Panera Bread is once again a sponsor of the Hoops for Hope charity to benefit breast cancer research. The event is hosted by Kay Yow, North Carolina State women’s basketball head coach, and will be held February 10 at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. - February 03, 2008 - BreadWinners at the Triangle

Ciao Bella Gelato, the most highly awarded frozen specialty dessert company, has been adored by America’s most discerning palates for 25 years. The hand-crafted, all natural flavors that garnered more than fourteen NASFT awards will now be tantalizing the taste buds of the Japanese consumer. In... - February 03, 2008 - Ciao Bella Gelato

Although seven stores in and around the Boston area provide ample opportunity for a decadent ice cream break, J.P. Licks has recently teamed up with Night Owl to deliver ice cream to their customers. - February 01, 2008 - JP Licks

A barefoot chef from Asheville, North Carolina won the Oyster Shucking Competition in Charleston, South Carolina. Tres Hundertmark, owner of The Lobster Trap, shucked an average of one raw oyster every 2.6 seconds. - February 01, 2008 - The Lobster Trap

Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill (www.jackastors.com) located at 2300 Walnut Street in Cary, has announced that the restaurant has been voted the Best Outdoor Dining in western Wake County by Cary Magazine’s Third Annual Maggy Awards poll. This marks the second consecutive... - January 31, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events has partnered with the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure as a platinum sponsor of the event. The Triangle Swing Fore a Cure is an annual golf tournament... - January 30, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Miss Ukraine 2007, Lika Roman will be the guest of honor for the opening night of Chert Poberi Special Event Nights(Ch.P.Nights), www.ChertPoberi.com with the support of Beauty in You non-for-profit organization. The opening promises to be a momentous occasion for the Russian speaking community in Brooklyn,... - January 29, 2008 - Chert Poberi

Ed Weems, president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the store is now offering customers free Wi-Fi services throughout its downtown Raleigh location, including the indoor and outdoor seating areas. The new Wi-Fi services provide customers with high-speed wireless... - January 28, 2008 - Capital City Grocery

The meals are designed to inspire people living with cancer to eat well, serve beautiful food and stay healthy. Chef Tong's cooking demonstration will take place on Tuesday, February 26 at 6pm. Gilda's Club, 537 N. Wells Street, Chicago. Free to anyone touched with cancer. For reservations call 312.464.9900. - January 27, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.

Le Parigo proudly announces their nomination as one of the “Best Meals in the South” by Southern Living’s Best of Edition. The travel editors of Southern Living visited more than 1,000 restaurants in 2007, and they deemed Le Parigo as one of the best. They based this accreditation on... - January 27, 2008 - Le Parigo

Ambitious entrepreneurs who would like to get in on a groundbreaking business opportunity have a new concept to explore. The patent-pending MeetingExpresso.com is adding an extra jolt of caffeine to the traditional coffee house environment with amenities that cater to unique needs of remote business workers. - January 26, 2008 - Meeting ExpressO

Local pizza places gear up for "Black Sunday" - the busiest day of the year, Super Bowl Sunday. - January 25, 2008 - Eureka Pizza

On January 25, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. the Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th and Market Streets, will host “Cabin Fever: Valley Forge Encampment.” The Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC) is working in conjunction with Valley Forge National Historical Park and the Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau to present this free and exciting educational program. - January 25, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that tickets for Hi5 Sports Restaurant’s Super Bowl party are now available for purchase. The restaurant, located at 510 Glenwood Ave. in downtown Raleigh, will host the private party event on Sunday, Feb. 3,... - January 25, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Omnibus survey of more than 1,000 Americans’ snacking habits - January 24, 2008 - Subway - Premium Press Release

Bumblefish, Inc., a rapidly expanding fast casual concept specializing in high-quality, fresh sushi, today announces the hiring of James Dickey, former Managing Director and President of Honolulu-based California Beach Rock ‘N Sushi Restaurant Group. Mr. Dickey joins the company as Vice President... - January 24, 2008 - Bumblefish, Inc

