unique way of promoting your brand and to make a presentation for your newly launched product. At the web site www.tchillbag.com.au tchillbags can be ordered as a package. 2 X tchillbag of any color for $12.45 per piece or 3 X tchillbag of any color for $9.95 per piece.

Wine coolers,wine chillers

Need a Private Dining Room in Westwood? Restaurant Diners Get a Summer Time Discount

2009-07-27T11:39:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 27, 2009 – Because the nation’s credit crunch has put a squeeze on individual and group diners in New Jersey and throughout the country, the Melting Pot Restaurant in Westwood is offering a 10% discount on all group reservations for the months of July and August 2009. The promotion gives Westwood residents planning a bachelorette party, a bridal shower or any other private dining event a substantial savings that could amount to hundreds of dollars depending on the size of the party.
Restaurant customers are pleased with the summer time discount. “The food is delicious, I love the fondue!” exclaimed Margarita Benson, a Melting Pot diner planning a family reunion. “Everyone’s pinching pennies these days so the summer time discount is a great idea and it comes at a good time for our upcoming dinner party.”
Offering the comfort of booth seating in an intimate atmosphere, The Melting Pot in Westwood is a beautiful setting for any group event. Guests enjoy a unique fondue dining experience with a friendly staff in an intimate atmosphere. The restaurant’s private party room can host up to 30 guests and is Wi-Fi and AV equipped, making the room a perfect setting for bachelorette parties, bridal and baby showers, sweet 16 parties and other celebrations. The room is also perfect for corporate meetings and business dinners as well.
The decision by the Melting Pot Restaurant in Westwood is a smart move according to recently released findings of MoneySupermarket.com, an online shopping comparison site. The study found that one in four diners will only visit a restaurant if it offers a discount. 26% of Diners surveyed said they would choose a restaurant offering discount vouchers ahead of an establishment offering no discount.
Simon James, Money Supermarket’s voucher expert, said: "Restaurant discount vouchers have become increasingly popular over the last 12 months or so as the nation's appetite for value has increased.”
It’s a value that can mean a substantial savings for Melting Pot diners in Westwood thanks to the restaurant’s summer time discount.

Sweet Opening for Blue Chip Gourmet in Wilkes-Barre, PA on July 30th, 2009

2009-07-26T15:30:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 26, 2009 – With the spirit that pioneered its first-in-the-nation White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie a quarter of a century ago, newly-branded “Blue Chip Gourmet,” formerly Blue Chip Cookies, is in rebirth with a fully-expanded line of proprietary “Gourmet Eat, Sweets and Treats” in upscale café settings.
Blue Chip Gourmet, Inc, based in Loveland, Ohio, is proud to announce their Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania store opening on July 30, 2009. The store will be located in downtown Wilkes-Barre on 78 South Main Street.
Dennis Bonvie, franchise owners of the Wilkes-Barre Blue Chip Gourmet, former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins enforcer, will be showing downtown Wilkes-Barre his sweet side—and sweet-tooth. Bonvie is opening Blue Chip Gourmet, a growing retailer of baked goods, coffee, sorbetto and gelato, at 11 a.m. Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, special promotions, raffles and more. For Bonvie, the ultimate goal—to help revive Wilkes-Barre and its businesses—was worth enduring the months of preparation and aggravating construction complications that delayed the grand opening from its original March date. “We wanted to help revitalize downtown Wilkes-Barre and we saw Blue Chip Gourmet as a great opportunity to get into something with a really good product,” he said.
Blue Chip Gourmet, Inc. President Donna Drury, former Procter & Gamble Executive, reports that extensive research and testing led the leadership team to position itself to meet a new market need: the fast casual gourmet with multiple product lines. “We have what’s arguably the best cookie in the country and now we will extend that to other fresh gourmet-style products including coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies, breakfast items, sandwiches, wraps, gelato, sorbetto, and other desserts. Our store now serves our customer all day long! We are excited about the our new model which focuses on connecting with the community!"
Wilkes-Barre Blue Chip Gourmet's store manager Neil DeAngelo is busy preparing the new store for the opening and states: "The Blue Chip Gourmet product line offers eats, sweets and treats for everyone’s taste buds! Our cookies are famous, but when you taste our gelato it will become a favorite trip with your family. Families, businesses, networking groups—all will find Blue Chip Gourmet is warm and a great place to gather! We also expect catering and our big cookie cakes to be a big hit.!”
Blue Chip Gourmet is a trademarked product currently available as a franchise in the United States only. For additional information on Blue Chip Gourmet or on this release, contact Donna Drury-Heine at +1.513.697.6610 or info@BlueChipGourmet.com.

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Blue Chip Gourmet, Inc. is the franchisor of Blue Chip Gourmet, Blue Chip Cookies and Blue Chip Express Stores nationally and internationally. Best know for their Blue Chip Cookies, the stores now showcase "Eats, Sweets and Treat!"

Air Conditioning Installation Teesside, Durham, Sunderland, to Newcastle,

2009-07-26T09:01:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 26, 2009 – Air Conditioning North East,
We're your local Air Conditioning experts here in the North East. Whether you need a air conditioning design and installation in Teesside, Sunderland, to Newcastle, Were the people to Call.
Do you need air conditioning and installation in Durham, we do cover Sunderland for your air conditioning and installation, Do you want new air conditioning in the city of Newcastle, Yes we do cover all the Northeast for all your air con needs.
Or your climate control system needs some ongoing maintenance or is in need of repair, we're the people you can rely upon.
We believe in perfection, and that's our goal for your air conditioning system. But, our perfectionism doesn't just influence the quality and efficiency of our air conditioning installation service but also extends to our outstanding after sales care, with our 24/7 call-out service and industry-leading 5-year parts and labour guarantee.
We've been working with air conditioning in the North East for several years.
We have years of experience and will tailor a solution to ensure you're comfortable at all times, be that at home, in the office or any workplace. We believe our service provides you with a breath of fresh air!
To find out more about our air con services, simply get in touch with 4 Seasons your local air conditioning installers here in the North East...and we'll take care of the rest.
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Welcome to 4 Seasons Ltd North East. UK.
Teesside, Durham, Sunderland, and Newcastle.
4 Seasons Ltd. are leading installers of the very latest air conditioning and have regional offices in the North East at Durham and in the Teesside Area.
Climate Control Solutions
At 4 Seasons we aim to provide you with the perfect climate control solution to match your needs. Whether that’s for domestic or commercial use, we’ll make sure you find the right ‘fit’ for your climate control requirements. We’re experts in all things air conditioning, heating and refrigeration solutions with years of experience of getting it right. We’re here to help and advise you with:
Design and Installation

Maintenance and Repair

Support with our Call out service

We provide the complete range of climate control solutions from single offices to schools, retail, commercial, industrial and multi storey building applications.

In fact, if you have any requirements with relation to air conditioning, climate control, humidity, ventilation or air quality, call us on the number below, we're only too glad to offer you the benefit of our considerable experience and expertise.

Air Conditioning :

4 Seasons Ltd :

6 Archers Court,

Redhills Lane : Durham,

DH1 4BP
01925 754 444
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Need 2 part guest checks for your restaurant? Visit GuestChecks.us

2009-07-26T05:59:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 26, 2009 – Need 2 part restaurant guest checks? As part of the expanding its product line, Pegasus Ventures Michigan announces its GuestChecks.us website has more than doubled it selections of 2 part restaurant guest checks.
Spokesperson Randy Dewey says, "We continue to carry our Mr Guest Check products. However with the addition of the National Checking Products, we've gone from 11 options when you need a 2 part guest check to 57 different 2 part guest checks with all kinds of options for our customers. We think our customers will be pleased with the new selections."

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A Grand Rapids, Michigan based website designer and printed products company, Pegasus Ventures is best known for its "One price, once a year" website product. $395 gets their customers website design, updating through the year, hosting, domain name, email and more for one year. Pegasus Ventures Michigan is a prolific printer of custom printed restaurant guest checks, cash register receipt paper, and napkin bands. In addition to its custom printed products, Pegasus Ventures Michigan is an authorized vendor for Mr. Guest Check brand guest checks and National Checking products.

Besnard Insurance Named to Prestigious FRLA Insurance Council

2009-07-25T16:52:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 25, 2009 – TAMPA, FL – Besnard Insurance has been named to the prestigious FRLA Insurance Council. The Council is made up of 10 select agencies specializing in the hospitality industry. Council members are thoroughly vetted and include agents with experience in hotel, restaurant and industry-supplier coverage.
All Council members are Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Allied Members and strong supporters of the Association. The Council was established to review member policies in an effort to ensure that the industry is receiving the best possible coverage at the best possible price.
Combined, FRLA Insurance Council agencies represent over 200 years of individual brokerage experience and more than $100,000,000 in premiums in the hotel and restaurant fields.

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Besnard Insurance specializes in custom insurance programs for restaurants. Founded originally in 1979, they handle insurance for some of the largest nationwide franchises and have a reputation to deliver expert lower cost solutions. Workers Comp, Property, Wind, Liability, EPLI and various other products such as Bonds and Umbrellas.

Eco-friendly Bakery And Cafe Launches In Solana Beach, California

2009-07-24T18:19:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 24, 2009 – Contact Eva M. Stimson, EMS MC, Inc., 858/864-8536
ECO-FRIENDLY BAKERY AND CAFÉ

LAUNCHES IN SOLANA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Solana Beach, California, July 21, 2009----Claire’s on Cedros eco-friendly bakery and café located at 246 North Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach, California announced today that the Grand Opening will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2009. The restaurant will offer breakfast and lunch service from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The family-friendly, dog-friendly cafe and in-house bakery will serve freshly prepared, wholesome healthy food, baked goods, organic coffee and a variety of additional beverages in a comfortable, environmentally conscious surrounding. Menus will change seasonally, incorporating the freshest ingredients given the time of year and the venue will be available for private, evening dinner parties and non-profit organization fundraising events. The restaurant will also provide take-out and catering services.
The new facility is scheduled to be the first freestanding restaurant in the U.S. to receive the Platinum LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The award is the highest designation available to buildings that demonstrate energy efficiency and sustainability. Based on well-founded scientific standards, LEED emphasizes state of the art strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. The restaurant is also a “Saving by Design” project with San Diego Gas and Electric.
According to business owners Terrie Boley and Claire Allison, “The environmental part of this project is an extension of the way we both live and we look forward to sharing that way of life with our customers and the community. We are eager to open our doors to the public and we will offer self-guided tours of the restaurant --- our primary goal is to create a warm, friendly atmosphere with a comfortable price point, an eco-friendly refuge from the hectic pace of daily life where families, friends and neighbors can congregate and share good food mixed with good cheer. Our menu will include wholesome, healthy food prepared from scratch utilizing the best locally farmed organic produce.”
The project, located on a 20,000 square foot parcel of land across from the Solana Beach train station will feature an American bistro café and in-house bakery with a separate commercial office space including an attached live/work loft. Principal partners on the project are Terrie Boley and Claire Allison. Jean-Louis Coquereau, AIA, LEED AP of architectural firm JLC Architecture is leading the design team, and Star Valley Construction is the general contractor on the project. Richard Dieli, of Dieli Murawka Howe designed the kitchen, interior designer Maura Johnson, ASID of Maura Johnson Interior Design is developing the interior décor and Naomi Stein of M & W Landscaping, Inc. is managing the exterior landscape design. DC Pulido Engineers served as structural engineer, Engineered Systems developed the mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering, Brummitt Energy Associates conducted the energy modeling and Drew George & Partners provided LEED consulting. Additional information may be located a www.clairesoncedros.com.
About Terrie Boley and Claire Allison

Terrie Boley is a successful entrepreneur and software engineer who founded multiple start up ventures. Claire Allison has been involved in the culinary industry for over 15 years and developed Milton’s Delicatessen Restaurant signature multi-grain bread recipe. Both are actively involved in philanthropic activities in San Diego County. www.clairesoncedros.com
About JLC Architecture

With over 20 years of experience, JLC Architecture specializes in site analysis, community workshop/meeting facilitation, programming, green technologies and LEED project certification, architectural design, code analysis, construction documents, permit processing and construction administration. The firm is a member firm of the United States Green Building Council and The Once Percent. www.jlcarchitecture.com
About the U.S. Green Building Council

The U.S, Green Building Council is a non-profit organization composed of leaders from across the building industry working to advance buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. The LEED Green Building Rating System™ is a voluntary, consensus-based national green certification system for developing high performance, sustainable buildings. www.usgbc.org.

CEO Deliveries, Inc. Introduces SuperDegradable™ Cutlery and Serving Ware to Chicago

2009-07-23T23:07:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 23, 2009 – Chicago, Illinois. In alignment with their commitment to the environment, the restaurant delivery service, CEO Deliveries, Inc. (ceodeliveries.com) now offers new Transitions2earth™ SuperDegradable™ plastic cutlery with all deliveries.

CEO Deliveries, Inc. has announced their system wide launch of Transitions2earth™ SuperDegradable™ Cutlery and Serving Ware, the first, biodegradable single use plastic cutlery product line in America.

Transitions2earth™ SuperDegradable™ cutlery, looks, performs and feels like high quality plastic cutlery, even withstanding severe heat tests. Doing the right thing for the environment has never been easier.

Due to “end of life” management constraints, over 98% of all single use food service cutlery ends up in the garbage, and ultimately a landfill. Transitions2earth™ SuperDegradable™ cutlery is a very real and long term solution for the millions of pieces of single use cutlery used every day. With a very limited number of commercial composting facilities (about 135) operating throughout the country, it will be many years before composting will become a viable option for the disposal of single use cutlery and other disposable food containers.

Transitions2earth™, in partnership with EcoPure™ has introduced an additive, that allows microbial activity to break down the molecular structure of polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyethylene at levels of up to 100 times faster than without the additive.

The biodegradation process begins when the plastic enters into a landfill. Microbes colonize on the outer surface or the plastic, and begin to digest it, starting the breakdown process. Since the process works using microbes, it is distinct, from other technologies which use heat, moisture, mechanical methods or UV.

CEO Deliveries, Inc. is committed to the environment, and this product is just another way the company has significantly reduced the impact of single use cutlery on the environment. The company also offers “up-cycled” disposable plates.
CEO Deliveries, Inc. (www.ceodeliveries.com ) is Chicago's only locally owned and operated multiple restaurant delivery service. Founded in September of 2000, CEO continues to provide exceptional, personalized service to our corporate clients as well as residential customers. Whether using our state of the art website ordering or our locally staffed call-center, you can be assured every effort is being made to provide a simple, professional and convenient ordering process and delivery from Chicago's Finest Restaurants.
Transitions2earth™ located in Seattle, Washington manufactures and distributes high quality SuperDegradable™ Food Service products throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.transitions2earth.com

Custom restaurant guest check company announces it is doing Wings A Blazin!

2009-07-23T02:14:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 22, 2009 – When owner Robert Riddell needed 10,000 custom printed guest checks he called the folks at Pegasus Ventures Michigan after visiting their website at www.guestcheck.us to get his guest checks.
Robert had an unusual need because he made up his own guest check on Excel and then handed it off to Pegasus Ventures Michigan, a Grand Rapids Michigan website designer and printer of restaurant products like guest checks, napkin bands and receipt paper. Pegasus Ventures Michigan got it done and did it exactly they way this owner wanted it done.
Randy Dewey, speaking for the folks at Pegasus Ventures Michigan said, "We are doing many more custom printed guest checks than ever before. We are finding folks need product made to their specifications that are not wildly expensive, can be printed in a couple of weeks and delivered on time to the restaurant."

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Moe's Original Bar B Que Upgrades Website to Improve Functionality

2009-07-22T22:32:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 22, 2009 – Moe's Original Bar B Que launched a new and improved web site at www.moesoriginalbbq.com. Created by First Chair Designs, the enhanced website offers easier navigation, restaurant and catering menu access, more detailed views of all locations with maps and directions, music schedules, franchise information as well as links to sign up for email alerts, social networking sites and view Moe's latest TV commercial.
"As we continue to grow at a rapid rate, we wanted our site to feature all of our restaurants so our customers would have any information they might need in one easy location," said Moe's founder Jeff Kennedy. "We plan to expand the site further in the next few months to offer online orders, merchandise shipping, press clippings and an interactive calendar."
Moe's Original Bar B Que was founded in 2001 in Vail, Colorado by Mike Fernandez, Ben Gilbert, and Jeff Kennedy. Moe's Original BBQ smokes all meat fresh daily as taught by Tuscaloosa, Alabama legend Moses Day. Moe's has nine locations that include Denver, Eagle and Vail, Colorado, Daphne, Orange Beach, Vestavia Hills, Lakeview, Hoover and downtown Birmingham, Alabama. All Moe's start serving at 11am and accommodate large party takeout orders, full service catering and delivery.
For more information, interviews, photos or menus, please contact Lorrie Dixson at (404) 441-3473 or lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For more information about Moe's Original Bar B Que and to view the new website, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com.

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Eskimo Advertising is a small advertising and public relations agency serving clients in Atlanta, GA and Charleston, SC. With established advertising and media relationships, we reach target markets, negotiate the best rates, placement and extras.

Music Leaves A Sweet Taste In Wine Lovers And A Royalty Check For Wineries

2009-07-22T20:14:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 22, 2009 – A report from a CBS news station claims that music can enhance a person’s life and in recessionary times it is even more important. This explains why more small hotels, spas and wineries are making music a priority to enhance the guest shopping and hospitality experience during their stays.
A Los Angeles based record company which specializes in customized music CDs and music download cards for hospitality has begun offering their product to wine country vintners in Napa and Sonoma counties. According to Water Music Records, the customized music CDs offer wineries a chance to build their own “signature sound” enhancing the feel of the winery in the tasting room, adding to the overall experience.
President Brad Pressman sums it up as “music and wine are natural partners and have been so for many decades, we are just matching the two up in a way that promotes each wine label.” The fully customized CDs feature the winery’s logo, four color art in a CD booklet and printing right on the CD. The CDs wholesale for around $6 and are re-sold to customers and patrons for between $12 and $16.
“The hotels and spas selling their own branded CDs have benefited by having royalty free music for their common areas and they’ve found a new revenue stream with a private label product that really stands out,” says Pressman. “Now, wineries can offer this product and make purchases in small quantities at an amazing price point.”
Water Music’s latest product for the faint of heart when it comes to inventory is the Free Music Download card. This involves handing out a 4 color recycled (room key sized) card to tasting room or event guests who can redeem the card online for a free track from the winery’s branded album. Guests can then preview the full album and buy it for $9.99 – similar to the iTunes model. The difference according to Water Music is that the wineries receive a 20% royalty check for each album purchased on a microsite where the digital album is hosted.
“The album we build for the wineries can be put on a CD or just held online for downloading with the accompanying cards with unique pin code” says Pressman. The idea stemmed from wineries calling Water Music to ask for overhead playing rights of their catalog of over 25,000 music tracks in nearly 30 styles. “We do all the work in the background, letting the winery become the record label and music expert to their guests who trust in their brand after enjoying the wines” concludes Pressman.
For more information or to sign up your winery for a private label music album, please contact: brad@watermusicrecords.com OR call (818) 808-0800 x. 201

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Water Music Records creates customized music CDs and download cards for hotels, spas, wineries, yoga companies and others around the world. With low minimum runs and lower costs, the response from business and hospitality has been fantastic with more joining up to further their brand each month. Their client list at press time includes Heavenly Spa by Westin, Destination Hotels, Bellagio, Ojai Valley Inn, Claremont Resort, Oberoi Hotels and Cruises, Leading Hotels Of The World, Timbers Resorts, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott and many others.
The private label CDs feature 4 color art on the disc and inside the package, with eco-friendly package options and an exclusive mix of music in any of the 30 styles Water Music offers its clients. The website is located at: www.watermusicrecords.com/privatelabel

Pizza Patrón Q2 Sales Increase 4.15 Percent

2009-07-22T19:59:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 22, 2009 – DALLAS – Pizza Patrón, the premier Latin pizza brand, has posted comparable sales increases each month of 2009 leading to a 4.15 percent second quarter increase over 2008. Aggressive local marketing and industry-leading everyday food values for families have led to the favorable grains.
The company also cited cost containment as a critical component in driving sales growth. A renewed focus on operations has improved efficiencies, eliminating waste and allowing Pizza Patrón to maintain its value-based menu pricing.
“Customers are under a lot of financial pressure these days, making for a very competitive marketplace,” said Andrew Gamm, director of brand development for Pizza Patrón. “We will continue to lead the way with incredible everyday values like our 12-inch medium AMIGO PIZZAS™ which range from $4 for a one-topping pizza, $5 for two or three toppings and specialty pizzas for only $6 each.”
According to 2000 U.S. Census data, the United States represents the second largest Latino population in the world, and by the year 2020, one in five residents will be Latino. By 2050, within one generation, that number will skyrocket and nearly one in three people in the U.S. will be Hispanic according to U.S. Census Population Projections, August 14, 2008.
“When you combine our unique Latin focus with a loyal and growing customer base and outstanding everyday food values for families, it’s clear that we have a very bright future ahead of us,” Gamm said.
Since 1986, Pizza Patrón has been celebrating the diversity of the Latin culture and lifestyle in its stores. Today, the company operates 90 stores in six states and plans to have 750 stores nationwide within a decade. Approximately 93 percent of Pizza Patrón restaurants in the U.S. are owned and operated by franchisees.

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About Pizza Patrón - Pizza Patrón was founded by Antonio Swad in 1986. Since franchising began in March 2003, the brand has grown from four locations in Dallas to 90 locations in six states, with more than 40 additional stores under development. Pizza Patrón features festive, Latin-influenced pizza stores that are community-based in Spanish-speaking or predominately Hispanic neighborhoods. The carry-out pizza chain also features a variety of different store models including DINE-IN, RAPIDITO™ (airports/malls), TIENDITA™ (portable mini-store extension) and their QSP™ (Quick Service Pizza) drive-thru concept. All pizza dough is made fresh throughout the evening; no preservatives are added or needed. X-Large pizzas are offered at prices as low as $6 for cheese and one topping and $4 for the same medium AMIGO PIZZA™. For more information, visit http://www.pizzapatron.com/.

Top your Edinburgh Festivals experience with delicious cuisine and unbeatable views this August

2009-07-22T10:10:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 22, 2009 – Head to Scotland’s most exciting new restaurant* for delicious pre-show meals and unparalleled views of the Scottish capital during the Edinburgh Festivals.
The Restaurant at The Rutland will offer set menus showcasing head chef David Haetzman’s culinary skills with dishes combining Mediterranean influences and fresh local produce.
With dishes changing daily, the menu will feature a shellfish salad with aioli dressing with shellfish from Shetland and Scrabster-caught pan fried coley with epicure potatoes. Dessert choices include raspberry cranachan, made with raspberries from the Scottish Borders and served with home made short bread.
Situated in the heart of the West End, with tables overlooking Edinburgh castle and Princes Street all the way to Calton Hill, the restaurant is the ideal vantage point for anyone visiting this August.
The pre-show menu is available Monday to Friday, throughout August, from 5.30 to 7pm. Two courses cost £12.95 and three courses are £15.95. Reservations are recommended.
The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. For reservations, please contact The Rutland on 0131 229 3402 or email info@therutlandhotel.com. For more information visit www.therutlandhotel.com.

