Restaurants News
Pull up a chair to consume what’s new in the operation of restaurants, diners, taverns, pubs, nightclubs, banquet halls, snack bars, food carts and trucks and food service contractors. This news digest includes information about new chefs, openings, menu offerings, industry trends, restaurant design, technology, operation and management aimed at foodies and industry professionals alike.
Tabouli Grill Offers a Healthier Menu Featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com
Tabouli Grill of Stamford, CT is now featuring dietitian-approved menu choices through the Healthy Dining Program and HealthyDiningFinder.com. Each of these menu items meet strict criteria for calories, fat, saturated and sodium. Now guests will be able to easily identify these healthier choices... - August 24, 2012 - Healthy Dining
Amish-Made Restaurant Booths Debut at East Coast Chair & Barstool
East Coast Chair & Barstool launches new Amish-made restaurant booth line. “When I looked at the other manufacturers’ products, I knew I could make the booths better and sell them for less," says owner Dave DiSanti. "That’s what our customers deserve.” - August 22, 2012 - East Coast Chair & Barstool, Inc.
Rocky Top Hospitality Expands Children’s Menu to Offer Healthier Dining Options
Local Restaurants Revise Children’s Menu with Increased Variety, Nutritional Value. - August 22, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Enrigo Italian Bistro Wins 2012 Best of Cary Award
Authentic Italian Bistro Recognized by the Cary News for Best Italian Cuisine - August 18, 2012 - Enrigo Italian Bistro
Tribeca Tavern and Rockwell’s American Grill Win 2012 Best of Cary Awards
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurants Recognized by The Cary News for Excellent Food and Atmosphere. - August 16, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Rockwell’s American Grill to Feature New Sunday Brunch Buffet
Local Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Serves Sunday Brunch Buffet Every Week. - August 11, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Noodles & Company Joins HealthyDiningFinder.com, Highlighting Healthier Menu Options
Noodles & Company has joined the Healthy Dining Program and HealthyDiningFinder.com to showcase the many healthier choices available on its menu. Guests can now easily find dietitian-approved menu selections in each of the over-250 Noodles and Co. locations across the United States. Noodles... - August 09, 2012 - Healthy Dining
eMatchopolis Helps Nightclubs Survive and Compete in a Very Competitive Market
The nightclub business is strong and growing but only the savviest at social networking make it to profitability and success. According to nightclubbiz.com, 80% of the sales available in the nightclub industry go only to 20% of the establishments leaving 4 out of 5 nightclub owners struggling to... - August 08, 2012 - eMatchopolis
Luxury Travel Ltd. to Promote the Golden Central Coast of Vietnam
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Unveils “Discover The Golden Central Coast of Vietnam in Luxury Style in 10 days.” - August 08, 2012 - Lux Travel DMC
Foodie Crowd Overwhelms Long Beach Restaurant
California startup DishClips brings an unexpected number of foodies to Long Beach restaurant causing... - August 08, 2012 - DishClips
Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub & Grill Hosts End-of-Summer Party with Complimentary Nacho Bar, Contests, Giveaways and More
Think kids are the only ones with the end-of-summer blues? The folks at Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub & Grill in Clear Lake (2416 Bay Area Blvd) are lifting spirits with an end-of-summer patio party on Thursday, August 16 starting at 5 p.m. In addition to a complimentary nacho bar inside, the... - August 08, 2012 - Baker St. Pub & Grill
Rockwell’s American Grill Partners with Pepsi to Present the Little Bitty Party Bus
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Offers Tickets and Party Bus Pass to Alan Jackson Concert on Aug. 17. - August 08, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Thai Island Joins HealthyDiningFinder.com and Kids LiveWell, Serves Healthy Thai Food for the Whole Family
Healthy Dining is happy to welcome Holden, Massachusetts restaurant Thai Island to the long list of participating Kids LiveWell and Healthy Dining restaurants featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com. Thai Island’s commitment to the health of every guest makes it a welcome addition to both the... - August 05, 2012 - Healthy Dining
Georgia Rib Company Receives 2012 Best of Marietta Award
Marietta Award Program Honors the Achievement - August 03, 2012 - The Georgia Rib Company
Burger Lounge Joins HealthyDiningFinder.com, Offers Guests Healthy Hamburgers
Healthy Dining is thrilled to add San Diego-based Burger Lounge to the growing roster of restaurants participating in the Healthy Dining Program and featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com. Conceived with the philosophy that burgers should be delicious, use healthy ingredients and contribute to a sustainable environment, Burger Lounge is proof that all types of restaurant meals can be served with guests’ health in mind. - August 03, 2012 - Healthy Dining
Taqueria Los Coyotes Wins 2012 Talk of the Town Award for Customer Satisfaction
Taqueria Los Coyotes wins high marks from customers for its excellent customer service, garnering it a Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award. - August 02, 2012 - Celebration Media U.S.
Big Al's Steaks Franchise Location to Open in Tualatin, OR
Big Al's Steaks, Authentic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, Franchise Location to Open in Portland, OR Suburb in August, 2012. - August 02, 2012 - Big Al's Steaks
Rocky Top Hospitality Celebrates 2012 Olympics with Beers and Burgers from Around the World
Locally-Owned Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurants Go Global in Honor of the London Games. - August 01, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Kids Eat Free Event at Jason's Deli
For one week in August, kids eat free at SW Florida Jason’s locations. - August 01, 2012 - Jason's Deli
Sergio's Family Restaurants Join HealthyDiningFinder.com to Feature Healthier Menu Selections
Sergio’s Family Restaurants are the newest additions to the Healthy Dining Program and HealthyDiningFinder.com. Sergio’s is offering a variety of dietitian-approved menu items on the menu in each of its four Miami, Florida locations. Ten of the Sergio’s menu selections also meet... - August 01, 2012 - Healthy Dining
Twisted Root Burger Company Buys Former C-Store Fronting Bedford Meadows for New Location in Bedford, Texas
Roger Smeltzer of Vision Commercial has announced Twisted Root Burger Company’s acquisition of a property located at the southeast corner of Central and Harwood in Bedford, TX. - July 31, 2012 - Vision Commercial Real Estate
Beautiful Brands Reports Record Sales and Store Openings in 2nd Quarter of 2012
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) today reported record franchise unit sales and store openings of its franchised brands for the first and second quarter of 2012. - July 28, 2012 - Beautiful Brands International
Grant's Kitchen Joins HealthyDiningFinder.com, Provides Dietitian-Approved Menu Options
Healthy Dining is happy to now include Mississippi-based Grant’s Kitchen in the Healthy Dining Program and as a member of www.HealthyDiningFinder.com. Grant’s Kitchen is helping guests find the best comfort and soul food while keeping their health in mind. Launched by restaurant... - July 27, 2012 - Healthy Dining
MyReviewsNow.net Adds Orgreenic Cookware to Its As Seen on TV Portal
Ogreenic Cookware is the Latest Addition to MyReviewsNow.net’s As Seen on TV Portal. Shoppers Can Now Receive a Second Cookware Item and a Special Mystery Gift at No Charge. - July 26, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Isola Pizza Bar Announces Opening in Little Italy
Pizzeria features authentic Italian entrees, family recipes, Italian wines and gelatos made on-site. - July 26, 2012 - Isola Pizza Bar
Table Magic Launches Online Restaurant Recommendation Service
South Africa’s first restaurant search, review and instant booking site, Table Magic, has recently launched its online restaurant recommendation service. - July 26, 2012 - Table Magic
Ledo Pizza Joins HealthyDiningFinder.com, Offers Healthier Menu Items for Guests
Healthy Dining is pleased to announce the participation of Maryland-based Ledo Pizza in the Healthy Dining Program and as a member of www.HealthyDiningFinder.com. Ledo Pizza is making it easy for health- and nutrition-conscious guests to find the healthful choices they are looking for. Ledo Pizza... - July 25, 2012 - Healthy Dining
The Kebab Shop of San Diego Declares August 15th, 2012 San Diego's Official Doner Kebab Day
80 San Diegans to win doner kebabs and four patrons will win doner kebabs for a month. - July 25, 2012 - The Kebab Shop
Graffiti Cleaning Window Company Gets the Call
When a Phoenix area McDonald's was hit by vandal's who tagged windows, the company turned to a window cleaning company to remove the offensive material. - July 23, 2012 - Phoenix Glass Repair
220 Communications Teams with Cantina 46 for Special Margarita Tasting at Chicago Gold Coast Hot Spot
220 Communications makes a return trip to Cantina 46 for an evening of "Margarita Madness." Guests will receive 3 samples of specialty margaritas and gourmet mexican bites from 7-8PM Margaritas include the perfecta, jalapeno and cantina margarita. The jalapeno and cantina margaritas are... - July 22, 2012 - 220 Communications
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in The Palazzo, Las Vegas is Now Open
The highly anticipated Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in the Palazzo, Las Vegas is now open daily for lunch and dinner, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. - July 21, 2012 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
House of Khan Announces Pop-Up Concept This Summer
The Campaign for REAL Curry kicks off July 14-August 25 in San Diego. - July 20, 2012 - House of Kahn
Colorado's Baker St. Pub & Grill's Collect Donations to Support Wild Fire Relief Efforts
Baker St. Pub & Grill is collecting donations to help victims of the recent wild fires that have ravaged Colorado. From now through August 15, patrons can support the American Red Cross by donating either $1, $5 or $10. All donations will be recognized in the pubs and 100% of proceeds will... - July 19, 2012 - Baker St. Pub & Grill
Hancock Park is Represented in Upcoming Summer dineLA
Xiomara on Melrose invites both locals and out of town visitors to experience fresh food of summer at their Hancock Park restaurant during dineLA, July 16 – 27. The dineLA menu includes an array of fresh California fare with a few of Xiomara’s classic California Cuban inspired dishes. - July 19, 2012 - Xiomara Restaurant
DMG Productions to Feature Southern Pride on Upcoming Episode of Business Update
Quality, History and the Key Ingredients to Great Barbecue. - July 19, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Per Diem to Donate Dinner Proceeds and Executive Chef’s Hair to Wigs for Kids on July 24