Crema Restaurante will host a $65 prix-fixe dinner incorporating aphrodisiacs in its dishes and a complimentary champagne toast. The night will also feature an all red cocktail menu with ingredients such as hibiscus, pomegranate, and raspberries. - January 24, 2008 - Crema Restaurante

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events will host a Woodford Reserve dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. The dinner, sponsored by Woodford Reserve Spirits, will include a five course menu featuring items such as Woodford Reserve house cured salmon,... - January 21, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill (www.jackastors.com) located at 2300 Walnut Street in Cary, has announced that the restaurant has been voted the “Best Kid-Friendly” eatery in the western Wake County by Cary Magazine readers in the publications Third Annual... - January 18, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill

On Sunday, January 27th, J.P. Licks is offering a free small cone or cup of ice cream to welcome back college students from holiday break. Students must show their college ID in order to satisfy their sweet tooth with a free ice cream. - January 18, 2008 - JP Licks

Food Systems Unlimited, Inc. (FSUI) a leading restaurant management company based in Longwood, Florida announced today that it has opened two new franchise locations of its innovative Asian-themed restaurant, Asian Chao, in the Atlanta International Airport. This marks their fourth location in the State... - January 17, 2008 - Food Systems Unlimited, Inc.

Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced the store’s January menu. The hot bar menu features homemade soup, freshly baked bread, vegetarian dishes made with locally grown organic produce, as well as fresh beef, chicken and fish dishes. Entrees... - January 16, 2008 - Capital City Grocery

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road, has launched an expanded menu. The improved menu will feature angus beef as well as prime beef with a vast variety of cuts which will range... - January 16, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Coffee Exchange of the Americas, Inc. further expands operations by acquiring One Cup to Go, Inc., dba Supreme Bean, a privately held coffee company based in Bakersfield, California. - January 15, 2008 - Coffee Exchange Of The Americas, Inc.

Third Annual Maggy Awards Highlight Area’s Best. - January 13, 2008 - BreadWinners at the Triangle

V-Day Ottawa 2008 is proud to present a production of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues. The show will take place on Saturday, January 26 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, January 27 at 3:00 pm at Old Town Commons, located at 616 Court St in Ottawa. The doors will open one hour prior to show time. - January 12, 2008 - Old Town Commons

Jo To Go America, Inc. has expanded their operations team, hiring Patrick Guerdan as the new director of operations. - January 11, 2008 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the Red Room Tapas Lounge (www.redroomraleigh.com), located at 510 Glenwood South in Raleigh, has received a Maggy Award for Best Appetizer – Overall Winner from Cary Magazine. The Third Annual Maggy Award... - January 09, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill (www.jackastors.com), located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that tickets for the restaurant’s Super Bowl party are now available for purchase. The private event, which is Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at 5:30 p.m., will feature... - January 08, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest chain of double drive-thru restaurants and parent company of both Checkers® and Rally’s® concepts, announced the system-wide launch of its new Double Value MenuSM. Checkers/Rally’s has reinvented the fast food value menu... - January 04, 2008 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Aimee Bridges, manager of Rocky Top Hospitality, has been named chair of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure pre-tournament Casino Night on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at 1705Prime Chophouse... - January 02, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality

The hip, Northwest Plano restaurant serves up a chef-driven, new American menu with a side of urban sophistication. - December 30, 2007 - Loft 610 Urban Restaurant & Lounge

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Katherine White, director of catering for Rocky Top, has been named to the committee for The Carying Place, Inc. 7th Annual Benefit Auction, which is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2008, at The Matthew’s House,... - December 26, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has been named to the leadership committee of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure. Rocky Top’s 1705Prime Chophouse and Events is a platinum sponsor of the annual golf tournament, which raises funds... - December 20, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Focus on spending time with loved ones this holiday season rather than on spending time in the kitchen. Shane’s Rib Shack is all about family, community and great food. A “true” rib shack that prides itself on mouth-watering Baby Back Ribs and a family secret barbecue sauce, Shane’s... - December 19, 2007 - Shane's Rib Shack

New York City corporate caterer Events & Every Day joins with prominent furniture manufacturers Herman Miller and Geiger, leading interior design firms, and The Children's Aid Society to make Christmas merry for hundreds of children. - December 15, 2007 - Events & Every Day

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Katherine White, director of catering for Rocky Top, has been named to the board of the14th Annual Jingle Ball. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Dec.16 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Marbles Kids Museum, located... - December 14, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality

The excitement of Christmas approaching will fill Jaliene’s Choice Vegetarian Restaurant as they spread Christmas cheer with one of their specialties, the veggie burger, for the first hour at their 1st Annual Christmas party on Friday December 21st at 7pm sharp. “I thought this would be... - December 13, 2007 - Jaliene's Choice Vegetarian Restaurant

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Elizabeth Wallace, director of corporate affairs, has been named auction chair for the American Heart Association’s 2008 Triangle Heart Gala that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Embassy Suites in Cary. The Triangle Heart Gala... - December 11, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Bobby G’s Pizzeria, the artisan pizza, pasta, and panini restaurant on University Ave. in the heart of downtown Berkeley, is introducing a line of pan fried pizzas to its menu. Known for their high quality thin-crust pizzas, organic ingredients, and free live blues and jazz, Bobby G’s is raising the bar in the so-called “pizza wars” with the fried pizzas. - December 11, 2007 - Bobby G's Pizzeria

Combining a casual bistro atmosphere with modern fine dining elegance, Primes American Kitchen & Lounge is proud to announce its Grand Opening on Friday, December 14 from 5pm to 8pm. Clean lines, open spaces, and contemporary décor invite guests to enjoy delicious fare no matter what the occasion. Have a quick lunch at the bistro, or enjoy a relaxed dinner in the full service dining room. Primes also offers a full retail bakery, liquor lounge, wine room, 150 person banquet room, and free parking - December 11, 2007 - Primes American Kitchen & Lounge

Panera Bread has sponsored the recent release of North Carolina State University Women’s Head Basketball Coach Kay Yow’s children’s book titled “Coach Yow: I will, Not Just I’ll Try.” The book aims to teach children life lessons. - December 09, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle

Forget fast food and frozen dinners. Clarksville Cafe now offers three delicious ways for families to eat dinner on the go. - December 08, 2007 - Clarksville Cafe and Catering

Christmas is still several weeks away, yet plans are already being made for another exciting occasion of the year, New Year’s Eve. As the most exclusive dining experience in the area, Six Tables Tampa is certain to make this evening a memorable occasion for family and friends. Marking the end of... - December 08, 2007 - Six Tables Tampa

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events (www.1705prime.com), a steakhouse and catering facility, has received the 2007 North Carolina Beef Backer Award for independent restaurants from the North Carolina Cattlemen’s... - December 06, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality

This December, Chef Christopher Tong has been invited to present an exciting holiday menu with tips on shopping, cooking and serving. The demonstration will take place on Friday, December 21, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. - December 06, 2007 - My Private Chef, Inc.

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Hi5 Sports Restaurant will host the second Annual Memories for Marcus Toy Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 6-9 p.m. at the restaurant located at 510 Glenwood Ave. in downtown Raleigh. The toy drive, will feature a buffet meal with all toy and... - December 03, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality

An updated interior, new menu additions, and extended hours are just some of the changes Village Deli made after changing its name to Clarksville Cafe. - December 02, 2007 - Clarksville Cafe and Catering

My Coffee® is now offering franchise opportunities. - December 01, 2007 - My Coffee

Crescent Ridge Dairy announces winners of “Create a Crescent Flavor” ice cream contest. - November 29, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy