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.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Brand New Spice Blends by Skinny Jim’s Blends, LLC
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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.
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
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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.
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.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Ted’s Montana Grill Celebrates One Year In Big Sky Country; Ted Turner, Gov. Schweitzer To Attend
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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.
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.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Cici’s Pizza Franchise Joins Franchise Solutions' Online Directory
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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.
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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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.
Jaipur Hotel | Rajasthan Heritage Tours | Rajasthan Architectural Tour |Rajasthan Forts Palaces Tour
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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/
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/
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Launch Date Set For New Mobile Coupon Superhero
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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
"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
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
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
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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
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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
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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.
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.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Creativity is Key for San Francisco Restaurateurs
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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.
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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Vine Solutions provides premier restaurant accounting and consulting services. Specialized for the restaurant industry, services include bookkeeping, payroll, and operational and financial consulting.
Tastecasting Helps Local Business Owners Capitalize On Social Media To Increase Business
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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.
“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
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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.
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
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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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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.
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Local Restaurant POS Provider Launches Attack on Viruses
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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!
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.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Masala Zone Bayswater Restaurant Opens 6th July
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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.
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.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Digital Surveillance Strategies are Saving the Hospitality Industry
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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.
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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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.
Dining Reservation Software Benefits For Your Restaurant
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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
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%*
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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.
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
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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!
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.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tukys Original Premium Flavored Tequila
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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
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
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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
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
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
KFC rollout programme case study
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.”
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
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Legacy Hotels and Resorts announces further hotels to its chain
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
2 Edison Building
Electric Wharf
Sandy Lane
Coventry CV1 4JA
Tel: 024 7663 3636
http://www.advent-communications.co.uk
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
2 Edison Building
Electric Wharf
Sandy Lane
Coventry CV1 4JA
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.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Pizza Patrón announces “Mr. Troop Mom Campout at Home” national online sweepstakes
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.
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/.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Herb Infused Olive Oil available to be shipped anywhere in the U.S. from Red Bank, NJ Restaurant
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/
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.
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.
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.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Digitally Printed Solar Screen Roller Shades Now Available
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.
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
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.
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.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Pizza Patrón launches new Web site
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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Declare Your True Patriot Love at www.blenz.com/canadaday
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
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.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Award-Winning Dr. Smoothie Takes On A Fresh New Look With The Launch Of A New Interactive Website
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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.
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
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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.
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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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.
Frequent Travelers Budget Accommodation Hotel in New Delhi India
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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
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
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