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TASTE OF BEVERLY HILLS

TASTE OF BEVERLY HILLS, PRESENTED BY FOOD & WINE, LAUNCHES “TWEET TO EAT” ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010, OFFERING FOOD FANS A CHANCE TO WIN TWO WEEKEND PASSES TO THE LABOR DAY FESTIVAL Follow the festival on Twitter (@TasteofBH) August 1-15 for daily culinary clues about participating chefs; the first fan to correctly guess each of the 15 chefs... [Read more of this article]

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HIGHEST-GROSSING APPLEBEE’S EXPANDS

WORLD’S HIGHEST-GROSSING APPLEBEE’S EXPANDS TO ACCOMMODATE EVEN MORE THAN THE 14,000 GUESTS IT SERVES EACH WEEK Restaurant Currently Has 550 Seats, More Than Any Other Applebee’s in the World, And Will Soon Seat Even More Guests! Over fourteen thousand people from all over the world come to Applebee’s on 42nd Street every week for a familiar,... [Read more of this article]

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Virtual Business Center Becomes Reality

Gone are the ways of the dungeon-like business center. At the Hotel Shangri-La, the concept of a single room business center has been banished, and in its place the freedom for the business traveler to enjoy the visual perks of the hotel’s stunning beachside location. With the introduction of the VBS – Virtual Business Center, guests can... [Read more of this article]

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Chef Huda Making Moves!!

Celebrity Chef Huda Launches “A Happy Food Place” Blog on Are you interested in learning about the hottest and chicest food spots in the District, then you need to click over to none other than Chef Huda’s new CW blog “A Happy Food Place.” Chef Huda, the District’s newest celebrity food blogger, is serving it up in the kitchen and... [Read more of this article]

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2nd ANNUAL OLIO NUOVO FESTA

Olive Oil festival celebrates local olive oil pressing with tastings, food and estate wine from Durant Vineyards; Local chefs using Oregon Olive Mill oil Oregon’s Willamette Valley has been growing pinot noir and pinot gris grapes for the past four decades. But recently, visionaries like Ken and Penny Durant have embraced a new agricultural and culinary... [Read more of this article]

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CHIPOTLE LAUNCHES NEW KID-FRIENDLY MENU IN LAS VEGAS

Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced it will roll out its new Kid’s Menu in Las Vegas starting July 5, 2010.  As part of the launch, Chipotle will give kids a free Kid’s Meal on Sunday, July 11, 18, 25, and August 1 when parents purchase a burrito, salad, burrito bowl (a burrito without the tortilla) or order of tacos. “Like everything on our... [Read more of this article]

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“Lincoln” to Open at Lincoln Center

Scheduled to Open Late-September 2010 with Jonathan Benno as Executive Chef Lincoln will be the name of the new Italian fine-dining restaurant scheduled to open at Lincoln Center this September by Patina Restaurant Group. Chef Jonathan Benno, until recently chef de cuisine of New Yorks legendary Per Se, will be at the helm. Lincoln is named for its... [Read more of this article]

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AQUAVIT’S (NYC) ANNUAL CRAYFISH FESTIVAL

AUGUST 9-14 & 16-21 Traditionally held in August, the Swedish crayfish catch is an occasion for friends and family to peel and eat crayfish boiled in beer and crown dill. Aquavit’s Annual Crayfish Festival will feature the peel and eat crayfish alongside a smörgåsbord of Crayfish Herring, Crayfish Skagen, Corn on the Cob with Tarragon Butter... [Read more of this article]

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KREPS DEMARIA PR ADDS SANIBEL HARBOUR MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA

Coral Gables-based Kreps DeMaria Public Relations and Marketing, a leading public relations and marketing firm, recently announced that it has added Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa to its expanding portfolio in the hospitality sector. Kreps DeMaria is currently the agency of record for the Latin American region of London-based InterContinental... [Read more of this article]

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San Antonio’s Watermark Grill Offers High-Quality Sustainable Seafood Options

As clean-up continues for the worst oil spill in history, the culinary industry is hurdling the tasks of sourcing the freshest seafood to its consumers. San Antonio-based restaurant, Watermark Grill, which was founded by Texas entrepreneur Patrick J. Kennedy, is taking measures to ensure its menus reflect the highest-quality, sustainable seafood available. To... [Read more of this article]

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DENNYMIKE’S TO HOST 2010 MAINELY GRILLIN’ AND CHILLIN’ BBQ COMPETITION

Early August event to feature Kansas City BBQ Society-sanctioned competition and Pitmasters Class for ’cue chefs Eliot, Maine – Organizers of the Mainely Grillin’ and Chillin’ BBQ Competition (http://www.mainelybbq.com), held in conjunction with the Celebrate MAINE Festival (http://www.celebratemainefestival.com/) at the Raitt Homestead... [Read more of this article]

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HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL OPENS ON HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD

Rocking its way to Hollywood, CA’s most vibrant location, Hard Rock International is thrilled to bring its signature guest experience to the Hollywood and Highland Center on July 19, 2010!  Located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard at the Hollywood & Highland Center, beside the world-famous Kodak Theater, just steps away from Grauman’s Chinese Theater... [Read more of this article]

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SCOTTSDALE CULINARY NEWS

TALKING STICK RESORT OFFERS TASTES FOR EVERY CULINARY PALETTE Talking Stick Resort, located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, made its official debut in July 2010. Foodies will have some hard decisions to make, as the hotel boasts six dining options including the culinary jewel, Orange Sky Restaurant. Located on the 15th floor of... [Read more of this article]

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MARKETING ON THE MENU

Borrowing a retail look can lead to better restaurant branding By Jeff Henderson, principal, Pony Xpress Printing People ask me all the time for advice on how to stand out from the pack, whether they are a sports team, a new retail line, or a business wanting to promote itself. The answer is simple: give your customers something they actually want to... [Read more of this article]

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GOING GREEN: MISSION FOODS TORTILLA MANUFACTURER

Mission Foods’ commitment to finding better ways to both reduce carbon emissions and lower their manufacturing costs. Their facility in Panorama City, California was awarded LEED Gold certification. The recent renovations will avoid over 1,300 metric tons of direct carbon emissions annually.  They also installed preheat combustion air for corn and... [Read more of this article]

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BOUCHON BAKERY AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER

The Thomas Keller Restaurant Group has signed a lease for a new 4,000 square-foot home for Keller’s renowned Bouchon Bakery, expected to open in New York City’s vibrant Rockefeller Center in Spring 2011.  Located at 1 Rockefeller Plaza, Keller’s newest Bouchon Bakery in NYC will offer classic French-Boulangerie fare. Keller notes, “Rockefeller... [Read more of this article]

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MADAME TONG’S REDEUX

The East End hotspot, an A-list celebrity and socialite favorite, has made its debut back into the social and dining scene that the Hamptons is known for. Owners Ian Duke, of Prohibition fame (Upper West Side, NYC) and David Hilty revitalized the space and created something bigger, better and new. REDEUX means remix, and that is just what the new Hamptons... [Read more of this article]

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JW MARRIOTT DESERT RIDGE RESORT’S PASTRY TEAM USA HONORED WITH BRONZE MEDAL AT WORLD PASTRY TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

They’re the best in the nation and now they rank among the best in the world. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort’s Pastry Team USA earned a bronze medal at the Amoretti World Pastry Team Championship recently held at the resort. Competing against top international pastry teams including Demark, Great Britain/UK, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Singapore... [Read more of this article]

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INVITATION TO SOUL KITCHEN

On behalf of IFC Films, you and a guest are invited to a screening of SOUL KITCHEN, from the celebrated Turkish-German filmmaker Fatih Akin (HEAD-ON, THE EDGE OF HEAVEN), which won the Special Jury Prize and the Young Cinema Award for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival 2009 and also played at Toronto and the Tribeca film festivals. IFC will open... [Read more of this article]

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CELEBRITY CHEF GARY ARABIA HELP RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR THE LAPD’S MEMORIAL FOUNDATION AND THE LAFD’S FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION

On Thursday, July 8th, Avalon Hollywood hosted a luncheon at the LAFD Hollywood Historical Museum.  Invited guests at the luncheon included the Board of Directors for the LAPD Memorial Foundation and the LAFD Fallen Firefighters Foundation and NBA legend Jerry West. John Lyons who is the owner of the legendary Avalon, hosted the luncheon to say thank... [Read more of this article]

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RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS ANNOUNCES THE PROSAVE™ FOOD BOX SYSTEM

System Features Dual Action Food Box Lid That Saves Time While Enhancing Food Quality Rubbermaid Commercial Products, the leader in innovative safety and productivity solutions for the foodservice industry, recently introduced its ProSave™ Food Box System featuring the new Dual Action Food Box Lid. The ProSave Dual Action Lid helps provide an integrated... [Read more of this article]

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BRAVO BRIO RESTAURANT GROUP IN IPO FILING TODAY – $172.5M

Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc filed with U.S. regulators on Friday to raise up to $172.5 million in an initial public offering of common stock. Dechert LLP’s James Lebovitz, Carmen Romano and Derick Kauffman represented Bravo Rio in the matter. The Columbus, Ohio-based company told the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in a preliminary... [Read more of this article]

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STRAWBERRY MUD COCKTAIL WINS THE NEW YORK COCKTAIL COMPETITION

Seventeen bartenders and mixologists from around the country battled it out in The New York Cocktail Competition, sponsored by the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac and the EU, at this year’s New York Bar & Wine Show (June 20-21). The competition was the show’s main attraction, challenging participants to create innovative new cocktails... [Read more of this article]

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FiRE + iCE WANTS YOU TO BE FAMOUS

National Restaurant Company Hosts National “Create-An-Ad!” Contest For A Chance to Win Free Food For a Year FiRE + iCE, with six locations throughout California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York, today announces it’s nation-wide “Create-An-Ad” commercial contest, searching for the next big superstar to be the face of a FiRE + iCE television... [Read more of this article]

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PERNOD RICARD USA® AND BAR, LLC, ANNOUNCE THE NEXT WAVE OF “BARSMARTS™ WIRED”

Pernod Ricard USA, the premium spirits and wine supplier in the U.S., and Beverage Alcohol Resource, LLC, announce the next wave of their comprehensive online bartender training program – BarSmarts WIRED. The program is the 100% online and a more broadly reaching phase of the partnership’s highly successful BarSmarts Advanced Program — a comprehensive... [Read more of this article]

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