Your Place Restaurant voted BEST BREAKFAST GOLD 2009

2009-07-21T23:53:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 21, 2009 – What a temendous achivement for Your Place Restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario. WInner of the BEST BREAKFAST GOLD and BEST DINER in the city of Hamilton by readers of the View Magazine.
With it's low cost menu, great selection, great location and exceptional service, Your Place Restaurant has established itself as THE FAMILY restaurant to be in Hamilton.
For over 25 years, Your Place has served the patrons of Hamilton and we wish to thank the city of Hamilton for its support and trust over this quarter century.
www.yourplacerestaurant.ca

405 Main Street, Hamilton, ON 905-522-0830

Blue Chip Gourmet Celebrates New Store Opening in Liberty Township, Ohio

2009-07-21T16:41:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 21, 2009 – With the spirit that pioneered its first-in-the-nation White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie a quarter of a century ago, newly-branded “Blue Chip Gourmet,” formerly Blue Chip Cookies, is in rebirth with a fully-expanded line of proprietary “Gourmet Eat, Sweets and Treats” in upscale café settings.
President Donna Drury, who brings 20 years at Procter & Gamble to Blue Chip Gourmet, reports that extensive research and testing led the leadership team to position itself to meet a new market need: the fast casual gourmet with multiple product lines. “We have what’s arguably the best cookie in the country and now we will extend that to other fresh gourmet-style products including coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies, breakfast items, sandwiches, wraps, gelato/sorbetto, and other desserts. We are more than just cookies! The new Liberty Township store reflects all our current concepts from product line to a cozy decor.”
The Liberty Township store will be the third Blue Chip Gourmet/Cookie store in the Greater Cincinnati area. Currently in Ohio, along with the corporate store in Loveland, there is a store in the Kenwood Towne Center. The Liberty Township store has been over a year in the planning and the grand opening and ribbon cutting will be July 30, 2009 at 10:30 AM. The location is attractive as the area is growing. It is next to medical facilities, businesses, The Children’s Hospital, and right at the entrance of Lakota East High School—one of the largest schools in the state of Ohio. The address is 6752 Cincinnati/Dayton Road. The store will have 1,700 square feet to accommodate comfortable sitting areas, large enough for networking groups, and has a warm décor of gourmet colors. Also, this store’s design includes a drive thru window, the first of its kind for Blue Chip Gourmet.
Teresa Kiphart, President of JT & JW Specialties and Franchise Owner, has spent the past 24 months researching the right opportunity and right location. “We wanted to find a business that would be fun; community based, and offered an eclectic product mix. We at JT & JW Specialties believed the product mix and business model offered by Blue Chip Gourmet was our ticket,” says Kiphart. “Our goal is to own multiple locations and also service other franchised locations in the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton market area. We expect to have 15 stores and will consider expanding to Indiana at the appropriate time.”
Blue Chip Gourmet features its famous Blue Chip Cookies and so much now. Wayne Kiphart, Area Director/Franchise Owner says: “The Blue Chip Gourmet product line offers eats, sweets and treats for everyone’s taste buds! Families, businesses, networking groups—all will find Blue Chip Gourmet is warm and a great place to gather! We also are finding that many businesses want to use us to cater for meetings and the big cookie cakes are a big hit!”
Teresa and Wayne Kiphart are the third Area of a total of thirty areas to be awarded over the next three years with each area holding 15-30+ stores. Other Area Directors were awarded in Pennsylvania and Kansas. “We are in discussions with others who have interest in our offering and hope to be in all markets across the country in five years,” says Bob Heine, Executive Vice President of Franchising. “In the economic times we are experiencing, many people are looking to take more control of their future and franchising offers excellent opportunities.”

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Blue Chip Gourmet Inc. is the franchisor of Blue Chip Gourmet, Blue Chip Cookies and Blue Chip Express Stores. Currently operates 6 stores, in addition three new Blue Chip Gourmet stores currently under consideration in Kansas, Ohio and Pennsylvania, as well as 3 area director agreements.
Blue Chip Gourmet is a trademarked product currently available as a franchise in the United States only. For additional information on Blue Chip Gourmet or on this release, contact Donna Drury-Heine at +1.513.697.6610 or info@BlueChipGourmet.com.

Blue Chip Gourmet lists on Frankfurt Stock Exchange

2009-07-21T15:47:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 21, 2009 – Twenty-five year-old Blue Chip Gourmet, formerly Blue Chip Cookies, is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with stock symbol “0BC” (0=zero) by executing a reverse merger assuming the absolute majority in the already listed company, Teak Forest Management.
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, owned and operated by Deutsche Börse, is considered one of the largest and most efficient worldwide exchanges. This exchange is known for their ease of trading and enables investment via global E-Trade or traditional broker accounts in the United States and Internationally.
With the spirit that pioneered its first-in-the-nation White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie a quarter of a century ago, newly-branded “Blue Chip Gourmet” is in rebirth with a fully-expanded line of proprietary “Gourmet Eat, Sweets and Treats” in upscale café settings.
Since 2006, Blue Chip Gourmet has been under new ownership and management that includes two Senior Executives with extensive experience in operations, consumer sales and franchising. “The Blue Chip brand has earned an enviable reputation as a purveyor of top quality,” notes President Donna Drury, “The listing at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange will boost our expansion and will also help us expand internationally. With the right capital infusion we believe we can make our projections a reality by implementing the area director program and master franchise that could yield 1000 stores generating USD net $12.0 million per year by 2018.”
President Donna Drury, who brings 20 years of Executive experience at Procter & Gamble to Blue Chip Gourmet, reports that extensive research and testing led the leadership team to position itself to meet a new market need: the fast casual gourmet with multiple product lines. “We have what’s arguably the best cookie in the country and now we will extend that to other fresh gourmet-style products including coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies, breakfast items, sandwiches, wraps, gelato/sorbetto, and other desserts.”
Bob Heine, Executive Vice President of Franchise Development, with over 20 years experience in franchising, says, “American franchises have exploded in popularity in the past five years. In this volatile and ever-changing job market, people are trying to build security by replacing income and taking charge of their own destinies. Blue Chip Gourmet offers opportunities for people looking to get into an individual franchise as well as someone with the vision to develop an area.”

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Blue Chip Gourmet Inc. is the franchisor of Blue Chip Gourmet, Blue Chip Cookies and Blue Chip Express Stores. Currently , operates 6 stores, in addition three new Blue Chip Gourmet stores currently under consideration in Kansas, Ohio and Pennsylvania, as well as 3 area director agreements.
Blue Chip Gourmet is a trademarked product currently available as a franchise in the United States only. For additional information on Blue Chip Gourmet or on this release, contact Donna Drury-Heine at +1.513.697.6610 or info@BlueChipGourmet.com.

New Technology Guide Published on QSRweb.com, FastCasual.com and PizzaMarketplace.com

2009-07-20T19:58:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 20, 2009 – Louisville, Ky. — QSRweb.com, FastCasual.com and PizzaMarketplace.com have launched the Restaurant Technology Comparison Guide, a comprehensive look at the different features of restaurant technology and what companies offer restaurant technology products.
“The purchase of technology is one of an operator’s biggest costs,” said Christa Hoyland, editor of QSRweb.com. “This guide is meant to help operators learn what products are out there and who offers them.”
In addition to charts listing the different features available for point-of-sale systems, back-of-house management systems, digital menu boards and more, the Restaurant Technology Comparison Guide also offers expert commentary from industry insiders. These commentaries share information about specific types of technology and how embracing technology can help improve a restaurant’s efficiency and, ultimately, profit.
A glossary of common features is also included, to help readers know what, precisely, each feature includes.
“Technology is hugely important to restaurant operators,” Hoyland said. “But it can be hard to keep track of what the latest features are, what’s relevant and what’s not, and what companies are out there. It’s our hope that this guide will help take the mystery out of technology.”
The Restaurant Technology Comparison Guide is available for purchase and download at http://www.networldalliance.com/restaurant-technology-co ....

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About QSRWEB.COM

QSRweb.com is a part of the foodservice media division of NetWorld Alliance, a leading publisher in the restaurant industry. Together with PizzaMarketplace.com and FastCasual.com, NetWorld Alliance provides the foodservices industry with thought-provoking news and updates on the latest trends daily.
About FASTCASUAL.COM

FastCasual.com is a part of the foodservice media division of NetWorld Alliance, a leading publisher in the restaurant industry. Together with QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, NetWorld Alliance provides the foodservices industry with thought-provoking news and updates on the latest trends daily.
About PIZZAMARKETPLACE.COM

PizzaMarketplace.com is a part of the foodservice media division of NetWorld Alliance, a leading publisher in the restaurant industry. Together with QSRweb.com and FastCasual.com, NetWorld Alliance provides the foodservices industry with thought-provoking news and updates on the latest trends daily.

Austin Minnesota MN Commercial Property For Sale - PRIME LOCATION

2009-07-20T14:52:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 20, 2009 – Austin MN Event Center – Commercial Use

Listed:$339,995

PRICED WAY BELOW MARKET

INCLUDES

REAL ESTATE 1.4 AC

Building 5640 sq ft

Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment: $95,000 (auction value)

Inventory: $3500

Future local event contracts included for significant revenue and profit

179 Seating Capacity
Seller Financing $50,000 Note @6% to buyer.

Get in with low down payment to qualify for SBA 7A Loan Program.
Located Off Interstate 90 Exit 175 - Austin, MN
Excellent location Adjacent off Interstate 90 Exit 175 highly visible from both the East and West.
Austin, the county seat of Mower County, is currently the home of more than 23,000 residents. The existence of a Fortune 500 company has brought many services unusual for a community the size of Austin. The Austin Medical Center is a part of the world-famous Mayo Health Systems.
Listing Details:
http://www.networthbb.com/defaultlistings.x?ListID=368373
GO TO: http://www.austincoc.com
Facilities: Real Estate , All FF&E, Inventory, Bridgeman Building. Next to Local Motel and Services
New Paint

Updated Booths

Updated Lighting

Updated Carpet

New Outdoor Concrete Patio Tables

Chairs and Tables All Refinished

RE-Roofed in 2000
Jeff Slaton

NetWorth Business Brokers

Advisory Merger & Acquisitions
Dupont Center

9801 Dupont Ave South

Bloomington, MN 55431

24 Hour Reaction Line

Phone: 612-419-2905

Fax: 952-400-3466

www.NetWorthbb.com

Broker@NetWorthBB.com
Serving Austin, MN, Rochester MN, AlbertLea MN

and Entire Midwestern States

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NetWorth Business Advisory M&A is a company of people who believe all independent business owners have the right to a fair price when they sell their company, or to follow a strategy that will create the highest value during their ownership.

Impact Menu System Chooses Corn Digital's 26" Sunlight Readable Solution for Drive-Thru Digital Menu

2009-07-20T09:27:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 20, 2009 – Corn Digital, the leading provider of embedded digital signage solution, announced that Impact Menu Systems, a leading supplier of various menu boards, including outdoor drive thru menu, successfully fabricated its drive thru digital menu board system at its Carson Nevada site. Impact Menu System is an established company that has been tuning up for adding digital menu board to its product line, and had identified with Corn Digital’s embedded system to be its choice of partner.

One or more upgraded 26-inch LCD screens were included in Impact’s menu module. The display provided by Corn Digital has been enhanced in many ways in terms of its function – sunlight readable, panel face seal, anti-scratch, anti-glare and other environment factors were also addressed, such as air filtration and ventilation. Impact Menu then engineered the enclosure design to complete the set.

Sensing the turning of the direction of signage and menu board, Impact Menu Systems has provided POP signs, hybrid indoors menu board set - traditional menu board has digital signage built in, using stand alone and network capable embedded digital media solution from Corn Digital.

“It’s a great team work between Impact and Corndigital, we are very excited about this venture, and the opportunity of providing the combined good qualities of digital signage technology and traditional sign manufacturing.” Said Eloy Huitron, DS Consultant of Corn Digital.
For more information on Corn Digital’s latest digital signage solutions, visit www.corndigital.com

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Corn Digital is specialized in providing digital signage system solutions, ranging from single location application to multi-location networked turnkey modules. We offer professional marketing solutions using digital menu board, digital poster...etc

New Summer Menus And Al Fresco Dining At Cotswold Country Hotel

2009-07-17T13:13:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 17, 2009 – New Summer Menus and Al Fresco Fine Dining cuisine have been announced from the Crown of Crucis, one of the finest Cotswolds Country hotels and pubs in the area, the original part of which is a 16th Century Coaching Inn. Situated in lovely grounds next to the Ampney Brook only 4 miles from Cirencester on the A417 junction, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a lovely summer evening out.
For an idyllic day out in the Cotswolds, come and sit by the charming babbling Ampney Brook in our grounds, and enjoy smoked duck breast salad, or pork tenderloin, or treat yourself in our fine restaurant where you can enjoy finely sourced medallions of beef fillet with fondant potato, wild mushrooms and maderia sauce, all for only £15.95. If you’ve still got room for one of our delicious puddings, try our light as air lemon soufflé or, for the more indulgent, a warm home made chocolate brownie. An imaginative range of vegetarian courses is also available such as ginger and spring onion risotto, baked brioche and roasted bell peppers. Top quality light snacks in our cosy 16th century bar include a new warm salad nicoise with quail eggs and Mediterranean king prawn salad; dishes start from only £4.50. We are renowned for our fine wines and well kept ales. Pets welcome.

Visit us at http://www.cotswoldcountryhotel.co.uk

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Visit www.cotswoldcountryhotel.co.uk bar to see samples of our new menus. The Crown of Crucis Cotswold country hotel is the perfect choice, whether it's for a family holiday, a short break in the countryside away from the stresses and strains of the City, or a business stay.

BeeCool introduces a new range of Sanyo commercial microwave ovens to its catering equipments

2009-07-17T10:03:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 17, 2009 – Sanyo professional ovens are one step beyond microwave oven and convection oven. It combines the speed of a microwave oven with the cooking qualities of a convection oven. This commercial microwave can be used as a combined microwave and oven or each mode individually. BeeCool offers far more than the best deals on the web!
These range of Sanyo Professional microwaves come in a wide range of designs. Also available as combination of conventional ovens, grillers and microwave function they can offer the user much wider cooking options using the same counter top space. It provides three-in-one convenience, an extremely user friendly compact device. Much more powerful than your standard home microwave, these units are capable of reducing cooking times significantly.
As Alex Hilton owner of Bon Vivant Restaurant says “When you have had a fire and need to get your business back and running as quickly as possible you need to work with suppliers who live up to their own billing. I can seriously say that without Beecool, their technical advice and design input we would have lost a further 3 weeks trading and paid more for what we bought”
Beecool also provides wide variety of commercial catering and refrigeration equipments which cater to different industries like hotels, cafes, restaurants, fast food joints etc. If you’re looking for opening a café or Restaurant and are tired of dealing with multiple suppliers, BeeCool can act as a one stop shop for the majority of your requirements and, at such a stressful, intense time, we are good guys to have on board to help sort out any issues. Beecool is experiencing incredible growth at the moment with the launch of its new range of commercial catering equipments.
Beecool also offers industry’s best national catering equipment coverage. Our service team is organized directly from our service centre and is geared to receive calls, faxes and emails 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All calls are logged into our service management system, which makes it possible for us to give you real time update reports.

About Beecool:

BeeCool offers nationwide refrigeration and catering equipment sales, installation and maintenance having offices in Manchester, London and Bristol.
With strong experience as a commercial catering and refrigeration equipment supplier, BeeCool offers a wide range of products to restaurants, catering and foodservice industries. BeeCool focuses on providing energy and cost saving equipments across UK with highly reliable after-sales services.

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BeeCool offers nationwide refrigeration and catering equipment sales, installation and maintenance having offices in Manchester, London and Bristol.

Blenz – Solaris Opens in Makati, Philippines

2009-07-17T04:52:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 16, 2009 – Makati, Philippines – June 26, 2009. Blenz – Solaris opened yesterday in Makati’s Solaris tower, located in the centre of a large and vibrant business community. Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd. is sharing space in the Solaris office building with, among other businesses, two of the largest call centres in the world, and a large hospital and nursing school are very close neighbours.
Alfred Lim, Master Franchisee for the Philippines, says "I am happy to open my third location in Makati City, which is the Philippines premier financial district." Lim made a big splash with yesterday’s grand opening party – among his invited guests were media personalities were Miguel Gil of NBN TV, Zen Hernandez of ABC TV Manila, Janine Cuenca-Dario, Editor-in-Chief, 24/7 Nocturnal Magazine, and Lori Baltazar, a food writer from Dessert Comes First (www.dessertcomesfirst.com), who saw first-hand how Blenz has earned its international reputation as a coffee shop offering excellent handcrafted café lattes with beautifully poured latte art as proof of both perfection of execution and perfection in balance of the espresso and steamed milk. The day’s events included a Latte Art demonstration by Layla Osberg, Blenz Coffee’s director of training and two-time Millrock International Latte Art champion, who, along with colleague Zoe Wethersett, had made the trip from Blenz Head Office in Vancouver, Canada, to provide expert support for the Blenz - Solaris store opening. Osberg and Wethersett were available to answer questions from the media, however store managers Joel and Anqui were so busy they were not able to stop for a moment to offer a quote, as invited guests and neighbours who were curious to see their newest coffee shop, mingled and sampled Blenz brewed coffee, which was given away for free, or Blenz specialty beverages and café lattes which were offered at 50% discount.
As is typical with Blenz stores worldwide, Blenz - Solaris has been carefully designed to provide a warm and contemporary ambiance where customers are encouraged to gather and relax, enjoy their beautifully handcrafted beverages and treats, and where they can also enjoy use of the free wireless internet and share in a conversation and a smile.
Lim was joined by friends and family as he celebrated the opening of the beautiful new store. Many well-wishers sent gifts of huge floral displays which were used to decorate the store for the grand opening party that lasted from early morning until well after midnight.
About Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd™

Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd is a premium retailer of handcrafted coffee, tea and other innovative and delicious specialty beverages. All of Blenz' beverages are made in-store from only the highest quality ingredients available. Blenz’ commitment to serving a great cup of coffee, providing an excellent customer experience, and providing world-class staff training, has fuelled Blenz' growth from its inception. Blenz operates a network of over 100 franchise locations in British Columbia, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and the Philippines.
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For more information about Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd., please contact:

Linda Olsen, Communications Manager

Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.

Suite 300 – 535 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3L2

Telephone: (604) 682-2995

Email: press2@blenz.com

Website: www.blenz.com

Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/blenzcoffee

Dominick Tringali Architects Announces Designs The Newest “Hot Spot” In Northern Macomb County

2009-07-16T17:12:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 16, 2009 – Santino's Italian Restaurant, Sports Bar & Martini Lounge is uniquely composed of three separate areas, each with entirely different functions - a casual, urban sports bar, a sleek and contemporary martini lounge, and a high-end Italian Restaurant which is expected to be open by late Summer. The architectural design and building materials throughout the space are attracting people from all over Southeast Michigan, and play an important role in the success of this venue since its Grand Opening on Thursday, July 9.
Imagine sitting at a table on a second-floor sports bar, watching your favorite teams play on state-of-the-art television equipment that surrounds the entire space. The walls around you are made of roll-up garage doors which will remain open for the majority of the year. The garage doors enable fresh air to circulate through the building as well as provide a unique way to transition the interior of the space with the outdoor patio. The interior is designed to be trendy yet comfortable, with brick walls and archways, colorful and contemporary lighting fixtures, and other unique materials that are not common in restaurants and bars around this area.
The martini lounge features a crisp, clean, plush elegance. Guests entering the lounge can immediately sense an organic, fluid motion with curved walls and ceilings that help move people through the space. The lounge offers the option to relax and enjoy a drink on the leather couches or to dance to a variety of music on the dance floor. The lighting fixtures are state of the art and the highlights of the lounge are the glowing walls and the countertop, which is composed of thousands of tiny light bulbs that flash in rhythm with the music.
The third area inside Santinos is the Italian Restaurant, which is nearly complete. This space features a simple, comfortable elegance, with clean, rigid lines and furnishings that welcome guests inside. The menu consists of a authentic, gourmet Italian Cuisine.
The architectural challenge presented during this project was designing three separate spaces inside an existing building, each with its own identity while still seamlessly transitioning into the others. The overall goal as the project architect was to implement design ideas and features that would create a buzz and draw people inside, in an economy where so many people are cutting back. Good design is playing an increasingly critical role in enabling entrepreneurs and owners of new businesses such as Santino's, to achieve the success and results they are looking for.
Santino's is located at 59259 Van Dyke Washington Township MI 48094, on the West Side of Van Dyke, just North of 27 Mile.

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Lifestyle by Design - Dominick Tringali Architects specializes in a wide range of architectural design services customized to fit the needs of any client and any budget. Our award-winning projects span nationwide.

New Website Launched to Help Manage your Approved Supplier Program and Search for Suppliers

2009-07-16T07:18:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 16, 2009 – A new website, www.approvedsuppliernetwork.com, was launched on 1 July. It has been designed to help you keep track of your own Approved Supplier Program files as well as being able to search for a supplier of a product or service.
Download your own Approved Supplier Program files and the system will automatically advise you when your files need to be updated or if your suppliers’ files change or have expired. The search function enables you to find a supplier across a broad range of industries and the world. As more people discover this site and join up, the wider the range of suppliers and industries that will be available on the database.
This website will eliminate the need for your suppliers and customers to send you copies of their current certifications, specifications and other documents to keep your Approved Supplier Program up-to-date. To celebrate the launch, www.approvedsuppliernetwork.com is promoting a free, no obligation trial period.
Some other benefits of signing up to this website are:
· 24/7 access to the business details and approved supplier documents of potential and/or existing suppliers and customers, no more sending requests and awaiting response

· 24/7 access to the business details of your potential and/or existing suppliers and customers - current business and contact details maintained from their source

· 24/7 downloadable up-to-date supplier and customer listings. No more time and effort wasted updating the business, contact and document details for your potential and/or existing suppliers and customers

· 24/7 notifications of changes to the details of your suppliers and customers. You will receive automatic notifications whenever any business, contact and document details change for any of your suppliers and customers

· creating and sustaining ‘mutually beneficial supplier relationships’, which are the cornerstone of International Quality Management Systems; and Supplier Approval Transparency. Be aware if your potential and/or current suppliers and customers have something to hide!
After you have set up and logged in to your approvedsuppliernetwork.com profile, you will be able to give your existing and potential customers access to your Approved Supplier Documents. You upload Approved Supplier Documents to approvedsuppliernetwork.com and your existing or potential suppliers and customers (whom you have granted access) can view and download these documents as required. This convenience is much more efficient than current methods, which usually involve sending copies of relevant documentation to your existing or potential customers.
For more information, go to www.approvedsuppliernetwork.com and sign up for a free, no obligation trial.

It’s the perfect time to dine out in France!

2009-07-14T10:12:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 14, 2009 – The French government lowered VAT on restaurant food from 19.6% to 5.5% on the 1st July 2009. The government hopes that this move will help boost the restaurant industry (one of the country’s biggest industries) which has suffered quite badly during the economic downturn. The price cuts should hopefully entice people to eat out more thus improving the state of the economy. Finance Minister Christine Lagarde says “As restaurants lower their prices, they can invest. Employees will feel the benefit, and consumers will feel the benefit. Everyone wins”.
Nine professional organisations within the catering industry have signed a contract called the ‘Contract of the future’ comprising of four parts:
Prices

In return for the reduction in tax, restaurant owners are recommended to reduce their prices by 11,8% on seven different items out of a list of ten. These include the dish of the day, set menu with entrée and main course, set menu with main course and dessert, children’s menu, desserts, mineral water, fizzy drinks, soft drinks, tea and coffee. However, alcoholic beverages are exempt from the tax reduction. Coffee priced at 1,60€ will now cost 1.40€ and for a fixed menu at 20€ you will save yourself 2.40€. The restaurants choosing to take part in this VAT reduction will let their customers know by putting up a small poster stating clearly which items of food and drink are reduced.
Employment

Catering unions are to create 40,000 jobs over the next two years of which 20,000 will be permanent or temporary and 20,000 will be apprenticeships or professional contracts.
Wages

Negotiations are taking place on the subjects of pay, training and welfare of employees.
Modernisation

Restaurant owners will be encouraged to make improvements such as making their restaurant more accessible for people with reduced mobility, improving comfort for customers, computerisation and recycling. The industry will benefit from subsidised loans of 15,000€ which will be awarded through a specially created modernisation fund. The aim is to provide the catering industry with one billion Euros over three years.
This reduction in restaurant food tax, which is anticipated to cost the French state more than 2 billion Euros was an original electoral pledge made by President Nicolas Sarkozy. It had been repeatedly pushed back by previous President Jacques Chirac. After severe campaigning by the French, it was authorised by EU authorities earlier this year. And instead of being introduced on 1st January 2010 as originally planned it was brought forward to 1st July 2009. Restaurant owners had wanted the cut in tax for over a decade as they hoped it would take people away from fast-food restaurants where they already had lower taxes and prices and would instead bring them back to sit-down restaurants. The reduction in tax should hopefully reassure restaurant owners that their number of customers will increase. Recently, restaurants have lost many customers due to France’s worst recession in 30 years and the ban on smoking in cafés and restaurants.
These reductions in prices could not have come at a better time: the start of the holiday season! Hopefully this will encourage French citizens and tourists to make the most of this reduction and will start eating out in restaurants more.
With cheap air fares and train tickets (Eurostar are currently offering £59 return to Paris, Brussels or Lille) you can easily afford a day trip or weekend away to France to enjoy some delicious French cuisine at a lower price.
(But be careful, because restaurants are not under any obligation to reduce their overall prices. The effect of the reduction in tax on overall consumption could be limited in certain restaurants. Be sure to look out for the small posters advertising the reduction in the window).

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Sextant Properties is a network of 160 offices in France.

We offer more than 7000 old stone houses and villa for sale, we also offer 200 new build and Leaseback properties in France.

Isle Biloxi features free summer outdoor concerts in August

2009-07-13T16:33:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 13, 2009 – Biloxi, Mississippi — Be at the Isle® Biloxi to hear live performances by Four Unplugged on August 2, Bag of Donuts on August 16, and Georgia Satellites on August 30. Four Unplugged is a variety band from the North Shore / New Orleans area. Bag of Donuts is a New Orleans based band who are known for their wild stage antics, outlandish costumes and strange renditions of popular songs. Georgia Satellites is a chart-topping Southern rock band.
The outdoor shows will be held by the big tent at the Isle’s main entrance, starting at 5 p.m. on the respective dates. Admission is FREE.
Must be 21.
Stay up-to-date on Isle Casino Hotel Biloxi’s live entertainment line-up and other casino promotions by visiting www.theislebiloxi.com

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Isle Casino Hotel in Biloxi, Miss. is one of 15 casinos owned and operated by Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Dedicated to providing guests with an exceptional gaming and entertainment experience, the Isle includes over 1,300 slots; 31 table games; three restaurants and 711 hotel rooms including 200 suites.

TheGiftCardCafe.com Introduces New Multi-Store Service for Retail Businesses

2009-07-10T17:39:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 10, 2009 – (San Diego, CA) – TheGiftCardCafe.com, the leading provider of online gift certificates, today announced a new service that enables businesses with more than one location to offer instant gift certificates online with full tracking, redemption, and reporting capabilities. This new service is the next generation of the company’s plug-and-play technology that can be integrated seamlessly into any business website with limited time or investment.
“We’ve been working with small salons, spas, restaurants, and boutiques since we started, helping them add a new revenue stream to their business,” said Gregg Gottschling, co-founder of TheGiftCardCafe.com. “As those companies expanded their physical presence and as bigger retailers turned to us looking for new ways to generate income, we realized that a fully functional, fully automated instant gift certificate solution was absolutely necessary. That’s why we made the decision to be the first in this market to develop the technology to support it…and it’s already highly in demand.”
This technology enables retailers with more than one physical location to track when, where, and by whom the gift certificates are redeemed. This feature will also provide a greater understanding of which stores are performing better and help to identify which could benefit from additional marketing initiatives or promotions.
TheGiftCardCafe.com offers regional and national businesses a new revenue stream with limited time and money investment, which is particularly important during tough economic times. Retailers across the country have seen exponential increases in their gift certificate sales since implementing the service.

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TheGiftCardCafe.com was built on the idea that online commerce should be easy. By developing cutting edge automated e-commerce technology that can be used by independent retailers such as day spas, salons, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and boutiques, the company has been able to offer revenue generating solutions with no upfront investment. For more information, visit http://www.TheGiftCardCafe.com

Buca di Beppo Celebrates National Lasagna Day July 29 with FREE Lasagna

2009-07-09T21:06:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 09, 2009 – Valid at any of the 87 Buca locations throughout the country, guests who purchase any Buca Small or Buca Large sized pasta or entrée will receive a free lunch-sized portion of lasagna.
Buca di Beppo lasagna is famous for its towering layers of lasagna noodles stuffed with homemade meat sauce and a combination of ricotta, mozzarella, provolone and parmesan cheeses; a favorite among Buca guests. The casual Italian eatery also offers a variety of budget friendly pastas and entrées including spaghetti with meatballs, fettuccine alfredo and chicken parmigiana. In addition, Buca recently introduced 10 new menu items that include Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken, Chianti Braised Short Ribs, Penne San Remo, Baked Rigatoni and many more delectable dishes.
The origins of lasagna date back to the 1st century B.C. where a food called “lagana” was a common meal consisting of fine sheets of fried dough. In the 2nd century Athenaeus of Naucratis, a Greek scholar, provided a recipe for lagana that was made with sheets of wheat-flour dough and the juice of crushed lettuce, then flavored with spices and deep-fried in oil. An early 5th century cookbook describes a dish called lagana that consisted of layers of dough with meat stuffing, a possible ancestor of modern-day Lasagna, though the first concrete information concerning pasta products in Italy dates from the thirteenth or fourteenth century. The word “lagána” survives today in modern-day Greece to denote an unleavened, flat bread eaten during the Great Lent. *
Terms of the Free Lasagna program:

The Buca di Beppo free lasagna offer is valid for dine-in only customers on July 29, 2009. To receive a free lunch-size portion of the lasagna, guests must also purchase a Buca Small or Buca Large size pasta or entrée. The free lasagna is not valid on Buca To Go orders, but may be boxed and taken home by dine-in guests. Not to be combined with any other offer or coupon. For more information, please visit www.bucadibeppo.com.
*Source: Wikipedia.com
Media Contacts:

BRAINtrust Marketing + Communications

Michael Coldwell, 702.862.4242 or 702.429.9656

michael@braintrustlv.com

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About Buca di Beppo

Recently acquired by Planet Hollywood International, Inc., with eighty seven locations from Albany to Honolulu, Buca di Beppo restaurants embody the Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality. Dishes enjoyed for generations in villages throughout Italy inspire the menu, which features Northern and Southern Italian favorites. While the food has pleased millions of palates coast-to-coast, Buca di Beppo is equally famous for its quirky décor and upbeat atmosphere. Most Buca di Beppo locations are open daily for lunch and dinner. Catering is also available at numerous locations nationwide. Visit www.bucadibeppo.com for locations, hours of operation, menus, reservations, or to place an order for Buca To Go.

Adams Flavors Foods and Ingredients Sales Rex Fine Foods

2009-07-09T19:00:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 09, 2009 – GONZALES, TEXAS, Adams Flavors Foods and Ingredients announced today that it has completed the sale of REX Fine Foods to AFG Unlimited, a privately held Texas based company.
AFG Unlimited’s decision to purchase REX Fine Foods is a reflection of their commitment to growing and supporting regional brand specialty spices, seasonings and related products. “AFG Unlimited with its regional sales and marketing network and expertise will be great caretakers of this important iconic American brand,” says Sterling Crim, Chief Marketing Officer of Adams Flavors Foods & Ingredients.
“We are very pleased to have REX Fine Foods as a strong part of our line of consumer brands,” said Jenni Ratliff, President and CEO of AFG Unlimited. “We believe in maintaining and growing the presence of strong regional brands like REX Fine Foods.”
“We hope to grow REX’s loyal following by focusing on our relationships in New Orleans and surrounding areas,” says Gene Ratliff, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive VP of AFG Unlimited. “We plan to capitalize on the market share REX has built in Louisiana and expand the brand starting with personalized marketing support to existing customers. This will enable us to bolster our market share and expand the brand into the entire southern region of the U.S.”
AFG will continue to work closely with Adams to insure a smooth transition and maintain a high quality product for its customers.
REX Fine Foods has been making and selling authentic Cajun and Creole spices, seasonings and foods since 1888 . Originally named New Orleans Import Company, its spices were sold to the kitchens and restaurants of the world’s most demanding chefs in New Orleans and surrounding areas. The company later changed its name to REX Fine Foods “King of Spices” taking advantage of the local euphoria surrounding the arrival of the Grand Duke Alexis Romanoff of Russia in New Orleans. Over the years, REX began its legacy of innovation by blending its spices to meet its local Cajun and Creole culinary needs and was one of the first in the nation to offer a fully seasoned fish fry and crab boil. REX was purchased by Adams Extract & Spice in 1999.
AFG Unlimited LLC is a private Texas based company focused on developing and expanding specialty niche spices, seasoning and related products throughout the regional southern United States.
www.rexfinefoods.com

Contacts:

Gene Ratliff Sterling Crim

CMO, Executive Vice President Managing Partner- CMO

AFG Unlimited Adams Flavors Foods & Ingredients

877.787.8618

gene@pointbrokerage.com scrim@adamsffi.com

Focus Back on the Guest: Solutions to Handling your Restaurant Finances

2009-07-09T18:02:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 09, 2009 – Owning a restaurant not only takes substantial knowledge and a passion for food, but savvy business skills and strong accounting knowledge are critical to maintaining a successful operation. Many times restaurants have fantastic food and high guest counts, but suffer because of poor financial oversight. Operators have found that there are many accounting services specifically dedicated to the restaurant industry which help to efficiently manage the financial aspects of their restaurant so they can put their focus back on the food and guest experience.
The need for this type of service is evident with the amount of solutions available today, from the simple accounting software to premier outsourced accounting services. Paul Shenkman, owner of Sam’s Chowder House in Half Moon Bay, understands the need for detailed financial information. He stated that, “with Sam’s Chowder House, our challenge was managing a high-volume restaurant of significant size, where a mistake in forecasting can be significant. It’s critical for us to stay on top of our restaurant’s performance and trends, from food to beverage to employees.”
Shenkman has been using Vine Solutions, Inc. as their outsourced accounting solution and attributes their services to helping them get their reporting systems in place while also gaining, “the benefit of a team of people who understand the restaurant business and, in many cases, have been there themselves.” Owner and CEO of Vine Solutions, Edward Levine, who is also developer and principal partner of the Left Bank Brasseries, established the operation to aid his fellow restaurateurs with their financial matters. He found the need to be so great that in 1996, Levine had Vine Solutions incorporated and in 2008 opened a second office in Southern California.
John Priest, VP of Operations for Vine Solutions states, “with our system, you not only benefit from having daily invoice and vendor issues taken off your hands, but you also have access to premier reporting tools so you have can view current financial information and trends. Having this type of information helps gain a plan for the larger picture of your restaurant and future financial performance.”
Vine Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and has offices in Corte Madera and Santa Monica, California. Vine Solutions, Inc., provides accounting and financial advisory services to a variety of high volume independent restaurants and regional chains.

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Vine Solutions provides premier restaurant accounting and consulting services. Specialized for the restaurant industry, services include bookkeeping, payroll, and operational and financial consulting.

Tuscany Villas, Castles, Farmhouses, and Vineyards - Experience Tuscany as a True Tuscan

2009-07-09T09:40:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 09, 2009 – Guests to Tuscany spend their days enjoying art, viewing historical landmarks, or, if they chose the right Tuscany travel provider, bike rides or even yoga in the Tuscan hills. These memorable days give way to traditional Tuscan nights as the sun goes to rest. For dinner, guests can sit back and enjoy the world’s best in food and wine or take a more hands on approach. Tuscan Way (http://www.tuscanway.com), a Tuscany trip provider, has exclusive access to the kitchen and home of Carlos Innocenti, one of Tuscany’s most renowned master chefs. During these meals guests will not only enjoy the food, but even take part in the preparation if they like; all while Carlos shares his family recipes and stories of a life lived the right way, the Tuscan Way.

While daytime trips to vineyards, cathedrals, and castles are why Tuscany should be vsited, equally important is where guests spend their nights. Tuscany has been gracious enough to open its doors to travelers, offering a variety of accommodations depending on personal taste, budget, and preference. Some of these amazing abodes include:

Casa Innocenti: Guests here will enjoy a 4 story medieval home perched next to the castle in the hill-top village of Arcidosso. An enchanting setting, Arcidosso is rated one of the most beautiful villages in Tuscany. Visitors will are sure to enjoy the culinary skills and personality of host and Master Chef Carlos Innocenti.

Villa Gaia Estate: This upscale and elegant country is treasured by its owners. Situated among scenic olive groves, guests will enjoy the cooking of Anna Cannaviello and tours led by her sons as they take in the scenary of Cal D’Orcia.

Villa Poggiarello: Specifically for the wine enthusiasts, Villa Poggiarello sits amidst over 100 hectares of vineyards. Enjoy red, white, and rose wines in the exact vineyards that produce them. Further, is proximity to beaches and seaside villages make this a trip guests are sure to enjoy.

Villa Castelletti: Modern day aristocrats have found their home. Enjoy your stay in Villa Castelletti, a 19th century estate of Tuscan nobility, as you enjoy cuisine in the estate restaurant washed down with Chianti and Carmignano wines.

This is only a sampling of lodging options in Tuscany. Tuscan Way has additional estates available sure to fit your specific needs and lifestyle. Anyone considering a trip to Tuscany should contact Tuscan Way to find their Italian home away from home.
Tuscan Way offers cooking course vacations and wine tours in Tuscany, Italy providing guests with a unique and rare opportunity to experience life, as it really is, in Tuscany. Experience Tuscany as a true Tuscan would – The Tuscan Way.

Tuscan way can be reached by calling 800-766-2390, visiting http://www.TuscanWay.com, or emailing info@tuscanway.com

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Tuscan Way offers cooking course vacations and wine tours in Tuscany, Italy providing guests with a unique and rare opportunity to experience life, as it really is, in Tuscany. Experience Tuscany as a true Tuscan would – The Tuscan Way.

The Cereal Bowl® Expands to Middle East

2009-07-08T20:01:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 08, 2009 – Miami, Florida, 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 that represents several internationally known companies and brands in the Arabian Gulf, and has had success expanding many domestic brands, including Ruby Tuesday® and Dlush®. “We are totally confident that Global Brands will be able to re-create the ‘The Cereal Bowl experience’ throughout Qatar and the Middle East,” said Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Thani President & CEO of Global Brands’ “ We are proud of our partners and brands that we represent ” He also added that the introduction of this new and innovative brand complements the company’s universal corporate strategy to diversify its product offerings and best serve the evolving consumer needs.”
"There's no question The Cereal Bowl has international consumer appeal and strong global brand potential," says Kenneth Rader, President & CEO of The Cereal Bowl. "We are excited to partner with Global Brands and feel this has great potential for both company's. They are clearly recognized as a leader in franchise food operations in the Gulf region."
In the U.S., The Cereal Bowl expects to open 15 new units over the next 24-36 months, with current franchise agreements along the east coast stretching from Alabama to New Jersey. Since opening the door to their first cafe in Miami in February 2006, the Company has expanded to several states, with its first franchise opening in Newark, Delaware in 2008.
About The Cereal Bowl
Founded in 2004 by twenty-something entrepreneurs Kenneth Rader, Joshua Rader, and Michael Glassman, The Cereal Bowl is a new breed of café fusing an old time favorite with a new and exciting twist. Guests are able to make their own cereal creations or pick from one of many unique combinations created by The Cereal Bowl Team. With over 35 cereals, hot and cold, as well as 40-plus toppings, the possibilities are endless. The experience does not end with the bowl. Cereal bars, oatmeal smoothies known as Oaties™, and Create-A-Parfait take cereal to a whole new level. WIFI Internet, couches, plasma televisions and newspapers add to the home away from home feel of The Cereal Bowl.
For additional information or photo requests, visit www.thecerealbowl.com and www.qglobalbrands.com or contact.
Corporate:

The Cereal Bowl

999 Ponce de León Boulevard #625

Coral Gables, FL 33134

305.428.2695 x104

pr@thecerealbowl.com

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Founded in 2004 by twenty-something entrepreneurs Kenneth Rader, Joshua Rader, and Michael Glassman, The Cereal Bowl is a new breed of café fusing an old time favorite with a new and exciting twist. Guests are able to make their own cereal creations or pick from one of many unique combinations created by The Cereal Bowl Team. With over 35 cereals, hot and cold, as well as 40-plus toppings, the possibilities are endless. The experience does not end with the bowl. Cereal bars, oatmeal smoothies known as Oaties™, and Create-A-Parfait take cereal to a whole new level. WIFI Internet, couches, plasma televisions and newspapers add to the home away from home feel of The Cereal Bowl.

movemanSKG Lift Feeds Hungry Students!

2009-07-08T10:15:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 08, 2009 – Feeding nearly 400 hungry children is no easy task, but in term time Winchester House Boarding School serves meals to pupils three times a day, every day of the week. A two-stop movemanSKG dumb waiter moves food and beverages from the kitchen to upper level dining rooms.
Located in the market town of Brackley in Northamptonshire, Winchester House School is a fully coeducational independent day and boarding preparatory school. It achieves outstanding exam results, and offers magnificent facilities, including art and design studios, an extensive computer suite, dedicated science laboratories, and a wonderful music school.
380 students aged between 4 and 13 currently attend Winchester House School, many of who board full time and eat breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. This places demanding requirements on the kitchen. movemanSKG’s ISO-A dumb waiter replaces an older lift, and fits nicely in the existing shaft. It travels nearly five metres, and allows house staff to move up to 300kg between levels quickly, safely, and efficiently.
Sue Lewis, Assistant Housekeeper at Winchester House School, is pleased; “Our previous dumb waiter was a manual one, and exhausting to operate. movemanSKG’s ISO-A lift is electrically driven, which means we can send food and drinks up to the dining rooms at the touch of a button. It is in constant use and essential to the proper running of our kitchen.”
Winchester House School’s ISO-A performs reliably despite its rigorous workload. Made out of stainless steel, it is easy to wash down and sanitise. An intercom enables house workers on different floors to talk to each other.
movemanSKG’s ISO-A dumb waiter is ideal for hotels, pubs, and restaurants. It speeds up service and reduces manual handling requirements. ISO-A has a choice of doors and entry configurations, and is available with a heated shelf to keep food warm on its journey.

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movemanSKG is a supplier of specialist lifts. We supply platform lifts and service lifts for industrial and commercial application. These include schools and colleges, hotels and restaurants, shops, leisure centres, churches and libraries.

Chef Joe Truex of Repast Restaurant Makes an Appearance on the Martha Stewart Show

2009-07-08T02:27:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 07, 2009 – Atlanta, GA – March 15, 2009 “When I decided to do an entire show on Atlanta I knew I wanted to feature one of Atlanta’s hottest restaurants and hottest chefs. So I got in touch with Atlanta native, Virginia Willis, who used to work in my tv kitchen in Connecticut. Without hesitation, she recommended Joe Truex of Repast Restaurant,” said Martha Stewart at the beginning of the cooking segment of her show.
The show’s cooking segment featured the Repast Crab Cakes. “Crab cakes are one of my favorite things in the whole world,” mentioned Martha, “and you make a very unusual recipe.” Throughout the segment Joe Truex explained the blending of the flavors; the Japanese, French and Southern flavors that he and Mihoko (his wife and Co-Chef/Owner) used to create the award-winning recipe. For the final blending of the vegetables and sauce they were joined by Martha’s dog Sharky. Beaming with excitement, Sharky was taking her umpteenth cooking class.
“It was great to be on the Martha Stewart show. Cooking for Martha Stewart is one thing, cooking for her live in front of a studio audience is another. She has a great team of professionals that work with her – her kitchen crew is awesome, her dog Sharky didn’t bite, the audience was exhilarating. The entire experience…being in New York City and cooking for Martha Stewart was full of energy and fun.”
To learn how to make the Repast Crab Cakes and experience your own cooking class with Martha Stewart and Joe Truex in her studio kitchen go to: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/sauteed-sesame-spina ...
To get your own serving of Crab Cakes straight from the Chef himself visit Repast Restaurant at 620 Glen Iris Blvd at the corner of North Avenue. Book your reservations at www.RepastRestaurant.com or call 404-870-8707.

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The art of the story. The memorable connection that stays in your mind and moves you to act. TouchPR.net generates consumer recognition, media attention and name recognition with memorable flair.

Weber’s Restaurant to Offer Fixed-Price Meals

2009-07-07T22:04:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 07, 2009 – Ann Arbor, Mich. – Because of their menus’ popularity during Restaurant Week, Weber’s Restaurant of Ann Arbor will offer options for one price dining during July.
Weber’s Restaurant’s fixed price meals titled, “Prix Fixe,” will include a three-course lunch for $12.00 and a four-course dinner for $25.00.
Lunch features a soup or salad for an appetizer, over a dozen luncheon selections and an assortment of dessert options. Dinner includes a choice from a variety of appetizers, a second course, a selection from popular main courses and a dessert.
Weber’s Restaurant’s Lunch Prix Fixe is available Monday through Thursday while the Dinner Prix Fixe special is available Sunday through Thursday. Weber’s Restaurant’s Prix Fixe runs from July 1- 31,2009.
Weber's reputation for fine dining began in 1937 with the original restaurant. Seventy years later, Weber's continues to be Ann Arbor's landmark restaurant, featuring the areas finest prime rib, steaks and seafood.
See Weber’s Restaurant’s Web site for menus and reservation information at www.webersinn.com/restaurant.

TheGiftCardCafe.com Introduces New Multi-Store Service for Retail Chains

2009-07-07T01:49:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 06, 2009 – TheGiftCardCafe.com, the leading provider of online gift certificates, today announced a new service that enables businesses with more than one location to offer instant gift certificates online with full tracking, redemption, and reporting capabilities. This new service is the next generation of the company’s plug-and-play technology that can be integrated seamlessly into any corporate website with limited time and investment. In the past, businesses with multiple locations could only offer and track physical gift cards online that needed to be mailed to customers with significant time and monetary expense.
“We’ve been working with small salons, spas, restaurants, and boutiques since we started, helping them add a new revenue stream to their business,” said Gregg Gottschling, co-founder of http://www.TheGiftCardCafe.com. “As those companies expanded their physical presence and as bigger retailers turned to us looking for new ways to generate income, we realized that a fully functional, fully automated instant gift certificate solution was absolutely necessary. That’s why we made the decision to be the first in this market to develop the technology to support it…and it’s already highly in demand.”
This technology enables large and small chains to track when, where, and by whom the gift certificates were redeemed. This feature will also provide a greater understanding of which stores are performing better, and help to identify those that may need additional marketing initiatives. This new feature will help companies decide where and when to spend their marketing and/or promotional dollars!
The new service is particularly useful for franchises. Since locations only receive payment when gift certificates are redeemed at their locations, the system helps franchisees collect sooner and more efficiently.
TheGiftCardCafe.com offers regional and national businesses a new revenue stream with limited time and money investment, which is particularly important during tough economic times. Retailers across the country have seen exponential increases in their gift certificate sales since implementing the service.

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About TheGiftCardCafe.com

TheGiftCardCafe.com was built on the idea that online commerce should be easy. By developing cutting edge automated e-commerce technology that can be used by independent retailers such as day spas, salons, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and boutiques, the company has been able to offer revenue generating solutions with no upfront investment. For more information, visit http://www.TheGiftCardCafe.com.

TheGiftCardCafe.com Introduces Multi-User Functionality

2009-07-07T01:40:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 06, 2009 – TheGiftCardCafe.com, the leading provider of online gift certificates, today announced a new multi-user functionality for retailers. The technology enables many different employees to access gift certificate records, redeem orders, and provide best-in-class customer service for a single retailer. The feature was designed to increase flexibility, accessibility, and efficiency for small businesses using the service.
“Small business owners wear many different hats when it comes to running their businesses,” said Carl Tuinstra, co-founder of TheGiftCardCafe.com. “This new feature will make it easier for them to run the gift certificate program by spreading out the responsibilities and tasks amongst their employees. Ultimately, it’s always about making it easier for them to focus on growing their business. We’re pleased to announce that both our service and this new functionality achieve that goal.”
There are three levels of access for employees:
 Admin: users can manage other users, settings, and packages; view, edit, and redeem orders; generate, view, and analyze reports.
 Redeem: users can view and redeem orders in the location and online.
 View: users can view orders and provide high quality customer service in the location and online.
TheGiftCardCafe.com is simple and easy to use for any small business with a website. From salons to spas, restaurants, boutiques and hotels, any retail company can offer gift certificates online with minimal time and investment. TheGiftCardCafe.com’s unique e-commerce technology can be set up in a matter of hours, and many companies see sales the same day their gift certificates are available online. Retailers make no upfront investment, paying either a small monthly subscription fee or a fixed pay-per-order fee on sales, which is a very small burden for any company.
Instant gift certificates that can be printed and used immediately, or sent as a gift via email, give small businesses a technological edge that they could not offer without the help of TheGiftCardCafe.com. Many retailers have had a significant response to this technology, with close to 80 percent of all customers buying gift certificates online choosing the instant option. Clients can also offer to mail hard copies to their customers.
TheGiftCardCafe.com offers small businesses a new revenue stream with limited time and money investment, which is particularly important during tough economic times. Retailers across the country have seen exponential increases in their gift certificate sales since implementing the service.

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Wine to Go Law Passes in Atlanta

2009-07-06T18:46:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 06, 2009 – West Palm Beach, FL – TOGObrand.com, is considered the expert in the wine to go laws and specializes in training restaurant staff, increasing their wine sales, and decreasing their potential for liability. "When lawmakers make changes to the laws that effect business, they do not take into account how business owners will comply." "Most restaurant owners", stated Smith, "want to follow the rules, but are busy running successful companies. They need an easy way to meet the new regulations."
The wine to go laws change from state to state, however, in its simplicity authorize a restaurant patron to take a re-sealed wine bottle from a restaurant for off premise consumption, provided that criteria are met. According to Robert Smith, principal of TOGObrand.com, "It is not often that laws help business owners, but in the case of the wine to go law, this one really does. With strict compliance, this law can increase the profitability for a restaurant, decrease liability, and create happy patrons. What more could a restaurant ask for?"

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TOGObrand.com provides innovative products to the food & beverage industry that increase revenue, as well as decrease their liability. Family owned and operated in South Florida, TOGObrand.com is committed to providing the highest quality products and services to restaurateurs.
For more information on how restaurateurs can increase their wine sales and comply with the new law, visit http://www.TOGObrand.com.

Pizza Category Becoming More Undifferentiated

2009-07-06T17:11:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 06, 2009 – (DENVER, CO.) – June 24, 2009 – Restaurant Marketing Group, a division of ZenMango® has released the results for the 2009 Leaky Bucket® study which measures why customers won’t return to a restaurant brand. The study was conducted among 5639 national adults and included 160 restaurant brands. Here are the highlights:
Category becoming more undifferentiated - The pizza category as defined by the major players is largely undifferentiated in nearly every tier 1 leak category (Food, Menu, Atmosphere, Price/Value, Location, Service, and Family-Friendly). Collectively, food and menu are the biggest drivers of non-positive future visit intent. Price/value is at par for all brands which suggests that in the mind of the consumer, no “one” brand has a better price/value proposition than the others.

Better ingredients - Food and menu contribute to the majority of the leak for the category; the brand that exploits this will have a differentiated position in the mind of the consumer. Papa John’s has an opportunity to steal market share from Pizza Hut and Domino’s by communicating better ingredients and food superiority.
Opportunity to be menu relevant - Papa John’s has an opportunity to differentiate its brand (again) in the mind of the consumer by communicating menu relevance. Among the major players, the one brand that was above par with regard to menu was Papa Murphy’s. Papa Murphy’s core offerings are differentiated. The opportunity lies in offering a broader menu and communicating the menu offerings.

More compelling price/value offerings - When a consumer is making a choice of which pizza brand to use, price-value may not play a big role among the available choices. There is significant opportunity to be more relevant on price/value, as every major pizza brand is aligned at par with the pizza category average in this area.

Differentiated service - Each competitive pizza brand was at or above par when it comes to service. Enough attention should be given to service so levels remain strong, but focus should be towards other experience elements that are below par, such as food and menu, as the overall guest experience is only as good as its weakest link.

GET THE COMPLETE RESULTS:

To see the overall leak size for all 160 brands in the study visit http://leakybucket.zenmango.com or contact us for Tier 1 results for any brand or category at 303-521-1988 or info@zenmango.com

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About ZenMango®:

ZenMango provides insights through marketing research. With 18+ years of proven expertise, ZenMango has unmatched insight and focus on marketing and operations working together. ZenMango® is a fully integrated service provider. Every part of a project from research design to survey programming and reporting is done in-house. This allows us to conduct business better, faster, and cheaper. Every brand’s problem is unique and deserves a unique solution with leading edge, actionable results. Key services include custom research, moderating, ad tracking, strategic planning, branding, online surveys, ad/copy/concept testing, KPI’s, & more. Restaurant Marketing Group is a division of ZenMango® specializing in the restaurant industry.

Costa Rica's Newest Coffe Company

2009-07-04T21:47:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 04, 2009 – Fila Coffe takes great pleasure in bringing Costa Rica's finest coffee to your door. Through special arrangements with an ISO 9001 certified grower co-operative, we can provide the coffee connoisseur with something few have tasted.
Our Coffee is grown on the ridge running SSW of a village known as La Fila...(meaning the ridge in Spanish) and the Name of our Coffee. La Fila is 2.28 miles (as the Macaw flies!) from San Vito the beautiful village where or coffee is processed. This ridge is the highest continuous ridge in Costa Rica. It runs over 4,000 ft. high for a distance of about two miles. When you purchase Fila Coffee, you will be enjoying something very, very special, indeed.
We take great pleasure in working with the local "Ticos" to provide you with the best of the best. Our processing facilities are ISO 9001 certified meaning that you are assured the best handling processes available today. Our growers and workers take a great deal of pride in offering you the most special coffee you can ever taste.
Our "Drying Process": The first stage of the machine drying process simply removes the excess outer moisture left by the outer skin and sweet fruit that have been removed from around the "Bean." The "husk" or "skin" remains and holds the moisture within the bean. At this point, there are two possible ways for our coffee to be handled. 1 - It is sent to "finishing" the Traditional Costa Rican way..."un-roasted sun dried method (in the rural areas of Costa Rica, these beans are then roasted every morning.) or 2 - The beans are sent to a "dryer" to finish to a level we call "Oro Verde"...meaning "Green Gold."
The first stage of the machine drying process removes the excess outer moisture from the outer skin and sweet fruit that have been removed from around the "Bean." The "husk" or "skin" remains and holds the moisture within the bean. At this point, we deploy one of the two options explained above...either, "Traditional Costa Rican method" or the "un-roasted" method.
Just let us know how you like your coffee. Please visit us at www.filacoffee.com. You will be glad you did!

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Costa Rica On Line Coffee Company. The finest Costa Rican Coffee available. Grown at the highest altitudes. Roasted, Gourmet, Green Beans. Shipped directly to your door. ISO 9001 Certified Grower.

Restaurant POS Software bringing a change in Restaurant Management

2009-07-04T08:42:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 04, 2009 – Restaurant management software has brought a drastic change in almost every restaurants and retail stores. Its launch has proved a boon in the hospitality POS systems in one flavor or another. The introduction of software as a service (Saas) has made it possible for smaller retail outlets and fast food stores to compete on a level playing field against large corporations without breaking the bank.
Point of Sale software and restaurant billing system has come down in price over the years to an affordable level allowing many of the smaller retail chains to purchase these retail software systems. The software is designed in a manner which is simple and easy to update. The application of this software could be easily seen in smaller restaurants and shops, one just need to install the basic system and software functionality. It has the ability to upgrade by switching on built in modules as and when business dictates.
The plunge of affordable restaurant software has brought a good and acceptable change. The software came after two decades of using and installing other manufacturer’s software. User friendly, fully modular, upgradeable services are given by POS Restaurant Software. More importantly the software collects the best from all other software’s on the market and combines this into one truly versatile package.
Restaurant software is easy to use software which is used by both hospitality and retail trade. Restaurant Management Software comes with easily upgradeable features which is stylish and simple product which number of customers demands. The software comes with increased efficiency and decreased service times of orders.
The introduction of restaurant software proved helpful in many ways. The software had brought a worthy change in many restaurants delivering food on time. Customer experience is enhanced by the software in effective ways. The software proved a boon and a reward. The Point of Sale software will make it easy to believe that the success of a restaurant was the result of your service skills and the quality products that you use to enhance/upgrade your services. The kind of change brought by the software is always helpful in boosting the performance of number of employees too.

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Sum Guys Inc. is a leading innovations company in the Point-Of-Sale (POS) and payment processing solutions industry for retail and hospitality. Founded by leading professionals in the POS industry and located in the Southbay of the Silicon Valley, California, Sum Guys is positioned to provide technology advanced solutions and services to businesses that serve their customers face to face and need the best technology for customer service at the most reasonable costs.

Cheap Hotel in Delhi

2009-07-04T06:11:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 04, 2009 – Delhi is the capital of India. One of the oldest heritage and the only city with numerous rooms .There are around 450 hotels in delhi countless number of guest house and bed and breakfast. The major hotel areas are Karol Bagh (Near Central Delhi) Paharganj (The Old Delhi) Connaught place and South Delhi. Delhi hotel provide accommodation to every budget diet be it a backpacker, leisure travels, business traveler or a family tour. Raunak International and Raunak plaza are one of the best hotel in delhi these are two hotels stand out of the league delhi hotel because of their success and hospitality.
Delhi hotel price ranges from 10$ per night (guest houses, Pahargang) 400$ per night (5star hotel 7 restaurant). Raunak International & Plaza hotels provide a good accommodation to all the budget travelers in delhi ranging between 35$ to 150$. Delhi hotel booking all the visitors coming to New Delhi should make hotel booking prior to arrival. Delhi hotel booking is recommended inflow prior to arrival as the accommodations are almost full most of the year. Delhi hotel booking can be done online by phone, email or fax.
Location

Hotel Raunak International is located near Krishna Market on Saraswati Marg, and is approximately 12-14 km from the Domestic Airport, and 3-5 km from New Delhi Railway Station. Hotel Raunak Plaza is a brand new 3-star hotel that is contemporary and modern, providing guests with comfortable accommodation, along with an array of personalized services and modern facilities, at one of the most central locations in New Delhi, Karol Bagh. Raunak International is located in Delhi, India. Two kilometers from Hanuman Mandir,Three kilometers from Central Park Four kilometers from Parliament House
Rooms

The 26 air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Raunak International are comfortable and spacious, complete with modern amenities. Rooms are divided into the following categories:
Deluxe, Executive and Super Deluxe. In-room amenities include: LCD screen cable television, telephone, balcony/ sit out, Wi-Fi internet access, and an attached bathroom with bathtub and 24 hour hot/cold water. 24 hour room service is available.
Dining

Hotel Raunak International has an excellent multi-cuisine restaurant that serves a wide variety of delicious and wholesome dishes all day long, in Indian, Chinese, and Continental cuisines. The hotel also has a 24 hour coffee shop.
Facilities

Hotel Raunak International offers a range of facilities and services to its guests, including: fully-equipped conference hall (seats up to 50 persons in theater style), business center with secretarial/ fax/ e-mail/ internet facilities, mini bar, banquet hall, parking facility for 30 cars, travel desk, taxi services, sightseeing tours, laundry services, doctor on call, safe deposit facilities, currency exchange, babysitting service (on request), personal beauty parlour and barber services (on request), and video games for children on request.
Hotel Raunak International

4/38, W. E. A. Saraswati Marg, Karol Bagh

New Delhi, 110005, India

Phone: +91-011-45060000

+91-011-45060006

Mobile: +91-9811333333

Fax : +91-011-45060001

http://www.hotelraunak.com

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Hotel Raunak International is located near Krishna Market on Saraswati Marg, and is approximately 12-14 km from the Domestic Airport, and 3-5 km from New Delhi Railway Station. Hotel Raunak Plaza is a brand new 3-star hotel that is contemporary and modern, providing guests with comfortable accommodation, along with an array of personalized services and modern facilities, at one of the most central locations in New Delhi, Karol Bagh. Raunak International is located in Delhi, India. Two kilometers from Hanuman Mandir,Three kilometers from Central Park Four kilometers from Parliament House

The 41st Army Band To Perform Concert Series At The Bottling Co.

2009-07-02T18:12:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 02, 2009 – Hattiesburg, MS - The 41st Army Band of the Mississippi National Guard will entertain the lunch crowd during a three-day concert series at The Bottling Company
The Bottling Company is pleased to announce that the 41st Army Band, a division of the Mississippi National Guard, will be performing at The Bottling Company on July 8-10, Wednesday through Friday. The three-day performance will entertain the lunch crowd at The Bottling Company, from 11 am – 1 pm.
This performance will feature a variety of music for the entire family. The award-winning band consists of 40 musicians that compose a complete orchestra, which includes various ensembles such as jazz, rock, country, and western. The 41st Army Band, also known as The Governor’s Band, performs as a marching band, as well.
The 41st Army Band was awarded federal recognition as a permanent unit in the Mississippi Army National Guard in Oxford, MS, in 1962. In 1967, the band was transferred to Jackson, MS, where it remains today. They regularly perform at patriotic events and military ceremonies throughout the state of Mississippi, and even performed for the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco in Rabat, Meknes and Casablanca, Morocco in 1992, and the Ambassadors to Bolivia and Brazil in La Paz in 2000.
The 40 men and women who constitute the 41st Army Band are not only talented musicians, but dedicated soldiers and citizens, as well. For instance, the band was deployed to the Mississippi Gulf Coast during Hurricane Katrina from August 2005 until November 2005 with some members remaining on deployment though January 2006 to support the rebuilding and clean-up effort.

The 41st Army Band consistently performs as an ambassador for the state of Mississippi. Whether performing at home in Mississippi, across the United States or representing our country overseas, this award-winning group of musicians entertains audiences of all ages with lively and diverse musical presentations.
“We are honored to have the talented, nationally-recognized Army Band perform here,” said Chris McDonald, owner of The Bottling Company. “We hope members of the Hattiesburg community will come and support these soldiers, and enjoy this event.”

For more information about The Bottling Company’s menu, services, or events,

call (601) 450-COKE or e-mail info@thebottlingco.com. Also, to find out

what else is going on at The Bottling Company, visit www.thebottlingco.com.

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The Bottling Company is a gourmet Southern cuisine restaurant and high-caliber music venue located in an old Coca-Cola bottling plant in Hattiesburg, MS. The Bottling Company also offers catering top-notch services and the venue is available to rent out.

Legendary Donut Brand Featured on Franchise Solutions Website Serves Up a Strong Franchise Concept

2009-07-02T17:16:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 02, 2009 – In difficult times, people seek comfort in familiar and affordable indulgences that boost their mood and serve as small rewards. Despite forgoing high-ticket items and other luxuries, consumers are remaining loyal to their daily routine of picking up coffee and donuts for breakfast, or as an afternoon snack. As a result, bakery and donut franchises are thriving. Dixie Cream Donuts, a beloved donut brand, is expanding throughout the U.S. and has listed their franchise opportunity on Franchise Solutions’ business directory in an effort to achieve their development goals.
The Dixie Cream Donuts (http://www.franchisesolutions.com/franchise/Dixie_Cream_ ...) franchise opportunity offers aspiring business owners the chance to build a recession-resistant business that attracts a vast audience, even amid an uncertain economy. In an on-the-go society, more and more people are eating breakfast away from home. According to a 2006 report from Packaged Facts, the U.S. breakfast industry as a whole is worth $65 billion and it’s expected to grow to $83 billion by 2015.
With the backing of a top restaurant developer, the Dixie Cream Donuts franchise concept combines the popular recipes of a legacy brand that has 80 years of donut-making experience. Dixie Cream Donuts is part of Beautiful Brands International (BBI), a leading restaurant development company with 21 years of experience franchising well-known concepts like FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt and Camille’s Sidewalk Café (http://www.franchisesolutions.com/bakery_franchises.cfm).
Beautiful Brands is leveraging their extensive expertise and resources to position Dixie Cream Donuts for significant growth. Dixie Cream Donuts franchisees enjoy the competitive advantages that Beautiful Brands’ proven business model and state-of-the-art systems provide. Franchisees also benefit from owning a restaurant that features the donuts, coffee and deli-style sandwiches that have made Dixie Cream a family favorite for decades.
Experience in the food service or restaurant industry isn’t necessary to become a Dixie Cream Donuts franchise owner however, a strong business management background is ideal. Multi-unit franchise ownership opportunities are being offered, and Dixie Cream Donuts franchisees may either run the business themselves or hire a manager to oversee the day-to-day operations. Comprehensive training is provided for both franchisees and their general managers; and franchisees receive a complete business package that covers all aspects of launching and running the business.
More information regarding the Dixie Cream Donuts franchise opportunity and other restaurant and bakery concepts can be found in Franchise Solutions’ business directory in the Food Franchises category.

Business buyers can also utilize Franchise Solutions’ business directory (http://www.franchisesolutions.com/) to explore franchise and business opportunities in a variety of diverse categories and industries. The site provides prospective business buyers useful tools and resources including, financing information, a three-step Franchise Finder application and the latest industry news.

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Franchise Solutions provides franchises for sale and business opportunities to those wanting to start their own business. Search the small business directory to find the franchise opportunities that match your interests, skills and financial requirements.

CahillsCheese.ie:: Irish Whiskey Cheese A Unique Gourmet Cheese From Ireland

2009-07-01T23:59:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 01, 2009 – CahillsCheese.ie:: Cahill’s Farmhouse Cheese is a third generation, family owned, artisan

cheese making business, nestled in the heartland of County Limerick, Ireland. (Just 2 miles from Newcastlewest, Co.Limerick. Ireland. )
We pride ourselves on the quality and craftsmanship that goes into all our cheeses. This

homemade tradition means that when we are making our award winning cheeses we prepare and blend all the 100% Natural ingredients by hand.Irish Whiskey Cheese.
This yellow waxed gourmet cheese truckle is hand made using Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey, then matured into a tantalisingly delicious aperitif. This is a traditional Irish monastic Cheese reputedly brought by the Irish Monks to Scotland.
It is a simple vintage cheddar entwined with Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey to give a fabulous savory combination. It was originally created for festive occasions such as Harvest or Christmas, but today it can be enjoyed all year round.
Skill and art is applied to each cheese during the traditional handcrafting process.
Despite our commercial scale, our process is remarkably domestic – every batch is made the way it has always been made, by hand in small batches with no added artificial colours, additives, or preservatives. The quality of our local fresh ingredients is second to none.
All our cheeses are then matured naturally to give the perfect flavour balance.
Our award-winning range of cheeses includes:

* Cahill’s Kilbeggen Irish Whiskey Che

* Cahill’s Plain Porter Cheese

* Ballintubber Cheese with Chives.

* Ardagh Chalice Wine Cheese

* Ballyporeen Cheese with Mixed Irish Herbs.
Information:http://www.CahillsCheese.ie:

Pizza Patrón opens second Quick Service Pizza restaurant

2009-07-01T19:56:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 01, 2009 – SAN ANTONIO – Pizza Patrón, the premier Latin pizza brand, today announced the grand opening of its second Quick Service Pizza (QSP) outlet in San Antonio, Texas. The restaurant is located at 827 S. Zarzamora St. in a densely populated residential community, just west of downtown.
The new location opened for business June 8 and quickly surged to the chain’s number one spot in weekly sales, as did its predecessor, the first QSP outlet in San Antonio, located at 3116 Nogalitos.
Pizza Patrón is advancing its QSP concept to bring the convenience and value of fast-food to the pizza segment. The new restaurant is a standalone location that features three distinct points of service for customers – a drive-thru order menu with pick-up window, a walk-up order window, and a colorful lobby strategically developed with a warm, food-centric retail environment.
“We work diligently to be innovative leaders in our industry and we have a singular driving purpose – to do a better job serving our customers,” said Andrew Gamm, director of brand development for Pizza Patrón. “We learned a lot from the launch of our first QSP location, and we are thrilled to be expanding this segment-changing concept.”
Pizza Patrón worked hand-in-hand with Lincoln Ovens to develop the new “Fast-Bake” technology that can be added to any of the company’s existing impinger-style ovens. The new system allows for custom-made pizzas to be baked in just over three minutes, which drastically decreases customer wait time and increases production capabilities.
The company hopes to add more QSP units in other markets soon and has developed models for custom-build projects, as well as existing pad-site remodels. This new paradigm broadens the chain’s real estate options for franchisees and creates an effective option for heightened brand visibility in the marketplace.
Since 1986, Pizza Patrón has been celebrating the diversity of the Latin culture and lifestyle in its stores. Today, the company operates 90 stores in six states and plans to have 750 stores nationwide within a decade. Approximately 93 percent of Pizza Patrón restaurants in the U.S. are owned and operated by franchisees.

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About Pizza Patrón - Pizza Patrón was founded by Antonio Swad in 1986. Since franchising began in March 2003, the brand has grown from four locations in Dallas to 90 locations in six states, with more than 40 additional stores under development. Pizza Patrón features festive, Latin-influenced pizza stores that are community-based in Spanish-speaking or predominately Hispanic neighborhoods. All pizza dough is made fresh throughout the evening; no preservatives are added or needed. The sauce is prepared fresh in the stores from crushed Roma tomatoes and marinated with a secret blend of herbs and spices. Only 100 percent mozzarella cheese is used on all pizzas. X-Large pizzas are offered at prices as low as $6 for cheese and one topping and $4 for the same medium AMIGO PIZZA™. An X-Large 'La Patrona' deluxe pizza with everything is priced as low as $8.
For more information, visit http://www.pizzapatron.com/.

HappyHourCard Heads For Angel Stadium

2009-07-01T17:59:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 01, 2009 – Fountain Valley, CA June 29, 2009—HappyHourCard announces that as of July 2, the new annual entertainment membership card company will be present at all Angel games this season, promoting at dual booths located next to the bud light patio in the right field pavilion and on the second floor behind home plate. Now Angel fans get the pleasure of drinking beer, watching baseball, and admiring the HappyHourCard girls.

The company will have the opportunity to set-up two tents to promote the membership cards. Each booth will have promotional models and HappyHourCard representatives during each game. These events are expected to build hype about HappyHourCard, while advertising to a mass audience. Angel fans will have the advantage of hearing about exclusive offers and promotions.

HappyHourCard has already made appearances at Angel games previously and are excited to have a presence throughout the season. “We are thrilled to be promoting now at Angel Stadium, and believe it will build significant press for the company. After all, the Angels are HappyHour’s favorite team!”- Greg Solorio

HappyHourCard offers members exclusive discounts and savings to numerous dining and entertainment spots throughout southern California. Its continued growth has impressed current membership holders, and is demonstrated by its newfound partnership with the popular sports team.

For additional information on the news that is subject of this release, visit www.happyhourcard.com or contact Greg Solorio.

Media Contact:

Greg Solorio, Director of Public Relations

Gregs@happyhourcard.com

714.597.5186

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HappyHourCard The Ultimate Entertainment Membership. HappyHourCard is not just about 24/7 HappyHour Pricing and saving money on food and drinks.

Indepedence Day weekend with Royal Card

2009-06-30T21:48:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 30, 2009 – Log on to royal card web site to learn what restaurants offer on the holiday day. Riviera Grill, XO Creperie, Le D’Patisserie, Orange Grill and other famous Brooklyn spots are going to please their customers with some 4-th July specials.
To make your holiday season special and even brighter, every Royal card restaurant offers multitude of wonderful holiday specials. Featuring holiday prix-fixe menu and regular menu Royal Card restaurants continue to offer some of the best seafood, steaks, cocktails and entertainment around. To get your started in your search for a fun, affordable, memorable and delicious Independence Day meal Royal Card offers you some suggestions. Come to visit your favorite places.
You would rather pay reasonable price for a fantastic meal that you only have to eat and enjoy – Royal card restaurants are for you. And it will leave a lot more time for your Sunday get away. Relax and enjoy summer time with gourmet cuisine and wide selection of wine and cocktails with your Royal card.

Brand New Spice Blends by Skinny Jim’s Blends, LLC

2009-06-30T11:00:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 30, 2009 – Tenafly, NJ – Skinny Jim’s Blends, LLC is proud to announce a new line of spice rubs intended to “unlock your inner chef.” Skinny Jim’s Blends aims to educate the public on the health benefits of using spices in cooking, while giving culinary skills and recipes along the way.
Skinny Jim’s Blends currently offers three different flavors: Original, Cajun, and Low Sodium. Each blend contains all natural ingredients with no preservatives, coloring or artificial flavors. The Original blend is meant for your cooking needs ranging from protein to popcorn. The Cajun blend is intended to add a little kick to your food. The Low Sodium blend is for individuals who want the same taste provided from the Original, but with less salt.
Three percent of proceeds from every bottle of Skinny Jim’s Blends goes directly to the Children’s Therapy Center, a cerebral palsy school in Fairlawn NJ. Skinny Jim’s Blends is devoted to children’s charities because of a personal commitment to the mission of the Children’s Therapy Center. Co-founder Dimitrios “Skinny Jim” Komninos gave up his career in the restaurant industry to become a stay at home dad after his daughter Zoey was born with cerebral palsy, quadriplegia and seizure disorder. It was during this time that Skinny Jim perfected the spice blends in order to launch the company and provide a second income for his family.
Founders Skinny Jim and Jason Voit have a great interest in the culinary world. Skinny Jim’s enthusiasm for cooking began during his childhood with his father who was a chef. Skinny Jim has a long history in the restaurant business starting as a general manager for Bennigan’s restaurants and Chili’s, before becoming Regional Culinary Captain at Longhorn Steakhouse.
About Skinny Jim’s Blends

Skinny Jim’s Blends intends to get high-quality, flavor-filled products and education into households across America while giving back to society through their philanthropic efforts. For more information about Skinny Jim’s blends, recipes, or the philanthropic mission please visit www.skinnyjimsblend.com.
About the Children’s Therapy Center

The Children's Therapy Center provides educational and therapeutic services for children with severe developmental disabilities. A multi-sensory approach is utilized in a nurturing and caring environment to enrich the lives of our students and maximize their potential while lending support to their families.

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About Skinny Jim’s Blends

Skinny Jim’s Blends intends to get high-quality, flavor-filled products and education into households across America while giving back to society through their philanthropic efforts. For more information about Skinny Jim’s blends, recipes, or the philanthropic mission please visit www.skinnyjimsblends.com.

The U.S. Government Isn’t the Only One Giving Away Money This Year

2009-06-30T03:42:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 29, 2009 – Golden Chick Restaurants (www.goldenchick.com) today announced plans to make the summer season even hotter with their very own sweepstakes. Golden Chick’s Big Money Giveaway will run through July 31st. The grand prize winner will be revealed sometime in August.
The grand prize winner will receive $25,000 and five additional winners will each receive $1,000.
Individuals can enter to win by completing an entry form at participating Golden Chick locations, or sending a 3x5 postcard with their name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number and email address to Golden Chick’s Big Money Giveaway Entry, 625 Panorama Trail (Building 2, Ste 100) Rochester, NY 14625. There is no purchase necessary to enter the contest.
The winner will be selected by a random drawing performed by a sweepstakes management firm handling the contest on behalf of Golden Chick.
“Our big money giveaway is better than a stimulus package. There are no strings attached, and we hope whomever wins enjoys the chance to fulfill a dream or provide for a necessity,” says Golden Chick Chairman, Mark Parmerlee.

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About Golden Chick

The Golden Chick concept was founded in 1967 in San Marcos, Texas. It is a southwest regional chain with approximately 100 restaurants open or under development throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Golden Chick is still growing in same-store sales and new restaurants despite the current economy. High quality products and “Texas-friendly” service set this chain apart from other chicken concepts. In addition, the chain has developed a loyal following for its Golden Tenders™, chicken tenderloins, considered the “filet mignon” of chicken, hand-battered and cooked to golden perfection. Golden Chick is said to be the first restaurant chain to serve the tenderloin. http://www.goldenchick.com.

Ted’s Montana Grill Celebrates One Year In Big Sky Country; Ted Turner, Gov. Schweitzer To Attend

2009-06-29T21:33:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 29, 2009 – BOZEMAN, Mont. – Ted’s Montana Grill is celebrating one year in downtown Bozeman, and co-founder Ted Turner will be making a special visit to the area to commemorate the anniversary of the first Ted’s Montana Grill in Big Sky Country. From kicking off the restaurant’s July Summer Music Series to serving as Grand Marshal of the Livingston Roundup Parade, Turner will celebrate the milestone with Bozeman friends, family and residents. The schedule of events includes:
A Musical Summer Kick-Off

The celebration kicks off Wednesday, July 1, at 5:30 p.m. with the debut of the Ted’s Montana Grill Summer Music Series featuring live music on the patio by Jim Averitt and Sally Newsome. Turner – along with Governor Brian Schweitzer, Bozeman Mayor-elect Jeff Krauss, Downtown Bozeman Partnership President Chris Naumann, Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce President David Smith and other invited guests and Turner family members – will attend the first in a series of summer concerts by local musicians and a private dinner. Unique to the restaurant company’s Bozeman location, the summer patio entertainment series will feature a different performer each week throughout the summer and is free to all guests. With great food, close friends and good tunes, it’s the perfect ending to a summer day. The rest of the summer performance schedule includes:
July 3 – Jim Averitt, Sally Newsome, Tom Murphy

July 4 – Jim Averitt, Sally Newsome, Tom Murphy

July 10 – Dos Mayos

July 11 – Kostas

July 17 – Sally Newsome, Britt Smith

July 18 – John Lowell, Tom Murphy

July 24 – Red Hen

July 25 – Chris Cunningham, Tom Murphy

July 31 – Connor Garvy
Performances start at 9 p.m.
Leading the Way

On Thursday, July 2, at 3 p.m., Ted Turner will proudly serve as Grand Marshal of the annual Livingston Roundup Parade in downtown Livingston, Mont. Sponsored by the Livingston Chamber of Commerce, the parade draws nearly 4,500 people each year and is the kick-off for the three-day Livingston Roundup PRCA Rodeo held at the Park County Fairgrounds July 2-4. Also sponsored by the Chamber, the rodeo itself attracts approximately 10,000 spectators each year and is regarded as one of the finest rodeos in the West.
Helping Downtown Relief Fund

To thank the citizens of Bozeman for their hospitality during the past year, team members of the Ted’s Montana Grill in Bozeman have pledged to make donations to the Downtown Bozeman Relief Fund between June 29 and July 3. Ted’s Montana Grill will match each gift 100 percent. Established by The Human Resource Development Council, Downtown Bozeman Partnership and the First Security Bank Foundation, the fund's purpose is to assist the employees and residents directly impacted by the tragic explosion that occurred in downtown Bozeman on March 5, 2009.
“The people of Bozeman have been great supporters of the restaurant over the past year as we made our first, permanent Montana residence in the heart of downtown Bozeman,” said George McKerrow, Jr., president and CEO of Ted’s Montana Grill. “It is with much respect that we, in turn, support our neighbors who were affected by this devastating tragedy.”
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About Ted’s Montana Grill in Bozeman

Ted’s Montana Grill, the classic American grill co-founded by Ted Turner and award-winning restaurateur George McKerrow Jr., opened the doors to its first Montana location in June 2008. The restaurant is located in the historic Baxter Hotel building in downtown Bozeman, 105 West Main St., which is also celebrating its 80th anniversary this summer. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Occupying 4,800 square feet of space, the restaurant seats 128 guests indoors, 24 on a small front patio and 72 on the larger back patio. The telephone number is (406) 587-6000.

Cici’s Pizza Franchise Joins Franchise Solutions' Online Directory

2009-06-26T20:21:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 26, 2009 – With more families requiring a double income and less time for food preparation, restaurant brands that are family-friendly and offer budget-friendly prices are doing very well. Franchise Solutions, which powers a network of websites where thousands of prospective business buyers search for the right franchise to buy each month, features a restaurant business directory on their websites to highlight this in-demand business category (http://www.franchisesolutions.com/restaurant_franchise_o ...).
Fast casual restaurants and food franchises have weathered the economic crisis well. Some brands have experienced growth during this difficult period. An example of a strong food franchise brand is CiCi’s Pizza (http://www.franchisesolutions.com/franchise/CiCis_Pizza.cfm).
An endless pizza (http://www.franchisesolutions.com/pizza_franchises.cfm), pasta, salad and dessert buffet delivering unbelievable value has made CiCi’s an instant hit with families and diners on a budget. The concept offers customers a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, where the first word they hear is "hello" and the last is "thanks". Where the pizza's always fresh and the desserts are tempting. Where seconds are OK and thirds are no problem. And where making guests happy is just the first step on the road to making them loyal customers.
The brand’s popularity with customers leads to a fantastic franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs who would like to be part of the booming quick-casual food industry. In fact, Entrepreneur Magazine ranked CiCi’s as the top brand in the Italian restaurant franchise category and the Wall Street Journal’s Guide for Entrepreneurs ranked CiCi’s as one of the top 25 highest performing Brands in the nation.
At 650+ stores, CiCi’s size and scale provides the system with great buying power that keeps costs low and enables National TV and Radio Advertising. The brand is also small enough to provide franchisees with hands-on guidance in site selection, store operations and training and local store marketing.
To continue their brand growth across the country, Cici’s Pizza has chosen to be listed on Franchise Solutions’ business directory websites. The franchise opportunity is featured in Franchise Solutions’ business directory in the Food and Restaurant category, where prospective business owners can easily learn more about the franchise opportunity and connect with the company.
Franchise Solutions also offers prospective business buyers a wide variety of tools, free of charge, which can make purchasing a business less stressful. These resources include a financing guide, a 3-Step automated franchise matching system, the latest franchise press releases and articles, as well as convenient directories of home-based, low investment, and green businesses for sale.

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Jaipur Hotel | Rajasthan Heritage Tours | Rajasthan Architectural Tour |Rajasthan Forts Palaces Tour

2009-06-26T09:46:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 26, 2009 – In Jaipur Hotel at Savista, additionally to facilitating visits to monuments and temples, Savista offers its guests the opportunity of authentic glimpses into both the folk and classical performance culture of the region. The Savista amphitheatre occasionally hosts folk music and dance performances by local travelling artistes. These include bhopas, hereditary story-tellers who use music to tell stories of Rajasthan's folk heroes Pabuji and Tejaji, with the help of traditional handpainted cloth scrolls (pichwais) depicting these heroes' lives at http://www.savista.com/
The music room at Savista has a collection of Indian musical instruments such as the veena, sitar, harmonium, and tanpura, and CDs (Indian classical, semi-classical and folk), as well as select western instruments such as the violin, guitar, electronic keyboard, and harmonica. There is also a rich collection of books on the classical and folk music traditions of Northern and Southern India. Upon request, Savista offers individual cooking lessons. Extended cooking workshops can also be arranged for small groups, that explore the theory and practice of India's culinary traditions, with accompanying discussions on the Ayurvedic principles of traditional diets, and study visits to vegetable and spice markets.
Savista also responds to requests for other interest-based workshops/retreats, such as India's textile traditions, embroidery, yoga or music.
Fairs & Festival Tour,Jaipur Heritage Tour,Heritage Tour Package Rajasthan,Forts Palaces Tours

Fairs and festivals of Rajasthan

The Rajasthan people's festivals involve a heady explosion of colour and music! Almost every month of the year has a festival, with many of the traditional ones combining seasonal and religious dimensions. These festivals are a big tourist draw.
The most interesting Fiar and Festivals to a visitor to Jaipur are:
Ajmer Sharif Urs celebrations (July)

Teej Monsoon Festival (August)

Tejaji Folk Festival (September)

Dussehra Puja Festival (October)

Rajasthan International Folk Festival (October)

Pushkar Camel Fair (November)

Diwali Festival of Lights (November)

Desert Festivals (December, January, February)

Jaipur Literary Festival (January)

Jaipur International Heritage Festival (March)

Holi Festival of Colours (March)

Gangaur Festival (April)
Heritage Tour Rajasthan,Rajasthan Architectural Tour,Traditional Tour Rajasthan

The Rajput chieftains saw themselves as patrons of art and sculpture and encouraged artisans to set up schools for the training and propagation of craft skills. Rajasthan is one of the few states in the country where almost every town has an artisan quarter specializing in particular crafts. With the disappearance of aristocratic patronage, progressive government policies and NGO activism have worked to prevent the demise of Rajasthan's rich handicraft traditions.
Rajasthan Music Tour,Rich Rajasthan Culture,India Cultural Tour

Rajasthani folk music - rich baritones that waft across desert expanses unaided by microphones, to the accompaniment of simple stringed and percussion instruments - has acquired an international following. Musicians are of all ages, dressed in colourful traditional attire, the men universally sporting impressive moustaches. Whole communities of rural-based musicians were once supported by princes and merchants. The themes recall great wars and valiant heroes, the agony of the lovelorn, as well as the colours and beauty of the desert, and the interdependence of humans, animals and trees. Today, progressive government policies regularly bring these music troupes out of their villages to perform in entertainment venues in cities.
For more information about Jaipur Hotel visit here - http://www.savista.com/

Launch Date Set For New Mobile Coupon Superhero

2009-06-24T21:23:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 24, 2009 – WOW Deal celebrates the official launch of a new mobile coupon service with an ambitious nationwide roll out July 1st, 2009. WOW Deal delivers "buy one, get one free" mobile coupons from local restaurants via text message right to local patrons who have signed up to receive them. Like all superheroes, WOW Deal shows up right when patrons need it (before lunch and/or dinner) with just enough time to invite a friend.
"One day over lunch, my friend Jason Gregory and I thought: 'Wouldn't it be cool to get a mobile coupon right to our phone from a local restaurant right before lunch that would offer a 'buy one get one free' deal?' This would encourage us to eat more lunches together, try some new restaurants, and save some money at the same time. That day we decided to build a business around that simple idea," said Joe Freudenthal, co-founder of WOW Deal.
Restaurants are getting addicted to the results. WOW Deal is doing something unheard of in the advertising industry: it actually guarantees a high return on investment for local restaurants by guaranteeing the results of each promotion.
"We are perfectly comfortable guaranteeing the results because the mobile coupons are actually going to patrons who are anxiously waiting to receive them. WOW Deal works so beautifully because it's a win-win for both patrons and restaurants," Freudenthal explains.
WOW Deal is reaching out to help any and all restaurants that need to fill empty seats by offering a no-risk introductory offer that guarantees new patrons. Restaurants nationwide can sign up by visiting WOWDeal.biz. The registration process is simple, and they can have promotions up-and-running in under 5 minutes.
On the other side of the equation, patrons love WOW Deal because it's delivered an hour before lunch/dinner giving them time to invite and treat a friend. It provides a perfect opportunity for friends to connect, try a new restaurant or dish, and save money at the same time.
Patrons from coast-to-coast can sign up for the free service in 10 seconds by visiting WOWDeal.biz.
To learn more or sign up for WOW Deal visit http://www.wowdeal.biz.
Please contact Joe Freudenthal for more information, 816-396-5599

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It's the Mobile Coupon Superhero! WOW Deal delivers "buy one, get one free" mobile coupons from local restaurants via text message right to local patrons who have signed up to receive them.

Evenfall Restaurant in Haverhill Caters July 4th Fireworks

2009-06-24T18:18:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 24, 2009 – Want to enjoy a great summer meal and the fireworks this July 4th, and not have to slave in the kitchen all day organizing a picnic dinner?
Well… Evenfall is putting it together for you, and it will be already to pick up and take to the fireworks or you can stay and eat it at Evenfall if you prefer.
The Meal includes: BBQ baby Back Ribs, A BBQ half chicken, Corn on the Cob, Corn Bread, and Cole Slaw.
Evenfall will include the utensils, plates, & napkins. All for $18.95!
Just call 978.521.7550 and reserve your Meal before July 1st

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Evenfall Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant, bar, and lounge in Haverhill Massachusetts, winner of multiple Best of Boston Awards, and the host to many of our customers most important dinner parties in our private dining areas.

Barcelona Enjoys Strawberry & Cream And Pimm's Cocktail For Wimbledon 2009

2009-06-24T11:21:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 24, 2009 – Barcelona - Spain: Home Cooking Barcelona (HCB), invites tennis fans to join them on Sunday June 28 and Sunday July 5 for traditional American and English brunches, strawberries & cream, Pimm's famous cocktails and live broadcast of the 2009 Wimbledon.
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About Home Cooking Barcelona

Home Cooking Barcelona is an event that provides a culinary, linguistic and amicable sanctuary for expats and tourists in Barcelona that sometimes just need a little bit of home while living and visiting Spain. The event is kid friendly and HCB offers catering service as well.
www.homecookingbarcelona.com

Locals To Open New Memphis At The Beach Café. Casual Surf & Sand Meets Contemporary Southern Comfor

2009-06-24T00:41:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 23, 2009 – A group of Manhattan Beach locals embarked on bringing a little bit of Soul to the beach by partnering with the Memphis Group, the Costa Mesa, California based restaurant outfit. A stunning new-look, Memphis At The Beach Café and Bar encompasses a fresh social dining experience for everyone and will open at the end of June 2009. The totally rebuilt space includes a 110 seat dining room, lounge, and bar geared to Manhattan Beach goers and families.

Casual lounges and a beautifully lit bar greet fresh-from-a-swim sun-lovers; and double as a mature atmosphere for cool tunes and a deliciously satisfying experience. And as days melt into nights, guests can kick back and enjoy the perfect social space as the room transforms its state-of-the-art lighting into an entirely new mood.

Located one block from the pier in downtown Manhattan Beach, Memphis at the Beach will be part of the popular group of Memphis restaurants that have already made their mark on Orange County. The Memphis Group has established itself as company known for soulful down to earth establishments within vibrant districts. Quietly opening in 1995, Memphis Café in Costa Mesa, the Group’s inaugural restaurant, transformed a condemned dive bar into casual yet sophisticated model that set the precedent for the rest of its establishments. The overnight success of the cafe can be attributed to the volume of top rankings and press received, including a glowing review from Los Angeles Times Magazine food Critic Irene Virbilla, but also to a county starved for a unique, independently owned restaurant that exuded a big city feel.

"We are focusing on the Memphis brand of down-home yet sophisticated food offerings – especially weekend breakfasts, with a food strategy based on fresh local produce and affordable, healthy contemporary Southern cuisine. Chef de Cuisine Laurent Saussy has worked in some of LA’s top kitchens ( JiRaffes in Santa Monica.. Joes in Venice) in the past decade and will lead a 20 person strong kitchen at Memphis.” said local beach life guard Kevin Barry, Partner. Further, “Laurent has been training under Memphis Group Executive Chef and co-founder, Diego Velasco, for months to make sure we deliver Diego’s vision.” “Diego Velasco is the Executive Chef, worked under master chefs such as John Sedlar (st. estephe of Manhattan beach, bikini of Santa Monica, abiquiu in san Francisco and the newly opened Rivera, downtown l.a.), Hans Rockenwager (rockenwagner, Santa Monica), Thom Fox (corona bar and grill, acme chop house both in san Francisco)

Tracy Stickney, Memphis at the Beach managing member and Owner adds. “Our management team is comprised of young, food-service focused professionals that will take our vision for the restaurant as the ideal place for locals and families to dine and relax to the next level. We want our guests to make Memphis their home away from home for breakfast, lunch or dinner.”
"The entire Memphis team has a concentrated commitment to our local community. We are dedicated to providing locals with a comfortable and casually elegant place to relax and enjoy the completely transformed restaurant, one block from the backdrop of the beautiful beach. Memphis will be a Come As You Are dining experience that captures the simple pleasures of coastal life." Says Justin Safier, General Manger.

Designed by Poon Architects, both the interior and exterior of the restaurant will be spectacular and fresh for Manhattan Beach. Poon Architects are Eco- conscious designers of large scale public projects throughout southern California as well as funky venues such as the award winning Chaya Downtown. The outside of Memphis Café features beautiful shades of blue and green glass surrounded by lush green organic faux grass with interiors warmed with eco-friendly high design furniture, wheat board panels and booths, low VOC paints, cork bar with recycled scrap metal resin bar top, low flow amenities, LED lighting, as well as utilizing recycled bags and biodegradable take out containers. Large glass doors will open and invite a cool breeze during hot summer days.

Stroller friendly dining spots cater for local families who can enjoy weekday lunches, or coffee and breakfast during the weekends. They welcome guests to casual beachside dining, which flows freely from inside to outside and takes place throughout the day and well into the night.

Distinctly gourmet Southern food, Memphis’ menus showcase fresh produce and premium seafood and meats selected exclusively for the restaurant, appeal to beach-going, and health loving Manhattan Beach goers. Memphis combines authentic Southern cuisine and contemporary classics. Breakfasts are delectable offering crawfish omelets, southern eggs Benedict, pancakes and French toast. Some menu items provide full Southern comfort while others are more health conscious with a little “comfort” on the side and the children's menu features loads of good food such as healthy grilled chicken, steamed vegetables and fresh fruit parfaits. House specialties and favorites include the Angus beef herb-baked meatloaf stack, marinated and grilled center-cut pork chop with balsamic-dried-cherry reduction, blue-cornmeal-coated chicken breast fanned out on baby greens topped with corn salsa and lime vinaigrette, and rock crab cakes with smoked tomato beurre blanc. Each entrée is paired with traditional sides, such as collard greens, black-eyed peas, cheese polenta, goat-cheese-chive mashed potatoes, braised red cabbage, barbequed corn and shoestring French fries. On the sweeter side, Memphis’ dessert menu features a double-layer Belgian chocolate cake as well as seasonal cobblers and bread puddings. In addition to offering classic Southern refreshments such as the Memphis Mint Julep, Sapphire Gibson and the Old Fashioned, the restaurant boasts award-winning wine selections from boutique vineyards that reflect the uniqueness and casual sophistication of the menu offerings.

The perfect place to host friends, family or for a couple’s night out, Memphis At The Beach café and bar offerings have been developed with attention to every detail of the experience. Opening for guests in late June, the team is dedicated to leading the way and setting a benchmark for casual elegant dining, by providing stand-out hospitality and service for locals, and guests from all over the country.

Memphis At The Beach Café and Bar is located at: 1142 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 T: 310.545.5405 and is a sibling to the popular Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa and Memphis at the Santora in the Artists Village, Santa Ana. Hours of operation: m-thurs lunch & dinner 11 am till 11pm - F lunch & dinner 11 am till 12 midnight - Sat breakfast, lunch and dinner 8 am till midnight - sun breakfast, lunch and dinner 8 am till 11pm

Owners: Tracy Stickney, Manhattan Beach residents, Kevin Barry, Hermosa Beach resident, Chris Bredesen and a host of local investors in partnership with the Memphis Group Corp.

Creativity is Key for San Francisco Restaurateurs

2009-06-23T18:36:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 23, 2009 – The San Francisco Bay Area has always had a culture full of creative and forward thinking individuals. This is the type of culture that has made the area one of the top restaurant destinations in the world. Restaurants are now using this creativity to form new and innovative ideas to remain successful and drive customer loyalty through these tough economic times.
John Priest, VP of Operations for Vine Solutions, a premier restaurant accounting and consulting firm based in the bay area, states “our clients who use creative techniques to market their restaurants have seen an overall rise in guest counts.”
Sam’s Chowder House, an award winning staple in Half Moon Bay, has recently gone mobile with their launch of their ChowderMobile. This enables Sam’s Chowder House to bring their cuisine directly to their customer’s events. Poggio Trattoria in Sausalito has been focusing on providing affordable and unique menu specials that focus on classic Northern Italian cuisine, including Porchetta and Spiedo Misto della Pasqua. These classic dishes have garnered exceptional reviews and substantial press for Poggio.
Third Street Aleworks in Santa Rosa has re-adjusted their menu by removing their higher ticket items to change the overall perception of the menu. Now customers can feel the affordability of the restaurant because they are not distracted by higher ticket items. Since this change, Third Street Aleworks has seen their dinner counts rise significantly. Other restaurateurs have re-adjusted their concept altogether. The Left Bank group has changed their Tanglewood concept to open LB Steak in Santana Row when Roland Passot realized what Santana Row was lacking was a great steakhouse.
To create customer loyalty, many restaurateurs have also turned to the new social media outlets such as Twitter and Facebook. 1300 on Fillmore, Orson, and Nick’s Cove have been using these resources to open a communication line to their regular customers. They use this resource to promote special events and new menu items.
Priest highlights that “the idea is to make your customers feel like your restaurant is their community. Specials and events make them excited about what you are doing and helps give them a break from the norm. Although not all ideas will work, those who are resilient and proactive will be the most likely to survive.”
Vine Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and has offices in Corte Madera and Santa Monica, California. Vine Solutions, Inc., provides accounting and financial advisory services to a variety of high volume independent restaurants and regional chains.

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Tastecasting Helps Local Business Owners Capitalize On Social Media To Increase Business

2009-06-23T16:46:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 23, 2009 – (Columbus, OH) TasteCasting, a member-based club that started in Columbus,OH, is announcing the formation of twenty-two Tastecasting groups, including the cities of Aspen, Cincinnati, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Tucson, and Tampa that have active tasting events. TasteCasting combines socially networked people and the social media platforms and applications they use to help local establishments build awareness and encourage people to visit. Local establishments such as coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries and other food services businesses host a complimentary tasting with the Tastecasting organization. Tastecasters then use Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Youtube and many other social network tools to broadcast their experiences to their vast networks. Local establishments can help promote a grand opening, the introduction of new menu items or to distribute special offers.
“After hosting the TasteCasting group at Crimson Cup, we’ve seen remarkable results, said Anna Harper-Hess. "In one afternoon we picked up several dozen new influential followers, and our followers have been steadily growing ever since. We also have had numerous blogs written about us, and have been approached by various businesses requesting partnerships with Crimson Cup. For our 2.5 hour investment, we’ve received a huge return. In this economic climate, the TasteCasting group is proving that consumers still care about local businesses. ”
Each Tastecasting group consists of socially connected members that can broadcast to thousands of people. The Tastecasting group uses a group productivity site called Qlubb to arrange the Tastecasting event, post background information about the restaurant, send out RSVP's, schedule volunteers, send reminders and share photos. During the event, the Tastecasting team blog, tweet, podcast, videocast, instant message, their experiences to their social network, sometimes reaching over 20,000 people during a single event.
Said Herb Jones, co-owner of the Suisse Shop Bakery, a high end bakery based in Columbus OH specializing in European tortes, cupcakes and wedding cakes, "we've seen fantastic returns from social media. Events like Tastecasting coupled with our Twitter and Website presence, has helped us increase sales on some products by over 50%. As a result, we plan to spend less on radio and TV commercials which are expensive. We have another Tastecasting event planned to explore other high quality baked goods in our product line."
Diane Warren, owner of Katzinger's Deli agrees, adding, "Our specialty products ranging from deli meats to sandwiches to olive oil are extremely high quality. The Tastecasting event we hosted focused on cheeses and wines. Tastecasting enabled us to create a very personal experience so that they could not just sample our products but also give us an opportunity to explain how the food was made and how it can be paired to gain the optimal experience. In turn, through social media, the Tastecasters were able to educate their audience using blogs, multimedia and other tools to provide an immersive experience. We noticed a significant uptick in March after we held the event."
Adds Dan Harris, the founder of Tastecasting organization. "People trust the recommendations from their social networks more than an advertisement or an unknown third party review. Participating in social media is also free. We're really excited about the interest level we've received from local food establishments. It's great fun and really helps the local business effectively leverage social media technologies to grow their businesses. It's a win-win for everybody."
The initial group of Tastecasters was 10 but quickly grew to more than 40 members. The Qlubb service has helped them scale seamlessly as membership has quadrupled. Dan Harris added, "By using Qlubb to automatically organize our tastings and schedule, we are able to focus more on the experience than the management and coordination of people and dates." Given the success in Columbus OH, Dan is working with people in other cities and hopes to expand nation-wide.
To learn more about Tastecasting, please go to http://www.tastecasting.com.
About Tastecasting:
At TasteCasting, we view this social media effort and our purpose as a way to help restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and other food service businesses grow their business. We have a growing team of socially connected networkers in several cities, and invite socially networked and social media savvy people in other cities to start teams as well. For more information on TasteCasting or to request a tasting, visit our site at www.tastecasting.com
About Qlubb
Qlubb is a Burlingame, CA-based provider of Web-based social collaboration solutions for real-life groups. Whether it is a playgroup, classroom parent group, sports team, family, club or hobby group, Qlubb helps most any group of people connect, share and get things done. Qlubb strengthens ties within the group while also helping groups increase participation, be better organized and be more efficient.
Qlubb is very easy-to-use and takes just a few seconds to start a fully-functioning site that includes a fully integrated private collaboration site, group email, shared calendar, signup sheets, automated reminders, photo sharing, public Web page and much more. Users are not required to register, requiring just their email address and a password set by the Qlubb creator. Qlubb is available for free at http://www.qlubb.com.

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Qlubb is a provider of Web solutions for real-life groups to get online. Whether it is a playgroup, classroom parent group, sports team, family, club or hobby group, Qlubb helps most any group of people connect, share and get things done.

Grand Opening Ceremony Announced for the Master’s Table Soul Café

2009-06-23T13:20:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 23, 2009 – Prince George’s County, Maryland – The Master’s Table Soul Café, District Heights, Maryland’s newest restaurant announces its’ Grand Opening Ceremony during the 2009 Thanksgiving weekend. Reservations for priority seating are now being taken.
District Heights, Maryland, population 4,313 is located about 6.5 miles from Washington and 9.0 miles from Alexandria. Amid the many arts and cultural sites in District Heights, Maryland, residents can experience a Maryland town that’s vibrant and revitalized. Prince George’s County continues to improve its’ roads, bridges and livable communities.
The Master’s Table Soul Café and Carryout will feature a mouth-watering menu of traditional southern soul food alongside a healthier, delectable fare of savory choices served in a smoke-free, alcohol-free environment where customers can gather to feed their hearty appetites. No matter what your taste-buds are hankering for, you'll find something to satisfy that craving at the Master’s Table Soul Café. The ambiance will be set in a warm comfortable environment with Gospel jazz music softly playing in the background. The 2000-sq ft. facility will house a beautiful banquet space that can be rented for birthdays, weddings and other events with a seating capacity up to 120 people. An award-winning chef is slated to lead the restaurant’s staff in delivering quality and affordable dine-in, carryout and catering services. Here’s your chance to get to know us...and our chance to offer you a neighborhood restaurant experience with a southern flare.
G.C. Hicks Contractors is working to complete construction of the restaurant and carryout which will be located on the grounds of The Master’s Child Church Worship Center at 2001 Brooks Drive in District Heights, Maryland (www.masterschild.org). The Pastor of the church, Bishop Melvin Robinson, Jr., along with his wife, First Lady Robinson partnered with the owners of G.C. Hicks Contractors (Gary and Gale Hicks) to build The Master’s Table and bring a unique dining experience to residents of the DC Metropolitan area.

The owners are collaborating with a local radio station to bring gospel artists, Christian comedians and Gospel jazz performances to The Master’s Table to entertain and uplift patrons. Customers will have the added opportunity of viewing a movie at the restaurant on “movie night.”
“We want The Master’s Table to be an all-inclusive gathering place where patrons can come together and feed both their appetites with delicious food and feed their spirits with inspirational entertainment and fellowship,” said Bishop Robinson.
“The Master’s Table is designed to give our customers an affordable haven to relax comfortably and enjoy family, friends and food. Careful attention is being paid to the details to make sure the restaurant is an appeasing and pleasant environment.” said Mr. Hicks.
Customers will be able to phone in, fax or email their orders for pick up or delivery. The restaurant’s website will provide a virtual look at the facility, highlight daily specials, and provide an easy way to order meals and request catering services.

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About G. C. Hicks Contractors

G. C. Hicks Contractors, MHIC #95711, provides residential and commercial building and remodeling services to customers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Services include remodeling and the construction of residential and commercial buildings to demolition and restoration. For more information on G. C. Hicks Contractors, visit www.gcHicksContractors.com or call 1-877-332-5411.

Your Online Drawer to Local Menus

2009-06-23T10:28:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 23, 2009 – Today, more and more people are looking for ways to save time and money. People are using the Internet for more and more of their everyday shopping including dining. Before they’ll make a trip to a restaurant, they’ll log on and view menus, locations and directions.

MenusNearU.com helps people who are looking for- when they’re hungry and ready to make a dining decision. It’s the unique, affordable way to put the Internet to work for you! MenusNearU is not only hassle free for customers but is a cost effective and time efficient tool for restaurant owners. For the Customers, it’s a One-Stop-Shop for hungry customers in search for a place to eat based on distance from their HOME location.

Viewing menus online is what your customers are asking for! And you need to be a part of the MenusNearU restaurant portal in order to ensure that your competitors don’t have an advantage over you! They charge only $240 per year for unlimited menus and FREE online ordering if you choose to use it. They don’t charge you - they don’t charge your customers - and they don’t take a percentage of any order.

Do What Neighborhood Restaurants are doing - Don’t Get Left Out!! For more information on how MenusNearU can benefit your restaurant, visit http://www.menusnearu.com now!
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Local Restaurant POS Provider Launches Attack on Viruses

2009-06-23T03:00:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 22, 2009 – Pinnacle Hospitality Systems, the premier provider of POSitouch and Dinerware restaurant POS in Florida and Alabama, has just launched Pinnacle Antivirus Professional. Over the past few years, many restaurants have connected their POS systems to the outside world via the internet for such things as credit card processing and other internet applications.
Along with this connectivity come threats in the form of computer viruses, spyware, Trojans, and more. When a restaurant POS system becomes infected it can cause the POS system to not be available for use during the crucial high volume operating times. This can really affect the operation’s customer service and bottom line profitability. This is why Pinnacle Hospitality Systems is making this very complete antivirus security system available to its customers. The company is so confident that Pinnacle Antivirus Professional will keep out internet viruses, it offers customers a service guarantee.
The technologies in Pinnacle Antivirus Security are widely recognized as the most effective against new and unknown malware. This includes advanced algorithms to detect new variants of the most dangerous malware families. Pinnacle Antivirus Professional silently analyzes the behavior of programs, blocking those that try to damage your PC. This last line of defense blocks zero-day targeted attacks and terminates any malicious activity that has evaded traditional protection systems.
The Anti-Malware Engine automatically detects and eliminates viruses, spyware, Trojans, rootkits, bots and other malware before they infect your computer. The program scans files in real-time and on-demand, scans emails before they reach your inbox, regardless of your email program. It also scans Internet traffic regardless of your browser type while at the same time scans instant messaging traffic in MSN Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and AOL. It then removes all traces of clutter left by spyware on your PC.
Pinnacle’s Antivirus Professional is your personal firewall. It protects you against Internet-borne worms and hacker attacks. The smart auto-configuration allows good programs to run while blocking malicious ones. It shields your PC from hackers on the Web. The Wireless Monitor protects your wireless network from intruders. Intrusion prevention blocks known and unknown hacker attacks and vulnerability exploits.
Pinnacle’s Antivirus Professional provides automatic daily software updates. Every day more than 2000 new threats appear, but don't worry! Pinnacle Antivirus Professional automatically updates at least once a day to keep you permanently protected. You now have the freedom to feel safe at all times!
Pinnacle offers around-the-clock, 24 hours a day 365 days a year customer services. Whenever you need service or support, Pinnacle’s tech support experts will provide a rapid response on the phone, via email or the Internet. Enjoy the benefits of having a team of experts at your disposal!

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Pinnacle was founded on January 16th, 1989 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by Don Potter and Stevan Barber who previously had worked for Siemens-Nixdorf throughout the 80’s in various positions. Their main focus was on providing computer based business solutions to small and medium sized companies.
Upon the closure of Nixdorf’s Miami Lakes branch office, Potter and Barber founded Pinnacle Software Inc. The company was established to offer continued support for their Nixdorf customer base. They were looking for new opportunities to expand their business potential so they looked for other business solutions to further their endeavors.
Through personal contacts they found out about POSitouch, a restaurant “touch screen” computer based business solution that was being successfully sold and implemented in New England. POSitouch was the right product at the right time for Pinnacle to embrace. Pinnacle secured the exclusive right to represent POSitouch in Florida in September 1989.

Masala Zone Bayswater Restaurant Opens 6th July

2009-06-22T11:00:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 22, 2009 – After Masala Zone opened in Covent Garden and Camden in 2007, the 6th outlet opens in July in Bayswater (75 Bishops Bridge, at the corner of Inverness Terrace). The building itself has a history of being a social meeting place, being a public house for most of the 20th Century.
Location
Set close to Queensway, it is about 5 minutes walk from Whiteleys, a popular destination in the area. Served by 2 tube stations, Queensway on the central line (10 minutes walk away) and Bayswater on the Circle and District Lines (5 minutes walk away). Close to several residential communities, it is also a popular tourist residential area, having more than 250 small and medium sized hotels and a few large ones.
Food and Drink

Masala Zone serve delicious authentic wholesome Indian food – covering dishes from street food favourites, tandoori grills and curries from many regions of India, to traditional homestyle balanced thali meals. The differentiation factor about Masala Zone outlets is that each is headed by an experienced chef who decides every day what their daily changing offering of vegetables, lentils, raita, rice and thali canapé will be, so each restaurant offers a different thali meal every day.
Desserts include popular Indian ones such as gulab jamum and rasmalai as well as kulfi, ice cream and falooda, the traditional Indian sundae, perfect for summers.
There is a special childrens thali and an ayurvedic thali with low GI items which is suitable for diabetics, giving them an opportunity to eat out without hesitation.
Beverages will include fresh fruit juices and wines by the bottle, glass and carafe.
Average spend is about £15 for dinner and lower for lunch.
There is a food to go and delivery service for this area, starting on the 13 July 2009.

Ambience
Like all Masala Zone restaurants, this one will feature a different kind of popular art. This time it is pop-art from the small town Sivakasi in Southern Tamil Nadu which is the fireworks manufacturing capital of India. Linked to gigantic printing presses with in house studios and artists, this town now produces a wide range of colourful, kitsch posters and calendar art for the millions in India.
Put together as collages they create a stunning happy atmosphere for this Masala Zone.
Party Room
The party room seats 36 and has a crimson hued collage of Bollywood film stars and languid art as a backdrop.

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Masala Zone is owned by Masala World, who also own and operate the award winning restaurants, Chutney Mary, Amaya and Veeraswamy, in London. Masala Zone focuses on real Indian food as eaten in India and has 6 restaurants in London - Covent Garden, Soho, Islington, Earls Court, Camden and now Bayswater.

Digital Surveillance Strategies are Saving the Hospitality Industry

2009-06-19T20:18:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 19, 2009 – The hospitality industry is a fast-paced customer service based being. So many things can go wrong, and go wrong very quickly. It is for that reason that a majority of restaurants nationwide have implemented restaurant POS (point of sale) systems into their daily business routines to ensure optimal business flow and profit to the bottom line.
Pinnacle Hospitality Systems is the industry leader in restaurant POS solutions and management, providing POSitouch POS, Dinerware POS, and discounted digital surveillance packages to ensure the success of your business.
There are also many restaurants that are taking restaurant POS solutions to the next level by implementing a digital surveillance system. A restaurant surveillance package is able to deliver the ultimate in employee accountability, legal backup, and security. A restaurant camera frees up management from overseeing operations in person, ideal for busy managers who are responsible for multiple and chain locations.
Ice Monitor Digital Surveillance software and solutions provided by Pinnacle are an all-seeing eye on your operations, creating top of the line accountability that becomes apparent through increased bottom-line profits. Ice Monitor software interfaces with industry leading POSitouch POS systems to deliver the best performing digital surveillance system in the hospitality industry, complete with real time transaction details.
Restaurant security cameras can help prevent fights in crowded bars and in the event of violence, help to identify the responsible parties. The high resolution Sony All-Weather IR Dome 3.6mm 420 RES produces excellent, crisp, noise free images. CCD sensors provide excellent color reproduction and remarkable sensitivity in zero lux environments. The camera’s 24-LED array of infrared illuminators can easily distinguish objects at a distance of 60 feet and beyond.
No matter what size your facility or DVR needs are, we have a solution that will work for you. Our industry-leading DVR systems digitally record video, and provide real-time footage when connected to the internet for access from any location. Our advanced DVR systems are available in wireless or wired versions and are complete with cameras and all needed components and cables.
Pinnacle has been providing industry standard computer based business solutions since 1989. To date Pinnacle has automated over 1000 hospitality businesses. This includes small independent operations as well as chain operations with a chain restaurant pos system. Our clients include full service restaurants, sports bars and pubs, 24-hour per day deli operations, cruise ships, hotels, arenas and stadiums, bowling centers, chain restaurants, and country clubs.
Pinnacle understands the requirements of hospitality automation and has over ten year’s industry experience to prove it. Visit us on the web at http://www.pinnaclehs.com today for a business evaluation.

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Dining Reservation Software Benefits For Your Restaurant

2009-06-19T19:28:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 19, 2009 – Dining reservation software comes equipped with a variety of tools that can help you give your customers an experience they’ll never forget as they return to your restaurant again and again.
You can easily create all of your reservations using dining reservation software. You can even insert important details about your customers and their reservations, too. For example, if you have a party of twelve coming to your restaurant to celebrate the engagement of a prospective bride and groom, you can be ready to provide them with your best champagne for a congratulatory toast. If you have a customer that catches cold easily, you’ll be able to know before they arrive that their party should sit in the middle of your establishment away from windows, doors, and potential cross breezes.
You can also edit the information you place in dining reservation software instantaneously and within a matter of moments. Perhaps one of your customers called needing to increase his reservations to seat twenty six instead of sixteen. Maybe another customer requested a specific dish to be served to her entire party. Some customers have specific instructions on how they prefer their food to be prepared or even specific servers that have given them excellent service in the past. These are all details that are important for you to know and track in order to provide your customer with the best experience possible while they visit your establishment. This will help your business remain steady and even continue to grow in an unpredictable economy such as this.
Another benefit of dining reservation software is your ability to communicate effectively with your customers. Sometimes the telephone isn’t the most reliable source of communication, especially on the busiest nights at your restaurant when you’re likely receiving multiple calls at once. With dining reservation software, though, your customer can contact you easily and quickly via email and other online resources. This means that you can have all of your customer’s last minute details and preferences to refer to right on your computer, so you won’t forget anything when the moment comes to prepare for their reservation. You can also email your customer confirmation notices that will ensure that you and your staff are all clear on the specifics of the upcoming event.
With the online marketing tools available in dining reservation software, you can keep track of all your customer referrals in one simple program. Nothing is better for a restaurant than positive word of mouth advertising, and incentives for referrals to either your customers, concierge services, or both can significantly help your establishment flourish. In addition to simply tracking these referrals, however, you can also create those important incentive programs using reservation software. Email and traditional marketing campaign tools are available on the software as well, so you’ll have everything you need right at your fingertips to advertise your establishment and services successfully.
Thomas Wilford

Learn more info about Dining Reservations Software at http://www.reserveinteractive.com/dining-reservations.php

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Article distributed by Joel McLaughlin. These press releases are used to help inform the public of new valuable information relating to several different industries.

New Credit Card Processor Hits Retail Market With Rates Starting at 1.599%*

2009-06-19T05:36:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 19, 2009 – Ask yourself this, "Why wouldn't anyone want to save 35% a month?". Plethora Holdings, a New York based technology firm, has created a state of the art system that allows qualified merchants the opportunity to transmit unlimited transactions at one of the lowest rates in North America. By giving the merchant an enormous amount of options, Plethora Holdings lets their customers decide on things such as platform, rate, transaction fees and other costs the competition hides from you. We're open and we're honest about our business.
To demonstrate how we've saved several clients money, here's an example. A New Jersey based restaurant was paying nearly $5100 a month in credit card fees, we were able to reduce that down to nearly $3350. One of our colleagues has a vineyard in Sonoma, CA and was paying nearly $7000 a month in fees, we reduced that to just under $4600.
Plethora Holdings also offers Merchant Cash Advance options to clients who currently accept credit cards and have been in business longer than 6 months. The rates and fees will vary per client but no collateral is needed and there are no up-front fees to either Plethora Holdings or its Lending Group.

Take advantage of what we have to offer and let Plethora Holdings do all the work for you. Visit us at http://www.sixsigmacredit.com or call our offices directly at 1-800-774-9883.

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Plethora Holdings is a conglomerate which specializes in business to business solutions as well as meeting individual client needs. Plethora Holdings can create, implement and provide custom based solutions to fit any of our clients day to day needs.

Vacation Condo Rentals Sky Run Savannah – Savannahs Historic Forsyth Park District

2009-06-19T04:08:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 18, 2009 – Savannah, GA – SkyRun Savannah has vacations condos for rent one block away from Savannah’s historic Forsyth Park. This 30-acre park, Savannah’s former parade grounds, now hosts outdoor concerts, exhibits, soccer tournaments, tennis matches.
Forsyth Park has been captivating visitors for over 150 years.

Savannah's official Christmas tree, Frisbee games, and has a one-mile perimeter popular among outdoor enthusiasts. Sitting on the southern end of Savannah’s historic district, Forsyth Park is the perfect location for a stroll, a jog or picturesque photography. Each year many weddings are held Forsythe Park. There are large fields for games, a playground for children and even a fragrant garden for the blind. Large live oaks, heavy with Spanish moss, hang over Savannah’s premier showplace boulevard that runs through the center of Forsyth Park. Visit http://www.skyrun.com/savannah to book your vacation today!
But by far, the most famous attraction in Forsyth Park is the fountain. The cast iron fountain at the north end of the park was purchased from a catalogue and erected in 1858. It is patterned after the Place de la Concord in Paris and there is an exact replica of it in Cuzco, Peru. Every year on St. Patrick’s Day, the water in the fountain is dyed green in celebration.
The southern end of Forsythe Park is bordered by several of Savannah’s most cherished businesses. The Sentient Bean, a locally owned coffee shop, offers fair trade coffee and teas, organic homemade pastries, sandwiches and salads, as well as movie nights, poetry slams, and lecture series. A Brighter Day is located next door, and is Savannah’s first health food store. Local 11 Ten, a fine dining restaurant, is around the corner, and sits next to Savannah’s downtown American Legion Post.
SkyRun Savannah Vacation Condo Rentals…

SkyRun Savannah offers unique vacation rentals for visitors to historic Savannah. Several of our properties are located just one block from Forsyth Park. Visit http://www.skyrun.com/savannah to book your vacation today!

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Hotels can be impersonal and are often no more than a bed and a bathroom. Don’t be stuck overpaying for a disappointing continental breakfast. SkyRun’s Savannah Vacation Rentals are your home away from home.

Tukys Original Premium Flavored Tequila

2009-06-18T22:33:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 18, 2009 – Tukys™
The Original Premium Flavored Tequila signs distribution deal with Kameryn Beverage in Chicago.

Las Vegas, NV May 2009
David McQueen, owner of Tukys Tequila announced today that Kameryn Beverage in Chicago would start distributing his brand beginning the end of June 2009. The too hip to sip tequila brand that exploded onto the scene back in 2001 will be sharing its original premium flavors with all tequila lovin Chicagoans. Whether you enjoy the simplicity on the rocks, a margarita, or you have concocted the ultimate party drink, Tukys premium flavored tequila will excite your mouth, making you wonder how you ever lived without it.

Tukys Tequila is made in the Jalisco region of Mexico where the magic of tequila began. It is brought to the United States where wonderfully delicious flavors are added. The finished product is the excitingly delicious and colorful flavors that are the basis for Tukys. Tukys entices your palate with the most versatile premium flavors: Orange/Mandarin, Lime, Watermelon, Strawberry and Coffee.

Kameryn Beverage is a distributor of fine wine and spirits for the six northeastern counties of Illinois. They specialize in assisting suppliers to achieve their sales marketing goals while offering retailers marketing support to grow new and existing brands

For additional information on Tukys, go to www.tukys.com

TGI Friday’s Front Row Presents the UFC 100 Championship Tent Party on July 11, 2009

2009-06-18T14:28:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 18, 2009 – Orlando, FL- TGI Friday’s Front Row Orlando Bar and Grill announce the UFC 100 Championship Tent Party, happening July 11, 2009. Celebrate the past, present, and future of the world’s premier combat sport with drink specials, giveaways, and much more. Check out this pay-per-view only event free when the party kicks off at 7pm.
Join TGI Friday’s Orlando Bar and Grill for the biggest event in mixed martial arts (MMA) history at the UFC 100 Championship Tent Party. Free to the public, this event will feature:
• WJRR Event Emcee Dickerman

• WJRR Giveaways including $101, Xbox 360 with the new Ultimate Fighter Game, and other Xbox 360 games

• Budweiser beer specials: $2 pints, $7 pitchers

• Entertainment by DJ the Ultimate DJ of TailGateVille

• Mixed Martial Arts exhibitions by the Gracie School

• Ground N Pound will be selling MMA apparel
Don’t Miss the UFC Showdown of the Year at This Orlando Bar and Grill
At TGI Friday’s Front Row Orlando Bar and Grill guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art game room featuring pool tables, air hockey, and tons of video games. Book the Budweiser VIP room or one of their private viewing areas for personalized service and HDTV’s to view all of the action at the UFC 100 Championship.
Conveniently located on the corner of International Drive and Sand Lake, this Orlando Bar and Grill is in the perfect spot to meet up and catch all the excitement. For more information about the UFC 100 Championship Tent Party at TGI Friday’s Front Row call Carmen at 407-363-1414, or visit: http://www.TGIFridaysFrontRow.com.

Contact:

TGI Friday’s Front Row Sports Grill

8126 International Drive

Orlando, Fl 32819

(407) 363-1414

KFC rollout programme case study

2009-06-17T14:24:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 17, 2009 – A specialist coating for the on-site re-colouring of shop fronts, cladding trims and ceilings.
KFC required Sprayzone’s specialist spray coating services to implement their new and refined corporate colour scheme, from red and blue to red and silver. KFC needed a high quality, durable spray coating finish; for complete piece of mind, Sprayzone provided KFC with a 5 year warrantee for each of their spray coating projects.
After meeting with the Surveyor at the initial site, a quote was compiled. To demonstrate the quality of Sprayzone’s coating systems the Surveyor viewed a local site which had recently been refurbished. Sprayzone built a great working relationship with KFC’s nominated contractor, which was integral to the success of the projects.
The ‘Refresher Programme’ consisted of the re-colouring of shop fronts (both inside and out), cladding trims and ceilings to update KFC’s image and refresh the stores. The
Sprayzone team refurbished 25 of KFC’s premises. Starting in Scotland, the teams covered the length and breadth of the country, finishing in Southampton.
So that KFC could operate as normal during the refurbishment process and not lose out on sales by having to close any of their stores, Sprayzone’s team of sprayers worked through the night to complete the projects. This was often very late due to the closing times of the ‘drive-throughs’.
Sprayzone delivered a successful, high quality ‘Refresher Programme’ to KFC by working well with their nominated contractor and fitting in with their operation, allowing KFC to continue business as normal and benefit from the new look stores.
Project Facts
Surface: Shop fronts, cladding trims and ceilings

Location: Nationwide

Duration: Project lengths varied from 1 day to 2 weeks depending on the size of the restaurants and their opening times.
“On behalf of KFC I would like to thank you for the high standard of work carried out throughout our refresher programme and for making the effort to attend all handovers. This is essential for ensuring any minor works can be picked up and sorted quickly.

I know that my manager and KFC project managers have been impressed with your work and I look forward to more of the same in 2009.”
“Whilst writing I would just like to reiterate my comments of last night and thank you for the performance of Sprayzone on this year’s refresher programme. Both the site supervision and management has been 1st class and the performance of your sprayers on site is a credit to your company.”

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Spray:zone are specialists in completing commercial spraying projects within trading retail stores, occupied offices and industrial units

Legacy Hotels and Resorts announces further hotels to its chain

2009-06-16T10:00:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 16, 2009 – An expanding UK chain has added two further hotels to its portfolio.
Legacy Hotels and Resorts has announced it is to operate and manage The Legacy Royal Hotel Cardiff in Cardiff and The Wyck Hill House Hotel and Spa in Gloucestershire.
The group now has 11 hotels within its control across the UK and Jersey as well as eight associate hotels in the UK and Southern Spain.
A three-year management contract has been agreed at The Legacy Royal Hotel Cardiff which has safeguarded 30 jobs at the 64-bedroom city centre hotel.
Legacy Hotels & Resorts has also agreed to take over the 60-bedroom Wyck Hill House Hotel and Spa, which has been closed for refurbishment until the autumn, also on a three-year deal.
Andy Townsend, chief executive officer of Legacy Hotels and Resorts, said both hotels had been in administration having been operated by Niche Hotels until December last year.
“Our track record gives me the belief that we can transform the fortunes of both these hotels in the coming months,” he said.
“We are pleased to be associated with the Royal Hotel which is in a prime location in Cardiff opposite the Millennium Stadium.
“It has spent six months in administration but I am confident with our expertise that we can re-establish it as one of the key destination hotels within the city.
“We aim to push for the four-star plus market for the Wyck Hill House Hotel and Spa when we re-launch the business towards the end of the summer. It is simply a stunning location and I am proud to be able to be the company chosen to re-establish this hotel as one of the premier hotels in the Cotswolds.
“This has the potential to be the crown jewel of our portfolio because of its setting at the gateway to the Cotswolds in Stow-in-the-Wold and it is a beautiful building. It has also enjoyed a very good reputation which The Wyck Hill House Hotel built over many years and I am delighted to be taking its name back to that in which it is better known.
“We are delighted to have added these two hotels to our portfolio and we are working hard to make further additions to compliment the group in the near future.”
NOTES TO EDITORS
Legacy Hotels and Resorts currently operates and manages The Legacy Falcon Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon, The Legacy Oaklands Country House Hotel near Grimsby, The Legacy Chesterfield Hotel in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, The Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel in Salisbury, The Legacy Aston Court Hotel in Derby, The Legacy Royal Victoria Hotel in Llanberis, Snowdonia, The Legacy Botleigh Grange Hotel & Spa near Southampton, The Legacy Preston International, Lancashire, The Legacy Hampshire Hotel in St Helier, Jersey, The Legacy Royal Hotel Cardiff in Cardiff and The Wyck Hill House Hotel and Spa in Gloucestershire.
Legacy Hotels and Resorts has eight associate hotels, The Wild Pheasant, The Bryn Howel and The Chainbridge Hotels in Llangollen, The Diplomat Hotel in Llanelli, and The Normandy Hotel and The Erskine Bridge Hotel in Glasgow, The White Hart Inn at Chalfont St Giles and has an alliance partnership with the Hotel Cortijo Salinas in Southern Spain.
For more information about Legacy Hotels and Resorts log on to www.legacy-hotels.co.uk

Media enquiries:
Michelle Wilson

Advent Communications

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Tel: 024 7663 3636

http://www.advent-communications.co.uk

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Advent Communications is a well-established public relations consultancy based in Coventry.
In ten years it has built a reputation as a practical provider of news driven PR to a range of industry sectors.

Pizza Patrón announces “Mr. Troop Mom Campout at Home” national online sweepstakes

2009-06-15T22:38:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 15, 2009 – Dallas -- Pizza Patrón, the country’s premier Latin pizza brand, today announced the start of its national Campout at Home Online Sweepstakes featuring the upcoming Blu-ray® and DVD release of George Lopez’s movie, “Mr. Troop Mom.” The sweepstakes marks the company’s first venture into online marketing.
The promotion, open to all U.S. residents age 13 or older, began June 8 and runs through July 12. During this time, pizza lovers and George Lopez fans alike can log on to www.pizzapatron.com and enter once a day for their chance to win a grand prize package that includes a flat screen TV, Blu-ray® disc player and a Mr. Troop Mom Blu-ray® disc. Twenty runner-ups will also receive a copy of “Mr. Troop Mom” on DVD.
“It takes a real man to be one of the girls,” the “Mr. Troop Mom” movie tagline reads, setting the tone for the hilarious, G-rated comedy from Warner Bros. The movie airs June 19 on Nickelodeon and sales of the DVD and Blu-ray® begin June 23.
Fans that just cannot wait for the film to arrive in stores will be able to catch a sneak peek of the trailer on pizzapatron.com prior to the Nickelodeon broadcast. Web site visitors also have the option to download a variety of fun “Mr. Troop Mom” movie wallpapers for their computer desktops.
“The Mr. Troop Mom Campout at Home promotion is a perfect fit for our brand,” said Andrew Gamm, director of brand development for Pizza Patrón. “George Lopez is family friendly, has a huge and very diverse fan base and most importantly resonates strongly with our customers.”
Since 1986, Pizza Patrón has been celebrating the diversity of the Latin culture and lifestyle in its stores, and strategic partnerships like this reinforce the concept’s core values. The company currently operates nearly 90 stores in six states and plans to have 750 stores nationwide within a decade.

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About Pizza Patrón - Pizza Patrón was founded by Antonio Swad in 1986. Since franchising began in March 2003, the brand has grown from four locations in Dallas to 89 locations in six states, with more than 40 additional stores under development. Pizza Patrón features festive, Latin-influenced pizza stores that are community-based in Spanish-speaking or predominately Hispanic neighborhoods. All pizza dough is made fresh throughout the evening; no preservatives are added or needed. The sauce is prepared fresh in the stores from crushed Roma tomatoes and marinated with a secret blend of herbs and spices. Only 100 percent mozzarella cheese is used on all pizzas. X-Large pizzas are offered at prices as low as $6 for cheese and one topping and $4 for the same medium AMIGO PIZZA™. An X-Large 'La Patrona' deluxe pizza with everything is priced as low as $8.
For more information, visit http://www.pizzapatron.com/.

Herb Infused Olive Oil available to be shipped anywhere in the U.S. from Red Bank, NJ Restaurant

2009-06-13T18:46:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 13, 2009 – Located on Wallace St., in Red Bank, Gaetano’s has been making their homemade Herb Infused Olive Oil and serving it to their customers since they opened the doors nine years ago. Due to popular demand, Gaetano’s started bottling their Olive Oil in 2008. Monmouth County customers have been taking bottles home with them ever since.
Now, with Gaetano’s online market, customers can have Gaetano’s Olive Oil shipped to them right at home, or have it shipped to friends and family anywhere in the country
Gaetano’s family recipe is always a favorite at the Red Bank restaurant. Olive oil imported from Italy is simmered with the freshest ingredients available; garlic, rosemary, basil, thyme, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes and black peppercorns. Try it with your favorite bread to enhance the flavors.
For more information about Gaetano’s Herb Infused Olive Oil, follow the link below:
http://www.gaetanosredbank.com/red-bank-online-market/re ...
Gaetano’s online market also offers Monmouth County’s freshest homemade pastas, sauces, reduced balsamic glaze, raspberry vinaigrette, anisette and pignoli cookies. Gifts baskets are also available for any occasion. For more information visit Gaetano’s website at:
http://www.gaetanosredbank.com/

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Gaetano's Restaurant in Red Bank, NJ, serving traditional Italian cuisine with homemade pastas and sauces. Our online market is available to ship pastas, sauces, herb infused olive oil and gift baskets nationwide

Smashburger to bring a Smashing Good Time and a Better Burger to Grand Junction, Colo.

2009-06-13T00:58:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 12, 2009 – GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., – Areios, LLC, a partnership of franchise and restaurant operators Ron Chaulk and Jim Cagle, is opening the first franchise location of Smashburger, a new innovative better burger restaurant concept, on Colorado’s Western Slope. The new Smashburger will open on Monday, June 15, at First and Grand in Grand Junction. Areios is planning to open four additional Smashburgers in the Grand Valley within the next 15 months.
Areios signed on with Smashburger as a Founders Club franchisee in 2008. Founders Club members represent the first large franchise groups to sign on with the Smashburger team and will play a key roll in the development and expansion of Smashburger. Areios is a restaurant industry veteran with experience owning and operating some of the country’s most successful and recognized concepts. It has agreed to open 30 Smashburgers in Western Colorado, Kansas City and Eastern South Dakota over the next several years. The First and Grand location in Grand Junction is the first that Areios will open.
To celebrate the opening of Smashburger’s first Grand Junction restaurant, Areios is hosting a special invitation-only event on Saturday, June 13. The store will officially open for business on Monday, June 15 at 10 a.m.
“We’ve been successful at running quick-service and fast-casual franchise restaurants in Colorado and other Western regions, but we were looking for a new opportunity,” said Cagle, CEO of Areios. “We found Smashburger and immediately knew it was exactly what we and Grand Junction needed. It combines the best burger I’ve ever tasted with a fun, modern setting that’s perfect for almost any occasion. Besides, I love burgers and supporting Colorado companies.”
Named for the cooking method used to create the perfect burger, Smashburgers are either a one-third or half-pound ball of beef smashed on a flat grill to sear in the juices. The menu also includes grilled Smashchicken sandwiches, Smashdogs, Smashfries, Veggie Frites, haystack onions, entrée salads and kids’ selections. Haagen Daz shakes, wine or frosty mugs of beer round out the perfect burger meal.
“Our burgers start with always-fresh-never-frozen 100 percent Angus beef. Smashing our burgers seals in the flavor, creating a better-tasting, better-quality burger,” said Tom Ryan, Smashburger founder. “We’re excited to see Areios open Smashburger’s first franchise location and help us continue our pursuit of being Colorado’s favorite burger place.”
Smashburger was launched and funded with $15 million by Denver-based private equity and concept development firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP) in mid-2007. The company is rapidly expanding through corporate, joint venture and franchise locations across the country. Smashburger has close to 16 locations currently open in Colorado, Kansas, Texas and Minnesota, with nearly a half dozen more expected to open this summer. By the end of 2009, Smashburger will have approximately 40 corporate, joint venture and franchise locations opened.
About Smashburger

Headquartered in Denver, Colo., Smashburger is a fast-casual restaurant designed to be “every city’s favorite burger place.” Developed and owned by private equity and concept development firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP), Smashburger has sold franchise agreements totaling more than 200-plus locations over the next five years. The franchise deals are part of Smashburger’s national expansion plans to open 500 restaurants across the country, with 30-60 of those scheduled for 2009. For those that crave a better burger experience, keep watching for Smashburger to come to your community. To learn more, please visit www.smashburger.com.
About Consumers Capital Partners

Denver based Consumer Capital Partners(CCP) is a innovative private investment and concept development firm focused on multi unit retail businesses,primarily in the restaurant,liquor,food,and leisure industries.CCP has deep experience in the fields of private equity,brand,concept and product development,strategic consulting.To learn more about CCP,please visit www.consumercp.com.

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About Consumers Capital Partners

Denver based Consumer Capital Partners(CCP) is a innovative private investment and concept development firm focused on multi unit retail businesses,primarily in the restaurant,liquor,food,and leisure industries.CCP has deep experience in the fields of private equity,brand,concept and product development,strategic consulting.To learn more about CCP,please visit www.consumercp.com.

Digitally Printed Solar Screen Roller Shades Now Available

2009-06-12T23:31:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 12, 2009 – Mark Barone, President of Today's Window Fashions, is now offering digitally printed Solar Screen roller shades in full color. The perfect solution for sun and heat control in offices and homes. Advertising images and text or a company logo can easily be added.

The solar screen fabric is available in a variety of colors and openess factors. All shades are made to easily roll up with a beaded chain pulley system and can be made virtually any size. Remote control motors are also available.

you can view these shades on the company website at www.TodaysBlinds.com.

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About Todays Window Fashions:

Today's Window Fashions is a national window covering franchise based in San Diego, CA. They specialize is unique and hard to find products. There are 28 locations in 15 states.

Started 9 years ago by Mark Barone.

Calypso Sundays at Burtons Grill

2009-06-12T15:18:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 12, 2009 – (SOUTH WINDSOR, CT) - As the rhythmic sounds of Calypso conjure up thoughts of sun-drenched beaches, you find yourself sipping mojitos and rum punch. As you drift back into reality you realize that you are not in the Caribbean, there is no sand beneath your feet, but you are enjoying your afternoon at Burton Grill’s newest Calypso Sundays. Every Sunday can be this good from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Burtons Grill’s outdoor patio! An afternoon of delicious seafood with Burtons new Raw Bar paired with your choice of $5 mojitos or rum punch! Get your hips moving with some great live Calypso music by Sol-Train. You will soon forget what your days were like before Calypso Sundays at Burtons Grill!
Calypso Sundays is both an indoor and outdoor weekly event. Burtons’ 50-seat outdoor patio is an extension of their regular dining room and offers the same menu. Hours of patio operation are: Monday through Saturday 11:30AM – 10:00PM and Sundays 11:30AM – 9:00pm. As always, patio openings and closings are dependent on weather conditions. Sand not included.
WHAT: Calypso Sundays
WHERE: Burtons Grill: 100 Evergreen Way, South Windsor, CT 06074
WHEN: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
For more information or to make reservations please call (860) 432-4575 or visit www.burtonsgrill.com.

About:

Burtons Grill takes a fresh look at contemporary dining and American cuisine. Burtons' menus cover all the bases - from crisp salads, hearty sandwiches and juicy burgers to aged beef served with seasoned butters and sauces. From seafood to grilled pork, Executive Chef Denise Baron showcases superior quality on Burtons' Grill menu. Whether you're stopping by for light pasta before the movies, celebrating a special anniversary with seafood and chardonnay, or meeting friends for a drink in the lounge, Burtons will delight you.

Great service is integral to a Burtons' experience. We hire and train team members who are passionate about your dining pleasure. Respect for our employees is built into our company principles, and in turn they respect the customer. Combine that with a sophisticated, casual atmosphere where the diner can come in business attire or blue jeans, and you have a restaurant that's comfortable and fun for all seasons and all times.

Burtons Grill is located at the Evergreen Shops at 100 Evergreen Way, South Windsor, CT 06074. Hours of operation are Monday - Thursday: 11:30 am – 10:00 pm, Friday - Saturday: 11:30 am – 1:001 pm and Sundays: 11:30 am – 9:00 pm. To make reservations or for more information please call: 860-432-4575 or visit www.burtonsgrill.com.

Pizza Patrón launches new Web site

2009-06-11T21:54:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 11, 2009 – DALLAS -- Pizza Patrón, the country’s premier Latin pizza brand, today announced the launch of its newly overhauled Web site, www.pizzapatron.com, as a part of its efforts to develop a better online relationship with its fans. The new Web site features expanded content and new navigational tools with bold colors, photos and graphics which combine to create an entirely refocused online presence.
New features include fixed advertising space on the home page and smaller “house ads” that rotate throughout the site. The store locator, menu and news sections have been greatly improved and their content has been enriched. The Patrón Wear store is now integrated into the site and a Careers section has been added to assist in finding great new talent from around the country.
During the firestorm of controversy it received when it made the decision to accept Mexican Pesos in all of its locations, Pizza Patrón’s original Web site was hit by millions of visitors from around the world. While the exposure generated broad awareness for the brand, company executives said it also fueled a passion to improve the clarity and integrity of all of its brand messaging.
“The new design was created to do a better job of communicating to our online audience of fans, general visitors and business professionals,” said Andrew Gamm, director of brand development for Pizza Patrón. “Packed with high quality content, news and promotions that will be constantly updated, the Web site reinforces our Latin focus while making our brand attractive and accessible to a global audience of all ages and backgrounds.”
The highlight of the updated pizzapatron.com is the creation of Club Patrón, the company’s newly formed e-mail promotions database. Pizza Patrón fans can now stay in touch with the brand and receive exclusive, members-only offers and e-mail notifications about new products, limited-time specials, and the latest in Patrón wear, contests and promotions.
Since 1986, Pizza Patrón has been celebrating the diversity of the Latin culture and lifestyle in its stores. Today, the company operates nearly 90 stores in six states and plans to have 750 stores nationwide within a decade.

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About Pizza Patrón - Pizza Patrón was founded by Antonio Swad in 1986. Since franchising began in March 2003, the brand has grown from four locations in Dallas to 89 locations in six states, with more than 40 additional stores under development. Pizza Patrón features festive, Latin-influenced pizza stores that are community-based in Spanish-speaking or predominately Hispanic neighborhoods. All pizza dough is made fresh throughout the evening; no preservatives are added or needed. The sauce is prepared fresh in the stores from crushed Roma tomatoes and marinated with a secret blend of herbs and spices. Only 100 percent mozzarella cheese is used on all pizzas. X-Large pizzas are offered at prices as low as $6 for cheese and one topping and $4 for the same medium AMIGO PIZZA™. An X-Large 'La Patrona' deluxe pizza with everything is priced as low as $8. For more information, visit http://www.pizzapatron.com/.

Restaurant Theater and Travel Show Hosted by Ira Kleinman

2009-06-11T16:01:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 11, 2009 – The Restaurant Theater and Travel Radio Show

Hosted by Ira Kleinman

June 12th Show to Feature

A Salute To The 5th Annual Greater New York

Wine & Food Festival
Fridays at 2pm on WVNJ 1160 AM

and Live Stream on WVNJ.COM
www.restaurantandtravelradio.com
The Restaurant Theater and Travel Show hosted by Ira Kleinman is proud to announce A Salute To The 5th Annual Greater New York Wine & Food Festival at The Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown New York ( May 15th - May 17th). Guests include Liz Johnson, Food Editor of The Journal News, Anthony Gonzalves, Owner-Chef at 42 in White Plains, Peter Kelly, Owner-Chef of X20 in Yonkers, Tom Colandrucci of Sunset Cove in Tarrytown, and Carl Shinasa, GM of Legal Seafood in White Plains.
The Restaurant Theater and Travel Show airs Fridays from 2 to 2:30 pm on WVNJ 1160 AM in Oakland New Jersey. It's 20,00 watts covers all the northern New York suburbs including Bergen, Rockland, Westchester, Fairfield, and Nassau Counties. The show is streamed live Fridays at 2pm on WVNJ.COM. The show rotates between interviews with theater stars, major chefs discussing their culinary secrets, and broadcasting from great travel destinations where hotel mangers, spa directors, and leaders in the travel industry inform the audience on great getaways around the globe. Recent shows were broadcast from Los Cabos Mexico, Cancun, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Jamaica.
Ira Kleinman born and raised in the Big Apple, has a broad range of experience and deep connections to the world of media. From 1968-1974, Ira was Director of Channel 7's Eyewitness News in New York City. Afterwards, he worked with Warner Brothers Television in their Programming Sales department. In 1978, Ira went on to become the Sales Manager for Talk Radio WMCA 570 AM in New York. in 1988, he was brought in to run WFAS Radio and WXPS FM (both in Westchester County). In 1996 - and ever since - Ira has hosted his own radio programs. First, the acclaimed "Weekend at the Waldorf, Live from Grand Central" and currently " The Restaurant Theater and Travel Radio Show."
Ira Kleinman is a Drama Desk theater critic.
Press and interview inquiries with host Ira Kleinman , please call: Michael Martinez at 212-712-7362.

Aire Valley Restaurant - Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

2009-06-11T03:15:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 10, 2009 – Aire Valley Guest House has now opened its doors to the public as a restaurant. Dinner here is picked or dug from the garden after diners have ordered from the menu.
Set in 15 acres of lush Otway hillside, Aire Valley Restaurant and Guest House has a garden packed with fruit trees, vegetables and herbs. Diners and guests can wander freely round the citrus orchards and vegetable gardens before dinner and savour the smells of food growing for their dinner.
Owners Annabel and Martin Tunley bought the property 5 years ago with the dream of it becoming a sustainable restaurant. Annabel has worked previously in the kitchens and dining rooms of the Queen’s summer residence at Balmoral Castle in Scotland and learned there the value of home growing; the Queen has a well stocked garden.
She says the taste difference of home grown produce is immeasurable and shouldn’t just be the luxury of the Royal Family. Nowhere on the Great Ocean Road or Great Ocean Walk will visitors find such fresh and organically grown produce: while the guests and diners are arriving at the property, they are safe in the knowledge that their dinner is still growing.
The Aire Valley Restaurant and Guest House ticks all the boxes regarding buzz words of the moment- bio diverse, organic, sustainable, chemical free and eco-friendly, but all Annabel and Martin really want you to do is taste food as it should be, ripe and picked a moment ago.

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The Aire Valley Restaurant specialises in the very best fresh food. Vegetables and herbs are picked from the garden each evening just before dinner. Meat is sourced directly from Colac and fish from local Victorian waters.

Declare Your True Patriot Love at www.blenz.com/canadaday

2009-06-10T04:10:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 09, 2009 – Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd has launched their online contest, “What Canada Means To You”, and Canadians are declaring their love for their country with passion, eloquence and fun.

Participants visit the Blenz website at www.blenz.com/canadaday and click on the map of Canada to link to the contest page where they can click on any of the maple leaf icons which form a map of Canada to be inspired by the postings of their fellow Canadians, or they can simply forge ahead and post their own thoughts.

A sampling of the early responses: Moj F., the first jury selection prize winner, writes “…Canada is a welcoming home. Canada is family. Canada is a country I am proud of!” Brent M. writes, “Lobster in Nova Scotia, Maple Syrup in PQ, Big City Ontario, Cold Winterpeg, Very Cold Regina in Jan, Calgary Stampede, English Bay on a windy Sunday… seen it all and it does not get any better than that.” Nellie Y writes, “… my son’s dream land – imagine there is no war and sadness”. (Imagine indeed!)

There will be one Grand Prize winner chosen at random at the end of the contest, and there are daily winners of Blenz Gift Cards valued at $5.00. But if you ask Rosie B., she’ll say, “declaring my feelings about my adopted country was deeply satisfying. If there’s a prize at the end of the day, that’s just a really nice bonus.”

Blenz ran a similar contest in 2006 with great success; the re-tooled 2009 version was launched late in the afternoon on Friday, June 5, and the company quietly began promoting it via Twitter. Canadian Tweeple haven’t started flocking to the site yet, but the northern-most maple leafs have been claimed and there are more entries hourly. In-store promotions beginning this week are expected to generate excitement, as will Blenz Canada Day celebration at all their stores – each plans a big colourful party with all the trimmings, from special Canada Day beverage cups to balloons and festooned storefronts.

George Moen, president of Blenz Coffee, is particularly excited about the contest site. “This is an astounding technology that reaches out to the hearts of our countrymen, our friends, and neighbours. People share some amazing stories and insights. It makes me proud to be Canadian.”

Visit the site from time to time to have a look as people put their patriotism into words. Be inspired, moved to tears – perhaps even moved to post your own.

About Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd™

Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd is a premium retailer of handcrafted coffee, tea and other innovative and delicious specialty beverages. All of Blenz' beverages are made in-store from only the highest quality ingredients available. Blenz’ commitment to serving a great cup of coffee, providing an excellent customer experience, and providing world-class staff training, has fueled Blenz' growth from its inception. Blenz operates a network of over 85 franchise locations in British Columbia, Japan, China, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and the Philippines.
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For information about Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd., contact:

Linda Olsen, Communications Manager

Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.

Telephone: (604) 682-2995

Email: press2@blenz.com

Web: www.blenz.com/canadaday

Find Blenz on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BlenzCoffee

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Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd is a premium retailer of handcrafted coffee, tea and other innovative and delicious specialty beverages. All of Blenz' beverages are made in-store from only the highest quality ingredients available. Blenz’ commitment to serving a great cup of coffee, providing an excellent customer experience, and providing world-class staff training, has fueled Blenz' growth from its inception. Blenz operates a network of over 85 franchise locations in British Columbia, Japan, China, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and the Philippines.

Award-Winning Dr. Smoothie Takes On A Fresh New Look With The Launch Of A New Interactive Website

2009-06-09T20:07:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 09, 2009 – Fullerton, CA—Dr. Smoothie Brands is pleased and proud to announce the launch of the new and improved Dr. Smoothie website. This new site offers an updated look, a user-friendly layout and additional benefits not found on the original Dr. Smoothie website.
Since 1997, Dr. Smoothie has been helping consumers achieve their health objectives by offering the healthiest and best tasting smoothie beverages available on the market. With the new improved interactive website, Dr. Smoothie has added detailed information on the “Functional Smoothie.” The functional descriptions provide valuable information that includes benefits associated with each fruit used in all of their purees.
Additionally, the new site offers an expanded description of each smoothie flavor, photography of delicious smoothie beverages, specialty & simple recipes that are as easy to use as 123 and videos about Dr. Smoothie products.
Becoming a customer has never been easier, consumers can now log on to the Internet and purchase product anytime of the day at Dr. Smoothie Brands online store. A section of the website has been dedicated to wholesale, distributors and the international market providing expanded, valuable information and tools that will help businesses exceed in the marketplace.

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Dr. Smoothie Brands, the leader in health and nutrition develops products that exceed expectations with higher levels of quality that are evident in all products manufactured and distributed on a national and international level. Product lines include 100% Crushed™ whole fruit smoothie purees, coffee house style healthy specialty beverages as well as whole food and vegan nutrition bars and meal supplements, Smoothie-Ceuticals™ nutritional supplements, Amino Hydrate® sports hydration, Amino Repair® collagen for sports injury healing and Fresh Face™ collagen skin, hair & nail treatment.

Pinnacle Hospitality Systems and E-Brands Embrace Green POS

2009-06-09T18:37:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 09, 2009 – Pinnacle Hospitality Systems has been improving the hospitality industry for over 20 years through strategic point of sale control and optimization. Pinnacle leads the way in restaurant POS software, hardware, solutions and service-providing the hospitality industry with the most user-friendly and effective point of sale interfaces available today.
E-Brands is a multi-concept group of over 17 unique restaurants with a focus on stellar food and service. Currently E-Brands owns and operates six Timpano Chophouose and Martini Bars, 3 Samba Rooms, 1 Taqueria Canonita, 3 Aquaknox, 1 David Burke, 1 Salsa Orlando, 1 Canonita Express , and the much anticipated addition to Disney’s Orlando cuisine-Paradiso 37.
Utilizing POSitouch POS products provided by Pinnacle Hospitality Systems, E-Brands has also begun to incorporate green POS monitors, the first of which will be used in Paradiso 37’s Disney location. The J2 650 provided by Pinnacle will save energy and money for Paradiso 37.
The J2 650 touch screen monitor includes environmentally friendly features similar to the power-saving technology found in laptop computers. The units are equipped with an energy-saving “green mode” that switches the fans off and lowers the Intel Celeron Core processor speed down to 1.0 GHz, reducing power consumption by up to 25 percent! (For more information on the J2 650, visit www.pinnaclehs.com or call 800-771-7100).
E-Brands utilizes their POSitouch restaurant POS in most of their locations, opting for seamlessly implemented digital surveillance strategies, labor scheduling, depot service for out of state locations and other money and time saving tools provided by the POS software. Anthony Gomez , Director of IT for E-Brands had the following to say about Pinnacle and POSitouch,
“We currently have Pinnacle/POSitouch systems from Texas to Chicago to D.C. to Florida. The level of support is far superior to our legacy product. We call one number for any problems, anywhere. Pinnacle is actually interested in helping us maintain our systems at the most economic manner without sacrificing service. We switched to Pinnacle in 2005 for new sites and are replacing the previous POS as needed. Labor cost and loss prevention has been improved significantly.”
For more information on Pinnacle Hospitality Systems, E-Brands restaurant concepts and locations or j2 green monitors, call 800-771-7100. You can find Pinnacle online at http://www.pinnaclehs.com.

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Frequent Travelers Budget Accommodation Hotel in New Delhi India

2009-06-09T06:52:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 09, 2009 – Delhi, one of the metros which attracts frequent travelers, creates a huge demand for budget accommodation, easily accessible, that offers a good mean and luxury comfort.
Keeping the needs of frequent flyers, the property Hotel Good Palace is offering with the most affordable accommodation.
Its location at Main Ajmal Khan Road in Karol Bagh, New Delhi, makes it easily accessible to Railway station and Airports.
You can also have major government and corporate offices and commercial shopping malls, at a walk away distance.
The food is absolutely fabulous, offering a blend of Both North Indian and South India at an atmosphere that would help you relax and plan your business assignments.
The author is sales consultant promoting http://www.delhibudgetaccommodation.com/

and can be reached at: Hotel Good Palace

Great Restaurant Dining Deals offered in Howard County, Maryland June 7-11, 2009

2009-06-09T00:21:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 08, 2009 – WelcomeToHowardCounty.com, a Howard County, Maryland - based Business Directory, announced today that is has an exclusive offer by the following restaurants from June 7 through June 11, 2009 in Howard County, Maryland on it's sister website, HowardCountyDiningDeals.com.
1) Complimentary Bowl of Maryland Crab soup from T-Bonz Grill & Pub in Ellicott City, MD. Known for its casual atmosphere and live entertainment, this offer gives you a great excuse to visit T-Bonz.

T-Bonz Grill & Pub

Are you craving the savory, succulent flavor of a steak complete with delicious side items? Come and enjoy steak at its best with a dining adventure at T-Bonz Grille and Pub! A pleasant, friendly atmosphere make T-Bonz the perfect place for family dining, business meetings or a romantic dinner for two. T-Bonz menu also includes chicken, ribs, salads and seafood entrees to satisfy everyone! Generous, tantalizing portions will tempt your taste buds and fill your appetite.
2) Complimentary Appetizer from The Iron Bridge Wine Co. in Columbia, MD. If you have not visited the The Iron Bridge Wine Co., this offer is for you. The Iron Bridge Wine Company is a café of intimate proportions.

The Iron Bridge Wine Co.

Some of our guests come for the wine...great wines from small vineyards all over the world. Others come for the food, light, healthy small plate creations that satisfy and delight. And still others love to linger over gourmet coffee and conversation with a decadent dessert. Whatever you love about the Iron Bridge Wine Company, we'll keep working hard to make your visit the best ever.
3) Complimentary Appetizer at Eggspectation in Ellicott City, MD. Whether your looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or happy hour, Eggspecation has it all.

Eggspectation

Much More Than Eggs-is one of America’s most innovative upscale casual dining restaurant companies. It was founded in 1993 in Montreal, Canada as a breakfast, lunch and brunch strategy. The concept was expanded in 2002 when the first U.S. location opened in Ellicott City, Maryland which included an expansive dinner menu and full service coffee and beverage bar.
4) Complimentary Wings (5) at The Friendly Inn in Ellicott City, MD. For great food, live entertainment, and "friendly" surroundings.

The Friendly Inn

The Friendly Inn is Ellicott City's new favorite place for great drinks, food, and music. We feature several giant big screens and a great dance floor. We feature live music every weekend. Locals often visit The Friendly Inn for a great meal and to catch the O's or Ravens with there friends. Don't miss your favorite band or DJ.
5) Complimentary Dessert Crepe (Preserve or Chocolate) at Crepe Cafe in Columbia, MD. Next to legendary Café de Paris, Crepe Cafe offers a quaint and relaxing retreat.

Crepe Cafe (inside Café de Paris)

A Crepe Cafe: offering savory and sweet crepe . The Cafe seats about 25 people on round Bistro table. The hours of opening are Tuesday - Friday 11am to 2.30pm. Visit Café de Paris once and that idea is likely to change. Owner Erik Rochard brings a completely new attitude to the French dining experience and has created a casual, comfortable and unpretentious atmosphere that caters to every type of household. Terra-cotta tile, wood floors, warm colors, fine linens, and French memorabilia complete the ambience and invite patrons for some country cooking -- French style.
6) Complimentary Mediterranean Dips at Hickory Ridge Grill in Columbia, MD. Chef George Pappas' Hickory Ridge Grill serves up American cuisine with a Mediterranean flare.

Hickory Ridge Grill

Chef George Pappas' Hickory Ridge Grill serves up American cuisine with a Mediterranean flare. Enjoy warm Greek hospitality along with this unique dining experience. A Mediterranean flair of cooking created by the Gods. Virgin olive oil, fresh ingredients, selected herbs and just the right amount of spice. Secrets cherished and kept for thousands of years are now yours to enjoy.
Visit HowardCountyDiningDeals.com for these current offers and continuing "Dining Deals" in Howard County, Maryland. For Printable Coupons with No-Sign up and nothing to download, visit WelcomeToHowardCounty.com, with the largest selection of Printable Coupons online for local Howard County Merchants. Offering Printable Coupons to restaurants, salons, kids party places, pets needs, household services, and more.
For more information on how to get your business listed on WelcomeToHowardCounty.com or HowardCountyDiningDeals.com, send an email to WelcomeToHowardCounty@gmail.com.

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Budget Accommodation Hotel in New Delhi India

2009-06-08T12:53:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 08, 2009 – Hotel Good Palace is one of the budget accommodation in New Delhi, specially for frequent travelers to New Delhi. India
Hotel Good Palace located at Main Ajmal Khan Road in Karol Bagh, is gaining popularity as the one of the best budget accommodation in Delhi.
Adding, its easily approachable from Delhi Railway Station and the Airports, both Domestic and International.
With in the vicinity you have major government and corporate offices as well as commercial shopping malls, that would help you save lots of time in commutation.
When it comes to dining, Hotel Good Place is one of the best place that would make you have a relax full time with a splendid meals.
You could find more information at: http://www.delhibudgetaccommodation.com/

Nimlok create a unique environment for Bar 09

2009-06-05T10:12:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 05, 2009 – The show is attended primarily by Bar Owners, Managers, Chefs, Operators, Hoteliers, Designers and Architects. It is the only show where they all come together under one roof for this prestigious, most anticipated event of its kind.
Nimlok are a global Exhibition, Event Environment and Display Company, supplying and manufacturing products and delivering services to clients around the world. Now approaching 40 years in the industry, Nimlok have all of the expertise for you to trust them with anything surrounding exhibitions, environments or events.
Exhibited at Bar09 is part of the Nimlok product range; innovative thermoformed graphic tabletops digitally printed commercial wall-covering, dye-sublimated fabric graphics and novel floor graphics.

Nimlok can help create, through its graphic capabilities and technology, unique environments that can reflect a brand or theme graphically. Change the look and feel of an entire room to create an illusionistic environment.

Nimlok’s state of the art digital technology and materials allow for durable applications that withstand high traffic environments.

To see these products in use, why not pay Nimlok a visit at Bar 09, stand F35 on 23rd and 24th June. Don’t be puzzled by the look of the stand. Nimlok have created an ‘aircraft hanger environment’ to show how these products really can transform any space.

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Worldwide manufacturer and supplier of everything you need for an exhibition or event. From 3D and graphic design to graphics production, stand staff training, install & dismantle and full project management of your project all under one roof!

Holiday Inn Portland/Gresham - New Chef at The Brairwood Bar & Grill

2009-06-05T09:29:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 05, 2009 – Portland/Gresham, Oregon – (May 2009) - The Briarwood Bar & Grill at the Holiday Inn, Portland/Gresham welcomes Chef Charles Trester from Napa, California. Having honed his skills on both coasts for nearly two decades, we are pleased he has brought his talents to us. With a Gastropub theme, his concise menu features authentic regional American cuisine, casual and unpretentious but impeccably prepared. Nightly specials, often with a Mediterranean flair, are created using outstanding local product as well as hand picked items from abroad.
Enjoy our limited time special offer, 25% Off your Dinner bill. Please print this Press Release page and present at time of redemption. Offer expires July 31st, 2009. Only valid during dinner hours.
The Holiday Inn Portland/Gresham is home to the Brairwood Bar & Grill. For more information, visit http://www.portlandhi.com.>

Contact Information:

Devon Bradley

Holiday Inn Portland/Gresham

2752 Northeast Hogan Drive

Gresham, OR 97030

Phone: 503-907-1777

Email: Hisales@florenceininc.com

Website: http://www.portlandhi.com

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Holiday Inn Portland/Gresham is introducing their new Chef at The Briarwood Bar & Grill. The Briarwood Bar and Grill Restaurant is a full-service, non-smoking, restaurant located in the hotel. Enjoy tasty breakfasts and delicious dinners with the comfort and convenience of our on-site restaurant.

New Business, Divino, Says American Dream Still Exists

2009-06-05T06:32:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 05, 2009 – Clearwater, FL -- Restaurant Reality TV was recently born in Clearwater, Florida by a pair of veteran enterprisers, Piero Caramella and Dmitry Lisovitskiy - two foreigners who came to America in the pursuit of the American dream. The duo is opening a fine-dining Italian restaurant in Downtown Clearwater to bring to the people of Tampa Bay their vision on freedom, happiness and good food. They are filming the process from start to finish of what it really takes to open a restaurant in today’s economy - and in the process hope to express their admiration for the American people’s die-hard determination to succeed despite the odds. With 1.8 million immigrants settling in the United States each year, it is obvious that the rest of the world believes that the American Dream still exists.

“Sometimes you need an outsider to come in and give you a different perspective on what freedoms we really have as a free people,” said Corporate Technology Strategist, Tony Ciotti of MGI Solutions. “My heritage is Italian and [Piero and Dmitry] have made me realize that our country was founded on the hopes and dreams of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island, with everything they owned on their backs.”

While Piero and Dmitry are far from the immigrants that migrated to America just 200 years ago, they invoke the spirit of those same pioneers who built the land of the free and the home of the brave.

“America has been built on the backs of workers,” said Bud Elias, Founder and President of Advantage Group. “More power to the businesses that are opening up in Downtown Clearwater…as well as the rest of the country.” Elias also serves on the Board of Directors for Clearwater’s Downtown Partnership.

To see Piero and Dmitry’s passion and tribute to the American dream, visit www.divinorestaurant.com. They invite people that believe the American Dream is still alive to support their restaurant.

About Divino Piazza: Divino, an authentic Italian fine dining experience in historic downtown Clearwater, Florida is modeled after an Italian Piazza and offers a unique dining experience that cannot be found anywhere else in the Tampa Bay area. From the cafe-style style dining around the fountain to the fine dining balconies overlooking the restaurant, Divino transports the diner to Italy where you can enjoy fine dining, coffee with friends, pizza, Panini or salad before indulging in homemade pastries. Visit the website to see the ongoing construction and creation up to the time of the grand opening at www.divinorestaurant.com

Finest Russian restaurants in Brooklyn

2009-06-03T21:13:00.000+02:00

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 03, 2009 – Suitable for all occasions and for all times of the day and week Royal card restaurants make the difference. Riviera Grill, XO, W restaurant, Orange Grill are serving lunch, dinner bar menu and cocktails daily and the menus are designed for discover.
Restaurant dishes are composed using both seasonal and regional ingredients, perfectly accommodating everything for a quick bite to a happy hour repast, a romantic dinner or a communal feast with friends. In XO menu, for example, you will find more than 120 varieties of French crepe. W restaurant will impress you by 18-foot wall, bottles of wine and fireplace. Every Royal card restaurant has something for you to offer.
Every restaurant features innovative dishes, along with traditional favorites in a distinctly unique atmosphere. Come visit finest Russian restaurants in Brooklyn, New York. They are well known for melting heart of every gourmet lover. When it is time to pay, your favorite ROYAL CARD will provide you with significant discount and make you feel as a real Royalty.