Per Diem, an upscale restaurant in the Financial District serving Italian-inspired fare with a Californian twist, invites patrons for dinner and drinks on the evening of Tuesday, July 24 to benefit Wigs for Kids. Per Diem will be donating 25 percent of sales from the restaurant and is offering $50 gift certificates to anyone who donates their hair to the charity. Per Diem is located at 43 Sutter Street (@ Sansome), call for reservations: (415) 989-0300. - July 18, 2012 - Per Diem
Online Dating: New Revenue Stream for Bars, Nightclubs and Restaurants
eMatchopolis, an online dating platform provider which offers individuals and small and medium businesses the resources to create and manage their own dating websites, announced today a unique opportunity for the bar, nightclub and restaurant scene. - July 17, 2012 - eMatchopolis
"Memorable Marketing Restaurants is a Big Key to Success," Says CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Howard Cannon, CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America, says, "Be memorable. McDonald’s and other restaurants aren’t giving away even one sale without some advertisement to argue the customer away from you. A ton of competition is reaching the consumer with a message a minute.” - July 17, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Successful Amplify Local Store Marketing Tool Now Available via Online Subscription
Amplify Local Store Marketing announces the release of their new subscription-based, online Local Store Marketing toolkit. Amplify is an award-winning toolkit built specifically for the food service industry by food service experts with over 15 years of hands-on restaurant marketing... - July 13, 2012 - Amplify Local Marketing
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Continues Its Expansion in Mt. Pleasant South Carolina
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, famously known for their award-winning hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts is announcing its latest expansion move into the state of South Carolina. Located in Mt. Pleasant Towncenter, the restaurant will offer... - July 11, 2012 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
"Planning Your Restaurant’s Successful Grand Opening is Critical," Says Restaurant Expert
A grand opening, regardless of when you schedule it, is critical to the opening of a restaurant. But it is only worth the trouble if it is memorable. Cannon says, “It’s called a grand opening for a reason. Make it a grand experience." - July 08, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
"Clean Restaurants Are Good for Business," Says Howard Cannon, Restaurant Consultant & Restaurant Expert Witness
The cleanliness of a restaurant is one of the top criteria customers use to choose where to eat. Howard Cannon, Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert, and CEO says, "The only thing a customer notices is not clean enough. That's right, you are either acceptable or unacceptable. If you don't know how important cleanliness is, ask your customers." - July 07, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Delfini Citta Restaurant Presents Weekly Summer Live Music Series
Since May, the Beverly Hills restaurant and bar has been hosting local jazz musicians for its guests to enjoy every Thursday. - July 05, 2012 - Delfini Citta
East Coast Dogs Got Nothing on West Coast Ice Cream
Qualifying to Win a Year of Free Ice Cream and $500 from Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlours Charity Ice Cream Eating Challenge Continues Through 4th of July Weekend. - July 05, 2012 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
Blake's Place Cafe and Catering Opens New Location in Los Alamitos, Calif.
Bringing "real barbecue at its best" to a new part of Orange County, Blake's Place Cafe and Catering opens second location at 11105 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos. - July 04, 2012 - Blake's Place Cafe and Catering
Solar Café Introduces Street Brew at the Dinin’ Hall
Solar Café is proud to introduce Street Brew, a mobile coffee trike serving the streets of Columbus, Ohio. Solar Café’s Street Brew trikes will be serving complimentary cups of coffee at the Dinin’ Hall on Saturday June 30th, 2012 for the special “Breakfast with... - June 30, 2012 - SolCaf Ltd
QA Graphics Helps Restaurants Serve the Latest Technology
QA Graphics, an Iowa-based interactive design company, can help restaurants serve their customers with the latest technology by providing creative design services for restaurants to complement their existing marketing strategies. As digital technology continues to become more and more popular, QA... - June 29, 2012 - QA Graphics
"If You Plan to Succeed in the Restaurant Business, Perseverance Must be Your Middle Name," Says Restaurant Expert Howard Cannon
"Our society has shown great interest in making a dining experience like a short vacation," says Howard Cannon, CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America. "If you have new products or services to bring to the market, you may very well find consumers who will buy," he adds. - June 28, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
"Restaurant Hospitality: It's Right to be Polite if You Plan to Succeed," Says CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Hospitality has seven very basic characteristics. The wise restaurant owner and manager will spend time teaching these characteristics to their team. Be polite. Smile. Manage eye contact. Greet. Listen. Thank. Bid farewell. - June 26, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
"Counting Beans or Pennies ... A Restaurant Accounting System is Critical," Says Restaurant Consultants of America CEO
Many restaurants don’t keep a good eye on the bottom line and then they run into trouble and the owner wonders why. The best way to prevent financial trouble and figure out how the restaurant is doing is to find out where the money comes from, where it goes, who gets it, and why. It’s called accounting, and it’s a way of keeping score. - June 26, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness